The whole Live Earth thing really isn't worth writing about, but since it was such a stupendous failure I thought I would revel in it.
Live Earth was supposed to bring attention to the global warming crisis. It instead contributed to global warming. It was supposed to be watched by 2 billion people worldwide. It was not. It was supposed to be equal to the Live Aid/Live 8 concerts. It was not.
People don't like to be preached to at a rock concert. I know that you and those like you go to concerts to listen to music, not have people not anywhere near qualified to talk about global warming preach to you.
On a final note I find it interesting how the global warming crew has started to change the name to "global climate change". This could be because of stories like this...enjoy!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
US Army...Be all that you can be?
The US Army once again failed to meet their recruitment goals. This could become a problem especially because the months after high school graduation are usually the biggest months for recruitment. The Army is planning on increasing their total number of soldiers by 33,000 and it is going to be difficult due to the way things are going in Iraq right now.
Okay, now for my analysis. I have thought very seriously about joining the US military. I am a college graduate and I am still young enough that I do not have the responsibilities that come with age and family. I have my whole life and the whole world in front of me and yet I still think of joining the military. You might think that is insane. Well I wouldn't blame you.
The reasons that I would join the military have to do with romanticized notions that the military would have us believe in. I am attracted to the service to my country, to the sacrifice to something greater than myself, the showing of patriotism, the historical significance and the camaraderie.
However, I do not join the military (especially the Army) because I do not believe that they would offer me the opportunity to serve in a way that would be most advantageous to both of us. I do not believe that those that join are used in the way that would best benefit all of those involved.
I only wish that the military could find ways to better exploit the talents of the American soldier/sailor/Marine/airman. I am most certainly a fan of the military and I love what they do for our country, but I believe that those in the military right now are being done a disservice by the political wing of the military. The military is being run by politicians and every time this has happened in history of the world it has been followed by great failure.
Okay, now for my analysis. I have thought very seriously about joining the US military. I am a college graduate and I am still young enough that I do not have the responsibilities that come with age and family. I have my whole life and the whole world in front of me and yet I still think of joining the military. You might think that is insane. Well I wouldn't blame you.
The reasons that I would join the military have to do with romanticized notions that the military would have us believe in. I am attracted to the service to my country, to the sacrifice to something greater than myself, the showing of patriotism, the historical significance and the camaraderie.
However, I do not join the military (especially the Army) because I do not believe that they would offer me the opportunity to serve in a way that would be most advantageous to both of us. I do not believe that those that join are used in the way that would best benefit all of those involved.
I only wish that the military could find ways to better exploit the talents of the American soldier/sailor/Marine/airman. I am most certainly a fan of the military and I love what they do for our country, but I believe that those in the military right now are being done a disservice by the political wing of the military. The military is being run by politicians and every time this has happened in history of the world it has been followed by great failure.
US naval superiority in the Gulf
The USS Enterprise (my favorite warship name of all time) is going to the Persian Gulf to relieve the USS John C. Stennis. By trading off with the other aircraft carrier group the US will continue its 2 carrier group presence in the Persian Gulf.
Essentially this tells everyone in the Middle East...don't mess with the best...or you'll die like the rest (I'm aware this is not a Navy slogan, but it works out here as well).
Essentially this tells everyone in the Middle East...don't mess with the best...or you'll die like the rest (I'm aware this is not a Navy slogan, but it works out here as well).
China is one tough country
China executed their Food Safety Chief for being a failure. Apparently they were not satisfied with his work. This is some serious stuff.
I am glad I do not live in China.
I am glad I do not live in China.
D.C. Madam names names
We'll see who ends up on the list of the D.C. Madam's phone records of her "escort" clients. So far there has been one high profile name that I have learned about. There are bound to be more.
You and those like you must be wondering why it is that powerful people feel the need to have their "needs" taken care of by people other than their wives. This concept is just so beyond my comprehension. If you are in a position of power and responsibility than people are going to be looking for ways to tear you down. I would think that you would always be on your best behavior right?
I guess the flip side is that if you are so powerful, you figure you can get away with anything. It seems that power corrupts people in more ways than one.
You and those like you must be wondering why it is that powerful people feel the need to have their "needs" taken care of by people other than their wives. This concept is just so beyond my comprehension. If you are in a position of power and responsibility than people are going to be looking for ways to tear you down. I would think that you would always be on your best behavior right?
I guess the flip side is that if you are so powerful, you figure you can get away with anything. It seems that power corrupts people in more ways than one.
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