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A Short List of Things to Make the World a Better Place- In My Humble Opinion
Ever Play “King for a Day?”
We all did this as kids. Let’s do a grown-up version. If I were granted the power to do anything, including some fanciful things, this is my short To-Do list of a dozen items as it stands today. Enjoy!
Physiology
Events Like This are Big on the Human and the Historical Scale. Here, A Few Personal Notes
Everyone Is an Expert – NOT
It did not take long for the chorus of “I knew this was coming” to sing in full voice. In fact, a lot of what transpired certainly was predictable, but not all of it. I am, shall we say, a bit doubtful about all the Monday morning wisdom now in print and on the airways.
Similarly, I am less than impressed with all the “wisdom” of those who get the dynamics of history but are not actually burdened with decision making,
Time to Make a Choice! And the Winner Is….
Part Four of a Four-Part Series on Choosing a Socio-Economic System for America
A Short Review of What We Have Noted Across the Various Options
In doing a very large-scale, low-resolution examination of the three primary socio-economic systems on offer, we noted the following:
Join the discussion at: Last Round in the Contest for an American Socio-Economic System
Up for Today: Social Democracy/Democratic Socialism
Part Three of a Four-Part Series on Choosing a Socio-Economic System for America
First, A Note on Afghanistan
Several people have asked me if this space will address what has happened in Afghanistan. The answer is yes, but not just yet. This one has a couple of personal connections for me, and I am going to take a little time sorting them out.
In addition, there is a lot of information coming in – some of it dubious. Some of it important – that also needs to settle out.
Next Contestant: Socialism
Part of a Four-Part Series on Choosing a Socio-Economic System for America
Ah, Socialism. The One People Love or Hate – And Seldom Understand
We started this little review and exploration of systems with capitalism. This time around let’s take a quick look at socialism. No one has any strong feelings about this one, do they? Oh, well, OK– maybe we do.
Remember our analogy for evaluating these systems- this is a bit like buying an automobile. Socio-economic systems carry a lot of the same characteristics we look for in automobiles.
First Contestant: Capitalism
A Four-Part Series on Choosing a Socio-Economic System for America
Ah, Yes. This One is Familiar
We start this little review and exploration of systems with capitalism in large part because it is the incumbent in America, and the one most of us know best. Well, at least we know a version of it. More on that later.
We begin or review of these systems on Friday the 13th. What could possibly go wrong?!
Remember our analogy we set up to evaluate these systems?
Our Choice of a Socio-Economic System Determines About Everything
Something New for Agents of Reason – A Four Part Series
Well, We Do Pick Easy, Simple Topics Here, Don’t We?
It’s summertime, so I thought, “What the heck! Let’s pick something easy to deal with. How about choosing a socio-economic system for the US going forward? That shouldn’t take more than a couple of weeks.”
Kidding aside, this is a conversation going on in fits and starts around the country, and its one we need to have.
Join the discussion at: Capitalism? Socialism? Something Else?
Two of the Three Merit Disgust and Disdain; One Owes Us Answers; 0.5 are Lonely
Beware the Temptation to Stereotype
In a time of national division, it is easy – tempting – to think of those with whom we disagree as all being alike. It will not be a shock to readers of this blog that I am not a fan of what now passes for the Republican party. But that does not mean that I see all Republican officials and office holders as the same. In my mind, they fall into 3,
Let’s Acknowledge Political and Physical Courage When We See It
Who Rises to the Challenge?
Fate, history if you will, has a way of calling on people at inconvenient times. One day, you are just minding your own business, the next you are thinking about risking everything. Funny how that happens. It is endlessly fascinating to watch how this plays out, as it does, every day, all around the world, in large and small venues. For me, the quote from Dr. King at the start of this blog post says it all.
What separates those who rise from those who fall short is most often the failure to ask the final question in the quote.
I have a Question
You May Have Heard What the Bishops are Up to of Late
American Catholic bishops recently took a drastic step. They went on record, by a hefty margin, recommending that local catholic authorities withhold the sacrament of the Eucharist for President Biden. The wording is more general, but everyone recognizes Biden is the target. They will decide in November on doing this or not.
Just to remind, the Eucharist (Communion) is ritual the church believes channels divine grace. It takes inspiration from the Last Supper. Participants consume bread and wine.
Join the discussion at: Psst! Hey, Catholic Bishops – Can We Talk?
