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September 17-2009:


Europe Missile Shield Shelved:

I would like to commend president Obama for his decision to rescind the above idea. However, we must also not allow the current unknown nuclear potential of Iran, to cause us to do the same thing that we wanted to do in Europe. But erecting Radar Systems to monitor Iran's supposedly Nuclear threats.

I have been monitoring these issues for several years now, and cannot fathom the rationale for Iran to want to use nuclear missiles on Israel or any other Middle Eastern country. When the USA has an ally like Israel with nuclear capability, and could intercept any incoming missiles, and destroy them un-route from that country.

I also understand the political necessity for the president to do this right now. But I also know that it was a sensible and wise decision he has made, to re-focus our efforts to more tried and tested methods for protecting our allies and homeland.

Derryck S. Griffith.
New York City.

September 05-2009:


My Cold War Years Remembered!

As a child growing up in British Guiana, the Cold War was something of a mystery out of some Novel or Movie. I heard my mother and neighbors mention from time to time, how EVIL The Soviet union was, and how they are planning to use nuclear weapons on the Western hemisphere, because us here in the west are Evil Capitalists, and is a threat to Communism and the ultimate Communist quest for global implementation.

All of those things sounded to me very strange and grave, to say the least. Coupled with that, I would see movies that showed individuals who sought asylum into the USA, and was referred to as DEFECTORS from Communism. And I wondered to myself if that place was really that Evil or Bad, to cause citizens to want to flee from there?

In my naivete, I believed most of what was said on the radio/wireless, the television, and at the movies. And there was an enormous volume of movies showing The Soviet Union in a very negative light, socially, politically, and as a military threat to the West.

I was also very happy when I heard of someone who managed to DEFECT to the West successfully. And the local newspapers showed photos of all those that were able to escape the so-called Iron Curtain. That description also sounded very sinister to me too.

The Fall Of The Berlin Wall:

When the fall of that wall was in progress, I was in amazed, and all the while, watching on television how many Germans from the Western side tried to assist those who were hanging from the wall, or trying to scale it, with the help of some Border guards, But mostly German citizens on the Western Side.

And I wondered how much longer will this continue before the East Side guards said enough was enough, and started shooting them, or started preventing anymore from getting across. But the flow continued un-abated, without interference.

Nikita Krustreuv:

When this man shook his fist with a shoe at the podium, that too made me wonder if he was telling his people, that in time there will be a war with the west. And that he was prepared for it too. Yes, a child's imagination running wild at that time.

Also when US president Ronald Reagan visited there, and the
S.A.L.T. treaty was agreed upon. I felt much relief from that experience and knowledge. I believed that with that trip, and agreement between these two powers, the world was a much safer place to be in now.

Is The Cold War Truly Over?

I believe for those of us who lived during the Cold War era, experienced the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the building and stock piling of Nuclear Weapons between the USA and Russia primarily. It is extremely difficult to put that fear on hold. Or to forget that period in time.

But the current generations of world leaders may not have such baggage to deal with psychologically. And may be better equipped mentally and psychologically, to operate more favorably with Russia, and other states, with or without nuclear weapons.

Derryck.
NYC.
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August 25-2009:


IRANIANS-Where Are Your So-Called Leaders Now?


When the National Opposition Supporters revolt was taking place, all those who called themselves leaders of the revolt, came on board, and encouraged the resistance to continue.

Now that they have been arrested, and threatened with their lives, they all cringe in FEAR and COWARDICE.

Is this the kind of leadership that NEDA and so many hundreds died for, fought for, and struggled for, during the crisis recently?

Is this the kind of leadership that wants to reform the system or governance in Iran?

Is this the kind of leadership you can believe in, expect to be represented by, and protect you in times of crisis?

I say NO. These so-called leaders are now stomping at the pit, begging for mercy, and trying to save their own skin, at the expense of all those who suffered and believed it was worth the struggle.

SHAME-SHAME-SHAME on you all. You have allowed your own self-interest, self preservation, and family interests, to overshadow something that was and still is bigger than your COWARDLY actions.

All those hundreds of Iranians who took to the streets, believed in what they were doing.

That was why they took the risks they took, believing that their leaders would be there for them at the end.

Now we see Wholesale COWARDICE and weakness, that warrants PITY and REVULSION from all those who supported the revolt internally and globally!

Om Shanti.
Derryck S. Griffith.
New York City.

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August 12-2009:

TRADE UNION'S Responsibilities In Times OF Economic Crises!

If or When these organizations used the strategy of squatting, and terror tactics to get their way. It does not auger well for future membership conscripts, or favorable employer relations.

As a former Trade Union Organizer, a believer and ardent supporter of worker's rights. I object to these methods used by some European Trade Unions recently, to get employers to compensate them for being laid off.

In times of crises like the one we face globally, it might be tempting to want to Hold Employers Hostage for layoffs and dismissals. But times like this, we as workers MUST also realize that this crisis was caused by all consumers globally.

Workers Irresponsibly, Business Irresponsibility/Dishonesty, and the Global Financial Business Scams, that propelled this crisis to the level it has reached.

Derryck.
NYC.

August 08-2009:

Barack Obama's Health Care Plan explained!


As far as I understand, anyone who does not have Health Care, can have it under the Obama proposal.

* If you already have Health Care, and are satisfied with it. Then you can KEEP your health Care Plan. You don't have to change it period.

* The other OPTION is The Public One, which will allow anyone without Health Care already, to choose that Public Plan.

* It will give you the same benefits as the Private Plan does, under Obama's proposals.

The general concept of the plan is to ensure that ALL Americans have a viable and Reliable Health Care Plan, regardless of their employment or Un-employment status!

Derryck.
NYC.