Howardism: Political Perspective

Political Perspective

I generally try to not write much on the subject of politics, but some days I just can't hold back. For the record, I don't identify myself with of the various political parties or ideologies.

I would like to be an idealist, however, I'm afraid that idealism has no place in a world of compromises. So I would consider myself a moral pragmatist whose philosophy attempts to get the best society possible.

My Response to Terrorism
My response to the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center.

More Reflections on Peace
My reflection in regards to the state of world peace since I initially wrote an article immediately following the WTC attacks.

When the Battle is Won...
When the battle is won, treat it as a wake.

Who's Side are We on Anyway?
The war on terrorism should really be a war against oil.

God Bless and Pay For You

What a Country
I'm so frustrated with my country right now, and it isn't that I have gripes over a few little issues that can be worked on, but I'm concerned about some of our core values.

Poll by Sex?
The division of America is not over good and bad, but over the definition of American *culture*.

I Changed Parties
Political parties, that is. That's right, I, a sworn and swearin' independent my entire voting life, changed parties today.

The Open Space of Democracy
Some thoughts on the current situation of America and democracy.

Re: Allah or Jesus?
A rebuttal to one of the many FUD emails I get concerning hatred towards Muslims.

Political Balance
The goal or design of politics in general is not an agenda of ideals, but the concept of compromising based on those ideas.

Sidewalk Messages
Some politically charged sidewalk chalk art.

Why Do We Love War?
Why must every generation have its war? Perhaps so it can learn not to have two.

It is Time to Heal
I'm sure of it. November 3rd will not solve any of our problems. In fact, it will just make it worse. I mean, whatever the outcome, whoever wins, there will be 1/2 the American public upset, angry and fearful.

Reflections on the Revolution
Some thoughts on the "future revolution" in the sixties and the parallels today.

ACLU Christmas Card Email
Are you sending a Christmas Card to the ACLU? What is your motivation... hatred or gratitude?

Is This Really a Christian Nation?
Why is everyone saying that America is founded as a Christian nation? It just isn't true.


	Cast your whole vote, not a strip of paper merely, but your whole influence. —Thoreau from Civil Disobedience	Political Perspective I generally try to not write much on the subject of politics, but some days I just can't hold back. For the record, I don't identify myself with of the various political parties or ideologies. I would like to be an idealist, however, I'm afraid that idealism has no place in a world of compromises. So I would consider myself a moral pragmatist whose philosophy attempts to get the best society possible. My Response to Terrorism My response to the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center. More Reflections on Peace My reflection in regards to the state of world peace since I initially wrote an article immediately following the WTC attacks. When the Battle is Won... When the battle is won, treat it as a wake. Who's Side are We on Anyway? The war on terrorism should really be a war against oil. God Bless and Pay For You What a Country I'm so frustrated with my country right now, and it isn't that I have gripes over a few little issues that can be worked on, but I'm concerned about some of our core values. Poll by Sex? The division of America is not over good and bad, but over the definition of American culture. I Changed Parties Political parties, that is. That's right, I, a sworn and swearin' independent my entire voting life, changed parties today. The Open Space of Democracy Some thoughts on the current situation of America and democracy. Re: Allah or Jesus? A rebuttal to one of the many FUD emails I get concerning hatred towards Muslims. Political Balance The goal or design of politics in general is not an agenda of ideals, but the concept of compromising based on those ideas. Sidewalk Messages Some politically charged sidewalk chalk art. Why Do We Love War? Why must every generation have its war? Perhaps so it can learn not to have two. It is Time to Heal I'm sure of it. November 3rd will not solve any of our problems. In fact, it will just make it worse. I mean, whatever the outcome, whoever wins, there will be 1/2 the American public upset, angry and fearful. Reflections on the Revolution Some thoughts on the "future revolution" in the sixties and the parallels today. ACLU Christmas Card Email Are you sending a Christmas Card to the ACLU? What is your motivation... hatred or gratitude? Is This Really a Christian Nation? Why is everyone saying that America is founded as a Christian nation? It just isn't true.
	2008, Howard Abrams Some rights reserved	Originally written on 27 November 2006. Updated on 27 November 2006.