Was it worth it to be involved in Libya?
As we see scenes just as this, the question still lingers: Was it worth it to be involved in Libya?
Without Nato air support, the Rebels are probably routed in the first week.
Now Libya will have a chance to move from one man rule to something else.
What it will be is for the future.
But again we are faced with when to intervene and when to sit by a watch and let the normal course take.
To me, our intervention is a down payment to redress the mistakes of colonialism.
We drew arbitrary lines, supported dictators and insured that the average citizens of these countries would suffer.
Will it be any better? Who knows, but they sure have a better chance now.
But what do we do the next time?
Murdoch: I know nothing defense
Rupert Murdoch using the "I'm the mafia don in pajamas who is in the olive oil business" defense.
Check out the British Parliament hearings on BBC
Rupert Murdoch is finally getting his
Wonderful to see Rupert Murdoch between the crosshairs of the British Public and Parliament over the phone hacking scandal, #notw. Like all politicians they courted Murdoch to get favorable coverage, especially during elections. They cheered when Murdoch ruined their rivals with information that came from dark sources. But now that the public is asking for heads, they are happy to get in line to take a whack at him.
To be fair my brother-in-law works for Fox, so I do have a vested interest in that my sister does benefit. But, politics is always bigger than family, so burn Rupert burn.
It would be one thing if the product Fox puts out was high quality, but off politically. But from Fox TV programs to Fox News to American Idol, it is mostly lowest denominator material.
He is a bully, so here is hoping that the British do the right thing and really investigate all these allegations.
Now, if the trail leads to Rupert, and he was put on trial, I wonder if Fox News would bring in Nancy Grace as the host of his trial coverage. Love to see her scream, "He is as guilty as sin. He hacked a victim's phone!! Only the Gallows is good for him".
His penance: Get rid of his trophy wife and forced to remarry his first wife that he dumped. Now that is Nancy justice.
Why are less Mexicans coming to the US?
Very interesting article in the New York Times about the slowing of the immigration from Mexico.
Big Question Why?
Bottom Line: Better Educational and Jobs slows immigration.
We need to give Obama support
We need to give Obama support at this difficult time in history. The Middle East is going through a transformation long overdue. He has done a good job juggling, but I don't want the right wing interfering. Support him.
Give Support to Obama
Is society making any progress?
The question comes up in many conversations: Is society making any progress?
Obviously there are many sides to progress.
A study today in NYT showed increases in average life span 1980-2010. 30 years.
Largest increase of 12+ years on a previous average in 1980 of 58 came from the Middle East/North Africa. That is astounding.
So their soul may not have made much progress in 30 years, but the average person has 12 more years to wake up.
That is significant.
It shows what good we can do.
Maybe young people who have seen their parents live longer are going into the streets because they have a longer life span? They literally have something to live for: a longer life.
Education is the key; They are eating healthier, maybe smoking less and some have jobs that are not as physically taxing as their societies evolve in a more to more prosperity. And their medical system is more modern with more physicians, nurses, hospitals etc.
Hope.
Build Population and Tsumani will come
We are rightly proud of how are lonely planet has built itself up with ways to make human life more bearable, if not comfortable.
japanese tsunami painting
From fire to permanent shelters to medicine to apps, we have made life a much easier existence.
But when two plates jerk, that comfortable society is destroyed.
What can we do?
Technology & Education does make a difference.
A 8.8 magnitude in Japan has up to 10,000 deaths, where Haiti's 6.9 kills over 200,000.
Building codes, warning systems and education helped Japan; Obviously being a wealthy country helps in the cleanup and response.
Bottom Line is be in awe of nature.
Now Libya
Now Libya.
Hope the people of Libya can detach itself from a selfish despot.
This is going to messy, but needed.
Lessons from egypt, part 2
US people could learn from activism showed by Egypt's Youth.
Put down the remote, the latest desert and go out and vocalize what a more just society looks like.