Political
Story so Far…
Sunday, December 7th, 2008There are advantages and disadvantages to long intervals between blog posts. You have a lot more to write about but there is a lot more to remember. Regular posting is a good habit… one that you feel guilty about when you skip sessions. I intend to play catch up with this post. Details [...]
Two More Weeks
Sunday, September 28th, 2008It’s been a busy two weeks since my last post! A friend and I met with Mayor Nickels for lunch in his office. He was incredibly charismatic and charming. Highlights included his thoughts about his time at the Democratic National Convention and his ideas on the light rail. Texas has won its first four games [...]
America’s Sense of Security Post September 11th
Wednesday, December 12th, 2001I’m not sure exactly when it happened… whether it was the smell of ashes and burning flesh, seeing fear in my father’s eyes for the first time, or watching the first ten years of my life go up in flames… somewhere during the turmoil of the Persian Gulf war, I lost the ability to feel [...]
Insurgency in Kashmir
Monday, November 12th, 2001The Reasons for the Insurgency in Kashmir There are several views on the principle factors that contributed to the insurgency in Kashmir in 1990. The Pro-Indian view is that Pakistan supported Islamic fundamentalism that ignited trouble in the valley. The Pro-Pakistan view is that India refused to provide the people of Kashmir with the right [...]
Governmental Impact on Wartime Discrimination
Friday, October 12th, 2001Messages of Tolerance or Fanning the Flames of Racism? “Our war on terrorism has nothing to do with differences in faith. It has everything to do with people of all faiths coming together to condemn hate and evil and murder and prejudice.” – President Bush on October 11th 2001 at his first Primetime News Conference [...]