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WALKING TO TOMORROW - 60 days ago
The challenge before the world is whether there is a collective ability to walk and chew gum, as Lyndon Johnson memorably said (or was reinterpreted as saying). The problem is not so much juggling as setting priorities.For example, if resources are... Topics: Environment

THE CHARACTER ISSUE - 61 days ago
Suppose a candidate is under consideration for a responsible position, in which they would make decisions reflecting other people, would not then the “Character issue” be a top of the mind consideration for the selection committee?The obvious.

CAN WIN/LOSE WORK? - 62 days ago
Rabbi Michael Lerner reaches a conclusion that has relevance to people outside the USA as well.We look down on people who hold some opinions we do not agree with, and they get it. Then they seem irrational, but we forget they have accurately read the... Topics: Environment, Humankind/Planet Earth, Peace

TURN OF THE SCREW - 67 days ago
Brennan Nelson has taken the bull by the horns, and opened his position to a party room ballot. What is with the bravado? Malcolm Turnbull, back from overseas today, has thrown his name into the ring.Pete Costello, author and footlights personality, has.. Topics: Australian Politics

WHAT IF OBAMA CRASHES? - 68 days ago
Some see the slow motion train wreck in motion ever since Sarah Palin stepped into the spotlight. Advising any politician in any country or at any time to stand on principle is probably expecting too much and should not be offered gratuitiously.While it..


