Politics

I used to be really in to the whole politics scene, but then I lost interest in following, because it just seemed pointless. I thought to myself, apart from voting, what was the point of being informed on a daily basis about the goings on of politicians and the games that they play? I'm not in a grass roots organization, passing out literature or trying to influence the minds of voters or anything of the sort. There's no point!

At least that's what I thought.

I've come to realize that being informed about politics not only makes you an informed voter, but also keeps you from jumping on political bandwagons built on misinformation and propaganda. People making claims that they have no proof about or joining movements without regard to knowing what the movement is actually about is how really bad things happen: like the Holocaust, or the Communist "witch hunts" during the middle of the 20th century, or even politicians passing legislation they haven't even read.

Being informed on what the government is doing is my duty as a member of society. If I don't keep an eye on the government, who will? Even if there's just one topic that you follow politically, that should allow you to be fairly knowledgeable about the world of politics, because nearly every political decision makes enough ripples to effect other laws and political groups in some form or fashion. The mere implications of a certain law being passed or a court decision may be enough to make some difference in the area of politics you are involved in. I'm not saying politics needs to consume your life, but what I am saying is that 15 minutes a day and read the headlines. Pick out a couple of articles and read them at lunch or in your down time during the evening. Check out the evening news (regardless of the political swing).

Stay informed. I'll try to as well.

Not always right.

Have you ever stopped to consider that you may not be right? Not just in an argument with someone, but in your everyday actions.

Have you ever considered that you might not be that important?

Just a couple of thoughts before bedtime.

Study and Training go hand in hand.

You ever see those guys you just know are smart? They're thin, maybe even sickly, have glasses and all that jazz. Ok, maybe I'm stereotyping too much. But, what I'm trying to do is drive home a point. We spend all this time training our minds and expanding our thought processes, only to have our bodies die on us prematurely. Think about it! Why not care for your body through a good diet and exercise? It will make sure that the precious brain that we all strive to increase in capacity has all the nutrients it needs and, plus, since the body is the warehouse of the brain, why not strengthen it to make sure your place of perception doesn't get bashed up so easily? The body and the brain are a partnership of forces, so DON'T treat them like they're separate! That's all for today. I'm busy keeping my body and mind in sync. :)

Seeking Truth in All Things

Anything and everything is the topic here and I'm willing to talk on all of it. Nuclear physics... ok! Philosophy... alright! Politics... sure! The world is an oyster of information and I am thoroughly prepared to chow down on the meat of it. So, here's the first post... and, we're off!