Influences

Tonight I watched a movie about delinquent high schoolers who were taken to an “Enlightenment” session where the evil principal put in brain implants to make them “good” students. This got me thinking about influences or perhaps the more disparaging word called brain washing. We grow up surrounded most likely by a group of people…… Continue reading Influences

Star Wars

I just saw the new Star Wars move “Revenge of the Sith” last night. As it plays in the theaters in the USA it’s already out on DVD in Vietnam. The movie was excellent and some of the lines really stuck in my mind. It appears George Lucas is paralleling the political environment of our…… Continue reading Star Wars

Saigon Stories – Thoughts of the day – Communism and Capitalism

When I was a kid, there were times when explanations were given that just didn’t make much sense. At that time I simply thought I was not smart enough to understand. However, as I have gotten older and traveled, I’ve found that many adults have an answer but really do not have a good understanding…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Thoughts of the day – Communism and Capitalism

Reply to Comment on Tokyo Metblogs

— This post (albeit very long) is in reply to a comment left on my post (Life in Tokyo vs. Life in Saigon) on Tokyo Metblogs. Reply to Carl’s Jr. Your reply sounds suspiciously like something my dad would say. I’m half tempted to try and trace the post and see if it doesn’t originate…… Continue reading Reply to Comment on Tokyo Metblogs

E-mail to Ron 4.29.2004

Dude, Just got a chance to read your essay.  Can I post it on the website “think” by the way? As for my input, I think it’s a great idea for the idealist.  UnfortunatelyCapitalism runs on greed and without greed the system fails.  I think it’s impossible to tell the people to stop being greedy,,,(unless…… Continue reading E-mail to Ron 4.29.2004

The War in Iraq

The war in Iraq is the worst form of treachery that has been committed in the last half century.  I have read the information and propaganda of both sides and have come to certain conclusions that my countrymen refuse to see.  The American public does not think they are in error.  In fact support and…… Continue reading The War in Iraq

E-mail to Dad 3.19.2004

Just got home and saw in the news that Taiwan’s President got shot before the election.  You know, the guy that wants Taiwan to be independent.  The world just keeps getting better and better.  You know how quickly the situation could deteriorate right.  Gosh, it’s a good thing we’re in Iraq and don’t want to fight…… Continue reading E-mail to Dad 3.19.2004