Wednesday 8 August News Headlines and Observations

Here are several news articles from Wednesday 8 August and some brief observations on them.


A. Chinese Dolphins Go Extinct


With the radical industrial change that has occurred in the last 50 years or so in China, this is not surprising. Is there any concept of environmentalism, conservation, or any other progressive mindset in that nation ? I do not believe there are any national parks or land being preserved for wildlife and habitat in all of China. When one thinks of China, the picture that comes to mind is one full of smog, pollution, filth, trash, no trees or beautiful landscapes and endless huge cities crammed with people. This nation and these people are to a large and growing extent the reason why the climate on the planet is becoming an oven and full of more pollution which will result in the further extinction and disappearance of species which very well may include mankind within a century.


http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/humans-drive-rare-dolphin-to-extinction/2007/08/08/1186530447047.html


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B. A Spirit Democrats Better Listen To and Words They Must Heed To


http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2007/aug/08/the-ghost-of-populism/


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C. The Positive News Item of This Post


It would fantastic to see further growth of this kind of new media.


http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20070807_radio_for_the_people/


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D. The Loss and Lack of Any Real Leadership in America


This is something that has become quite noticeable in the last 15-20 years as poorly prepared Baby Boomers lacking any real leadership education and training have assummed control and position throughout our entire society. And the facts about the physical changes in Bonds and what that has probably meant are truly disturbing. For me, the greatest home run hitter remains Henry Aaron with Willie Mays as the greatest player as well.


http://www.newwest.net/index.php/topic/article/the_link_between_baseball_and_political_leadership/C37/L37/


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E. Assault on Fourth Amendment Will Not Be Stopped By Supreme Court This Time


The slow destruction and diminishment of our liberties and freedoms continue as greedy and powerful people pander to base instincts all in the name of profit and tyranny.


http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_michael__070808_supreme_court_of_197.htm


http://www.progressivedailybeacon.com/more.php?page=opinion&id=1635


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F. The USA in 2007: Akin to Early 1930s Germany ?


Lets hope not, but the writer does make a strong argument.


http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/editorials/153


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G. Would the Chinese Be Able to Accomplish This and Still Maintain Their Economic Vitality ?


I would have to think at this time and for at least the short term this is an empty threat with little impact on the American economy. But several years down the road...


http://jazz-from-hell.blogspot.com/2007/08/china-set-to-cash-in-its-chips.html


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H. Vast Changes Underway in Alaska and Throughout the Far Northern Hemisphere


It must be amazing to be able to witness climate change so visibly and obviously as many are in places like Alaska. And sad and tragic.


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070806.wxalaska06/BNStory/Science/home


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I. Recommended Book to Read


http://www.buzzflash.com/store/reviews/720


http://www.amazon.com/Feingold-Democratic-Sanford-D-Horwitt/dp/141653492X/ref=sr_1_1/102-6914101-2451320?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1186628668&sr=1-1


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J. Another "Book" Recommendation (for Some to Read, for Others to Laugh)


The underage crowd might get something out of it. The adult crowd better only get a few laughs.


http://www.buzzflash.com/store/items/704


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K. A Heartwarming, Heartbreaking Column to Read


It will bring tears to your eyes and stir your heart. Young children are so beautiful, indeed.


http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0808roberts0808.html


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