resolving vMeme clashes ... RE: [Ailist] TED

[Susan Coleman]

Hi,

Don't know if I am replying to the whole list -- that's what I  
intend, but to add to this discussion of wealthy v poor countries,  
it's worth checking out this 15 min video on the story of stuff --  
http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Peace,

Susan Coleman




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On Mar 14, 2008, at 4:44 PM, Bruce Elkin wrote:

> I may have strayed way off topic, but I was struck by one comment,  
> “the West
> is under siege.”  Is that an accurate, objective statement of current
> reality?  Does it help us dream appreciatively?  Or, not?
>
> Here’s a link to a map detailing US military bases worldwide from  
> about 5
> years ago.  There are more now!  This is a shocking map!
>
>     http://www.ppu.org.uk/pm/usbases.html
>
> After looking at this map, I wonder who is the sieger and who are the
> seigees?
>
> Just wondering?  And are all these bases in service of the US (and now
> Canada’s) way of dealing with what Kevin called the “diversity  
> challenge”.
> Encouraging diversity?  Or preventing it?  Hmmm…?
>
> Cheers!
> Bruce
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