How does one feed 100K people daily? Most of us have made dinner for, say 20 guests. Multiply that by 50,000 and–bingo–you have arrived at the scale at which these Sikh chefs are doing here in New Delhi, India. An …
Category: Sustainability
Do Colleges Teach Liberalism, Or Are Educated People Simply More Likely to Be Liberals?
The college professor quoted here believes the correct answer to the question in the headline above is the latter of the two possibilities offered, and I agree. Immanuel Kant’s concept of the categorical imperative (i.e., a moral statement that always …
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Examining Gun Death Rates by State
Re: the graphic at left, Mike Tucker writes: Looks a lot like the red\blue maps you see around election time. Almost the same distribution too. What a coincidence? It’s certainly close. What is certain is that more guns per capita …
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Sustainability
I had an interesting talk with a woman yesterday on the subject of sustainability, in particular, should we be anticipating a good or a bad end to all this? The woman suggested that maybe it doesn’t “end,” which, of course, …
The Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor
Ancient Greek historian Plutarch warned us all about the dangers of a huge gap between rich and poor. He doesn’t explain the exact mechanism by which this destroys republics, but it’s easy to see how a disenfranchised population becomes apathetic …
Prediction: Disney Will Outlast Values of Ignorance and Hate
I believe the assertion made here is correct. The world has an enduring appreciation for entertainment, but, I believe, a transient one for fascism.
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Please Don’t Pass the Hate
What values do you think these kids will carry into their teens? Their adult years? At this tender age, do they look even remotely happy? Capable of compassion for others? The good news is that this phenomenon, at least in …
European Socialism/Fascism
Let me take a stab at the question posed at left. Ignorance, tribalism, and fear are cousins of one another, and this country has plenty of all three. If you believe that: • Immigrants are coming for your jobs • …
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Protest
This from investigative journalist Amy Goodman: Protesting is an act of love. It is born of a deeply held conviction that the world can be a better, kinder place. Saying “no” to injustice is the ultimate declaration of hope. Today …
How Much Danger Is Posed by Fanatical Christians?
As shown in this video, there is a radical faction of Christians who are desperate to refashion the government of the United States according to scripture. This gentleman’s assertion that America is doomed to destruction if it does not start …
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