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Politicians Actions Have Ramifications: Protecting Freedoms Proactively

Have you ever wondered why, so many politicians, on either side of the spectrum, appear to proceed, blindly (or with blinders – on), either because of their perspective, political perspective, and / or, self – interest, rather than for the common good, and public interests? Rather it is someone, on the so – called, left, who proposes, pie – in-the – sky, non – affordable ideas / programs, or one on the so – called, left, who merely asks, What's in it for me , only really caring, when they personally benefit, and attempting to selectively, pick – and – choose, which freedoms and liberties, to defend, while ignoring those, which might conflict with their perspective / desire, which often threatens the sustainability, of our nation, and firmly commits, to certain Amendments, while avoiding others! With that in mind, let's briefly, attempt to, examine, consider, and review, some of these circumstances.

1. Which Amendment is more important, the 1st, or 2nd ?: because of some effective marketing, by certain lobbying groups, etc, many have become convinced, it is the absolute right to own a gun. They often point to the section in the 2nd Amendment, which refers to, The right to bear arms, and claim, any sort of gun control, is against their rights. However, historical and Constitutional scholars, have stated, this refers to a state's right, to have a militia, especially, when one considers, that, at that time, there was a clear threat, to what is now called, the East Coast of the US, from attack by foreign powers. It's also important to remember, guns, at that time, were not semi – automatic, or automatic, but single – load, mullet – style, which generally required nearly a minute to reload. Can't we logically, control guns, and who owns them, in a sane way, where guns are registered (like cars, etc), and controlled, and mental illnesses, etc, would restrict who can own a gun. When Hillary Clinton, ran, against Donald Trump, in 2016, he portrayed her, in such a way, where he claimed, she was going to take your guns away. However, isn't interesting, President Trump, and the most ardent 2nd Amendment believer, appear not care, about the freedoms of speech, Press, etc, guaranteed by the 1st?

2. Selectivity: You can't pick – and – choose, which freedoms, and liberties, you'll defend! Unfortunately, many do exactly this!

3. Ramifications: This President has openly, dismissed the need, to protect the environment, fought to remove regulations, and often, pays little attention to his actions, rhetoric, and their ramifications and impacts. When will our elected officials realize, effective representation, must be focused on doing the right thing?

We are living in challenging times, where the potential ramifications, in many areas, threaten the future needs of the nation, and future generations! Wake up, America, and think about the bigger – picture, and demand your leaders represent and serve you, not merely in a populist way, but, rather in a relevant, sustainable, responsible manner!

Source by Richard Brody

This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari

Russia's Actions Set the Tone For Respect of Russia

From Lenin's Communism (which did work); problems with Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, and Andropov, the Cold War; Chernobyl (the worst nuclear reactor disaster in history); and the present seemingly black-mail over gas and oil; indicates that Russia is comfortable with unrealistic actions and refusal to work with other nations to make earth a better place to live.

High school classes in economics teach that communism is an ineffective form of government that fails because it kills the initiative of the people. In Russia it appears that being a supper power is far more important than caring for its citizens. To the Russian government a slogan 'world peace' is less important than the slogan 'down with America and the West'.

Vladimir Lenin was the first Premier of the Soviet Union (1917). Joseph Stalin became General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party in 1922 and his policies and leadership were based on Marxist-Leninist ideology. He transformed Russia from a nation based on agriculture to a global superpower. Some write that Stalin was indirectly or directly responsible for the death of millions of Russians.

Nikita Khrushchev's leadership (1953-1964) established the Warsaw Pact to counter the perceived threat from NATO. He led the Soviet space program that launched Sputnik 1. He played a large role in deployment of missiles in Cuba, causing the Cuban missile crisis. He then insured the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961.

In 1964 Leonid Brezhnev moved into power. He supported the North Vietnamese in the Vietnam War. He legitimized domination over Eastern and Central Europe with the signing of the Helsinki Act in 1975. He saw Russia reach the peak of its strategic and world power with the signing of the SALT 1 treaty.

In 1982 Yuri Andropov became General Secretary of the Communist Party. His rule saw the weakening of relations with the United States, which worsened when Soviet fighters downed a civilian jet liner.

It seems that historically Russia has placed more importance on being a supper power than caring for its own people and getting along with the rest of the world. It was reported that when the Russian K-141 nuclear attack submarine Krusk sank in August 2000, President Putin apparently confronted President Clinton with a threat of firing nuclear missiles at America. Clinton is reported defusing the incident by cancelling a multi-billon dollar debt owed by Russia.

Chernobyl: (the abandoned city). In the town of Pripyat, 16 km from Chernobyl is located the Chernobyl nuclear power station, which is the site of the worst nuclear reactor disaster in world history. An ignorant unauthorized test of one of the plant's four reactors, obviously by unqualified persons, resulted in an uncontrolled chain reaction in the core of the reactor. Emergency backup systems were disabled.

The next day a tremendous explosion occurred and resulted in large quantities of radioactive gases and particles being spread throughout the northern hemisphere, including Ukraine, Finland and Sweden, Moldova, parts of Turkey, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, the Slovak Republic, Yugoslavia, Finland , Bulgaria, Norway, Romania, Germany Poland, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Poland, Italy and even Japan. Perhaps this was of little concern to the Russian government.

Millions of people were affected in Belarus, Ukraine and Russia. The World Health Organization estimates that the total radioactivity from Chernobyl is 200 times that of the combine releases from the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The overall problems are much greater than the official estimates and the truth will likely never be known.

There is no safe level of radiation exposure. Today in many countries there is a restriction of production, transportation, and consumption of food because of fallout contamination. The full terrible effects of this Russian disaster will never be known. Exposure to ionizing radiation can cause cancer in almost every organ in the body. The time period between exposure to radiation and the appearance of cancer can be 50 to 60 years. The mental health impact of this disaster is terrible.

Ian Fairlie, PhD, UK and David Summer, Dphil, UK (in their article, "The Other Report") wrote, "Our overall conclusion is that the unprecedented extent of the disaster and its long-term global environmental, health and socio- economic consequences should be full acknowledged and taken into account by governments when considering their energy policies. "

Chernobyl is not the only reactor and nuclear accident the Russians have experienced. From July 1961 to date there have been several naval reactor and nuclear accidents, including the sinking of the nuclear submarine Krusk. These accidents involved refueling, repairing, and constructing.

Russian expertise and safety standards appear very substandard for an area as serious as radiation exposure.

Russians leaders need to show great concern for everyone everywhere. It appears that Russia wants to build 40 new reactors during the next twenty years. The goal is to produce 100% of Russia's electricity by nuclear power. The purpose of this is so that Russian can export most of its natural gas. The reason for this is to give Russia a powerful foreign-policy tool as Russia pressures the Western Europeans, who desperately need the natural gas. (Info from Nathan Hodge and Sharon Weinberger 'A Nuclear Family Vacation in Russia' – 'The Atom Works for Peace').

Besides boasting a plan to build 40 new nuclear reactors in Russia, it seems Russia has big plans to also make nuclear energy a top Russian export. Russia wants to create affordable new reactors for countries that can not afford to even consider developing one reactor. One concept is the "floating nuclear power plant", which is a nuke on a barge that will be operated by Russian crews (specialists). Remember Russia has many years of experience with naval reactors and any country that buys a "floating" nuclear plant has no need to provide any specialist. These poor countries just lease a nuclear plant with full support from Russia; With little assurance that Russia really has the needed expertise to insure nuclear safety.

Russia's past safety record is lousy and now Russia wants to furnish the world with nuclear energy packages that include Russian specialists.

Today Russia is siding with Iran with its nuclear ambitions … as Russia furnishes Iran with assistance. This should make a logical person question who will actually control Iranian nuclear-fuel cycle.

On the other hand there could be a "dream come true". If Russia and the US could work together to prevent proliferation among other countries, the world could experience lasting world peace.

Recently, Mr. Putin mocked the US missile defense plan, Russian renewed its Bear-H patrols to American borders. In Sep 07, Bill Gertz wrote that Russian strategic nuclear bombers conducted a practice exercise that involved a simulated cruise missile attack on the US

President Bush, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other government leaders continue to call for nations through out the world to join together and insist that the UN do what is necessary to halt Iranian nuclear activities. Iran's president seems to just laugh at the world as he continues to seemly our smart everyone with his tough talk. Perhaps he really is the world's smartest psychologist.

Over and over Iranian leaders repeat that "Israel must be eliminated from the face of the earth". Most people seem to feel that Israel takes these threats seriously. President Bush stated that the US will defend Israel if it is attacked with missiles. Israel seems to understand that there is no assurance that an Israeli attack on Iran could eliminate Iranian nuclear program and threat. Israel has also attempted to assure all concerned that Israel has the ability to cause tremendous damage to Iranian nuclear program with either a nuclear or non nuclear attack. Israel has also tried hard to convince the world that Israel will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. It should be the UN and not Israel that prevents Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

It seems that Russia will side with Iran? It seems clear today that Mr. Ahmadinejad wants to be the Islamic leader in the region. Is he willing to lead or does he just want the title "leader"?

It's sad that too many people of the world seem to have a short memory. Millions are still alive that should remember situations and actions that lead to WWII.

Wake up world!

Source by Gene Hudgens

This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari

Ramifications Of Trump's Actions: 5 Cases

Whether one is a supporter, or opposes, President Donald J. Trump, everyone must agree, we have never, in recent memory, experienced, anyone, who has conducted himself, as he has! While he maintains the strong support of his core supporters and followers, largely because, they have bought – into his rhetorical, vision, and are motivated, and agree with his rhetoric, and vitriol, many others, feel considerably, uneasy, because of the potential ramifications, of some of his actions, and words. Mr. Trump's closest supporters claim he focuses on broad – strokes, rather than, getting involved in the details, and while, President's should not micro – manage, many believe, his lack of attention, to the details of leading a nation, are potentially dangerous, and frightening. This article will attempt to briefly review, consider, identify, and discuss, 5 cases and / or instances.

1. International relations / respect: Because this President, so often, appears to be changing his message, and relies, so heavily on rhetoric, vitriol, and name – calling, it appears, many are confused by his actions, and intentions! The world has, generally, sought calm, focused, consistent leaders, and Trump, to this point, has not generated that perception, and / or image. Calling leaders by negative labels, and resorting to name – calling, rarely garners the respect of others, or drives a cooperative spirit!

2. Race / ethnic relations: Trump's reliance on ethnic generalities, especially towards Mexicans, Hispanics, and Muslims, has created distrust, suspicion, and a level of negativity, we haven't previously witnessed! While there are certainly many Americas, who, unfortunately, share his biases and prejudice, it is not, what many others, consider the American Way. From his comments regarding his Wall, to the comments about the Mexican judge, to the descriptions, he's reportedly expressed, regarding certain African and Caribbean, poorer nations, we have never experienced this behavior, from someone in his position, in recent memory!

3. Freedoms challenged: Mr. Trump has spoken out, against the media, and press, especially those who've challenged him, in any way. His reference to Fake News, to anything which does not agree, challenges, our concept of freedom, of the press! He has challenged the rights of individuals to articulate any contrary or oppositional message, complaining when others, don't automatically applaud, and / or disagree! Some may be entertained, or, even enjoy his rhetoric, and vitriol, but it does not drive our democracy, forward!

4. Budgets / deficits: Before he was elected, Mr. Trump claimed he could eliminate, both, current deficits, as well as cumulative ones! His support for a tax reform plan, which will add trillions to the deficit, as well as his recently proposed budget, pays no attention to these, while appearing oppositional to safety – net, items, which makes many fearful, and nervous!

5. Environmental / sustainability: While the rest of the world, appears, to realize the needs, and has begun to focus on environmental concerns, President Trump, has often articulated, a message of denial of Climate Change! Appointing Scott Pruitt, as the Secretary of DEP, has clearly indicated, he, either does not feel attention is needed, or does care about protecting the sustainability of our planet, and protecting clean air, and water, as well as neglecting the future needs of generations!

Obviously, I am not a supporter of this President, but, for the common good, would hope, he achieved, for the best interests of the nation, and the planet! However, anyone who fails to consider and address ramifications, is not behaving in a responsible manner, which we need, and deserve!

Source by Richard Brody

This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari

Politicians Actions Have Ramifications: Protecting Freedoms Proactively

Have you ever wondered why, so many politicians, on either side of the spectrum, appear to proceed, blindly (or with blinders – on), either because of their perspective, political perspective, and/ or, self – interest, rather than for the common good, and public interests? Rather it is someone, on the so – called, left, who proposes, pie – in- the – sky, non – affordable ideas/ programs, or one on the so – called, left, who merely asks, What’s in it for me, only really caring, when they personally benefit, and attempting to selectively, pick – and – choose, which freedoms and liberties, to defend, while ignoring those, which might conflict with their perspective/ desire, which often threatens the sustainability, of our nation, and firmly commits, to certain Amendments, while avoiding others! With that in mind, let’s briefly, attempt to, examine, consider, and review, some of these circumstances.

1. Which Amendment is more important, the 1st, or 2nd?: Because of some effective marketing, by certain lobbying groups, etc, many have become convinced, it is the absolute right to own a gun. They often point to the section in the 2nd Amendment, which refers to, The right to bear arms, and claim, any sort of gun control, is against their rights. However, historical and Constitutional scholars, have stated, this refers to a state’s right, to have a militia, especially, when one considers, that, at that time, there was a clear threat, to what is now called, the East Coast of the U.S., from attack by foreign powers. It’s also important to remember, guns, at that time, were not semi – automatic, or automatic, but single – load, mullet – style, which generally required nearly a minute to reload. Can’t we logically, control guns, and who owns them, in a sane way, where guns are registered (like cars, etc), and controlled, and mental illnesses, etc, would restrict who can own a gun. When Hillary Clinton, ran, against Donald Trump, in 2016, he portrayed her, in such a way, where he claimed, she was going to take your guns away. However, isn’t interesting, President Trump, and the most ardent 2nd Amendment believer, appear not care, about the freedoms of speech, Press, etc, guaranteed by the 1st?

2. Selectivity: You can’t pick – and – choose, which freedoms, and liberties, you’ll defend! Unfortunately, many do exactly this!

Source by Richard Brody

This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari

Russia’s Actions Set the Tone For Respect of Russia

From Lenin’s Communism (which didn’t work); problems with Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, and Andropov, the Cold War; Chernobyl (the worst nuclear reactor disaster in history); and the present seemingly black-mail over gas and oil; indicates that Russia is comfortable with unrealistic actions and refusal to work with other nations to make earth a better place to live.

High school classes in economics teach that communism is an ineffective form of government that fails because it kills the initiative of the people. In Russia it appears that being a supper power is far more important than caring for its citizens. To the Russian government a slogan ‘world peace’ is less important than the slogan ‘down with America and the West’.

Nikita Khrushchev’s leadership (1953-1964) established the Warsaw Pact to counter the perceived threat from NATO. He led the Soviet space program that launched Sputnik 1. He played a large role in deployment of missiles in Cuba, causing the Cuban missile crisis. He then insured the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961.

In 1982 Yuri Andropov became General Secretary of the Communist Party. His rule saw the weakening of relations with the United States, which worsened when Soviet fighters downed a civilian jet liner.

Chernobyl: (the abandoned city). In the town of Pripyat, 16 km from Chernobyl is located the Chernobyl nuclear power station, which is the site of the worst nuclear reactor disaster in world history. An ignorant unauthorized test of one of the plant’s four reactors, obviously by unqualified persons, resulted in an uncontrolled chain reaction in the core of the reactor. Emergency backup systems were disabled.

The next day a tremendous explosion occurred and resulted in large quantities of radioactive gases and particles being spread throughout the northern hemisphere, including Ukraine, Finland and Sweden, Moldova, parts of Turkey, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, the Slovak Republic, Yugoslavia, Finland, Bulgaria, Norway, Romania, Germany Poland, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Poland, Italy and even Japan. Perhaps this was of little concern to the Russian government.

Ian Fairlie, PhD, UK and David Summer, Dphil, UK (in their article, “The Other Report”) wrote, “Our overall conclusion is that the unprecedented extent of the disaster and its long-term global environmental, health and socio-economic consequences should be full acknowledged and taken into account by governments when considering their energy policies”.

Russian expertise and safety standards appear very substandard for an area as serious as radiation exposure.

Russians leaders need to show great concern for everyone everywhere. It appears that Russia wants to build 40 new reactors during the next twenty years. The goal is to produce 100% of Russia’s electricity by nuclear power. The purpose of this is so that Russian can export most of its natural gas. The reason for this is to give Russia a powerful foreign-policy tool as Russia pressures the Western Europeans, who desperately need the natural gas. (Info from Nathan Hodge and Sharon Weinberger ‘A Nuclear Family Vacation in Russia’ – ‘The Atom Works for Peace’).

Besides boasting a plan to build 40 new nuclear reactors in Russia, it seems Russia has big plans to also make nuclear energy a top Russian export. Russia wants to create affordable new reactors for countries that can not afford to even consider developing one reactor. One concept is the “floating nuclear power plant”, which is a nuke on a barge that will be operated by Russian crews (specialists). Remember Russia has many years of experience with naval reactors and any country that buys a “floating” nuclear plant has no need to provide any specialist. These poor countries just lease a nuclear plant with full support from Russia; with little assurance that Russia really has the needed expertise to insure nuclear safety.

Russia’s past safety record is lousy and now Russia wants to furnish the world with nuclear energy packages that include Russian specialists.

Today Russia is siding with Iran with its nuclear ambitions…as Russia furnishes Iran with assistance. This should make a logical person question who will actually control Iran’s nuclear-fuel cycle.

On the other hand there could be a “dream come true”. If Russia and the U.S. could work together to prevent proliferation among other countries, the world could experience lasting world peace.

Recently, Mr. Putin mocked the U.S. missile defense plan, Russian renewed its Bear-H patrols to American borders. In Sep 07, Bill Gertz wrote that Russian strategic nuclear bombers conducted a practice exercise that involved a simulated cruise missile attack on the U.S.

President Bush, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other government leaders continue to call for nations through out the world to join together and insist that the U.N. do what is necessary to halt Iran’s nuclear activities. Iran’s president seems to just laugh at the world as he continues to seemly our smart everyone with his tough talk. Perhaps he really is the world’s smartest psychologist.

Over and over Iranian leaders repeat that “Israel must be eliminated from the face of the earth”. Most people seem to feel that Israel takes these threats seriously. President Bush stated that the U.S. will defend Israel if it is attacked with missiles. Israel seems to understand that there is no assurance that an Israeli attack on Iran could eliminate Iran’s nuclear program and threat. Israel has also attempted to assure all concerned that Israel has the ability to cause tremendous damage to Iran’s nuclear program with either a nuclear or non nuclear attack. Israel has also tried hard to convince the world that Israel will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. It should be the U.N. and not Israel that prevents Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

It seems that Russia will side with Iran? It seems clear today that Mr. Ahmadinejad wants to be the Islamic leader in the region. Is he willing to lead or does he just want the title “leader”?

It’s sad that too many people of the world seem to have a short memory. Millions are still alive that should remember situations and actions that lead to WWII.

Wake up world!

Source by Gene Hudgens

This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari

Ramifications Of Trump’s Actions: 5 Cases

Whether one is a supporter, or opposes, President Donald J. Trump, everyone must agree, we have never, in recent memory, experienced, anyone, who has conducted himself, as he has! While he maintains the strong support of his core supporters and followers, largely because, they have bought – into his rhetorical, vision, and are motivated, and agree with his rhetoric, and vitriol, many others, feel considerably, uneasy, because of the potential ramifications, of some of his actions, and words. Mr. Trump’s closest supporters claim he focuses on broad – strokes, rather than, getting involved in the details, and while, President’s should not micro – manage, many believe, his lack of attention, to the details of leading a nation, are potentially dangerous, and frightening. This article will attempt to briefly review, consider, identify, and discuss, 5 cases and/ or instances.

1. International relations/ respect: Because this President, so often, appears to be changing his message, and relies, so heavily on rhetoric, vitriol, and name – calling, it appears, many are confused by his actions, and intentions! The world has, generally, sought calm, focused, consistent leaders, and Trump, to this point, has not generated that perception, and/ or image. Calling leaders by negative labels, and resorting to name – calling, rarely garners the respect of others, or drives a cooperative spirit!

2. Race/ ethnic relations: Trump’s reliance on ethnic generalities, especially towards Mexicans, Hispanics, and Muslims, has created distrust, suspicion, and a level of negativity, we haven’t previously witnessed! While there are certainly many Americas, who, unfortunately, share his biases and prejudice, it is not, what many others, consider the American Way. From his comments regarding his Wall, to the comments about the Mexican judge, to the descriptions, he’s reportedly expressed, regarding certain African and Caribbean, poorer nations, we have never experienced this behavior, from someone in his position, in recent memory!

3. Freedoms challenged: Mr. Trump has spoken out, against the media, and press, especially those who’ve challenged him, in any way. His reference to Fake News, to anything which doesn’t agree, challenges, our concept of freedom, of the press! He has challenged the rights of individuals to articulate any contrary or oppositional message, complaining when others, don’t automatically applaud, and/ or disagree! Some may be entertained, or, even enjoy his rhetoric, and vitriol, but it does not drive our democracy, forward!

4. Budgets/ deficits: Before he was elected, Mr. Trump claimed he could eliminate, both, current deficits, as well as cumulative ones! His support for a tax reform plan, which will add trillions to the deficit, as well as his recently proposed budget, pays no attention to these, while appearing oppositional to safety – net, items, which makes many fearful, and nervous!

5. Environmental/ sustainability: While the rest of the world, appears, to realize the needs, and has begun to focus on environmental concerns, President Trump, has often articulated, a message of denial of Climate Change! Appointing Scott Pruitt, as the Secretary of D.E.P., has clearly indicated, he, either doesn’t feel attention is needed, or doesn’t care about protecting the sustainability of our planet, and protecting clean air, and water, as well as neglecting the future needs of generations!

Source by Richard Brody

This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari