Pakistan & India's Nuclear Perceived Threat To Each Other!

November28-2008:

Pakistan & India's Nuclear Perceived Threat To Each Other!

Why is it every time India and Pakistan have a quarrel, the Western Media always insinuate that the possibility for a nuclear incident is possible between them?

This is never implied when there is tension between Russia and the USA, or Russia and N.A.T.O.

Is it because India and Pakistan are still perceived as primitive cultures in mentality and behavior?

Whatever it is, I am ashamed by these media personnel who use any incident to justify their own prejudice and paranoia about India and Pakistan's ability, to be reasonable in times of tension or conflict.

And finally, India nor Pakistan have never used a Nuclear or Atomic bomb on any nation in history before. So keep that in mind when you are tempted to insinuate any such possibility!

Derryck.
NYC.

Terrorist Attack In Mumbai-India?

November 26-2008:

Terrorist Attack At The Taj Hotel In India!

Yes, as of now the Taj Hotel in Mumbai India is on fire. This historical and Ornate designed hotel house several tourists, mostly western countries. According to CNN, 78 people have been killed as reported so far. There was several attacks around the city.

At the moment, the identities of these terrorists are not known, neither are their affiliations (if any).

Could this be a vendetta for the American aerial Drone attacks on Pakistan borders, and the Taliban Mujahadeen are responding as they promised?

We may never know, but these kinds of attacks happen every day in India and Pakistan to a greater or lesser degree. Sometimes against the Indian or Pakistani governments. And sometimes to make a public statement about the Taliban's Jihadist agenda.

Update On Terror Attack In India!

Someone on MSNBC tonight was wondering if these attacks in Mumbai-India was initiated by El Qaeda elements. Because according to him, El Qaeda usually use more sophisticated types of bombs to do it's work.

These being suicide bombers, large amounts of explosives, etc.

But these attacks were very simply inflicted upon these victims.
What this commentator failed to realize is that when you have large volumes of people concentrated in one place, like a city of 19 million citizens like Mumbai, or a stadium, a cinema, or a circus. Then getting the biggest bang for your efforts will be very enticing indeed.

So whenever I hear such nonsense from those who claim to know the terrorist mindset.

I merely wince in embarrassment and pity!

Derryck.
NYC.

Capitalism Is Based On The Possibility Of Financial Gain!

November 24-2008:

Capitalism Is Based On The Possibility Of Financial Gain Through Risk Taking!

Today we are bailing out large banks and insurance companies in this capitalist system. Which at times seems willy-nilly, or even preferential for some. This contradicts the entire concept of 'Risk Taking. And does not help these disfunctional institutions come to terms with their own incompetence or frailties, if we keep propping them up, to save our national FACE.

Let's face it people. These capitalist institutions are in this business to make MONEY for themselves, their investors, and shareholders. So when they fail to deliver, then ALL who are part and parcel of these failures MUST be prepared to count their losses, And get their business acumen, or what's left of it, re-calibrated in order to continue doing business.

If they are unable to do so, then bankruptcy option is always available as a last resort. The American tax payers are not responsible for the trickery, fraud, clandestine trading practices, and scams that most of these bankers and their financial buddies were indulging in.

In fact, most of the loss is felt by, and devastates the ordinary working class man and woman. Most of whom will eventually have to forego their pensions, healthcare, and college nest egg for their children indefinitely.
Let those responsible be brought to justice very soon!

Derryck.
NYC.

The US Auto Workers & Their Fat Checks!

November 21-2008:

The US Auto Workers & Their Fat Checks?

The US auto industry have enjoyed relative ease and prosperity with their unionized factories and manufacturing plants. The also enjoy a pension plan, health insurance for employees, and could rely on their Trade Union reps to bargain on their behalf when the need arises.

However, these auto companies have not been realistic in terms of fuel efficiency, atmospheric concerns, and affordable vehicles for the local market consumers. Due to their inability to change as the international demand for new, different, fuel efficient, and ozone conscious concerns grow.

Today they are heading for bankruptcy, which I am sure must be contemplated, in order for them to do some serious overhaul, employee reductions, a recalibration of their systems for newer and bio fueled cars. Which will help them to be more competitive in the future.

No amount of money sought in a rescue plan at this time, will prevent the inevitable from happening, if these companies fail to do all of those things outline above!
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Are Expectations Too High For Barack Obama's Presidency?

For some people, this may be so. But any realistic person or people who are residing on this planet will know that this economic crisis is a global one.

Some say has it's genesis right here in the good old USA, and has infected the rest of the world.

However, for those millions without employment and very slim chances of acquiring one soon, and for those who have lost their homes, or on the verge of losing it very soon. I say to these people, hang in there for as long as you mentally and psychologically can.

Because Barack Obama will inherit a financial legacy which he personally has no hand in period, but took the initiative to run for president, with the hope of making things right and just for all Americans.

So let us give him the necessary space, time, and support that he will desperately need after the swearing in!

Derryck.
NYC.

Hillary Clinton's New Role?

November 20-2008:

Hillary Clinton's New Role!

With regard to Hillary Clinton being tapped for the Secretary Of State position. I will never forget her tirades about Barack Obama being just an idealist, naive, not ready to answer the phone in The White House at 3.00 am, and his lack of experience that matters.

Only to be offered this very important position. I am apprehensive about her being able to subordinate her EGO, Ambitions, and Feminist bias, to succumb to the directives and dictates of president elect Barack Obama now.

This new reality worries me dearly!

But I shall reserve my opinion of her on this score, after watching how she behaves after the swearing in of Barack Obama, her performances at home and abroad, and how she sells the president elect's ideas, wishes, and expectations to her staff, overseas, and to her supporters!

Independents & Democrats Are The Future Of America!

Yes, if the recent national elections can be taken for what it suggests. Then the Republicans have to MOVE OVER, and make room for the future. The Independents will see to this necessity.

After all, they are unable to appeal to them, the younger generation, the progressive, the rational, and the realistic among us.

So I strongly advocate for the emergence of a New Party. And that is an Independent Party.

If that is not possible, then let the Independents continue to decide, who is the better choice to represent all Americans in The White House come 2012 national elections.

Derryck.
NYC.

Joe Lieberman & Hillary Clinton Pardoned!

November 18-2008:

Joe Leiberman & Hillary Clinton Pardoned!

There is concern among some supporters of president elect Barack Obama, about his pardon of Joe Leiberman and Hillary Clinton. Both of whom said some very extreme, cantankerous, and caustic things about him during the primaries campaign. Hillary Clinton said on no uncertain terms that the president elect had no experience that matters. Except that he made a speech at the democratic convention in 2006, which he uses as the qualifying condition for him to be president.

And she served for years in many committees and outreach programs across the isle, that made her more qualified. She also claimed that president elect Barack Obama was not even ready to answer an emergency call in The White House at 3.00 am in the morning.

As for Joe Leiberman. This man was once a Democrat, then a Republican, and an Independent. Who moved from camp to camp whenever it suited his personal agenda, without concern or care about any particular camp or alliance. He called Barack Obama a man with a questionable character, who befriended a terrorist, hung out with him, and knew about his past terrorist activities. But still refused to denounce his friendship with this Bill Eyres, the alleged terrorist.

However, president elect Barack Obama has signaled to his contemporaries in The Congress, that he favors Joe Leiberman's continuing service with the democrats. Even though it bothers most democrats in the House, after all that he has done to ridicule the senator so blatantly and rudely in public.

I don't know if Hillary Clinton will accept or get the Secretary Of State position that seems to be in the offer to her. But if she does, that too will be another one of those contradictions with president elect Barack Obama's promise of 'turning the page' and taking a new approach to how politics and governance in Washington DC is conducted?

Derryck.
NYC.

Worker's Participation & Worker's Control:

November 16-2008:
Worker's Participation & Worker's Control!

Definition:

Worker participation is a system of involvement by workers at all levels, to have a say in the policies and decisions that effect or impact that particular enterprise or business. This method can be further enhanced if workers are offered a STAKE in the organization or company, by acquiring shares or co-ownership. This makes them more inclined to increase production, productivity, and provide REAL and Creative suggestions for it's growth and survival.

In terms of the current financial crisis with General Motors, Ford Motors, and Crylser motor companies. This approach may be the way to go forward in helping these companies come out of the current crisis, and with government help, financial backing, and oversight.

We as a nation today have to re-organize our financial institutions in such a way, that all workers therein should have some stake therein. As for Trade Union Organizations. These worker's representative organizations MUST be allowed to organize, seek new membership, and allowed to petition any undertaking for their recognition. Provided these unions are able to furnish evidence that they have over 90% of the workers expressed acceptance and willingness, to be represented by that union.

Derryck.
NYC. 

Maximizing Profit By Any Means Necessary!

November 13-2008:

Maximizing Profit By Any Means Necessary!

President George W. Bush said on Wall Street today, that the Free Market System is what America was using for sixty years, to promote it's democracy, and grow this country's economy. And when government gets in the way of this idea and practice, then there is the tendency to stifle creativity, growth, competition, and may cause stagnancy eventually.

But what he failed to highlight are the following:

* If the Free Market and their entrepreneurs are allowed to conduct themselves in a fashion that uses the profit motive at any means necessary. Then those who are unable to compete in the system will eventually be swallowed up or die.

* Secondly, without safety measures, and some fair trade practices introduced in this system. Wanton Greed, Usurpation, and Trickery, will be the modus operandi for doing business.

* Finally, humans are by and large dishonest. People will try to manipulate any person or system, in order to gain the most from it. Competition is beneficial in the Free Market environment, if there are rules of conduct that all players MUST adhere to, in order for equal opportunity, with equal access to all trading spheres to occur.

When all of the above elements fail to apply, a disconnect ensues, and financial disaster soon follows!

Derryck.
NYC.

I Regret I Said What I Said!

November 12-2008:

I Regret I Said What I Said!

George W. Bush is now publicly admitting that it was a major error to tell the terrorists to Bring It On, or Mission Accomplished, when referring to the war in Iraq and terrorist Jihadists.

Better late than never some may say. But I say this admission validates the international view and observation, of all those who are aware of this self opinionated man's views.

And it does nothing to alleviate the deaths of those US soldiers who died, or was severely injured by these Mujadeen fighters after his insensitive remarks.

His wife (the first lady) had to spurn him about his Loose Lips!

Derryck.
NYC.

Stay Informed & Keep Engaged!

November 09-2008:

Stay Informed & Keep Engaged!

Throughout the campaign Senator Barack Obama ( president elect) has been telling his supporters that the method that he encourages or proposes to bring about change. Will be from the masses or with mass support. This method or ground up dialogue is the only way that change will come about in Washington-DC, and will impact or effect what the people want and expect from their government.

Now that President elect Barack Obama is now on the verge of taking the White House officially, let us not allow complacency to creep up on us, and expect him to do what he promises without our involvement, support, encouragement, engagement, and constant reminders if things seem to indicate sloth, or a detour has occurred on some policy or promise.

This is what is expected from the Commonweal as per The Constitution Of The United States. And it would be very disappointing to our leader if we just sit back, and expect him to deliver without our continuous involvement and communication with him, the Congress, and The White House after the inauguration.

FINALLY:

The national economy is in shambles, millions are without employment, thousands have lost their homes, millions are without Health Care or Health Care access. So do not expect him to be able to remedy in any significant way, all of the above problems in a hurry. So PATIENCE would be absolutely necessary within the first two years of the new administration.

However, we must also keep tuned as to who and where Financial assistance (or rescue money) is appropriated. And what criteria was used to justify this assistance. General motors, Crysler, and Ford Motor manufacturers are cases in point. These entities MUST re-tool their infrastructure to accommodate FLEX FUELS, Electric Propelled vehicles, and Ethanol fuel, which would cater to affordable, atmospheric de-contamination, and with better mileage.

Derryck.
NYC.

President Elect Barack Obama Receives Daily Briefings!

November 06-2008:

Daily National & International Briefings For The President Elect!

The president elect is now receiving the daily briefings on the national and international security situation, in every aspect or area of concern and involvement by the USA.

These briefings are essential for the new president elect to acquaint himself with, so that he will know what is happening, where, how, by whom, and how involved is the USA in these situations.

He also has the option to request more information on any aspect of these briefings, in writing or verbally if necessary. And is expected to be provided with any source of information received, and priories that the current administration is monitoring,or actively involved in.

This transition will help greatly in providing the necessary information to President elect Barack Obama, with information to assist in his decision making process.

Derryck.
NYC.

President Elect His Excellency Barack Husein Obama:

November 04-2008:

US National Election Results-2008!

A Day That Will Live In Infamy For The Second Time:

Senator BARACK HUSEIN OBAMA was declared the President Elect of The United States Of America, at 11.05 pm tonight.

The people have spoken and chosen their leader, in no uncertain terms!

Targeted amount: 270

Barack Obama 338 votes
JOHN McCAIN: 156 votes

Derryck.
NYC.

Crime Within The Caribbean RegionToday!

November 02-2008:

Crime Within The Caribbean Region Today!

I have been watching CIN TV today, and was incensed by the deplorable state of killings in Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, and the state of Jamaica. This cancer is getting completely out of control. Something desperate is urgently needed to curb this spate of criminal behaviors.

Is it a lack of social respect for authority, and authority figures?

Is it illiteracy and gross ignorance of the socially accepted norms of mainstream society that is at risk?

Is it national malaise that is breeding this pandemic?

Or is it the lack of political will, competence, and determination from the political authorities within this region, that is allowing this pandemic to spread and grow?

Whatever it is, tourism will continue to suffer, and the coffers of those countries that depend on the tourists to survive will pay the price.

It is now imperative that expeditious actions be put in place, to bring people together to brainstorm about the solutions to this problem. Church leaders, Trade Union Officials, Police officials, and Judicial officials. All agencies MUST be incorporated in this effort to stem this runaway train bounded for social perdition.

Legislation MUST be enacted to make crimes against tourists a felony! Afterall, these are the people that these countries need in order to survive ecnomically!

Derryck.
NYC.