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Today is 01.25.10... The timeline for newspapers is quite compelling. Where will newspapers grow to after the Internet? Share your visions and ideas. Responses are invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 01.05.10... A new decade, a new way for the World. History tells us that Edward the Confessor, King of England, died in 1066. He was 62 at death. Upon Edward's death a new era was about to begin. William the Conqueror, became King of England by Christmas 1066. Now, a new version of an old story... Russia is doing something different beginning this year according to Robert Morley. He quotes Vladimir Putin who states that "the opening of Russia’s first modern Pacific-based oil export facilities" is a great gift for Russia. The 21st century is and will be about pipelines, their flow, and who controls them. This one is about oil, others will involve natural gas, water and any other commodity inclined to flow. The World is still obsessed with control, rather than with the concept of proportional distribution according to need, rather than want. We are still a planet of fear, still a ways from balance and proportion. What next? Share your visions and ideas. Responses are invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 12.21.09... The shortest day of the year... the Winter Solstice - Midwinter in the Northern Hemisphere; conversely the Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Historically it denotes a rebirth cosmically, as days become longer rather than shorter. In history, today has denoted many things, including an ominous link to the Mayan 'long count' calendar. Superstition or fact? Among other things occurring today in history include the landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts. Plus the culmination of the downfall of no less than four Roman emperors that couldn't cut the mustard. Only Vespasian persevered, going forward. Hey, NewsInternetRadio why is history important? Because humankind tends to repeat what it fails to learn, like a child who refuses to do their homework. Will the World and its people learn from doing our collective homework? We can only do our own part. Responses are invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 10.25.09... the 148th anniversary of the transcontinental telegraph line across the U.S., spelling an end for the Pony Express down the road. Advisary commentary is blaming current deficits to the current administration in Washington. The problem is that the advisary commentary's own administration ran the bills up. These financial problems were there before the election. So the question begs a clear answer, who created the original problem in the World economy before last November's election? Responses are invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today was D-Day 65 years ago; today is 06.06.09... Today is and was special... It is a day when the conventional probabilities were tested and proven. It terms of manpower, logistics, planning and faith with a healthy dose of trust we overcame the unacceptable, then. Now we are at another same such test. It is the test to see how we will navigate a physics of movement and right action. What do I mean by that? Well, transportation of energy, value, communication and the information we must have to have it all work. Let me give an example. Suppose delivery or transportation was interrupted, that creates either a void or a flood of a needed product, service or commodity? This is what we have on an increasing basis, globally. Denial of its existence will make it worse. Our elected leaders need to know we the people are who they serve and they are to serve us solutions of "flow". In Latin they would have said "fluvi". We need to "fluvi" with the known laws of what is known and proven; in science, in politics, in business, in health. We need to remind them of their sworn commitment. Yes we all make mistakes and are bigots under the guise of special interest and especially political entities and ideologies. How we love to justify and try to snow each other. Just ego. In ending, suppose there was something in the unseen 90% of visible light and audible sound that was warning us of our collective errors and mistakes and we had a chance to rectify it and correct course? We could be positive and match the negative ground of the Earth to a complete circuit of humanity. What could we achieve? Who well step up and commit to this? -30-
by John Ingram Mitchell, newsinternatradio@yahoo.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 06.01.09... We can and must continue to work together for the solutions that are available; including the ones we have yet to create. President Lincoln did say something to the effect that "People are as happy as they make up their minds to be." I believe it is a paraphrase, yet sets forth the sentiment we need to keep in mind at present. Not important? Mind set is everything, especially in tough times. The world will change, will we? To be considered and continued... -30-
by John Ingram Mitchell, newsinternatradio@yahoo.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 04.07.09... What are we doing to be of service to society, our individual cultures, families and fellow homo sapiens on planet earth? Too busy? The world will change, will we? To be considered and continued... -30-
by John Ingram Mitchell, newsinternatradio@yahoo.com _________________________________________ Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 02.13.09... Today a review of the previous posts here and in the blog are suggested to reflect on the state of our planet. Getting centered is key at this point in time. All input, regardless of views, is invited and welcomed, as long as it is yours and genuine. The new eMail contact for comments and feedback is below my name. Thanks. Remember: there are 13 weeks in a financial quarter and there are 4 of these quarters in a year of 52 weeks. Point is superstition as to the number 13 is unfounded in any facts. Watch for the coming editorial essay, "Perception: Fantasy or Reality?". -30-
by John Ingram Mitchell, newsinternatradio@yahoo.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 12.18.08... Oh where, oh where are the 'Errors and Omissions' policies on those entrusted professionals, licensed, who transact and provide services to and for the public? Who was watching the 'ball'? Harry Truman I've heard said the 'buck' stopped with him. Are our values, as a people, diluted and weak? If they are it is time, now, to recondition our ourselves. We need renewed commitment, discipline and sacrifice, both individually and as a group. For this is what a citizen constituency is, individuals and groups, intermingled together. Do our elected servants, Congresspersons, members of the executive branch and the judiciary carry E & O insurance for their breaches and mistakes? If not why not? If so, let's get the claims going for reimbursement. They study, supposedly, and become expert in their specific area. The 'People' who are being loaded up with public funds liability, or debt have been less than served or protected by those corporate entities, governing bodies and 'rules', in this citizens opinion. Where are the public disclosures and indemnifications? Will Madoff have all his assets forfeited with a lengthy prison sentence? He's 70 something, let's see, if he lives another 15 years can he pay everyone back? No. He's smiling in all the photos so far in the New York Times and online that I have seen. Contrast this with a homeless person stealing a sandwich or some food in a store or market. I bet a 'gentleman's bet' of one dollar the homeless person gets jail for over 30 days. I could be wrong, except that I have been made aware of few situations on the west side of Los Angeles where this has occurred. Is something in our system broken? Is it misinterpreted? -30-
by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 11.06.08... Eisenhower warned us about the Military-Industrial Complex. What can we prevent with with Obama's leadership? Are we evolved and civilized enough to make our World a better place for all? Let's review President Eisenhower's Farewell Speech. What can we glean from his foresight? -30-
by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 11.02.08... Barrack
has spoken. McCain has changed his position and opinions numerous times
to
garner votes at the last minute... In
addition, I have promised to go over the L.A. County Election Process
of the
Voting Procedure as it was in 1996 and point out where it is possible
to have
problems and descrepencies. Look at the overall process... Observer
Post 1, Bag Receiving through Observer
Post 14, Absent Voter and Unused Official Ballot Card Destruction.
Take a close look at
the Los
Angeles County Election Process diagram at the last
4 points in the
process. In the lower right corner, circled in black and before the
release of
the ‘Transmit Election results’, notice when this information is
released to
the media and Internet. The Ballot Images
are transmitted via microwave in ‘packets’ to the ‘Tally Computer’.
That is at another
physical location and out of view or observation. This was not a
challenge in
1996, it was a landslide. It could have been in 2000 and 2004. We will
never know. The question now is, ‘Will this be a problem 2008?’. Remember Packets NOT chads may be the real issue. Think about it. Even if a few chads are off in the 'count' one way or another, a final adjustment can be made beyond the physical observation of neutral parties, or through the air in transmission itself in the electronic packets. There are 'hackers'. We, the People, need to require and have a right to a verifiable process including video recording and documentation. This should include a complete time code for reference at each and every point in this process. This to be conducted with a secure and neutral team for verification. We deserve no less of our employed, appointed and elected representatives who are entrusted to serve us, the citizens. -30-
by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 11.01.08... A few days ago, I linked to an essay I wrote at the beginning of the year. The essay was about 'Torture'. McCain was the only Senator against it then. He changed his mind and is now for 'Torture' after speaking with Bush, in an interview with Chris Wallace he has a shift from his vote on 'waterboarding'. Can we 'ethically' back and vote for anyone who sees nothing wrong with these value breaches. The motto of West Point Cadets is, "A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do." Hmmm. McCain went to Annapolis and they have a similar version called the Honor Concept. -30-
Tonight the voting protocol review will be posted for any to take a look at. by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 10.29.08... Barrack spoke tonight and showed all who watched what's happening to various families across America. He addressed each of the following; 1. Social Investments to enhance Citizens ability in contribute to society. 2. Energy independence and sufficiency. 3. The [Global] Economy and its health. ( It's all related you know.) 4. Ethics and Values personally, socially and politically. We await a response from McCain or any other Candidates of other parties in any media. We respect and support equal time at NewsInternetRadio, though 'Big Media' dose not.It has been essentially 'outlawed', by them, over the years. A well placed media friend even cited a U.S. law to me that supports these media entities to 'control and restrict the opinions and news'... Hmmm. What does that mean? Do we care, or only when we get laid off and are unable to afford the criminally induced inflation and price of gas at the pump, that funds these entities. Thanks to the likes of Ted Stevens and his decades long involvement with accepting the 'payola' of 'Oil-ola', the Major Oil companies. These entities are not 'People', they are only run by 'People'. What does the U.S. Constitution say about this, originally? Something to think about, until are shaken enough and impelled to act in our own behalf and align our socio-economic system to measure up to the rigorous standards of our Constitution, we will remain in the current 'state of affairs' we are in now. Read "Astonish The World", an exclusive essay from NewsInternetRadio's Editor to stimulate the context of thought for our current challenges before us, as a country.. by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 10.27.08... People are weighing in. People care, do you? Today I am posting an excerpt from someone who cares about the issues we present here at NewsInternetRadio. by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Here are one reader's comment's about the focus here at NewsInternetRadio. Mainly the subject matter, America's political challenges and our responsibilities to each other using the Founding Fathers tools, correctly for the People... "...it's obvious you care deeply about this system -- the American political system, the integrity of the ballot-tabulating-and-preservation system, the nitty-gritty stuff that ensures every voter's vote counts. I'm impressed that you're using it [NewsInternetRadio]for something other than self-aggrandizement or self-serving attention getting. Your quoting Teddy Roosevelt is so appropriate now and maybe all the time... I like, too, your interweaving past and present, comparing what once worked -- and was right and true -- to what now doesn't work and is probably false, abhorrent to anyone interested in building and maintaining a democracy. I could go on and on, but the upshot is "Congratulations, John, on creating a website that's topical while ever aware of how the past has created the present, ever aware of what demands we must comply with as citizens of THIS democracy." How astonishing that this nation does still exist. How amazing that we now have hope, in the form of Obama, that we can make ourselves and this country even better than it has been."There you have it. A satisfied reader and fellow citizen, regardless of their party, cares and isn't afraid to reach out and take a risk, for something worthwhile. The breakdown of the Voter Protocol in L.A. will be tomorrow or the day after. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 10.25.08... Democrats, Republicans and Plunderists. What's really true? by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Are Liberals liberal? Do conservative conserve anything? Is the current Administration really a new political party, and not Republicans, that truly should be known and defined by their actions as Plunderists? They have plundered the assets of the People. Our Oil, our land, our trust. Are rights are listed first in the U.S. Constitution. On another topic, perhaps far more important, the transparency of the voting process needs to be looked at. I, John Ingram Mitchell, was the Official Republican National Committee and Party Poll Observer in 1996. Clinton won without question. The documents I have linked here are the documents I was given to fill out if anything was wrong. Nothing was wrong in 1996 in Los Angeles County. However, since the 2000 and 2004 elections and the current concerns, I feel it is time to look at how the 2 million plus people in the 8th largest economy in the world are set up to monitor their own voting process. Here is what I was given to use over a decade ago. I lodged no complaint then. The process is most likely similar to this one and may be cause for concern. Some may say, "Hey your a Republican, what are you doing?" Roosevelt, Lincoln were all Republicans and the values they expounded were truly formative in our country's development. Also, I am an American and I care about having a liberal understanding, with a view to conserve our voting integrity, for everyone, regardless. My intent is to be truthful, forthright and honest about what is possible in the process I observed then, and may still be in place now. Over the last few years in my career I have been involved in Process Improvement and Quality Control for a global media company. It is one of the largest DVD and File Based Format content creators serving studios and their customers. I have experience and a focus that may be relevant, all things considered. I think the 'chads' may have been an attractive destractor and possibly not the true problem in 2000 or 2004. I suggest we watch the process carefully and monitor it very closely, to keep our eyes on the 'packets' near the end of the this voting process, when the tabulating occurs. This is when the 'count' is microwave transmitted into the 'air' to another facility, and then the 'final tabulation' is conducted and then returned as the 'final vote'. Is it really? Let's make sure it is. You review the documents linked below and tell me, or Rich, if this is a process that could crash and burn. I offer up the following evidence, which is duplicated and stored on multiple servers in two countries: BADGE - My 1996 Poll Observer Badge, from the Registrar Recorder in Los Angeles County in California. First, open the diagram of the 'Flow Chart' of the vote counting process, as it existed then on November 5, 1996. 1996 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTION PROCESS Then check each points checklist. Overall it looks good. Let's check it out for ourselves, and stop entrusting someone else, and then being susceptible, without basis. Power comes from knowing. Let's know what the process is. OK? 01 - Poll Observer Program, General Instructions 02 - Political Observer Reporting Log CONVERSION CENTER
03 - Observer
Post 1, Bag Receiving04 - Observer Post 2, Bag Transport 05 - Observer Post 3, Container Unpack, etc... 06 - Observer Post 4, Red Box Transport 07 - Observer Post 5, Ballot Inspection 08 - Observer Post 6, Ballot Snag Inspection Operation 09 - Observer Post 7, Write-In Operation 10 - Observer post 8, Ballot Repack 11 - Observer Post 9, Ballot Repack Transport 12 - Observer Post 10, MTS Processing 13 - Observer Post 11, Tape Sign Off 14 - Observer Post 12, Tape Transport and Exit 15 - Observer Post 13, 6th Floor Data Control Room 6209 16 - Observer Post 14, Absent Voter and Unused Official Ballot Card Destruction An interesting process. Items I've numbered and listed in 12 through 16 above give me a rise for concern as far as I can see. Why? Look it over and come Monday or Tuesday... In the next few days I will list and discuss each and every item in my list above and go through what my concerns are. I will do this from being there and in reflection of the events in 2000 and n 2004, given those problems. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 10.09.08... What will the weekend produce? Let's demand our leaders serve 'The People', as required in their oaths. by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com These are the issues for the United States of America, as our forefathers have indicated. Any challenges, disagreements or arguments? Let me know please. we need to all drop the political discrimination and work together. One of our past Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt, said, "It is better for the Government to help a poor man to make a living for his family than it is to help a rich man make a profit for his company." For those of you who say, hey there John, he's a Republican! Yes, he was and we probably haven't seen many past President with such appropriate guidance in a time like this. He busted up the Robber Barons and Corporate Trusts "For The People...". It's time again. Greed creates conflicts in ethics at best. I will be bold here; Rich and myself have been, from our different subject positions and perspectives have been attempting to wake everyone up. Are you tired of the 'Sub-Prime' Corporate 'Shell Game'. Do you know which one the 'pea' is under? It's a game of distraction and social subtrafuge for the nefarious purposes of 'Rule by a few' to gaff our economic system. Everything is run by physics, real physics; not the imaginary hypothetically untested brain fart of these academics responsible for doing Wall Streets dirty work. We, Rich and I, are putting forth, as we have in the past, the true and correct issues facing our country. We spoke today and agreed that they need to be expanded and elaborated upon. Input at our email addresses are totally OK. These issues need to be focused on and acted upon immediately. Greed, arrogance and faulty perceptions are the source causes. The European leaders are coming together this weekend in Washington D.C.. Email your Congressperson and Senator. The needs for the citizens of the U.S., since we control a majority of the markets and affect everyone else: 1. Social Investments to enhance Citizens ability in contribute to society. a.)Financial rewards or service vouchers for volunteerism and service to society, global if possible. 2. Energy independence and sufficiency. a.)So other countries can have a model to emulate responsibly. 3. The [Global] Economy and its health. ( It's all related you know.) 4. Ethics and Values personally, socially and politically. a.) This is huge. This will change the context of the way we transfer control of the country to our children. Here is an essay to possibly cast the current national and world event in a different perspective and light. Use it for thought and contemplation in these trying times. I've redrafted the essay I submitted earlier in the year at Boston University. I hope you find value, encouragement and ideas to use, going forward towards our new goals. [click here to read 'A Mountainous Day'] -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... Today is 9.23.08, which is the day after the Autumnal Equinox, one of two days of equal periods of night and day. It is also the day the President of the United States addresses the 'fine mess we're in' as a country and as a global community. The 'fine mess we're in' reference, I think if I am correct, is credited to Oliver Hardy. We need humor, yet this is no laughing matter... by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com What will we hear regarding the real issues, like the four stated on 8.11.08 from our President? Will we, as a nation of diverse people, be told and promised the issues will improve and the proposed 'Bailout' will upgrade our quality of life? Or will it signal our new mortgage of 21st Century social slavery of all classes, except the elite? I don't know. It is time to think it over. We are wavering at an important time in our country's history. Our position as individuals and as a people for our future as a nation is riding on what Congress, the President, Corporate Lobbyists for their Corporations and we the people decide and act upon from here on out. To review the issues when we hear the speech tonight: 1. Social Investments to enhance Citizens ability in contribute to society. 2. Energy independence and sufficiency. 3. The [Global] Economy and its health. 4. Ethics and Values personally, socially and politically. When we commit to each, and every, one of these issues as a people, individually, we can achieve lives we have dreamt of. Actualizing solutions to the Four Issues previously outlined on 8.11.08 will take a mind set and a minimum commitment. Perhaps, a few hours a week on average each. I know you don't have time to work towards saving the country our fore-fathers fought and worked so hard to give and leave to us. OK. Or, we can really create an futures for our kids, and their kids. I want to say and do more for our common good, however, I don't have a lobbyist in my corner yet. I will commit to serving the People to enable a common good, the one our fore-fathers saw when they framed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. We can do this and rebuild our reputation in the world community. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... on 8.11.08, eleven is a 'power number' in the eighth month named after Caesar Augustus... by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com What are the real issues in choosing our president? Should we, as a nation of diverse people, consider issues that improve and upgrade our quality of life? We are deciding this at an important time in our country's history. Our standing and future as a people and as a nation is riding on this election. The issues are: 1.Social Investments to enhance Citizens ability in contribute to society. 2. Energy independence and sufficiency. 3. The [Global] Economy and its health. 4. Ethics and Values personally, socially and politically. If we commit to each, and every, one we could have the lives we all want most likely. The solution and answer to the Four Issues are: 1. America reducing social program cost through committed volunteerism and contributions. JFK told us something like, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but rather ask what you can do for your country." Sounds like a solid social value to me. 2. By developing our own energy resources, which we "The People" own through our U.S. Governments management of oil leases, the Department of the Interior can retain the asset value for re-investment and distribution use here in our country, for the benefits of the citizens. 3. Through achieving self sufficiency within the U.S., we will set a standard and become a positive model for other countries to aspire to and towards. 4. In demonstrating constructive values and ethics we will transform the disparaging components of our country into a vibrant successful social-economic cultural entity. We ca set a new standard, as Tony Robbins has said for a long time. Let's live the ideal and the dream for everyone's benefit. It starts with us. It starts with me and it will start with you. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... on 8.11.08, eleven is a 'power number' in the eighth month named after Caesar Augustus... by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com What a day. Consider then our seeming lower gasoline prices. They appear, according to the chart below, to have a ways to go to catch up with and be competitive with other oil producing countries. Oh yeah, did you know we are an oil producing country? We are, just not the biggest. We are right up there, though. If we were treated, as other citizens of other oil producing countries, we could be spending and paying much less, personally as citizens. The Congress and Senate do have a lot on their 'plate' though...
...trying to keep everyone happy and still be of service to the 'People' mentioned originally in 'The Constitution'. It is the 'Foundation' of our Founding fathers and mothers, who worked and fought for, that tells us in one big opening string of three powerful words, "We The People". So, if you would, check out the chart below and read what Rich writes, unedited, on our NIR 'blog'. It's in the left hand column on our site. PS: Remember our first U.S. Supreme Court Justice, John Jay, an author of two Federalist Papers arguing for our current Constitution, was beaten in the streets of New York City, the original capital, for doing so. Did he feel strongly about the necessity for a federal U.S. Constitution to help and protect the people? You decide. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... on 8.03.08, the first Sunday of the eighth month... by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com What's important in your life? The family? Their future? Your job, a career? Perhaps you're in school. Preparing for a career or an occupation for the first time. Maybe it's changing an outdated career. Perhaps you want to keep up with current world economy, as it changes. Can anyone keep up? Do you trust elected officials? This is being penned from inside the United States, so we theoretically are, 'free to ask' questions of this magnitude of our government. That being said... Attention has been focused on the Appellate Court here in Southern California again. They will be hearing an appeal to rescind Proposition R. The one to limit terms and reduce private interest influence. It actually increased term limits 50% and thus increased the time private interests can creatively contribute and influence these politicos that seem to be avoiding promotion or retirement. In case you forgot, it is the legislation that was whizzed past voters claiming 'TERM LIMITS' a few years back here in Los Angeles. Of course the way it was constructed was to INCREASE TERM LIMITS, thus INCREASING PRIVATE INTEREST INFLUENCE on the Los Angeles City Council. No problem. California already has the Federal Government 'baby sitting' the Prison and State Hospital systems that are in receivership. Yes, receivership. Is something not working? You make the call. Why did that happen? Hmmm. We were watching TV, sports or whatever. We dropped the ball, collectively. Perhaps a few creatively crafted sentences. In a few contracts, in a few pieces of legislation. You know, to get things done, that otherwise no one would agree to willingly. If it was baseball or some other sport, we would get really worked up and talk about it with our friends and neighbors. If only we all worked together and upgraded our quality of life, for everyone. United we stand or divided we fall. It is that simple, whether we like it or not. It is the way it works. We can work it or it can work us. This is my opinion. I've spoken with people, citizens of the United States that are afraid to speak up. They are afraid of their own government with the Patriot Act and other pieces of legislation. No one seems to know. They aren't really taught in schools anymore. People are taught 'what to think' not 'how to think'. Which do you think is better? What to think sounds like 'brain washing', or for lack of a better word, propaganda; or would 'how to think' be more appropriate in our 'representative republic'? In regards to a representative republic, as Loren J. Samons II discussed in his book "What's Wrong With Democracy?", there are some serious issues. Dr. Samons is clear in both his book and his lectures at Boston University, and elsewhere, that there are some truly disturbing things about democracy, as practiced in Ancient Greece. He looks clearly to the time of Pericles. His studies and conclusions are worth serious consideration> He points to citizens that are paid to vote. He identifies the requirements that ancient Athenians had to meet to qualify for citizenship. Qualify for citizenship? Yes. There were specific things a prospective citizen had to do. When John F. Kennedy asked his big question at his inauguration in January of 1960, "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.", did anyone really know what he meant or where it most likely came from? No. I bet JFK did. After all he was a trained lawyer and supposedly read an incredible 50,000 words a minute. Yes, I said 50,000 words per minute. I acquired that information from Evelyn Wood Speed Reading. She taught his entire staff how to speed read. Why don't we have speed reading in our public schools? With our tax dollars 40 hours of class isn't too expensive. Even our average students could move further forward. After all, if everyone in elementary school increased their reading speed, comprehension and thinking skills what would our country look like? Different. Our collective 'quality of life' would be unrecognizable by current standards within a generation. Whatever happened to the Hemingway approach? Simple, declarative sentences describing the facts, situations and circumstances. Well, the politicians have a lot to loose. Credibility for one. Another is four more additional years of a $180,000 year salary. Not to mention the perks. Their argument is that they need more time to get things done. Hmmm. If that is true, why aren't they getting promoted? Or seeking higher office to do more good? Hmmm. If and when there are term limits, there would be new relationships for 'private interest' groups to penetrate and influence or be left out of. Just maybe the people will get more of what they voted for with real term limits that put a true cap on a job that really needs to be done successfully in 8 years. If not, retire and call it quits. If an elected official is really doing a bang up job, promote them to the next higher office or highest office where good can be done for people, the constituency. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... on 7.06.08, the Wednesday before Independence Day... by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Independence, Freedom and Liberty. Great concepts with great intent and meaning. These three words with their powerful symbolic meanings leads us, the Citizens of the United States, down an appearing pre-determined route our elected leaders, who are influenced and courted with economic promise of re-election and other enticements by non-Citizens such as Private Interests, those of a commercial and business embodiment. Remember and perhaps read again our Constitution. It states only rights to 'People' or 'Persons' here in the United States. Unfortunately this would mean an entity with a lifespan and susceptible to illness, disease and death in regards to the human organism. No business entity has been known to contract Cholera and either recover or die. These entities are conceptual, after the fact. They cannot have precedent or priority of the People or Persons who the Constitution says has Rights and gives none to others. The Constitution came first, not the interpretation by 'influenced' elected representatives, acting by sworn Oath to serve People and Persons, the Contracts Clause that made business more prominent from the 1830's forward. Precedents are first, supposedly. The U.S. Constitution is the precedent and thus first before other legal layerings. Seems plain enough for even those of limited education to grasp. Here, as a reminder, from our Constitution in Article I, section 10, Clause 1. It clearly states: "No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility." It does not deal with the limit of time, nor does it deal with the repayment of debt by Federal Reserve Notes that are not Gold nor Silver, which our currency has become. It appears there's been so much overlooked, yet when it comes time to limit lawsuits by Citizens, the People, our Judiciary does not hesitate to set aside Citizens in favor of Corporations and Businesses. It is said, by various Judges, as printed in the Mainstream Media, both State and Federal including Supreme Court Justices, that there is nothing in the Law at this time to remedy this situation. Really? Seems that the First set of Laws, the Constitution, its Articles and its Amendments are being disregarded and overlooked, with no one in a legal capacity acting as our true advocate, acting in out behalf. In 'God We Trust'. And remember consider what is being pointed out on the NIR Blog. You owe it to yourself. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... on 7.03.08, the Wednesday before Independence Day... by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com We have a special piece, a situation report of sorts, on the NIR Blog that our regular writer and contributor, Rich, has put together on the state of oil. You owe it to yourself to take the time and see if anything resonates with you on this important issue that affects all of us. Can you relate at all to any of these sentiments, references and comparisons? I can, can you? -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... on 6.29.08, the Sunday before Independence Day... by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com From Senator
Ron Wyden's website regarding our oil
revenues regarding the uncollected lease monies comes the following
comment which seems apropos at this time. “In
Washington we hear all the time from lobbyists and corporations about
what we
can and can’t do about our reliance on foreign oil,” Wyden
said. “The Fourth of July is
coming up and there is nothing more patriotic than finding ways to make
the
U.S. independent when it comes to energy.” Check out this link to a brief almost 4-minute interview on NPR last Fall with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who is a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Let us know what you think. We can change many things together with accurate information and true public servants. -30-
.Timely Talk and Thought... on 6.14.08, a Saturday, our Flag Day. by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com As planned,
an essay for Flag Day.
Some things are worth considering, some things can change our life in
an instant. The subject is a local one. Proposition R seemed easy and
straight forward. If it had been a single item issue posed before us
it wouldn't have come to this lawsuit before the 2nd Appellate Court
here in California. First, Proposition R implied that City Council members would have their terms limited. That isn't what happened. Consider that before Prop R the limit was two terms of four years each and after Prop R there are now three terms of four years. Hmmm... Doesn't that appear a little deceptive? I think so. If they, the authors of Prop R, intended clarity, it would have been worded differently, pure and simple. David Hernandez and Ted Hayes saw this one and decided to bring it to our attention. Thank you David and Ted. Second, by increasing the time a City Council member can serve is a 'term expansion' not a 'term limit'. Is this really that hard to understand? I don't think so. And you, how does it appear to you? Consider, if it were truly a 'term limit', then it would have been crafted by the authors as a 'term reduction', pure and simple. They didn't. For it to be a single clear English sentence that an eighth grader can understand would have met the standard that TV, the Movies and the print media use as a guideline. That is common knowledge. Seems clear enough, right? I know, they were confused and meant something else. Right. If that's the case, then repel it and dismiss the authors for not doing their job. They let the citizens of Los Angeles down in a huge way. Now our Judges have to waste their time and out tax money cleaning up something that should never have been allowed to come about in the first place. They really have more serious matters on their dockets. This is a delicate and tricky legal and political issue. It is nothing less than a legal and legislative Gordian Knot. Alexander the Great, you may recall, took his sward and cut the knot to solve the challenge and got on with the business at hand, conquering the rest of the world. Our Judges need to move on to other more important cases. Certainly poor use of words or worse the deceptive use of words is a most alarming situation when carried out by our trusted public servants. We deserve much better and much more. To conclude this essay segment, the twisting and misrepresentation that is obvious upon careful reading really is deceptive and lacking ethics at any level. I was in conversation with a few people over the last few weeks, some quite well educated, and they seemed to think nothing of this oversight. I asked them if they were aware that the President of the United States was limited to two terms of four years. They said they were and that was different. I asked how did it differ and their response became abrupt and reeking of anger. Hmmm. Why, I wondered. The next Essay being prepared is to include a comparison of the California State Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, a passage from the Articles of Confederation and of course one from the Federalist Papers. It is amazing how well they all compliment and support each other. Wouldn't it be great if we, as citizens and people, could do the same. T.B.C. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... on 6.09.08, a Monday, already? by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Here's a
hint. The selection of one
sentence from each source, in the upcoming essay, should be able to
focus in on the core of the Prop R issue. It seems to make sense as there is, after all, a legal trial at hand, and the term 'essay' in French is 'essai', which means essentially to test, try out or conduct an experiment. T.B.C. -30- Timely Talk and Thought... on 6.06.08, a Friday... oh what the heck, it's the weekend. by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Upon reflection from last weeks plan of action, an essay is being prepared to compare and contrast the Prop R issue elements. They include known arguments in support and some weaker ones. The key here is to see the foundation and what is built from it and what is not. It should be available here under NIR and beyond in the left column, before Flag Day, in honor of our roots. -30-
Timely Talk and Thought... on 5.30.08, a Friday... oh what the heck, it's the weekend. by John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com Politics, Courts, Legislatures and the Executives are all to serve the People who elect them, or appoint them through their representatives. This is according to the original Constitution of the United States, and for that matter any State Constitution in the Union that was formed after the Revolutionary War.The way of change is through the term 'interpretation', so it seems. Sounds almost like the way religions continually are getting into trouble over the course of time.Is anything literal? Literature, perhaps? Hmmm. Not always. The Law, or the various religious scriptures? Some say yes, others say no. Some even say it depends. But on what, can be asked? We are all so educated, and smart, compared to the 3% literacy rate of 2,000 years ago. So why are we still finding ourselves as messed up as a planetary people? Are we on the brink of disaster and ruin? We seem so unwilling to respect the obvious laws of the Universe. We cannot see through our perceptions that were formulated and slanted from our 'subject positions', where we grew up, what socio-economic and race experiences we had or learned, for example. 'Subject Position' is a 'feminist' term and I'm a 'masculinist', it follows logically. I love the term. It is so encompassing and expressive. Regardless of gender, culture, ethnicity or psycho-socio-economic reality, it works to really 'get' what is, for ourselves and others. Let's all consider and 'Google' the term 'subject position'. Go ahead, it's OK to find out what it means if you don't already. This is a conceptual tool that we all can use to understand each other with. Let's give it a try, OK?Let's keep in mind that one persons' interpretation will vary or differ depending on who has the most influence. Influence can be 'dirt' on someone (sometimes known as extortion or politics), or perhaps physical assets. Property, cash, commodities, or whatever is deemed of value at a given moment in time.Interpretation then is our real government and ruler. Another way to say this is whoever can dominate and promote the strongest point of view is in control. Not ultimately. Physics has the 'veto' vote and always wins, regardless of the words spoken or by whom. Ask yourself, 'How many coincidences does it take in nature to make a natural law apparent and obvious?'.The answer is...Oh come on, that's getting... unfair?No, it's not. It is a fact, whether we like it or not. If you disagree, then please go to the ocean, any ocean, and stop a wave. Get it on film and then I will concede, and write a formal apology. If you cannot stop a wave or even an earthquake or any other weather expression, then please come to your senses and get on board and become part of the solution. It may be uncomfortable. Einstein I recall said something to the effect that change was humankind's biggest problem and challenge. Acceptance, planning and teamwork will start solving our challenges, regardless of politics and religion. Denial and selfishness are what's acting out at present, it seems from our results as of late.Consider this case in point. The reality in China is that they have been so hell-bent on growth and dominance to be bigger and better than everyone else that they took a few short cuts, to demonstrate superior mental willpower and prowess.Building codes and engineering that respected geographical realities were unimportant. Deadlines and established goals were more important. They have come a long way very quickly. Now they will need to waste a lot of time and materials going back and cleaning up before they can move forward. What would Confucius, Lao Tse or Chairman Mao say? Think of the energy that will be consumed. All because long term thinking and planning ignored the inevitable and obvious limits. Particulated critical and analytic thinking needs to be considered and not dismissed as academic rhetoric.Let's all quietly think for a moment. How much time will it take to go backwards to correct these over sites? And how much time will it take before they can catch up to where they could have been had a little different approach been taken? Suppose they had respected science reality as much as for progress and superiority over others. At what cost? The proven laws of physics as expressed in the more advanced building codes and civil engineering of other countries may have actually proven the faster way. Consider Aesop's fable, 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. Looks to me as though it is still true. Enough about them, they may listen to the Universe and they may not. Most humans don't until its either too late or almost too late.Now what about us, here in the U.S., in Los Angeles?Since the last post, there's been some positioning and counter positioning taking place. We have a world that is speeding up. Any, and I do mean any, errors are now magnified immediately and in a large way. Sub-Prime Mortgages for example. Any disagreements there? Didn't think so.In regards to Prop R, the Briefs for all parties have been completed and filed with the California Appellate Court, 2nd District, Division 8, Clerk this afternoon. There is some reading and contemplation coming. The Judges, there are three, and their clerks, will be busy reading, citing, outlining then preparing the best understanding and opinion possible to facilitate each Judge. Who are these Judges?As promised days ago, here are the links to the three Judges that have the arduous and challenging task to undertake. To uphold the Constitution of California, or make an exception and allow the People of this State to be 'bamboozled' by deceptive advertising and promotion tactics. If it were a car 'ad' by a Car Dealer, it could be considered 'false advertising' or even 'bait and switch'. Will it be seen for what it is so clearly? We'll see. Hopefully the physics of the words will seen for what they are. Let's give respect to these Judges for this unpleasant job of deciding something that appears so obvious. It is only obvious is one considers the Politicians promoting Prop R used the words 'Term Limits' not 'Term Reductions'. Personally, I have a feeling that most voters trusted their elected representatives and hired civil servants to honestly tell the truth and respect the single issue requirement that the State Constitution requires. Here
are the 3 Judges in District 8
and their website links below:
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