I am awake

“I have a dream”, the most famous speech ever recorded in the humans right movement. Today, we can say that we are no longer just dreaming, but living in a reality where it does not matter what colour, race, or gender you are, as long as you worked hard you can archieve any goals.

Many years ago, it took an educated man to decide, with a lot of decency that we should not consider our brothers three quarters man. Not because they look different, or they eat different food. We should consider all men and women equal.

With the victory of president Barak Obama, I belive we as a race can now announce to the galaxy that each and every single human is now awake.

“I am awake!!”

Tags: fight, martin luther king, obama, racial

What would Dalai Lama say?

Dalai Lama recently paid a visit to Toronto. First, I would like to say that I must agree with the Lama, a pacifist route is the only way. Wars should be avoid at all cost and death should be avoided. Peace is the only way humans as a group can grow.

Then on the same day, the Tories announced a new thing. Apparently Canadians aboard will now be abandon provided they were sentenced to death in a ‘stable democratic county, that support the rule of law‘. Yet the only example so far is one state in the United States. Are we really ready to welcome capital punishment back into our courts? I am not, in fact, I was hoping we can talk the Americans into removing that sentence. It is not ‘right’ to murder another living person, no matter what that person had done.

So, after meeting with Dalia Lama, the best voice for peace I can think of aside from the Pope and mother Teresa, this is all the pants head at Ottawa can come up with? Oh maybe this is another part of that cost cutting strategies package, if we eliminate all the life sentences inmate, we may have an extra dollar in our pocket. Personally, I’d rather put that dollar in the system and keep them alive. It is historically proven that the Canadian Justice system are not always correct. We have seen several cases during the last twenty years that some inmates are wrongfully accused or wrongfully sentenced.

Are we, as a country, willing to take a life just because we thing they are wrong? What would Dalai Lama say to the Tories now?

Pure speculations – Possible hidden agenda lowers dollar

After writing my post on Friday, link, I carried the fear of a possible World War III starting in the not so distant future with me all weekend long. This feeling stayed with me until I witnessed a sudden increase of traffic southbound.

Being landmass connected to the United States, Canadians are now some of the most blessed citizens on this planet. With the Canadian Looney being above par to the dollar, what used to be cheap to Canadians when the Looney is of lesser value has just become even cheaper. With this, it is reasonable for Canadians to flood to the States for their shopping needs.
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Is WWIII really coming?

After witnessing today’s stock dip in person, a train of thoughts came into my mind which explained some of the crazy things we witnessed within the last few weeks. As an amateur conspiracy theorist, I have always thought that the War on terrorism was not necessary and something must have drove the Governments into starting that war. The deaths of September Eleventh should not be revenged by declaring war on countries and causing more deaths, they should be remembered in the hearts of those who witness the scenes, at least that is what I believe. However, the question I had was, what really lead to the initial declaration of War? I honestly don’t believe that George W. Bush woke up one day and said ‘I think I am going to start a war today!’ or simply because of revenge, George W. Bush is much smarter then he pretends, and it doesn’t make sense to start a war on revenge alone. As we all know wars means burning Benjamins for the U.S. government, and this war is costing the government dearly. So my train of thoughts slowly linked the worlds’ events together in an attempt to find a list of hints that lead to the President’s decision. What I concluded was pretty shocking to me, because it explained an ere feeling I was having ever since President Bush used the words ‘World War III’ the other day, since we are witnessing similar leads. Several of the recent global political and financial events occurred  too coincidentally, the chances of all of these events happening in such a short time, in such order should be more difficult then winning a lottery ticket.

Starting in August, where most of us are first introduced to the word ‘Sub Prime’, we have witnessed a global financial fallout. Ever since, investors have forseen an upcoming recession and attempted for a way out. They were later comforted by the Federal Reserves’ interest rate cut in September and therefore upheld the investing market. However, as each companies’ quarter reports are released, even the Bank of Canada had recently admitted that the Sub Prime problem is more serious then their initial predictions.

At this point, I am not sure how much more the Feds can do. Interest Cuts are only ideal for a short term revival, like electricity for a dying heart muscle, if you shock it too many times, you might end up with an ill effect. Since nothing can really amend the ever growing domino effect caused by the Sub Prime incident, I believe the Feds have taken steps for a backup plan, another war.

War traditionally help boost the economy for the winning countries. Weapon stocks, financial stocks, gold prices, oil prices and oil related stocks would all enter into rally mode. We can easily see this effect by comparing the gasoline prices from 1999 and compare it to today’s gas prices.

By going to war, it might give the market a well needed boost. But the men and women that are sent on this journey may have to sacrifice themselves for the well being of the economy, which is also part of their home and country. One of the events that hints at a possible war is obviously President Bush’s words, as recorded in my other post World war 3? You gotta be kiddin right?, some other hints includes the recent bombing in Karachi, which most likely targeted Benazir Bhutto. The South Korea’s visit North, also seen as initial steps of reunification, which is most likely fueled by the U.S. refusal to aid in the rescue of the then captive South Koreans. There are many more hints, where all results leading back to the progressively failing U.S. economy and somehow portrayed its enemies in a negative way. Is it really wise to head for War just so recession can be delayed or prevented? I don’t have an answer to it, but I pray I don’t have to find out one day that every penny I made from the stock market was drawn from the blood and soul of some poor person who’s job was to protect their home and country.

Political babble – Jean is back!

Several years after former Finance minister slash prime minister Paul Martin have been replaced by Steven Harper. Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien’s face shows up once again on several medias. This time, Jean, who I personally respect the most, released a book of memoirs. In this book, one point he stated was he should have fired Paul Martin in the year 2000.

According to the book, Jean was the victim of a mutiny lead by Mr. Martin. This started around 2000, but the idea was pushed aside due to the possible repercussions on the financial sector.

For those who don’t know who Jean Chretien is, click here for more information. As a Canadian, my memories of him are the following:

Human! The most Human politician I can name, aside from Bill Clinton.
Attacked by PC ad campaign, these ads focus on his face, not leadership skills.
Saying something funny about the person who is making a speech, with his microphone completely on.
In Self defense, held a person in what looked like the classic Homer Simpson ‘I’ll kill you boy’ style.
Joked about pepper spray.

Aside for the pepper spray joke, I think the rest of the stuff make Jean a real ‘human’ in the political circle. It is something that you, me or anyone would have done if we were in his shoes. Yet most politician won’t do it. They’ll have their body guard do it, or somehow use the federal police to their advantage, but never personally.

A special note, those PC ads that targeted Jean Chretien’s face was lead by Campaign leader John Tory. Yes the same John Tory who lost in his own ridding recently in the Ontario Election 2007.

Here is a quick link to Jean’s New book, My years as Prime Minister.