Peter Kirn is shaking it up and inspiring me to think about what actions I need to take in response to the diminishing importance of the arts in our culture. My question is fundamental: why can’t the arts and “entertainment” be considered part of … [Read more...]
This Victory Alone Is Not The Change We Seek
"... It is only the chance for us to make that change." This is your victory. And I know you didn't do this just to win an election. And I know you didn't do it for me. You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies … [Read more...]
Graham English Talks Episode 1
In this episode, I discuss the plans for this podcast and cover some important items in the news: Elvis Peru Earthquake Qahtaniya Bombings Al Qaeda and Iraq Impeachment And more... This is a practice episode. I'll be working on my groove … [Read more...]
Boston Trading Freedoms For Safety
An assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Bridgewater State College (MA), Dion Dennis, has a detailed and interesting analysis of the Boston/Mooninite panic attack. Link: Fear and Loathing in the Bay State Here's a hilarious take on the fiasco. … [Read more...]
Power and Perspectives
Not good news for our current political climate. A recent study appearing in the December 2006 issue of Psychological Science reports that people with power are often unable to take other people's perspective. Study Gives Us A New Perspective On … [Read more...]
The Power of Nightmares Part 3
The Shadows In The Cave The precautionary principle: Not having the evidence that something might not become a problem is not a reason for not taking action as if it were a problem. It is a powerful triple-negative. Action without evidence is … [Read more...]
The Power of Nightmares Part 2
The Phantom Victory At one time, Moscow was seen as the "evil enemy." Back in the 1980s, the neoconservatives and the Islamic extremists were allies. Washington gave money and weapons to the Islamic Mujahideen. Most notable among these "freedom … [Read more...]
The Power of Nightmares Part 1
It turns out that the roots of today's Islamic fundamentalism and modern perceptions of concepts such as jihad can be traced back to Sayyid Qutb's stay in Greeley, Colorado of all places. The BBC have produced an astounding three part documentary … [Read more...]
How To Track The Senate Races Through Technology
Electoral-Vote.com is tracking the Senate races. Here's a technology voting guide for 2006 US elections. … [Read more...]
Republicans Want You To Forget…
Here's a list of 19 things Republicans want you to forget. Print it out and remind your friends on election day. … [Read more...]