California Dreaming or a Nightmare?

What can be said about this culture of contrast? Is it the land of milk and honey or is it the electric shock dispensary of the asylum? The latest developments that have caused the lights to go out are but the most visible consequence of a society that lives on another planet.

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So You Say I'm the Pessimist?

Over the years, a constant criticism has been leveled upon the rants and writings that SARTRE presents. In one form or another, I am asked: "don't you have any good things to say about our government"? It continues to amaze me how little these folks understand the meaning of what this message is saying. 

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MOROCCO - Reality of Semitic Culture and its Future

None of my travels had prepared me for the bare reality of the kind of poverty that exists in this third world country. I have seen poor people all over the world, from Hispaniola to South Africa; but the 'so called' Westernized Islamic country of Morocco defies description. 

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Who Benefits From American Foreign Policy?

As loyal citizens to our Nation, we have been told that our Country is served well by a Foreign Policy that has the United States intensely involved Internationally. There is no part on this globe that doesn’t have some relationship, contact and involvement with the American Government. On the surface, one would assume that interaction can foster beneficial advantage for all parties concerned; and that this objective and goal, certainly can have valid positive consequences.

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What is the Responsibility of a Citizen?

So many word have been written about duty, obligation and purpose that the individual has towards his society and government, that few people are able to recognize the correct perspective between and among all these relationships. We are told from a very early age that each citizen IS an American. But what does that idea, mean?

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The Reason Why Governments Fail

Most arguments in support of the established order assumes that laws and their enforcement can achieve a stable and orderly society. This notion fundamentally lies on a shifting foundation. Any society exists within a culture that alters and varies with the current world view that is shared with the institutions and organizations that dominate.

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Why 'Socialization' is Dangerous

During our entire life we constantly are being shaped, pressured and exhorted into accepting the current version of acceptable public tenets and conduct. From childhood through our last days, you cannot evade the lessons that are unending. This has always been the price that needs to be paid for the security to reside within a 'Civilization'. By its very nature, this process is neutral. Perspective and value systems will judge if this method of consociation is freely accepted. 

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The Case For Becoming A Conscientious Objector

With the great success of Tom Brokaw's book, 'The Greatest Generation', it would seem that the public would have little interest in questioning the tenants of American Foreign Policy that have been in place for most of the last century. The thrust of most political discourse centers upon the role of government, its growth, influence and reach upon society. Few care to concern themselves about those foreign lands and those faceless protectors of American interests that serve their nation. 

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