Note to the Republicans in Congress
The cost of helping Ukraine now is very low when compared with the cost of dealing with Russia if it is allowed to conquer Ukraine. President Zelensky visits Cave Creek, AZ.
Politics
Capitalism vs Socialism
“The trouble with socialism is socialism the trouble with capitalism is capitalists” Winston Churchill Capitalism harnesses greed to grow a nations wealth but while everyone has more, the wealth remains unevenly distributed. Many capitalists are too greedy. Men are made of crooked timber. FYI I have used about fifty Winston Churchill quotes on my blog over the last 20 years.
Combo Pack
“The people are wiser than their rulers.” General Douglas McArthur This is a combination post. President Zelensky meets an Inukshuk with an embedded quote from Douglas McArthur in multiple colors. Two of my old favorites with my new skill set. The quote is from Judgement at Toyko by Gary Bass Book club reading.
Whining
“Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.” Teddy Roosevelt
Duplicative Language
At Harvard “Duplicative Language” is a new name for plagiarism. Plagiarism is getting redefined so that Harvard doesn’t have to fire there President. It reminds me of the one liner from Thomas Sowell: “Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them.” The photo is one I took many years ago of a long forgotten valley in Central California.
Bigotry
“The soft bigotry of low expectations.” George W Bush This thought came to mind when I heard that the President of Harvard had resigned. And that is unfair, but I would have had the same thoughts , had the resignee been a tall, monied scion of an old family. Life is complicated. You try to help. It doesn’t always work. Photo is from the Botero exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden. It is worth going to see. It is worth knowing more about Fernando Botero… Read More »Bigotry
Happy New Year Two
As 2023 ends I want to express again my solidarity with Ukraine and with Israel. You are both in fights you didn’t start, against foes who have evil intent. I wish you success in 2024. On to victory. Hamas and Putin have to go. The photo of Zelensky was taken in London last summer.
A Free Society
The Great Firewall of China The Great Firewall of China is a national effort to censor internet content from those within the country’s borders. It is an indicator of Chinese citizens lack of freedom of speech that their access to sites like Wikipedia and the Wall Street Journal is blocked. The Great Wall didn’t work for long and the Great Firewall will have an even shorter life. I do like the way the name explains concisely what it is. BTW Firewall is a Portmanteau.
Promises Promises
“Decades of entitlement promises are finally running into reality, reality is going to win.” Photo is from a Postcrossing postcard I received. I have no idea where it is from, who took it or if it was heavily colorized. I just know it is stunningly beautiful.
How to give a Speech
“Stand up to be seen.Speak up to be heard.Sit down to be appreciated.“ Pithy advice from Teddy Roosevelt on how to give a political speech.