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Posted on May 5 at 8:01 p.m.Suggest removal
Excellent article!
The saddest part is that we have more social mobility than nearly any other country in the world.
Posted on February 10 at 4:26 p.m.Suggest removal
Wonderful article!
For those who are complain about satire, get over it. It is a wonderful way to drive home a point in an interesting and original manner.
Posted on February 2 at 10:20 a.m.Suggest removal
Good article.
The worse part of the "green" consumer-packaged-goods market is that it often increases the overall amount of pollution produced. Although an Ecotainer may biodegrade in a decade, the chemicals it takes to make it biodegradable will pollute rivers and lakes for generations!
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Posted on May 3 at 3:12 a.m.Suggest removal
Though I appreciate the author’s ideals and beliefs, I think it’s dangerous and naive to ONLY blame the USA and our actions for the hatred that is directed at us. Advocating for this position is like arguing that racism towards Blacks, Hispanics, Jews, Muslims, or any other group is only the product of the actions of those communities. There is a hatred of America and the West in the Arab and Muslim world that will only be quenched by the complete and utter metamorphosis of our cultures, societies and values. If you don’t believe me, read Muslim and Arab press, blogs, political philosophy, and holy book.
The proposed “solution” to the problem of Islamic fundamentalism is entirely too reminiscent of the Munich Agreement where the Western powers were “willing to reconsider” their commitment to Czechoslovakia in order to guarantee “peace in our time”. I am not necessary saying that the United States should (or could) block the UN from recognizing an independent Palestinian state. I mealy think that the author’s prospective is overly simplistic and could lead to more hatred rather than peace.
As for the support for the Arab revolutions--proceed with caution. History has shown us time and time again (Iran 1979, Cuba 1958-1959, Libya 1969, Iraq 1963, Brazil 1964) that the toppling of a dictator often times does not lead to democracy. I do think we should support the overthrough of these tyrannical governments, but I think that without western intervention and/or direction (a cause for hate towards us) these revolutions could simply replace one tyrant with another.
I appreciate Mr. Rader’s prospective, but I fear that it would jeopardize our values and security and produce no real gains.
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