Yesterday's assassination really made me sad. Sad for all of us.
I spent most of my free time yesterday and today thinking about it, and wanting to post here to mark the day and my mood. I just couldn't do it. Each idea quickly became a 'froth at the mouth rant' in my mind and would never work spoken or written. Everyone I know would think I'd become unhinged.
I think to much about the way the world is run.
Run, by the special few, who have little to no regard for the meekest of they're fellow human beings. I guess it always been that way, but I'll never give up hope it can change.
And it should change. Now, in our lifetimes.
I want a government that is truly transparent.
I want an Executive Administration that has an understanding of world politics and isn't always hedging with what will be politically expedient in the US, or just make them money.
I want leadership - not rhetoric
I want government not completely in the pockets of corporate interest or the interests that profit from war. Remember Ike. Dammit.
I want a government with the nerve to truly look in the mirror, and the secret files and tell us (THE TRUTH ABOUT) what our past governments have been doing in our names for the past 100 years. A good look into the CIA would be a very good start.
Open the window and let in the light.
We've spent over a 100 years, manipulating the governments and resources of any country (or despot) not strong enough, or willing enough, to resist our money and power. We did it to exploit them.
We exploit others today as always. That seems to never sink in with many Americans
We manipulate other goverments to try to control the worlds resources. To make rich men richer. And so we all can continue to live our lifestyles. Is it any wonder why 'they' hate us ? It isn't right.
Sorry this did turn into a rant - I guess that's why I put the word up in the header under the blog title.
God Bless you Benazir Bhutto - God's Speed -
Friday, December 28, 2007
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8 comments:
I was shocked at her assassination, but then realized I shouldn't have been. She was a target from the moment she entered the country. I'm very saddened.
It was a sad day indeed. Frightening too.
I know what you're saying here and anyone with one ounce of sense would agree with you, but sadly, not many have it.
I often tell a friend of mine that I don't feel as though I belong here. It's not a suicidal ideation. Maybe I'm just overly sensitive or idealistic. I just don't "get" what the human race has turned itself into.
Rant away if that's what you feel like doing. I agree with you, but I don't feel very optimistic about anything changing. I know that's a bad attitude, and please beat me with a wet noodle. But it just seems like most people don't even see that there is a problem.
PS, on a totally frivolous note, your requested refrigerator picture is up. You nut. :)
i agree with your sentiments brad ... but i feel pessimistic too about the capacity of people in government to change the systems for the genuine betterment of ordinary peoples lives ... oh dear. time to open a bottle of beer and find something to smile about.
Thanks for the comments guys. I woke up thinking I should take this post down. Maybe I was too over the top - We have, as a country done good things for the world, unfortunatly not since the 1940's.
NOW ! Off to see Fiwa's Fridge ! Yippee !
brad, i feel the same way and i hate feeling like i am fighting with my hands tied behind my back.
i am glad that you kept the post up. it is your blog and your thoughts and you should leave it just the way it is. if anyone has a problem with it, they can click out of it.
happy new year!
Yeah, don't take the post down. Everything you said is right.
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