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Seek Knowledge

Posted on April 27, 2023 by swabby429

“Education is not just about going to school and getting a degree. It’s about widening your knowledge and absorbing the truth about life.”–20th century Indian “human computer” and writer, Shakuntala Devi There are powerful people who wish to abridge our … Continue reading →

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Pondering Democracy

Posted on September 15, 2022 by swabby429

We learn in school that pure democracy is founded in the theory of the basic human right to be heard. Democracies are based upon the concept of human equality. It is the cornerstone of the governance of such nations as … Continue reading →

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Remembering The Holocaust

Posted on January 27, 2021 by swabby429

In the presence of oppression and tyranny, by not speaking out, we lose our innocence and morality. At no time in history was this statement more true than during the nightmare of the Holocaust. “The sad and horrible conclusion is … Continue reading →

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Democracy

Posted on September 15, 2020 by swabby429

“If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.”–Aristotle I deliberately chose the Aristotle quote to begin today’s … Continue reading →

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Unity

Posted on June 10, 2020 by swabby429

Everyone who has been paying even scant attention to current events is witness to discord, and strife seemingly all around us. This disharmony is nothing new, but has been ramped up during the multiplicity of crises currently facing humanity. As … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Democracy

Posted on September 15, 2019 by swabby429

My dayplanner notes that today is the “International Day of Democracy”. I wonder if it will be celebrated by the people in power. If it is mentioned by them, what will they say and do? People who love the democratic … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on July 8, 2019 by swabby429

“You’re Free To Go” I heard the old song on the radio while standing in a queue to pay for a few items at the Dollar General store. One of those weekend country music countdown shows had featured the Jim … Continue reading →

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