The sad state of our “democracy”

It’s really pathetic that our federal leaders are too scared to do what they think is right for the nation because they’re worried they won’t get re-elected. But the thing is, with our current set-up of government, that is kind of the way it is supposed to work. We elect the people who we think … Continue reading →

The oil spill vs. Titanic

On my cynical days, it never ceases to amaze me how humans do not bother to learn from the past.  So egotistical; to our supreme detriment.  We believe that since we have created new technologies, made new discoveries, and have more to win today than in yesteryear that we cannot possibly repeat the same follies. … Continue reading →

wake up, look out

So, ever since I started seeing previews for the movie “Where the Wild Things Are,” I have been obsessed with this song (used in the trailer).  I just recently found out what the song is, and I got my roommate, Henry, to burn me a copy of the album. Even though I started hearing this … Continue reading →

the individual society, rant 2

I was talking with my mom yesterday about the issue of mental illness in this country, and I realized – this is another strong example of our culture’s intense focus on being individuals. We do not bother to take care of our mentally ill. Especially in Austin, you will notice that so many of the … Continue reading →

the individual society

I read this quote in an issue of the VISTA “newsletter” thing we get every once in a while.  This comes from a woman who grew up in poverty, and she thought herself a lesser person than the rest of society.  She has since become a VISTA and is working to eliminate poverty in South … Continue reading →