Mini-Me: Provocative Comparison – Imperial Conquest & Catholic Conquistadores

Huh? The doctrine of intervention Manuela Picq Manuela Picq has just completed her time as a visiting professor and research fellow at Amherst College. Today’s political ethics are surprisingly similar to the doctrine of discovery set by the Vatican back in 1452. Al Jazeera, 04 Apr 2012 New York, NY – One does not think …

Dophin: Intelligent Life at Washington Post (Blog) — True Costs Snapshot

Every once in a while, there is a flash of intelligence at The Washington Post. This short blog illuminates both the true costs of various options around carbon emissions, and the importance of considering “360 degree” trade-offs. Sucking carbon dioxide out of the air: Neat idea, but impractical Posted by Brad Plumer at 03:01 PM …

Marcus Aurelius: Living in an Upside Down Land – Email from O-6 USMC

Following is circulating among military circles via email. From:  REDACTED [USMC O-6 Retired]< We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress & the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, But overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln “… there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither, Safe, nor Politically …

Mini-Me: Leon Panetta on Dysfunctional Government + Meta-RECAP

Huh? Panetta: Political dysfunction threatens security By Walter Pincus The Washington Post, 30 March 2012 (J. Scott Applewhite — Associated Press) “Dysfunction in Washington … threatens our security and raises questions about the capacity of our democracy to respond to crisis.” That warning came from Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta Thursday night at a dinner …

Worth a Look: The Agency – 21st Century Change Agent

Interview with Jean Russell: How to Kickstart your Agency Engine agency :: the capacity of an agent (a person or other entity) to act in a world The concepts of individual and group agency are recurring themes around our virtual water cooler discussions of late. As eager change agents, edgeriders, and transitioners to a new world, …

John Steiner: Canary (Health) Party Calls Out US Government on Corruption in Food and Medical Industries Creating Mega Autism Epidemic

CDC to Announce New Autism Rate of 1 in 88, and Likely to Declare “No Public Health Emergency”and “No Epidemic” This week, the Canary Party expects CDC to announce a new autism prevalence rate of 1 in 88. As boys are diagnosed with autism at four times the rate of girls, this translates to 1 …