tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post2436902243676146359..comments2023-10-02T16:29:40.087+01:00Comments on neo-resistance: Happy 4th of July!Najhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-89415838578992888022007-07-06T13:33:00.000+01:002007-07-06T13:33:00.000+01:00America will never be right until then power and p...America will never be right until then power and profit is removed from Corporate America, who have far to much influence.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283557503536810926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-89729527528771569902007-07-06T07:38:00.000+01:002007-07-06T07:38:00.000+01:00I just love you blogs! And I disagree with you on ...I just love you blogs! And I disagree with you on yhour comment about the "Evenescense...", off key voice!bijanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650005556043472980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-10637363173825202952007-07-06T03:41:00.000+01:002007-07-06T03:41:00.000+01:00Hi Enigma4Ever,Thanks for dropping by. I think Ame...Hi Enigma4Ever,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by. I think America's greatest feature is its flexibility. It has re-invented itself many times. It will again. A young country (in the grand scheme of things) is just more plastic and more perspicacious.<BR/><BR/>I think the COW-boy has done a great job for America, in making it realize her childish naivite. Things can only get better from here on, Najhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-64002837770460314032007-07-06T03:18:00.000+01:002007-07-06T03:18:00.000+01:00I love your blog...you are indeed a woman showing ...I love your blog...you are indeed a woman showing strength and resilence...and creativity...<BR/><BR/>I love the Howard ZInn article- he is one of my favorite writers, and I have used his books to teach my son ( I homeschool)....<BR/><BR/>America has been Corprotized by Corrupt Criminals- so that we have lost Sight of what this Country is- and NO ONE feels they are a true part or share in the enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-10925013462610156862007-07-06T03:07:00.000+01:002007-07-06T03:07:00.000+01:00nunya:There are human beings that are Evil, no dou...nunya:<BR/><BR/>There are human beings that are Evil, no doubt about that.<BR/><BR/>We have to defend ourselves and destroy them.<BR/><BR/>pen NameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-860296318116560532007-07-06T03:05:00.000+01:002007-07-06T03:05:00.000+01:00nunya:Long before the modern nations existed, befo...nunya:<BR/><BR/>Long before the modern nations existed, before the idea of corporation was formulated in England inthe 16-th Century, before oil became important, and before Islam, Christianity, or Judaism ever existed we have had wars.<BR/><BR/>You seek in the wrong place for the origin of war.<BR/><BR/>Christ said:" I have no enemies." but Christian armies have been at war hither and thither Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-80598011543723029672007-07-06T02:55:00.000+01:002007-07-06T02:55:00.000+01:00In many societies, the poorer people imitate the r...In many societies, the poorer people imitate the richer ones. They rich are imitated in their speech, fashion, tastes, behavior and so on.<BR/><BR/>Likewise, the poorer countries imitate the richer countries; they are rich and thus they must be right - in everything.<BR/><BR/>There are master countries and there are servant countries. <BR/><BR/>There are many countries that have no higher Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-11168409235637181082007-07-05T23:49:00.000+01:002007-07-05T23:49:00.000+01:00Pen Name,you say:"Anyway, wars are not caused over...Pen Name,<BR/><BR/>you say:<BR/><BR/>"Anyway, wars are not caused over oil, or economic gains, or corporate profits. Those are all secondary or tertiary."<BR/><BR/>Wow. Would that I had that much faith in human nature. You really are an idealist, aren't you?<BR/>How noble. (that's not <A HREF="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snark" REL="nofollow"> snark,</A> I mean it)<BR/><BR/>nunyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833886980442919570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-57700218277857557102007-07-05T23:15:00.001+01:002007-07-05T23:15:00.001+01:00Naj, I think that it is easy to blame the United S...Naj, <BR/><BR/>I think that it is easy to blame the United States, and to call their corporations the greediest. They are the most visible, because of the US military bases that ring the globe. However, after WWII agreements were made with many countries to protect their corporate interests also.<BR/><BR/>European countries still have (effectively, through financial interests) <A HREF="http://nunyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833886980442919570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-52261456655992227272007-07-05T23:15:00.000+01:002007-07-05T23:15:00.000+01:00Pen, some times you are so sweet! :)I agree with a...Pen, some times you are so sweet! :)<BR/><BR/>I agree with almost all you said here. But I re-iterate, that America is a fascinating "idea"; whhich attracts all of us; and then transmogrifies us into the realities forced by the godness of money!<BR/><BR/>Look at the popular culture. Just turn on you rTV and watch one of those DREADFUL shows and see what people do for MONEY!<BR/><BR/>I HATE Najhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-77160240041674984642007-07-05T22:15:00.000+01:002007-07-05T22:15:00.000+01:00nunya:I am aware of the power of multi-national co...nunya:<BR/><BR/>I am aware of the power of multi-national corporations. However, the mere existence of corporations do not constitute existential or metaphysical evil. The corporations are higher forms of human organization which are necessary (among other organizations) for the maintenance of large numbers of human beings. In other words, they are tools that may be used for good or for ill.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-19204072137354543182007-07-05T21:44:00.000+01:002007-07-05T21:44:00.000+01:00Nunya,Totally agree with you about the "real" enem...Nunya,<BR/><BR/>Totally agree with you about the "real" enemy being the corpporations.<BR/><BR/>However, let's keep in mind that it is the corporations that have built America and control it today. Also, let's keep in mind that Americans are the most corporate-loving nation in the western world. <BR/><BR/>I mean, think of Vietnam, ... peole were going to war to defend the CORPORATE interest Najhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-47367051611643332162007-07-05T21:34:00.000+01:002007-07-05T21:34:00.000+01:00The US "Empire" (or imperialism, as some choose to...The US "Empire" (or imperialism, as some choose to call it) is a nice big fat target, but a false one. <BR/><BR/>The target realistically should be the multinationals.<BR/><BR/>(This is for you Pen Name, don't think your precious Iranian mullahs/imams aren't businessmen well acquainted with the power of multinational corporate interests, or even in cahoots (working with) with some of them)<BR/><nunyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833886980442919570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-5049014569489375602007-07-05T13:25:00.000+01:002007-07-05T13:25:00.000+01:00Nationalism and corporatism are the scourge of the...Nationalism and corporatism are the scourge of the World, enhanced by Bush and Blair.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283557503536810926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-76485932991441742662007-07-05T13:11:00.000+01:002007-07-05T13:11:00.000+01:00Daniel,I agree that nationalism is the curse of ou...Daniel,<BR/><BR/>I agree that nationalism is the curse of our world.<BR/><BR/>But nationalism, is often the outcome of a process that threatens one. Nationalism is a refuge for different interest groups. <BR/><BR/>I think if we all respected one another across culture and geography; and if there was balanced (not equal) distribution of wealth, then nationalism would go to sleep.<BR/><BR/>For now,Najhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-24973972456394416582007-07-05T13:07:00.000+01:002007-07-05T13:07:00.000+01:00david mohammad,I agree. But the "idea" is very dif...david mohammad,<BR/><BR/>I agree. But the "idea" is very different from what is implemented now.<BR/><BR/>Take the release of Scooter Libby as an example of this hypocritical implementation.Najhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-89099795720920809732007-07-05T13:04:00.000+01:002007-07-05T13:04:00.000+01:00I still think America is a good idea.I still think America is a good idea.ddmmyyyyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453892605140843595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-62112702785459695912007-07-05T05:57:00.000+01:002007-07-05T05:57:00.000+01:00Nationalism is the curse of our world (along with ...Nationalism is the curse of our world (along with greed, theology,egoism, imperialism, individualism, etc).<BR/><BR/>Surely if we all considered ourselves as world citizens who deserve equal right some of the barriers that divide us would fall!<BR/><BR/>Wishful thinking I know.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798600572745255535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-36363034732252858712007-07-04T20:33:00.000+01:002007-07-04T20:33:00.000+01:00Pen Name,Just a house-keeping comment:Rickb's comm...Pen Name,<BR/><BR/>Just a house-keeping comment:<BR/>Rickb's comment was not addressed to you. I had not posted your comment re patriotism when he wrote his response.Najhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-89050705403699113842007-07-04T19:59:00.000+01:002007-07-04T19:59:00.000+01:00I consider myself a patriot and not an scoundrel....I consider myself a patriot and not an scoundrel. When others have attacked your countries and your friends and relations are dying under Scud missile atacks and the people you plyaed basketball are dead defending you, then you will most likely revise your equation.<BR/><BR/>pen NameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-75866917037407832402007-07-04T19:20:00.000+01:002007-07-04T19:20:00.000+01:00Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel-Natio...Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel-<BR/>Nationalism is worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-67189000007311975962007-07-04T19:17:00.000+01:002007-07-04T19:17:00.000+01:00In my opinion every state needs a bit of patriotim...In my opinion every state needs a bit of patriotim otherwise it will not be able to maintain itself.<BR/><BR/>Yes, US needs "nationalism" but not in the form of "my country, right or worng" but rather in the form of "peacable until attacked".<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, US has been following the imperial path at least since WWI and will continue to do so until her losses on that path outweigh her Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-86893214984420991852007-07-04T19:12:00.000+01:002007-07-04T19:12:00.000+01:00yes, he is giving a bad reputation to cowboys. Wel...yes, he is giving a bad reputation to cowboys. <BR/><BR/>Well, by calling himself a cowboy he assumes <BR/>Americans are his cows to milk, <BR/>Iraqis are his cows to slaughter,<BR/>Iranians are his cows to roastNajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-42583580083030991152007-07-04T19:00:00.000+01:002007-07-04T19:00:00.000+01:00Yep, it'll be a good day when there's some account...Yep, it'll be a good day when there's some accountability for all the useless killing, war and injustice, here, Iraq and other areas of the World, 'caused by the wannabe, renegade cowboy, who isn't even that! ; (Coffee Messiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908162048706236634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378687839405064553.post-74088950239390735002007-07-04T18:55:00.000+01:002007-07-04T18:55:00.000+01:00Perfect dear, thanks.Perfect dear, thanks.nunyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833886980442919570noreply@blogger.com