US Politician Dennis Kucinich: Peace is Inevitable
I had an intuitive feeling to look for Kucinich tonight. I found out he has announced his retirement. I noted a few honest voices who have chosen the same road. I do feel our world is changing for the better. I sense they know it also. We are in… Continue reading
John F. Kennedy: Secrecy is Repugnant & Citizens To Be Fully Informed
We appear to have lost our way and lost sight of the values that created democracy. Democracy is not a western notion it is an open and visible society that is unafraid of differences and advocates for independence and freedom. John F. Kennedy was a leader who subscribed to the founding fathers values… Continue reading
Jimmy Carter Congratulates Aung San Suu Kyi
Dear friends,
It is a pleasure to write to you today with the news – as I am sure many of you know – that Aung San Suu Kyi will soon take her seat in parliament following her recent election in Myanmar. After many years in detention, this is a truly momentous event for Daw… Continue reading
George Soros: Financial Turmoil in Europe and the United States
George Soros is an interesting leader, one who has played the markets and influenced countries through moving funds around. Yet is a strong advocate for open societies. He saw how private interests operated along self interest and he came to realise the importance of democracy not as a catchphrase but a foundation to an open… Continue reading
Roosevelt: A US Soldier of Freedom Still Relevant Today
The new Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Bob Carr reflected on his profound admiration for the United States. He has a personal interest in US history and he expressed his deep respect for Franklin D. Roosevelt. He called him a soldier of Freedom. I decided to learn more about him. I was to discover, indeed, he… Continue reading
Suzuki: Canadian Environmentalists Anti-Canadian or Pro-Peace?
I like the catch phrase on David Suzuki’s site ‘solutions are in our Nature’. I would agree with that. I found it amusing the below labeling of those who seek to protect the environment. It is interesting how we humans go into pro or anti camps. Then the campaign starts to discredit the other. According… Continue reading