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The Guardian on Monday, December 25, 2006 7:06:55 PM
I read an article about our old friend Tony Blair, Evening Standard (found in today's Drudge Report) which I found a bit alarming. The article first mentions that Tony "called for a 'global culture' based on common values of openness, tolerance, equality and fairness." (I can just hear his voice saying these things) Well that all sounds peachy-keen, but when I start seeing the word "global" pop up, that's when I start pulling out the red flags. After that statement, the article mentions another comment by Tony, "you cannot please everyone so just press ahead even if others think you are wrong" which seems harmless enough; but reading on down further in the article, he begins to bare his teeth.
Here are a few statements from the article that didn't set to well with me.
That comment is most interesting: moderation means- we have the same God and the same values as all the other religions of the world because we all agree to disagree (and not chop off each other's head). I think Tony is watching to much 'Stargate SG1'.
This is an idea he wants to keep "pressing ahead" with inspite of any troublesome gainsayers. But how does he mean to bring such a grandious idea to fruition? Well, now enters the next statement.
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The single most important thing today, particularly at this moment when there is so much danger and conflict, is to create that global culture, based on global values.
Wow! (or should I say, Woo) A global culture thru global values for Tony's moderate global religion. And to add to that- Nothing is more important on planet earth but this 'must do' project. What I am feeling here (Oh' come on Frank your not suppose to go by your feelings) is that the world is ready to listen to this stuff or are close to a time of listening to it. Anyway, the winds are blowing in his direction, and I think this is certainly our future.
Well the article comes up with another word from the Grand Visier to focus our thoughts
This is our single most important challenge on planet earth. We need to drop everything (I think that includes our brains too) and gather together for "THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT".
Well fellow Americans are you ready for a global culture? That means of course global taxes, global unions, global justice . . etc. I do not see here how there can be any more room for the sovereignty of our borders, nor the private sector, or for that matter the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. constitution. There is nothing global here at home for us to take to that table. That would be interesting to see the details of his project.
Tony, your a genius. Keep pressing ahead ol' chap, and wi ell keep cheering you on!