A Moderate and Centrist Position

In the modern political struggle, it is easy to fall prey to the idea that we must be either "left" or "right" in our political choices. But Love commands that we listen to all, consider all, before making the choices that support compassion, service, and even spending, for others.

There are many paths open to us who live in a free society. And we should all thank Love for this freedom-- hard-won, over centuries, by countless thousands who gave their lives so that we might celebrate freedom. Those who died for us also walked the Way of Love, even though they might not have spoken about It, and might not have even called It the "Way of Love."

To choose a political position can be a task rife with hidden perils. For if we go too far to the left, we can end up identified with neoretrohippy environmentalists, and even Communists; and if we go too far to the right, we can end up identified with the destructive neo-nazis or "Identity Christianity," which would be equally tragic.

Let us then, together, embrace a position near the middle of the spectrum, mirroring the "middle Way" recommended by the Buddha. We are then free to lean as far to the left, or as far to the right, as we want to, with individual issues. We can declare that the only things that are important to us are honesty, compassion, transparency, accountability, oversight, and other matters of common sense. This keeps us from being caught in the swift rapids of currents that pull too far to the right or the left. The path of Centrist Compassion calls to us all. May we all have the brains and the hearts to respond.

My take on the recent historic events & the shape of things to come

Thanks to Mick Gallagher.

So glad ya didn't ask: My take on the recent historic events & the shape of things to come.
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McCain's recent shock job on recoiling from the debate tonight: A cover for house republicans in the bail out discussions; a distraction,but also extra drama as he slowly decides whether or not he'll make it tonight [September 26, Friday].

Please add your thoughts when you can.

On the recent provoking of Russia over the Ukraine, Georgia: When we outspent Russia in the 80's under Ronnie Raygunz, we were still making things, prior to our making the same mistakes [as] the British and Dutch Empires-- relinquishing our manufacturing base, and turning to the easy money on Wall Street, [including] the scams [and] schemes. If they're intending a new arms race, we won't be able to afford re-building antiquated nuclear weaponry.

Is this all part of the drive towards a "One World Order"? Crashing our economic base in favor of a "One World" currency & more level playing field, i.e., reduction of middle Americans income,... across the board, while propagating the influx of cheap labor from around the world. [This includes] outsourcing of everything from private manufacturing, to former public services(IRS,etc).

Is there a catastrophic "October surprise" awaiting us-- right before our election? [Its function would be] to either threaten or over-rule the election process. I would not be surprised if there is some "man-made" interference by using the "Shock Doctrine" approach. Once again. while we're in shock and depression, we could let the rest of our rights [and] privacy go. Ya know, during the last freak storm with power out for a week, [we] would accept almost anyone's "New Deal." {This,] just to get your power & life back 'in order'.

We had better try & prepare for the worst with these wolves; their capable of doing anything to stay intrenched in power--so as to keep enriching their wealthiest backers(base)-- cut more taxes, cut more social programs, keep us in more wars, constantly. [These activities are] further profiting the already filthy rich.
My! What wonderful compassionate Conservative Christians!

The Bible, Koran, and Torah/Talmud, as well as Shamans & mystics throughout the world over the last two thousand years, have warned us to "Beware the Darkness," and that "Satan is the Prince of the Air." And the silver-tongued "devil" [fear] works in mysterious covert ways.

What is black now seems white. Left-right. Good is bad. Which way is up, now? What is the mystic path? Is our God Gold, too? It's money that matters to these charlatans, and they will continue to roll us, if we keep empowering & enabling them--with our indifference [and] complacency.

If we stand up to the powerful people from the right wing, it will be ugly. But it must be done. What are our alternatives? More aparteid, genocide, hegemony, Imperialism,and millions more maimed, slaughtered by the most lethal military killing machine in the history of the world. Well, what do we expect it to be? After spending more than the next 18 richest nations combined.

It is now a "monster off its leash"! May Heaven [Love] help us, to be strong, and push straight ahead with the future the universe is waiting for us to grasp. Our path has not been that of the New Testament "Christmind."

May Peace Be upon You & yours,

Mick Gallagher

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