"Corporatist" America - as explained by Ralph Nader

Corporatist America 

 * Ralph Nader *

In a recent interview with blogger Dave Weigel of Slate, Ralph Nader discussed the current state of American politics. Mr. Nader was as usual, clear, sharp, up-to-date, and uncomplicated in his analyses of the issues covered. 

 

Bertrand Russell's Decalogue - by TPO

Bertrand Russell's Decalogue *
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" ... a new Decalogue, not intended to replace the old one but only to supplement it."

1-   Do not feel absolutely certain of anything.

2-   Do not think it worth while to proceed by concealing evidence, for the evidence is sure to come to light.

3-  Never try to discourage thinking for you are sure to succeed.

4-    When you meet with opposition, even if it should be from your husband or your children, endeavor to overcome it by argument and not by authority, for a victory dependent upon authority is unreal and illusory.

5-    Have no respect for the authority of others, for there are always contrary authorities to be found.

6-   Do not use power to suppress opinions you think pernicious, for if you do the opinions will suppress you.

7-    Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

8-    Find more pleasure in intelligent dissent than in passive agreement, for, if you value intelligence as you should, the former implies a deeper agreement than the latter.

9-    Be scrupulously truthful, even if the truth is inconvenient, for it is more inconvenient when you try to conceal it.  [ TPO adds: Be daring and brave in speaking the truth! ]

10-    Do not feel envious of the happiness of those who live in a fool’s paradise, for only a fool will think that it is happiness.

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* Source: Brain Pickings by Maria Popova

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/05/02/a-liberal-decalogue-bertrand-russell/