Summary: As we start a new year, we should take a moment to consider what we’ve become by looking at what we once were. Fifty-five years ago this speech by Kennedy inspired our ancestors to try great things. Some were great albeit partial successes (ending government-sponsored racism). Some were successes that went nowhere (the space …
Summary:Â To understand the dynamics and stakes of the Iran deal we should look at our past, rather than conservatives’ confident warnings about the future. The peace we’ve enjoyed for decades results in part from 50+ years of arms control treaties — all strenuously fought by the Right. We can learn much from their false …
For 50 years Republicans have fought against treaties that brought peace Read More »
Summary: Another war starts with its barrage of propaganda on America, raising the usual questions. Can we learn from experience? Will we demand accurate information and better analysis, laughing at those who have been so often wrong? Today’s post provides some context that might help you decide what’s happening, or at least create useful doubts. …
The first rule of American war is not to believe what we’re told Read More »
Summary: This is part 2, following yesterday’s post, What’s causing the crash in oil prices? Today we look to the future. Oil prices will rise again. Let’s not waste this opportunity to prepare. . Contents The bottom line: oil prices will rise again. When should we prepare for peak oil? For More Information. . (5) …
I strongly recommend seeing the movie Virtual JFK. The book is even better. They are not just about history, they are about our present. And our future. Among the wealth of insights this provides, I draw your attention to two points. The press conferences. By comparison with Kennedy and the journalists, today’s conference looking like …
My film and recommendations for 2010: Virtual JFK Read More »
