tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28865181.post4728728298581971786..comments2023-09-20T04:52:57.155-04:00Comments on Myth Debunker: Hedonism Leads to ApathyYomin Postelnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126404177362537875noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28865181.post-8958263290937362322008-05-30T17:47:00.000-04:002008-05-30T17:47:00.000-04:00Btw, about the terrible racial divide the far left...Btw, about the terrible racial divide the far left is causing by the their foolish actions, also see the column "Tearing Race Asunder"Yomin Postelnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126404177362537875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28865181.post-11446088025876806332008-05-30T17:44:00.000-04:002008-05-30T17:44:00.000-04:00Thanks Michel,Glad to have your take. It really i...Thanks Michel,<BR/>Glad to have your take. It really is a shame that there aren't more of us out there, looking at the issues and analyzing them. I believe that the root cause of some of that is the "me , me, me" "do it if you want" hedonist lifestyle embodied by the very left (even though they accuse the right of the same). This makes people focus on trivialities instead of the issues.<BR/><BR/>I agree with your intelligent assessment on many parts. About hedonism, someone on Free Republic (a poster - Antoninus) pointed me to The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus that lists lust/immorality as one of the root causes of the weakness and unpreparedness of that society before its downfall. <BR/><BR/>We need to stay intelligent and outspoken and build a stronger future. Thanks for your great work in being a part of that.Yomin Postelnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126404177362537875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28865181.post-362024452893887582008-05-24T15:49:00.000-04:002008-05-24T15:49:00.000-04:00Great Blog site.My slant on this article is that t...Great Blog site.<BR/><BR/>My slant on this article is that to my opinion the downfall of all empires in history was a divided populus and the resulting infighting.<BR/><BR/>As the at present last remaining super power, America has a huge obligation and responsibility. We are indeed the last beacon of freedom, which is why we must try to unite behind a president who is able to appeal to more than just one party, yet has the credentials,track record, resume, experience, proven leadership skills and the honesty and ethical credibility of a straight shooter.<BR/>The fact that a true leader should demonstrate a bit of self-depreciation and humility, up to even adapting, learning and admitting a mistake (as we all commit those) is also key to earn true respect. All of the above is manifested in John McCain. I truly believe that he has the ability to transcend party politics and unify this divided populus to a high extent, as opposed to Obama, who hammers his transcending nature home, yet in fact is a left liberal who quite actually polarizes the voter base within the Dems, let alone across party lines. The fact that he gets up to 90% of the black votes ( indicatring that many blacks vote according to race and not facts) is clear indication for a racist (divisive)dimension which will (has already in PA, KY, WV)result in a nationwide counter effect (e.g latinos, jews, white rural voters) - hence furter divide our people - but this time in addition to political platforms and ideology along racial lines as well. In that sense, he his not only outright dangerous with his foreign policy and economic ideas, he will domestically rip a gorge between ethnic groups. His 20 year association with the black Nazi reverend and other extremists is only aggravating the gap. <BR/>It seems to me very ironic, that the factually single most polarizing candidate in recent decades sells himself so successfully as the "Great Unifier"..... I only hope that the American people at some point look at the candidates pragmatically, logically and unemotionally. Look at the facts and the evidence and then derive their decision. Only , if that happens, will this empty suit be stopped. How to get them to do a standard due diligence along the lines of a job interview for a top exec instead of the easy jumping on board the emotional bandwagon of America's Rockstar who admittedly has the best marketing machine going in decades, will be the great challenge for John and responsible bloggers and voters such as you and I. <BR/>Regards<BR/>Michel (http://www.ca4mccain.blogspot.com)Weisz (Michel C. Zala)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15082590035654575212noreply@blogger.com