Why start this blog?

 Because I'm disappointed 

both in our establishment and in the public's docile acquiescence 

to the steady flow of officialdom's 

misinformation, destructive actions and unnecessary failures.

I'm heartbroken by 

our governmental and corporate leaders 

steadfast refusal to honestly examine

 the undeniable challenges our society is facing.

Simply because fulfilling greed comes first.

The media is especially maddening 

because they seem dedicated to broadcasting 

delusion and misleading sensationalism 

intent on distraction 

rather than supporting 

a substantive learning process.

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I'm also a believer in our Founding Father's brand of Free Speech.

A Free Speech that wasn't about talking, so much as dialoging.

This form of speech requires an attuned receiver.

The listeners suspend judgment

long enough

to absorb what is actually being said 

before returning to evaluation mode and judgment calls.

The benefit is that it allows us to better understand

why we should disagree -

or... it might open up 

unexpected knowledge and potentials.

In dialogue once a speaker finishes, he, she reverts back to listening

and thinking.

It's an expression of

respect and acknowledging our mutual humanity...

a good thing to do.

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I know I don't have any answers

but I also know I have something worthwhile

to inject into the greater dialogue

please read on.......