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Presently in my mid thirties I am A somewhat humble and far too adventurous old drifter. I enjoyed travelling my country on foot for a dozen years as it allowed me to explore geographic and cultural diversities. I have practiced several different professions

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Politics, News & Issues > News Industry The bias of mainstream media: 2 of 71
Of course there exists a bias in mainstream media. Any individual with even a basic understanding of the "human condition" will acknowledge that every thing written is done so from the bias of the author. So too the process of reading or otherwise digesting media is executed from the bias of the individual audience member. I... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Is the modern world filled with more fear than in time's past?: 1 of 32
Tragically yes there is a growing predominance of fear in modern society. I have personally observed this wretched incubation slowly deteriorate the sense of community that formerly existed within this nation. Too often suspicion has lead the masses to isolate themselves within cocoon like housing projects. How long ago was ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 7 of 164
The Dilemma of American Troops In Iraq The American military cannot pull out of Iraq at this stage. It is regrettable that the leadership in Washington deliberately manipulated the sense of pain and frustration in their people that resulted from the "9/11" attack on their fine nation. It is regrettable as well that the reason... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Will violence become a more frequent element in society over the next decade: 1 of 20
Will violence increase over the next decade? Sadly this is the probable case for the foreseeable future. Though statistics for violent crime seem to be down in most regions there are two disturbing changes in the general population that convince of this scenario. First the depravity of the violence committed seems somewhat m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues The importance of an alternative to oil: 1 of 15
The Essential Need For Energy Resource DiversificationIt has become a painfully obvious dilemma in North America that lifestyles and industry have placed extreme pressure on our energy requirements. Existing infrastructure expansion has traditionally revolved around mega-projects like hydroelectric dams and nuclear power plan... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Space vs. Earth: Where to invest: 1 of 11
The Necessity of Investing in Space Exploration The endeavor of space exploration is a necessary expense and should be continued. The financial burden upon society is of course a heavy load. The argument against this investment stands on the basis of an assumed irrelevance to the here and now. It is the position of some that... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Is a Single World Government the way forward?: 3 of 17
One World, One Government It is an inevitable fact that in time humanity will socially evolve to a level where the necessity of a single world government is apparent and established. The United Nations is an attempt to incubate this concept into reality. It is a common error to suggest that the UN is an attempt at a world gov... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 56 of 282
Second Chances What does it take to manifest and succeed at a "second chance" in life? Well the first thing one has to possess is hope. As well the individual facing such a scenario must do so with an open mind and a sincere willingness to adapt. The third prerequisite is a support system of sufficient stability, as to allow ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Crime: Virginia Tech school shooting: 26 of 98
A Word on Virginia Tech.The shooting at Virginia Tech was tragic and disturbing. The most unsettling component of this episode is that this student's teachers had identified the student to school councilors, and yet it seems that no action was taken. We can hold the school responsible for the tragedy and yet to have done not... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Remembrance Day: Remembering our heroes in the UK: 2 of 5
Remembrance Day Of all the occasions western society recognizes as a civic holiday, Remembrance Day must in my opinion be held as the most important and dignified. On this one day we as citizens of a free society take a moment to recognize and pay tribute to the men and women who served in the various armed forces, to fight t... More..