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Here are replies. Being non-partisan has a different feel in the United Nations. We try, as permanent members of the security council, to mediate disputes with other members and members of the council. The general assembly is kind of like the House of Representatives, and the security council is lik...

That is why our country participates in the Non-Proliferation treaty. It isn't just up to us unilaterally. In addition, we mediate through our state department and the United Nations. The "right to bear arms" seems like a catch all phrase to some folks. I think it is common sense to ban the wholesal...

Please see life in the Horse Lane for continued discussion.

Also see my earlier topic in General Discussion.

All these opinions require more contemplation. I have contemplated and decided that I can't answer everybody. However, I can venture my own opinion and that is: I wish nobody could use nuclear weapons. However, we can't turn back the clock, so we should try to limit nuclear manufacture and use. Our ...

All these opinions require more contemplation. I have contemplated and decided that I can't answer everybody. However, I can venture my own opinion and that is: I wish nobody could use nuclear weapons. However, we can't turn back the clock, so we should try to limit nuclear manufacture and use. Our ...

Reply to Doreen: "Life in the Horse Lane" as my column title sounds good. Glad I don't have to put out any coin, because I'm on a low budget. Look forward to being in the column forum. Reply to Non Sum: The governments of certain countries are considered to be rogue states and not responsible enough...

I'd like to be in the columnists section. Hopefully, no fees are involved for this service. I am honored by your opportunity to submit more essays, etc. like the above. Like I said, I would contribute occasionally as the muse arises. Thanks Doreen, et al... You could call the column spot: "Life in t...

Reply to Doreen Peri: I would appreciate my own column spot; however, since I have written for a quarterly magazine, and other small monthly magazines, I am not used to publication on regular weekly basis. I certainly would appreciate being able to have the opportunity but my submissions would come ...

What an awesome newsreel of the speeches during the Japanese surrender! I saw McArthur once when I was riding on my Dad's back when he was taking a movie of him. My Dad was on McArthur's staff in Tokyo during the occupation of Japan. My Dad also helped McArthur and his staff plan the Inchon Landing ...

Thanks to those who've commented so far on my column. I was pleased that the commentary expressed still resonates after three years. The column was rejected by a few magazines. So, I belatedly went and submitted it to Studio Eight Discussion forum. Yes, what is good for nations is not always good fo...

CONTEMPLATION ON THIS AGE OF OPINION : A Blast From the Past By Steve Plonk Years ago, at around November 30, 1967, the U. S. population passed the marker of 200 million people. Now, these amazingly short historical years later, we are crossing the marker of 300 million people . All these many peopl...

"He whose not busy being born is busy dying..." Bob Dylan Time to crank up the compassion machine, America, and roll up your sleeves, pick up thy bed and walk. Oh, and let's help Haiti out, too. Hey, Haiti was the New Orleans BEFORE New Orleans. No time for cynics and ostriches sticking heads in the...

Yes, dems were de days...let's jam like it 1999, We be feelin fine, download dat dime, Start de upward climb-- Yes, its de days of yesteryear when De dime would still get you a gumball... Sometime even a couple of mints... So let's pretend that the trade towers Are still standin in our minds eye... ...

"Jam's about my pride and truth I cannot hide
To keep you satisfied.
True love that now exist is the love I can't resist,
So jam by my side. " By Bob Marley

Let's keep on word jammin'
Word jammin'
Let my words say it to you...
Word jammin'
Word jammin'
Say it when we need to get through...