The only possible true adventure...lies outside perimeters of all systems of thought and this is what we shall seek. Something else--which, for the lack of a better name, I will call Direct Experience --takes over.
Daily Inspiration --- Stepping Outside Scientific Logic
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A State For The Kurds?
The Kurds are now closer to independent status than at any time since the near-miss days of World War I. Their best strategy is to make the best (if not the most) of that status within a confederated Iraq and end their interaction with Israel. This has to be better than a near-genocidal war in which they would be the victims.
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Tomgram: Engelhardt, Nixon's Children
"[Petraeus] hooked his thumbs into his flak vest and adjusted the weight on his shoulders. 'Tell me how this ends,' he said. 'Eight years and eight divisions?' The allusion was to advice supposedly given the White House in the early 1950s by a senior Army strategist upon being asked what it would take to prop up French forces in South Vietnam. Petraeus's grin suggested the comment was more droll quip than historical assertion.
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More Carcinogenic Lies from the FDA about Aspartame as Neurotoxin, Carcinogen, and Cause of Birth Defects
Aspartame has been reconfigured as Advantame and Neotame; because this is so much sweeter and takes less vs. aspartame, it doesn't have to be labeled! FDA in the late 70's determined it to cause birth defects and cancer but now tell push lies about how harmless they want it to appear to be. Birth Defects and Cancer are what the California Carcinogen Identification Committee is considering as part of coming mandatory labeling
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The Las Vegas Killer's Motive: Sometimes the answer is....
While all sources claim to still not know what caused Mr. Paddock to behave in such a manner we sometimes forget the obvious link and look for any exotic possibility for relief. From ISIS to gambling and everything in between has been suggested. How about this one:
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2 or 3 Things I Know About Capitalism (with apologies to Jean-Luc Godard)
"Superficial explanations for today's social anxiety and political discontent miss the underlying reality: the crisis of late-stage capitalism in its frantic death throes, explains poet Phil Rockstroh" -- Robert Parry, publisher and editor of Consortium News
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King Salman thwarted US sanctions regime
King Salman and Putin deals leave the US out in the cold
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The America I Knew Has Almost Disappeared
There's really very little democracy left in our democracy. Our votes are handled in secret by private, unaccountable for-profit corporations. Our laws are written, more often than not, by corporate lawyers/lobbyists or representatives of billionaire-level wealth. And our media is owned by the same class of investors/stockholders, so it's a stretch to expect them to do much critical reporting.
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As a Team Owner, I Demand the Green Bay Packers Hire Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick's pathbreaking "take a knee" before the national anthem guarantees him an historic place in the civil rights hall of fame. Begun last year, it is a carefully considered,well-timed, and very public call to pay attention to ongoing police brutality toward black people in this country.
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This Is How Tyranny Rises and Freedom Falls: The Experiment in Freedom Is Failing
Donald Trump may be the smartest move yet by the powers-that-be to keep the citizenry divided and at each other's throats, because as long as we're busy fighting each other, we'll never manage to present a unified front against tyranny in any form. The facts speak for themselves.
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The Real Reason behind Trump's Angry Diplomacy in North Korea
It is ironic that, while the US threatens to "totally destroy North Korea," it is the Chinese government that is using sensible language, calling for de-escalation and citing international law. Not only did fortunes change, but roles as well. China, which for many years was depicted as a rogue state, now seems like the cornerstone of stability in Asia.
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Return to Korea Diary: Part 2, "Ambivalence"
While flying my thoughts turned to ambivalence. Am I really doing the right thing; is this what I really want? As an anti-war activist is it contradictory to attend a military event, and will it end up just being a bunch of 'war stories'?
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Daily Inspiration --- World Travel==> World Peace
An increase in global interconnectedness has been paralleled with the creation of a more peaceful world. The more we interact with each other, the more we'll care about each other, and the less we're inclined to hurt one another. It makes sense that these adventurous travelers have an immense potential for creating good in the world just by visiting new places and building cultural bridges that increase understanding.
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Lebanon's economy is in crisis. Granting Palestinians the right to work will help fix it
The growing list of US sanctions targeting Iran's Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is only part of a broader American, Israeli and Western strategy of roll-back of Iran's activities in the Northern Middle East than one seeking direct military confrontation. Although the latter may be one of the unintended consequences as Iran begins to retaliate.
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New UN Report as Rohingya Horror Continues and Aung San Suu Kyi Fails to Act
The Rohingya genocide continues as horror details again repeated in a new UN Report. Ms. Aung San continues to be stripped of honors while the Nobel committee remains mute. Bob Geldof in an angry speech branded her "one of the great ethnic cleansers of our time."
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Federal judge in Hawaii blocks Trump's 3rd Muslim travel ban
A federal judge in Hawaii on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump's third Muslim travel ban, just hours before it was set to take effect on Wednesday October 18. Trump issued a proclamation on September 24 restricting travel to the US from nationals of eight countries: Chad, Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, North Korea and Venezuela.
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Organized Chaos and Confusion as Political Control
The ways the public is controlled by confusing and contradictory news releases from the government and mainstream media.
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What is the difference between President Donald Trump and Theodore Roosevelt?
The U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policies so far are Big talk ideology, big talk diplomacy, or big talk policy instead of the Big stick ideology, big stick diplomacy, or big stick policy, which it refers to the U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy: 'speak softly, and carry a big stick.'
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The Cosmic Story: Libra New Moon 2017
How do we bring a chaotic world back into balance? By balancing ourselves and our relationships. That's Libra's message on this interesting and surprising New Moon. It's up to us to create the balance.
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Turkey And Jabhat al-Nusra Are the Best Friends Again
The Turkish side has its own plan how to gain control over the northern part of Syria. Despite the agreement with Iran and Russia, Ankara once again took a decision to collude with the terrorists and hinder the successful advance of the Syrian troops towards Idlib.
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