How ironic that Boris Johnson mocked Donald Trump only to take up his very same views on most matters. Now I do admit, ISIS, Daesh also have the same mindset, if you are not one of us you are the enemy, and all our problems are caused by people who do not agree or think like us. That no one has seen this common denominator is almost shocking. As the world becomes a smaller place, as cultures are intermixed among nations, as technology has brought humans from around the world together, you would think we would be looking for greater means of interacting and co-operating and assisting each other. The age old analogy, build bridges not walls. With technology and globalization, we have advanced the human cause in so many ways, and of course there have also had adverse side effects. This has been true since the beginning of mankind. We do not stop evolving or advancing, we fix the issues, many unintended. The very success of mankind over all other animals on this planet has been intellect and collaboration. Both go hand in hand, and one without the other would not bring about the same result. And yet, we still carry the burden of tribalism, when we perceive times are difficult we all look for an us verses them ideology to explain are woes away. I say, perceive because quite frankly for many in the west, we have overall never been better off. I would invite some to visit other places around the world, to see how some people have to cope day to day. Whenever ones forms a “Union” be it a marriage, a business, a partnership, a trade agreement, it does not mean there is not a short term cost to one side or another. The concept of any partnership is usually longer term goals. Should BREXIT win, it opens the doors to many separatist causes worldwide, ironically even the Scottish one. The instability this shall bring will affect a much wider area than the UK. Had there been some huge misuse, or corruption, or truly unfair business practices, one could maybe see a justifications for the “exception to the rule” however this is no different than the forces of Donald Trump in the USA stirring up racism and protectionism. I shiver to think that without the Syrian crisis and migration crisis the vote would have been different, and that is for sure a scary thought. In conclusion, one last thought. It is easier to destroy than to build, what can take years to build can take but minutes to destroy. Here in Canada, if a Company or a Union wishes to make a major change in their charter, they are required to get 2/3’s of shareholders or members votes. A mere 50% plus 1 does not suffice. The logic is simple , 50% plus or minus 1 is really civil war, so to garnish 2/3’s vote for major changes insures you are truly respecting the majority wishes, and in fact makes sure that the minority interests are also protected. He is one step ahead of Trump, London is GREAT, I mean he did lose the election, so thats true! I do not say all is perfect, and in any free society it will always be hard to arrive at a total consensus, however, over all, I know this. The methodology and thinking of Donald Trump is wrong, and building bridges is always right. Even I have knee jerk reactions that on contemplation and reflection I realize are based on emotion and not logic and are also wrong.
Remember, there is a difference between being right, and doing the right thing! Not a bad final thought to ponder.
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Penelope
6/24/2016 05:21:51 pm
It is scary what is happening. I liked the photos with your blog.
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Casarah
6/25/2016 08:14:40 am
I like how you bring thoughts about worldwide issues and present them. We try to be global with humanity and business, yet when faced with adversaries we retreat back to a tribal state. What a world WE all live in, and the WE meaning above all, we are all in this together.
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Adam
6/25/2016 08:16:24 am
Thought provoking!
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Billy Jones
6/26/2016 12:14:32 am
we think we have seen it all, now what is next, madmen seem to rule the wold now days
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Aysha
6/29/2016 01:03:20 am
had to figure out how to comment, I am from the UK, I am part Turkish, and I get all you said, thank you for that, I will start following here.
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Hi there, the blog has been running for almost a year, and as you can see I try to keep up a few posts a month. More about poetry and fellow poets, but also about current events, social issues as well as art and music. I look forward to any suggestions from readers and fellow poets! Archives
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