It would now be technically possible to unify the world, abolish war and poverty altogether, if men desired their own happiness more than the misery of their enemies.
— Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). British philosopher
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In the diplomatic ranks, trained professionals toil,
To keep the peace and tamp down foreign turmoil.
But for Greek ambassador,
Trump picked an artful dodger —
The grifting, drunken blackmailer Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Perhaps Bertrand Russell was a bit premature with his statement but it sure holds true today. Not only is it true but it’s a must do, if homo sapiens ( among other species) is to survive beyond the end of this century when on account of global warming, the North & South Poles will be the only habitale places on earth. Actually, that’s all we should be discussing now as everything else (even the World Cup, not to mention American Idol) is trivial in comparison. Folks may not realize this, but at the moment we’re doing a reprisal of Nevil Shute’s, “On The Beach.” We’re not racing our autos around a racing track, but our mad dash for SUVs is the modern day equivalent of that.