From today's New York Times:
"It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Their policies differ, too. We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord’s blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal."
Vladimir V. Putin
NYT_2013/09/12/opinion/putin-plea-for-caution-from-russia-on-syria
This quote brings to mind Obama's recent speech in which he referred to American Exceptionalism.
I don't know much about Russian politics, but fascism has spread like a domino effect. From the USA to Britain to Israel to Chile to Myanmar to Indonesia, and on and on. The fascists are taking over the world. Whatever euphemisms you want to call them: lobbyists, special interests, corporations, big banks, big oil, big pharma, big agra, war profiteers, neo-cons, neo-liberals are currently in power and the Constitution has been relegated to memorabilia.
The fascists plan to gain as much power and wealth as is possible and exploit all natural and human resources to depletion without regard to havoc they will wreak. The elections are bread and circuses to keep the public pacified as they "privatize" all the public assets. Now is the time to choose sides and act! Fight the fascists or become a whining victim!
We who fight use non-violent weapons. The fascists would love us to start shooting, because that would justify their using their mighty military and intelligence to eliminate us. No! We fight with PEOPLE POWER! Get educated about the issues! Educate your friends and neighbors! Take control of your local governments. GET INVOLVED!!! Join the political action group of your choice. Unite with like-minded other groups and communities.
Liberty is not free. The price we pay for freedom is participatory democracy. It isn't a sacrifice to march in the streets or visit the office of your elected representative, it is our obligation as sovereign citizens of a democracy! ACT NOW!
"It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Their policies differ, too. We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord’s blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal."
Vladimir V. Putin
NYT_2013/09/12/opinion/putin-plea-for-caution-from-russia-on-syria
This quote brings to mind Obama's recent speech in which he referred to American Exceptionalism.
I don't know much about Russian politics, but fascism has spread like a domino effect. From the USA to Britain to Israel to Chile to Myanmar to Indonesia, and on and on. The fascists are taking over the world. Whatever euphemisms you want to call them: lobbyists, special interests, corporations, big banks, big oil, big pharma, big agra, war profiteers, neo-cons, neo-liberals are currently in power and the Constitution has been relegated to memorabilia.
The fascists plan to gain as much power and wealth as is possible and exploit all natural and human resources to depletion without regard to havoc they will wreak. The elections are bread and circuses to keep the public pacified as they "privatize" all the public assets. Now is the time to choose sides and act! Fight the fascists or become a whining victim!
We who fight use non-violent weapons. The fascists would love us to start shooting, because that would justify their using their mighty military and intelligence to eliminate us. No! We fight with PEOPLE POWER! Get educated about the issues! Educate your friends and neighbors! Take control of your local governments. GET INVOLVED!!! Join the political action group of your choice. Unite with like-minded other groups and communities.
Liberty is not free. The price we pay for freedom is participatory democracy. It isn't a sacrifice to march in the streets or visit the office of your elected representative, it is our obligation as sovereign citizens of a democracy! ACT NOW!
