When Iran comes to town

With the recent visit of the Iranian president to the UN it is clearly visible on just how polarized our two cultures really are. Here is a seemingly educated man who denies many simple truths that are known to exist in this world of ours (Such as Gays in Iran, the Holocaust, etc.). But this is a direct result of what the religious State of Iran wants. As long as this is what is taught and this is what is believed by its citizens then they have total control, and that is really what everything ultimately boils down too. Iran and the radical Muslim world fear that if western society takes root in the middle east then they will lose their strangle hold over their populous. Thus you have these radical people that want to bring death to all infidels all in the name of a religion that is supposed to be based on love. The irony of it all is probably what gets me the most, especially when it was Muhammad that said the Muslims pray to the same God and the Jews and the Christians.

Seeing as the world is now more of a global society I cannot see how Iran can exist unless it changes. And right now those changes are coming from within in the form of the next generation that does not want to live as they have been for the past 40 years. One of the greatest benefits of the information age is that it has been able to open the eyes of people in search of knowledge faster then at any other point in history. As such it is only a matter of time before knowledge will win the day. After all Knowledge truly is power.

My goodness

With the upcoming elections, the ongoing war, the energy dilemma, and general civil unrest I like many others wonder what exactly the future will bring. My hope is that the amazing human brain will be able to create something to solve the energy problem and in turn reverse or at least stifle the effects of global warming. There are valid technologies in place that can make a huge difference such as Nuclear Power, Solar Energy, and advances in hydroelectric energy coupled with fuel cell and organic based fuels. Unfortunately, our elected officials are too concerned with in fighting or passing legislation that only expands the problem rather then fixing anything. It is no longer about serving the American people, and that is so very sad.

As for the others I do not really know what course of action to take. As for the war I feel that pull our troops out would make the world as a whole extremely unsafe, yet staying in the theater of operations is taking a high toll not only in human lives but also in precious resources. So is the world going to hell in a hand basket? Or is there hope on the horizon?