politics

The Drum Major Institute for Public Policy did this wonderful study on how little US middle-class citizens know about current US public policy. Apparently, 72% of them couldn't name a bill that was passed within the last two years that benefited them. I can't imagine the picture to be all that different in Canada given my experience discussing politics with middle-class Canadians. This might not be surprising but what strikes me is not the severity of the disconnect between public awareness and public policy, it's the conviction people still have about whom they will or will not vote for regardless of such. If more than 50% of the population turn out to vote during the next US federal election I'll be surprised. And I'll be surprised of how many citizens feel comfortable voting even without much awareness of what bills either presidential candidates (or the members of their respective parties) have voted to pass or what actual policies they will push to implement if elected.

This brings me to a hunch I want to prove: that people are just too arrogant or presumptuous about what they believe in general.  read more »

If you've been considering becoming an American just so you can vote for Obama, think again!

Watch this video and see what is making millions of Americans say: We're voting Republican!

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The most ancient and deepest of wisdoms, the voice of peace, speaks. Rejoice! For She is eternal.

I hope this brings smiles and spiritual inspiration to our struggle!

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This is one of the funniest vidz I've seen in a while, other than anything with George Galloway (whom I could watch all day!)

After writing a paper on Rousseau, his talk of material stuff creating jealousies, the little girl made me laugh until I cried. All too familiar is much of her thinking!

Anywayz, I hope you enjoy it and that this is more than 25 words.

An international group calling itself Anonymous declared war on Scientology on January 21st. On Feb. 10th Church of Scientology "Orgs" were protested by 7000 people in 93 countries. Scientology's web servers also suffered from Distributed Denial of Service attacks. Scientology (which has an extensive history of targetting its critics with legal and illegal measures) has obviously been fighting back. The "Church" petitioned twice for an injunction against members of Anonymous protesting near CoS buildings, and both times have been turned down.  read more »

So...ever wanted a summery of US led global conflicts since the second world war? And in the example of a food fight? Well today is your day, puppy!

Enjoy! (Without a Cokkke)