Islamists Deserve Nazi Comparison: But Which Ones? (Article) - 10/1/2013 1:42:08 AM
Thanks Ronald. Yes, I think the Al-Shabbab attack in Kenya showed the dangers of helping the rebels in Syria, as they include Al-Quaeda elements like Al-Shabbab.
And there were more Islamist attacks this weekend in Nigeria, Iraq and Pakistan.
Syria is just one of many such battles going on, so why should we intervene there?
I think we should be helping countries like Kenya and Nigeria more, who are trying to resist Islamisation.
Islamists Deserve Nazi Comparison: But Which Ones? (Article) - 9/25/2013 7:16:23 AM
I recall that the United States heavily supported the Taliban during the time of the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. We all know what happened to those armaments when the Taliban took over the country and imposed their harsh Islamic rule.
You're right. We should not provide support for any groups that operate with hatred.
Ron
Highest Railway Line, A Beautiful Time (Poetry) - 10/28/2013 1:10:53 PM
I love the way this flows and the beauty of the experience is effectively shared through your verses; thank you, Marc. Love and peace,
Regis
Aristotle’s Disciples Meet, Middle Divides Ages (Poetry) - 9/23/2013 8:04:32 AM
Thanks for your reviews and kind words John, Budd, Edward, Ronald and Robert.
Yes, there is much more to learn from Aristotle, Diogenes and Nietzsche, and many people might not know anything.
I tried to focus on the central point, which I thought they shared quite closely, thousands of years apart.
Hopefully the poem will inspire readers to learn more about them and examine their beliefs. I started off with Philip Stokes's 100 Essential Thinkers, and think it's a good introduction.
Aristotle’s Disciples Meet, Middle Divides Ages (Poetry) - 9/22/2013 3:46:48 PM
What mastery we acheive over ourselves or other outside forces, is solely because of ourselves. We are all influenced by Aristotle to an extent. The original thinker he was. That speaks well of us on some levels that we have preserved the wisdom of the past and learned from it. But only some of us. You need only look at the news of the day to see we have not learned as a species. Just individuals who are lost in this wave of violence and ignorance that engulfs us. But that is just the pessimist inside me speaking. From chaos some good "could" emerge. A very thoughtful if rarified poem Marc. I enjoyed it but some may find the obscure references challenging if they are not as well read as others. A poem not for everyone? Perhaps, but with an important message at its core. I enjoyed the read and forgive me if I carried on too long. Bob
Aristotle’s Disciples Meet, Middle Divides Ages (Poetry) - 9/17/2013 9:15:40 AM
Great thoughts from great minds. Most importantly, that we think for ourselves and not let others think for us.
Ron
Aristotle’s Disciples Meet, Middle Divides Ages (Poetry) - 9/17/2013 7:27:25 AM
You've distilled some great minds into a very few words.
And very well. And the symmetry of their display is appealing.
Highest Railway Line, A Beautiful Time (Poetry) - 9/4/2013 12:16:04 PM
Thanks Ron, delighted you liked it; and that you thought it took you along on the journey.
Have a nice rest of the week, Marc.
Good Summer Season, Warmly Welcomes Autumn (Poetry) - 8/21/2013 1:17:31 PM
Thanks Ronald, yes, many people don't like hot sunshine and humidity.
I will welcome autumn more this year than the past few, but am never happy to see summer end.
Good Summer Season, Warmly Welcomes Autumn (Poetry) - 8/20/2013 6:59:45 AM
For many, this summer has not been very good, mostly because of the weather. I think, for them, autumn will be a very welcome relief.
Ron
