(03,23,2023) Dichotomy means division into halves or pairs, such as having two opposed or contradictory groups. On the one hand, we have opposing parties like the Liberals and Conservatives in Canada, or Democrats and Republicans in the United States. Many other countries, in the free world, are subject to very similar circumstances. On the other…
Author: Gabriel A.D.
For over twenty years, I worked for the Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Energy Industry of Canada, in Research and Development, creating new drawings and programs, as well as refurbishing old parts and manufacturing new ones. For the last sixteen of those years, I was the chief Nuclear Inspector, overseeing every aspect of the production and testing of all such parts. Then, I was forced into retirement by a debilitating neuro-muscular disorder which weakens me with every exertion of energy. No longer able to perform simple physical tasks, I reverted to my first passion, writing, to keep my mind from stagnating and to fulfill my creative impulse. On New Year's Eve, I mentioned to my daughter that I had conceived of a notion to write a blog about global issues such as politics, religion, the climate, etc. and she asked me why I would choose topics that are so controversial. At the time, I said that my reason was because of the controversy these topics cause. Not that I want to bring about more angst, but, these issues must be addressed and not ignored. We each have a voice and a say in what affects our world. Two days later, with the world on the brink of a third world war, a Nuclear war, I said to my daughter, " This is what I'm talking about!"
DIPLOMACY
(02,23,2023) Diplomacy is described as tactful dealing with others, according to the old Random House Webster’s dictionary, which also states diplomacy as the conduct, done by government officials, of negotiations and other relations between nations. However, if one were to look up the word ‘diplomacy’ in a more recent Canadian dictionary, the new following quotation…
EXEMPLAR
(01,23,2023) Exemplar, as in the case of the late American senator John McCain, is a good person of devout righteousness, with high moral standards, who should be emulated or imitated. Of course, one of the most noted exemplars of all time, at least as far as modern Christendom is concerned, would be Jesus Christ. Muslims…
CENTRIST
(12,22,2022) Centrist refers to a person with moderate political views. In the United States Senate, as well as the House of Congress, there are many senators and representatives who, fortunately, fit into this category. People like Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger come to mind. Unfortunately, they will no longer be serving as representatives in the…
ICONOCLAST
(11,22,2022) Iconoclast is a person who attacks cherished beliefs or traditional institutions. Two perfect examples are Steve Bannon and his crony, the former president of the United States, the P.O.T.A.S. (President of the American Supremacists). One may also include all far right extremists who would like to tear apart their own constitution and rebuild it…
EXECRATION
(10,22,2022) Execration refers to the denouncement of one as being utterly detestable, abhorrent or evil. In Russian president Putin’s case, it is all of the above. After Putin’s desolation of four Ukrainian regions in the south eastern part of the country, he declared those districts to have been annexed by Russia, a move which was…
FAITH
(09,22,2022) Faith is having enough trust to believe in an entity such as God, a fellow human being or even a system or process. And then of course, one must have faith in one’s self. Faith can be a powerful ally, especially during times of distress. When I speak of faith in God, I do…
DESPONDENCY
(08,22,2022) Despondency is depression of one’s spirit, brought about by loss of courage or hope! This is a primary symptom prevalent amongst those suffering from mental or spiritual anguish, today. The causes are evident and all around us. Those concerned about Earth’s environment are bearing witness to the most rapid depletion of our glaciers since…
MALEFIC
(07,22,2022) Malefic is a term used to describe those who are either a product of evil or who produce evil, such as those members of the senate and congress who were a part of the former administration which supported the former republican president, the P.O.T.A.S. (President of the American Supremacists). It also specifically describes the…
SYNTHESIS
(06,22,2022) Synthesis, the combining of elements into a unified entity, commonly results in producing something stronger and better. A unified nation is very strong. A world of unified nations, ergo a unified world, working toward the same goals, is even stronger. There would be almost nothing that could not be accomplished. But, to achieve such…