Intellectual Pissing Contests

[cleanbyrd 1]

Why do I again subject myself to this atmosphere after being offline a year?

Because I have studied a little more, and have been exposed to some ideas 
new to me that I want to examine with others.  Some of my newly aquired 
ideas remind me of discussions I once "listened" to on lbo-list.

Because there are very bright people on this list that often discuss 
relevant issues.

Because I learn a lot from "listening", and following through on leads to 
primary sources of information.

Because I learn how to argue.  I witness the high art of rebuttling, even 
though it sometimes degrades into cruder flame war.

Bernice Johnson Reagon explained to me through one of her speeches that 
coalition is not necessarily a comfortable place.  It's risky and dangerous. 
  It's where feelings tend to be hurt.  However, the crisis is where the 
change comes from!

Every day I live, I become more aware of the complexity of humanity's 
challenges.

Every day I sadly accept that mere love, passion, and desire for change are 
not adequate.

What to do?  Think globally, act locally?

I'd like to see the political system in the United States restructured.
Not just the electoral college, and ballot restrictions, but the House and 
Senate too.  How about PR for a change?

I think the American Political system is vunerable right now.  Let's crumble 
it.  Get em' while they're tying their shoes.  HEE! HEE!

Just wishful thinking?

Jennifer Young
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