Though we tend to think of current-day U.S. politics as being the most contentious ever in our history, that’s not the case. There have been many such periods, starting with the American Revolution itself, in which 70% of the colonists …
Tag: Henry Kissinger
A Sustainable Approach to Energy: Let’s Give It a Chance
It’s the birthday of John Lennon, which provides me the opportunity to relate the following little anecdote. About 10 years ago when my daughter was a little girl, we happened to be driving somewhere when “Give Peace a Chance” came …
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Bill McKibben on Peak Oil and Environmental Activism
My friend Cameron Atwood sent me this masterpiece on environmental activism by Bill McKibben, and asked me to comment on what he writes about peak oil. I believe he’s correct; I think money and technology will converge to keep the …
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You and I Hold the Key to Civilization’s Success in the 21st Century
It pains me to hear people moan about how frightening and horrible these times are, while they actively dismiss their role in the outcome. When I hear people say, for instance, that our government is out of control, I immediately …
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You DO Have a Voice
A reader commented that she loved the quote of Henry Kissinger that I used in a recent post: “If it weren’t for the wrath of the American people about our presence in Vietnam, we’d STILL BE THERE.” (emphasis added) I …
The Power of the Consumer Voice
If you’ve seen this video titled “United Breaks Guitars” you’re certainly not alone; in fact, you’re only one of over 6.2 million. It was created by a musician whose $3500 guitar was damaged when thrown by United baggage handlers (people …
2GreenEnergy on the Energy Industry
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf3VOT_Guoc&w=425&h=344] Here’s a quick video on the energy industry vs. renewables. I used Windows Movie Maker; I really like this platform; it’s certainly easier than shooting a video — for me at least. Hope you enjoy.
