Election thoughts

I dream of a world where: 

we're colorblind to race,

money and status are not the main points,

consumerism is downplayed,

we help and love all our neighbours, friend or foe.

We, the people of United States have an opportunity to remind the world why we're a great nation- a country of idealistic, progressive, adaptable people who make changes when necessary. Let us show our roots, our true colours in this election. We're a country of immigrants, a melting pot. Our ancestors came to this land for a better life, to live freely. It is time to stand up for those ideals. Embrace acceptance, liberty and world cooperation. Let us show the world that America is still capable of being a world leader, a setter of examples. 

I hope you share a vote with me for Barack with me on November 4th. 

I am horrified.

George Bush surprised world leaders with a joke about his poor record on the environment as he left the G8 summit in Japan.

The American leader, who has been condemned throughout his presidency for failing to tackle climate change, ended a private meeting with the words: "Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter."

He then punched the air while grinning widely, as the rest of those present including Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy looked on in shock.

-Excerpted from an article in the Telegraph

Not what happens to you but how you accept it is of paramount importance.

Interesting article in the Herald editorial section this morning:

Colin James: Bush's true victim - the morale of the US people

In his five year anniversary review of Iraq war, Mr. James asks (and answers) many questions. He also says with quite a lot of good things about America. I've heard those sentiments from many of the foreigners with whom I've had discussions- even ones who've said bad things about our arrogance in the beginning of the conversation. They come around and say that the United States has historically done so many good things in the world.

I hope we can return to those days. I know that Americans are good people who want to help. I think we have to raise our standards and start taking care of each other again, rather than thinking about ourselves, our problems and the next thing we can acquire.

If we all just worked on kindness to others, imagine what the world could be like.