To paraphrase an Obamanism, hehey. Combining the basic tenent of classic idealism, "I think therefore I am" with the Obaman (standing on the shoulders of Ghandi,etc.) political/philosophical ethos: become the change you wish to see in the culture, politics, and world. Yes we can! "Those who learn from history are doomed to watch other's repeat it" (drx), yes that's truism. But with pragmatic idealism maybe we can cancel the murderous sequels, like oil wars, climate disaster, and economic depression? It's worth a try.    more »

Maybe yes, but not exactly for the reasons I outlined previously. It seems tht the governator took a test drive in their 100mpg hybrid hummer yesterday. Just as the hummer itself is cancelled?   more »