Where’s the Outrage?

I’ve begun reading Wanderlust—A History of Walking by Rebecca Solnit. I walk often—Even here in pedestrian-hostile Houston.

Here is an excerpt from the book I think has some value. Ms. Solnit is speaking of the Ancient Greek Sophists and it leads to these thoughts—

“….they were often mobile, as are many of those whose first loyalty is to ideas. It may be that loyalty to something as immaterial as ideas sets thinkers apart from those whose loyalty is tied to people and locale, for the loyalty that ties down the latter will often drive the former from place to place. It is an attachment that requires detachment…..ideas are not as reliable or popular a crop as, say, corn, and those who cultivate them often must keep moving in pursuit of support as well as truth. Many professions in many cultures, from musicians to medics, have been nomadic, possessed of a kind of diplomatic immunity to the strife between communities that keeps others local.”

I can relate to this to some degree and I imagine many others can as well

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Wow, was I beaten like an unwanted step child last night.  It was the worst trauma call night that I can remember having in a long time.  I was too tired to do my radio show.  I had almost nothing prepared.  After being up for more than 24 hours, I didn’t think that I would be putting my best foot forward.

I’m out.

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Lt. General Ricardo Sanchez is now an outspoken critic of the War in Iraq and the Bush administration’s handling of the War. Interesting. It would seem that General Sanchez is just a little late. Why didn’t he speak up before? Why didn’t he speak out when he was “running” things over in Iraq.

There are few very thoughtful and articulate Generals who have been speaking out against the war. Many of them have a long history of thoughtful approaches to problems. Unfortunately, Ricardo’s command was plagued with problems. They are nicely chronicled in Thomas Ricks’ book, Fiasco.

 

 Racardo Sanchez speaks out against the War [1:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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