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Right TIME in LIFE
What is the right TIME in LIFE for constructive action?

General:

1 Everyone experiences happy/unhappy feelings (major/minor), depending on individual
   circumstances
2 Everyone has empathy or sympathy for others, again depending on individual circumstances
3 In everyday life, we interact and share our thoughts and feelings in person--and online. Such 
  "Moments of Humane Oneness" create true happiness as all the superficiality disappears. Nothing is
  any more fake or artificial! In this fast paced "me-world", don't we need new solutions?
  For too long, haven't we postponed thinking about such obvious issues?

No empty words; instead, a few ( 5 ) concrete actions:

1 Form groups of college students to talk about studies, jobs; practical solutions
2 Form groups from Private and government offices...AND --> How about co-workers selecting
   and helping talented colleagues (good abilities/potential) for a fast-trek development in their
   current field of work? OR they can help such promising individuals for higher education and more    challenging careers in other professions. The selected lucky few, on achieving success, should and    would hold hands of their past colleagues and help them  improve their work conditions or overall
   quality of life for their families and so on!
   Utopian? Impractical? Why not discuss/try?
3 Another "crazy" idea! (ideal?)--> Form groups of African-American students; encourage and
   support them to devise simple, local plans to help poor, needy students in Africa
4 Local surveys of citizens on how to improve physical and mental health care, e.g. how health-
   givers and "health-takers" can benefit from each others' experience and wisdom

5 Grass-roots Philosophy/"Politics" of organizing more constructive and cooperative actions to
   address local, state and national issues.........

A few questions for local communities or neighborhoods:
     
      1 What is the extent of poverty in your area?
      2 How many children go to bed hungry?
      3 What do you think is the standard of education in your community?
      4 How to contact thoughtful, dynamic teachers?
      5 Which are the known NGO's in your area? How do we contact some of
         their leaders?
      6 In the context of national and state problems, what kind of controversial
         issues you face locally in your area?
         Are people interested in state, national and international issues?
      7 How is healthcare in your area?
      8 In terms of daily life, culture etc, is there any tension between the
         traditional and the modern?
      9 What are the current breaking/heartbreaking news locally in your area?

         (10 We hope the questions did not tire you? How many intellectuals you
           know who won't be tired by such questions?) /;O).

         ( More later. You are welcome to suggest your own questions.
           Only serious questions, please! Only your "well-respected
           editor" has the right to be funny! Don't you ever forget that
           this is not a true democracy! Muted voices? Ask Trumputin!!   /;o).

The key is to develop an atmosphere of genuine concerns for the Common Good and build temples of
True Democracy!_-->A new Universal Faith! 
Surely, there are good people everywhere and undoubtedly, they have many simple, practical ideas! Let us all share them!
Also, why not approach leading local corporations, foundations and NGO's for help/"guidance"?
This naturally leads to one question:how can an INDIVIDUAL be part of these concrete, new dynamic ideas and actions?  
Let us all come up with an answer/s to this PRACTICAL QUESTION!      |:-}.
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9 - 20 - '16


https://twitter.com/hasucares/status/778306889830375424

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Journalistic scoop: Trump-Ryan secret agenda is presented to the public for the first time!

1 Hispanic vote: Job opportunity by hiring them to build the "wall."!

2 Muslim vote - Interest-free loans made possible through the sponsorship of Mr.Trump, since he is "filthy rich."

3 Women's vote - a) Teach them leadership skills with inspiration from Secretary Clinton's life. b) Interested, Republican elected officials should wear ladies' clothing on Fridays to show solidarity with women.

4 Homeless vote - The Trump family, under his leadership, should live on the sidewalk adjacent to the Trump Tower at least for a few hours and eat leftovers from the Tower's restaurants

5 Sanders vote - Attract Sanders' supporters to high-paying Trump campaign positions

6 Evangelical vote - Trump family should attend church regularly, en masse

7 Middle class vote - Increase Social Insecurity for them

8 Medicare - Replace with "Medicarelessness" and save money

9 Speaker Ryan should create the impression of being more human by crying more often in public, following Speaker Boehner's example

10 NRA - Encourage them to carry more toy guns

11 Support maximum tax on the poor and the minimum wage for those working for the super-rich

12 Speaker Ryan Agenda: dissuade Trump from his intention to demolish the White House and replace it with another Trump Tower (Mr. Trump emphatically and repeatedly told Ryan, "I am rich--filthy rich") Poor Speaker!

13 Grand new Republican strategy: if Hillary becomes President, consult Sen. McConnell on how to sabotage her administration from day one 

1/ 20/ '16

( 5/ 2/ '16: Addition):

As an insider, I have witnessed disastrous results in the field of mental health due to wrong policies. The absence of rational thinking and sound judgement can create havoc in any aspect of life including politics. In this context, should we not know about our political candidates more thoroughly?

 

Here is a list of some issues related to Mr. Donald Trump. The people, with the help of the journalism profession, should participate in this vital analysis.They should similarly help prepare lists of questions for other candidates as well

 

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Donald Trump: QUESTIONS!

1 Is he what he claims to be?

2 Is he truly a  successful businessman?

3 Does he really have an ability to make smart decisions--something he claims regularly and
   "brashly"?

4 Does he make use of the expertise and talents of other people?

5 Have his business style and dealings proven to be professionally and socially responsible?

  

6 Has he been treating his employees sensitively and fairly?

7 What do people in the know, such as current and former executives, say about his business ability,

   ethics etc.? For instance, is he a tactful negotiator?

8 Will his business record, whether it is considered a success or a failure, influence his presidency?

9 How is he as a person--nice or mean?

10 Does he have a caring, sensitive attitude towards women, minorities and the poor?

11 Compared to other super rich donors, how much has he done for the needy?

12 Are these questions fair and reasonable, applying his own standards for judging others?


 ADD your Questions?!!     /:O}.

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nytimes article about Trump:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/17/business/what-donald-trumps-plaza-deal-reveals-about-his-white-house-bid.html

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Student Issues

1 Disadvantaged students from US, France, Turkey, Kurdish areas, Kashmir, Myanmar

2 a.General issues; e.g. Ways to express or vent frustrations or stress

   b.Creating good opportunities for talented students (and their families)

3 Promoting creative thinking for new ideas; new actions

4 Capable and talented students themselves taking lead in initiating creative projects such as:

   a.Simple, inexpensive, non-competitive, relaxing native games or sports

   b.Inexpensive, low-maintenance, participatory, children's museums and libraries in a RELAXED

      atmosphere of fun and learning

      For remote communities: smaller, "portable extensions" of these two projects

   c.Simple, informative, "Lecture series", Field trips and hiking   

   d.Students helping students: seniors helping juniors; help to the needy etc.

5 Comments or guidance by the parents, teachers, community organizers, experts etc.

6 (Wherever possible, with minimum guidance, interested students can be encouraged to think and

   comment about some of the existing ideas or projects and ways to improve upon them)

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Citizen Dialog - Jobs

Is there a need for a "Citizen Dialog" for the following issues?:
(Has the public been complacent and indifferent about such basic questions, thus turning a blind eye to its own interests?)

Ideas and Actions:

i  Unemployed veterans
ii Educated unemployed

(Also...)

Workplace experience:

No appreciation or recognition
No challenges
No opportunities

Your own thoughts and solutions
As well as your
recommendations for appropriate experts*;enthusiasts;volunteers etc for this work

(*What do you think about their contribution in finding creative solutions for such difficult issues?)

** To meet people personally is an important part of this plan.

11-9-2015
  

PARALLEL GOVERNMENT

All across the globe, in spite of some "good apples" (!), governments function poorly.

So what do we do? How if we form a voluntary, ancillary, "PARALLEL GOVERNMENT" to
"encourage" the formal ELECTED GOVERNMENT to be more efficient and accountable?

Let us start with one or two basic steps:

1. Prepare a list of current ideas, projects or actions that are unproductive, wasteful or outright self-serving. This list will expand as people keep adding their observations and suggestions--especially derived from their own practical day to day experience.

This will naturally lead to discussions at various levels. That, in turn, will surely lead to some form
of action. Eventually, various "liaison committees" can be created as a part of this democratic process.

Apart from exercising one's vote on election days, every citizen should participate actively--and regularly--in this form of a living, breathing, grass-roots Parallel (Shadow) Government. As already mentioned, such an activist "government" can benefit substantially from the education, experience and talent of every individual citizen. Ultimately, it should become a regular part of any democratic system.

2. Through such an organization, at every level, we should work jointly with the elected as well the appointed officials of the formal elected government. Out of this ongoing cooperation will emerge more and more pragmatic plans for the common good. They can easily replace current inadequate or inefficient plans and projects. Don't you feel that this is the right way for a wise society to function?

This is the type of government where people talk heart to heart and work hand in hand.It can be a system of government which can leave long-lasting footprints in the sands of time! (Big words?!) The situation is serious. Irrespective of our various affiliations or loyalties, we should come together for our common good. If we all work together, we can transform this Utopian dream into a practical reality. In a way, isn't this a wonderful strategy to start a revolution? Are you ready to join such a revolution?

(Incidentally, the voters are likely to reject, at the polls, those who obstruct this process. This is a
simple way to "replace the bad apples with good apples"!)

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Within the broad framework of the People's Parallel Government outlined above, would you like to
share your thoughts on unemployment, jobs for veterans, workplace frustrations.....? (post:11-14-15)