A nation is “a group of people united by a mistaken view about the past and a hatred of their neighbours”. – Karl Deutsch, tho often attributed to Ernest Renan. Oh, I do dig a good bon mot.
Everyone’s talking about Mme. Marois’ Charter of Secularity these days. It’s an explosion of personal issues and thoughts for me. – I am so embarrassed by Canadians. I try to think of myself as a “human” yet obviously, I live in a certain socio-economic entity. Rich white people are so embarrassing. When will we talk …
WHAT: Having successfully giving up processed, refined sugar, I’ve decided to also give up my other favorite secret guilty pleasure. Reader, I confess: I read (past tense) NO DOGS OR ANGLOPHONES. Be warned before clicking, as it’s addictive if you like weblogs. It’s a classic: a life-experienced weblogger you’d wish was your Dad or Grandfather …
I’m interested in Albert Einstein’s project of an elected global parliament; an activist for such a world parliament contacted me through my weblog and suggested I read his book. I’ve thought of writing a book on world federation cosmopolitan anti-nationalism, and have searched for a good book on global federation and an all-human nation, so …
The author of World Federation Through A Global Referendum suggested his book; I found it full of great quotes: “Unless we establish some form of world government, it will not be possible for us to avert a World War III in the future.” – Winston Churchill “There is an increasing awareness of the need for …