Comments on: A Radical Centrist

By: Mardé

Mardé — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:27:21 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Phyllis V. Yes, it is a sad state of affairs that the truly concerned are deemed radicals. Jesus was a good example.

By: Phyllis V

Phyllis V — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:54:04 +0000

That is very provocative thinking. I agree with Danielle, that those who are truly concerned are deemed radicals.

By: Mardé

Mardé — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:52:51 +0000

Yes, and let’s just hope the change isn’t forced upon us too quickly….. but maybe that’s the only way.

By: Dragonstar

Dragonstar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:19:39 +0000

So many people feel the same way - and I’m not talking only of the US now - but the pessimist in me can’t believe in change in the foreseeable future. One day, maybe.

By: Mardé

Mardé — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:29:57 +0000

Yes, Danielle, it is sad that good people are tainted as radical, but why should that be a bad word? The word “liberal”, too, has come to have a derisive meaning in America, thanks to the right wing, but Eric Alterman’s new book, Why We’re Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America is a big step forward in the effort to set the record straight. Maybe a similar book could be written for the word “radical”?

Also, in my list, i.e., Paul, Kucinich, Gravel, I should have added Ralph Nader because I’m sure he’d like to pull all the troops back from foreign lands and cut back the Military-Industrial complex, if not remove it altogether. But alas, there’s not much chance that any of these people will get into power soon. However, it’s true that they can help sway public opinion. But there’s a loooong way to go, probably not in my lifetime…

By: Danielle Vyas

Danielle Vyas — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:45:17 +0000

Woo Hoo a radical! The name sounds familiar I have to look it up.

It is sad however that those of us that believe that all resources should be expended wisely from the benefit of today AND tomorrow must bear the badge of radical.

In light and love

Danielle