Archive for the 'Poverty' Category
In this very long article I hope to discuss the dangerous cliff on which we presently stand.
I have lightly discussed revolution in a couple of former articles but this is an in-depth look at what can precipitate one.
The French Revolution of 1789 overthrew an absolute monarchy and ended a system of feudalism for [...]
June 21st, 2009 | Posted in Fear, History, Philosophy, Politics, Poverty, society | 8 Comments
A reader sent me an e-mail today that made me think about greed as the source of discontent in our society.
There is a connection between conservatism and greed but it is not an absolute “A=B”.
One can be ‘conservative’ (as I am) and not be greedy (as I am not).
Greed stems from conservatism but [...]
April 6th, 2009 | Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Poverty, ethics, responsibility, society, survival | 6 Comments
I understand that the purpose of the Stimulus Package is to create 3 million new jobs.
At a cost of about $700 billion dollars that comes out to about $233,000 to create each new job.
Am I missing something in the math????
I’d like one of those.
Where do you apply???
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February 9th, 2009 | Posted in Politics, Poverty, responsibility, society | 6 Comments
For a number of years I have been going to the same resort in Jamaica. Quite a few years ago I met the man who picks up trash and plastic cups from the beach, arranges the beach lounges and chairs for the next day and then rakes the beach.
He’s a Rastafarian as is his father [...]
March 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Environment, Philosophy, Poverty, Truth, War, ethics, society | 31 Comments
This supports my commentary regarding traces of lead in paint on toys coming in from China.
(Please see my previous post, “Toys and Lead”)
I have just read an article that appeared January 22nd, on NEWSMAX HEALTH.
I feel that it is important to spread this information because many home remedies from Latin American countries and India use [...]
January 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Child Care, Education, Environment, Health, Parenting, Poverty, Safety, junk science, responsibility, society, survival | 4 Comments