Posts by John E. Wade II
Think Deeply!
What is the wise thing to do as far as this serious crisis in Syria? More killing? Name calling–labeling people as hawks or doves? Please! Think more deeply than that–and I mean President Obama, those in Congress, American citizens and all world citizens, even Assad. Revenge is a negative value–one to be shunned. None of…
Read MorePriorities
The following three urgent items are the most crucial for the United States and the world: > Global warming and climate change: We must search desperately for the answers which aren’t clear now. But the seas are rising. > Far too much government debt and obligations in Japan, Europe and the United States: Political will is…
Read MoreThoughts on Syria while visiting the National World War II Museum
A friend and I toured the new section of the National World War II Museum and experienced the “Final Mission” submarine endeavor based on a true event in the Pacific Ocean. We also saw “Beyond All Boundaries,” an epic which has come to be my number two favorite film after “Gandhi.” Tom Hanks narrates the enormous…
Read MoreOut of the 20th Century and Into the 21st Century
I believe we should not respond immediately to the Syrian chemical genocide, but instead position such forces as necessary and await the next move of that terribly selfish and misguided dictator–Assad. All the world citizens–including Assad himself–should realize chemical warfare or any violent actions other than self defense are outdated in the twenty-first century. Primitive…
Read MoreSyria: Military Action is Not the Answer
In Syria the “answer” is not military action although the threat of it should be apparent to Assad, the knave who ordered or allowed the use of chemical weapons in genocide of his own country’s citizens. World opinion—including Russians, Chinese and Iranians—should turn on that despicable dictator, Assad the terrible. The United States and the…
Read MoreLet’s Get Seriously Informed about Syria
There was a very insightful opinion article in The Wall Street Journal this morning, August 31, 2013, by Elizabeth O’Bagy, a senior analyst at the Institute for the Study of War. The most interesting observation she makes after several trips to Syria is that moderate opposition groups are carrying on a good bit of the fighting against…
Read MoreKindness Toward Everyone
Probably all people have some degree of racism. But the important thing is not to say or do anything that is precipitated by that primitive state. As humans we often react to those we face. If they are angry, it may make us angry or upset. If they show racism it might bring out our…
Read MoreFrom Wisdom to Heaven on Earth
Wisdom is a vital key on our journey toward a Heaven on Earth. The good news is that it can be taught. It’s not the sole purvey of rare individuals. I invite you to read the late Copthorne Macdonald’s brilliant essay, “The Centrality of Wisdom” in by book, How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth. In the…
Read MoreLove instead of hate
We—all of humanity—must raise our imaginations in a positive, loving sort of way. And we can. Love comes much more naturally than hate. Hate is the result of a lot of deep-seated anger. Love is more the result of kindness to oneself and others as they return that ultimate positive value and emotion. We must…
Read MoreUPCOMING APPEARANCE
Hello Friends and Followers, I am going to give a presentation and sign copies of “How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth” at the Katrina Artistically Revisited event this Wednesday evening, August 28th at Canal Place in New Orleans. The event is free and open to the public and includes various speakers, movie shorts, artwork…
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