The facts, behind the Bi- Partisan/ Bah Humbug Post! The Volcker rule. Has been Implemented. 5 different regulators , 5 different interpretations. In this case , “nothing would have been better then something.” August Wilson‘s words to live by! They did worse then nothing they presented the appearance of having done something. Which is Bad … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The facts behind the Bi-partisan agreement
1. Rather then repealing Citizens United, which in my opinion would bring the Nation closer to one man one vote. Now, A minor reform of the system, described as bringing greater” transparency” to non profit groups trying to protect their donors , is being introduced to the Legislature. There’s only one problem, this law also … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Reforms?
A short note wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. I am so very grateful, to have a voice and to be able to provide everyone with my personal comments on some of my Passions. The internet has become a powerful tool that unites us. Let’s keep the dialog going together. Thanks for reading … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: staring Monday I will answer all the personal comments I’ve received
As I lay quietly, watching the first snow fall of winter in NYC my mind drifts back to Jerusalem, that magical city, home to all the three great religions and civilizations. As I previously thought not as Peaceful as the upper west side , fraught with angst of possession , as all the World watches … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: additional thoughts on the ” two ” State Solution/Room for debate
What was I thinking? After writing several essay’s on why I favor a ” United States of Israel” , I thought a synopsis was required. The “New State” to be Bordered by the Mediterranean on one side and The Jordan River and the Dead Sea on the other. The right of return for all persons … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The New Road Map to Peace
In the interest of full disclosure, this was my first thought in a series of thoughts on Israeli Palestinian Peace Talks. I decided to publish this essay now , since The Roadmap for Peace resides within the heart’s and minds of all the People affected directly by the Peace talks. There should be many options … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: “the Old road to Peace?”/your choice?
You can pursue the two state solution for the next twenty years The Oslo Accords don’t seem to work. If they were so easy to implement they would have been implemented years ago. Both sides have stonewalled this agreement. I believe the boundaries proposed , states within states , security borders and side agreements with … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: the ” Two State” solution doesn’t work
Rawabi. The city on the hill with so much promise for Peace and civilization. A visionary concept of Bashar Al-Masri, a destination point for Arabs and Jews on the West Bank. A city concept for individual families, no generational tribal attachments, a place for modern Arabs to come and relax and enjoy theater, shopping, schools, … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: RAWABI REVISITED
This isn’t about me it!’s about us. My life is bound to all of yours. I am one of you. As surely as I became part of the sisterhood, I identified with the us, my fellow Americans. I have no shame stealing from the principles of the Right or the Left. I remember what they … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Let’s work together to fix our Society
While we continue War and petty Congressional bickering, the World is succumbing to the ravages of Climate Change. Time appears to be running out! Floods and early snows destroyed cattle in the Dakota’s Cyclones destroy Japanese Island life and lives in the Philippines Fires burn out of control in Sydney, Australia. The list gets longer … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: We can’t forget our Planet or Mother Nature!