Today is New Years Day, and today many people will make a promise to themselves about change. How many will be successful entirely depends on three things. However most will not bother to find out what those three things are, as each is different for each person. Continue reading Post ID 1980
- Category Archives Observations
Observations that make you think about ourselves and the world we are in.
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Reflections 2008
The year 2008 will go down in history as being more negative than positive. There were a variety of events around the world that touched the lives of every person no matter how remote in the wilderness they lived. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Trigger happy prosecutors
When it comes to jumping the gun, American prosecutors are apparently well practiced. In the case of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, this may turn out to be a case of itchy trigger fingers. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Fighting terrorism or something else
In the global fight against terrorism, occasionally things happen that leave you wondering just what it is you are fighting. When just asking a question can get you a death sentence in some countries, the target called terrorism becomes very blurred. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Thailand’s war
This report will be very different from what you have been reading here at Connecting the Dots. The objective writing and pointing out things to let you see the bigger picture will be replaced with a very candid unplanned heart to heart talk with a Thaksin supporter. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Gay marriage California style
The recent vote in California on Proposition 8 that banned gay marriage essentially is an embarrassment to human intellect. It has been at least 20 years since the proof that sexual attraction is not elective. Very simply you get what you get and have absolutely no say in the matter. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Stark contrast
When looking at the entire spectrum of posts Connecting the Dots has published, the two posts of Friday “Jailhouse keys” and “Camelot II” are clearly so opposite it was just worth reflecting on. Along with the other 268 posts before this post, there is a well rounded variety of topics. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Camelot II
It has been a long time coming this feeling the world is now experiencing. A feeling of hope lies poised in the hearts and minds of not only Americans, but with people from around the world. The euphoria that surrounds the moment allows people to once again bask in the dream of what is possible when you set your mind to it. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Assumption vote
In engineering terms, assumption is the mother of all screw-ups. To assume your candidate will win without your vote almost insures they will lose. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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World talks to American voters
When the United States elects a new President, the world takes note. The voting is left up to the American voters. However in this election, there seems to be a resounding plea from people around the world to American voters to do the right thing as the results will effect their lives. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Sheep mentality
As humans we see ourselves as the top species on the planet. But when it comes right down to it, some of the things we do collectively may leave aliens from another planet wondering who is in charge. Looking at the global economic crisis, it is very obvious we are making it worse because of the sheep mentality. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Turning up the heat on Burma
The Junta in Burma will no longer enjoy the luxury of distraction. The United Nations plans to keep the spotlight on Burma to bring about reform. Continue reading Post ID 1980
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Ready to die
In complete contrast to some politicians on the run, Michael Rodriguez has accepted his crimes and awaits his appointment with the executioner this week. This story does make you think about moral standards, greed, lust, and just understanding yourself. Continue reading Post ID 1980