PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Let’s be compassionate toward Israel, our ally!

The people of Israel are scared they will suffer the extra trauma of divorce. Divorce from America, Divorce from the American Jewish population. After a stirring performance by David Rossa, a modern Israeli folksinger, listening to the poetry in the songs of Meir Ariel, even if you didn’t understand the Hebrew you felt their longing … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Let’s be compassionate toward Israel, our ally!

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Time for a New Party?

To thine own self be true. Who am I. I am flattered when either side accepts me but I hold no allegiance to either Political Party since they don’t represent me or you. They have spent vast sums of money to corrupt our way of life and destroy our system of government. One man one … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Time for a New Party?

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Hostage Negotiator Needed?

Last night I heard the same circular arguments. Obama is hated because he’s Black and that’s why the GOP won’t negotiate with him? ( If true, this debate should be taking place, immediately, in every Public Forum?). The GOP says it’s being hijacked by a fringe minority of it’s own creation , that’s why they … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Hostage Negotiator Needed?

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Power to the people

After I had several successes at Ford, they ran out of projects to give me.  So they came up with one.  It had been bothering them for 75 years. They Requested that I get rid of Dirt in Paint.  THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN LEFT FLOATING AROUND FOR 75 years. That became my problem. Nobody thought I’d … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Power to the people

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: There’s always news to report

1. NY TIMES 8/21/13 Front page: Non profits are balking at Law on disclosing political donors. Sure they are. The law was passed in NY to shine a light on All non profit contributions, including Political Donors. Now, a growing number of non profit organizations , spanning the entire ideological spectrum are seeking exemptions. Since … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: There’s always news to report

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Advocate for the good life

1. Bill Moyers Sunday night PBS : Inequality in America; As the rate of lay offs decreased so did the rate of hiring workers. Corporations are awash in $1.7 Trillion in cash. 40% of all Corporations are registered as Off Shore tax havens, not including 4000 Americans personally sheltering their assets. For $1000.00 and 3 … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Advocate for the good life

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: INTERVIEW AND THOUGHTS ON ISRAEL

On 3/12/13, I met with theRabbi Meir Azari, Sr Rabbi of the Daniel Centers, in Israel, a Progressive center for Reform Judaism . Their mission is to provide Reform Judaism as a concept to a community of younger Jewish members, Independent of government support and sponsorship. As part of their Mission Statement, and their view … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: INTERVIEW AND THOUGHTS ON ISRAEL

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: FROM ISRAEL ; Many perspectives, People Ascendant

1. Day 1 , 1/21/13 , SWFS MISSION TO ISRAEL. Prof Uzi Rabi. From the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies. Cites his book; the 5 ways to analyze the Middle East. To paraphrase, we Need to develop a new set of Insights. He stated, that in order to understand the culture you need … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: FROM ISRAEL ; Many perspectives, People Ascendant

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: What happened to the news?

1. In 1996, Bill Clinton, signed into Law, The Telecommunications Bill , with the stated objective , to provide for a pro competitive, de – regulatory environment, opening information technologies and services to all Americans. In actuality, it opened the airwaves, printed content and video, to major corporate players; Time Warner, Rupert Murdoch & GE, … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: What happened to the news?

PUBLIC ADVOCACY/ Inspiration

1. “WE DAY “. FOUNDED BY Craig and Marc Kielburger OF TORONTO, CANADA. 1995/ kids helping kids. 91 schools have been built worldwide. The kids are involved in building classrooms in Kenya and in developed countries, the organization runs educational campaigns aimed at empowering children to become social activists, through the FREE THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY/ Inspiration