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Mr Manimala says

DEMOCRATIC EDGE

Importance of Freedom and the Power of Knowledge

Joseph Manimala, September 8,1996
Pala – 686 575

Nowadays many people, even free world intellectuals under value democracy. Totalitarian control over citizenry is recommended as the reasonable way to progress. But totalitarian countries’ super growth rates are a myth (20% GDP growth add about 7 billion dollars to Singapore economy. But only a modest 5% growth adds 50 billion dollars to Indian economy. America, world’s largest economy has only about 3% GDP growth. World’s richest country grouping, G-7, hasn’t a single nondemocratic member. Among 25 developed countries there are only 2 non democracies. Authoritarian Singapore pales before democratic Japan.
Whenever restrictions imposed on a society, its efficiency and vigor declined. In fifteenth century liberal Protestant countries surpassed restrictive Catholic countries in scientific achievements. The Story of Mankind - Hendrik Willern Van Loon.
However strong they became, oppressive regime always collapsed. Inquisition Spain, Nazi Germany, Communist USSR. Resource rich USSR stagnated under totalitarian rule. But with scarce resources free Japan became an economic miracle.
The Swiss are praised for their clock work precision and meticulous efficiency. In liberal Sweden women enjoy highest status in the world. France outperforms almost all countries in fashion, culture and new technologies. America is world’s foremost foreign investment destination. Investors prefer it over Japan and Germany. Neither Japan nor Germany has the ultimate investment haven credential; the capability and willingness to use military power for protecting economy and investments.
But America’s strength lies not on its economy or military. But on its mass culture. American books, mags, films and music rule the earth. Also in the global technological race too, America has the edge. Thanks to its awesome knowledge base. It successfully attracts talent from Russia and India. Liberty gives America such innovative power.
However, an open society cannot conceal its short comings. Americans are on the whole, very frank about their troubles and do believe in open discussions. Topmost American writers describe America fairly and modestly. In his book Economics For our Times (1967), Mr. Augustus H. Smith fairly describes poverty in the United States. He also expressed concern over Soviet overtaking of America in Science and GDP. In Power Shift, Alvin Toffler points out America’s strength and acknowledges its weak points. He underlines the power of knowledge.
Imagination is the driving force behind human progress. Yesterday’s wildest dreams become today’s realities those great visionaries like Jules Verne and Arthur C. Clarke, with their amazing imagination and foresight driver our civilization to unthinkable heights. Freedom does enhance creativity and nurture progress.
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Oct.1997 S E Asia Crash/Meltdown proves my article. I wrote this when democracy was out of fashion.

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Joelle R says

Hello Ann,
Thanks for the friendship I so love this site. I am such a book addicted that this site is perfect for me. Looking forward to chatting about our books that we read or have in common. Feel free to recommend books always love to find new authors.Thanks again have a great day !

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Ruth M says

hi ann, i am good. i am still reading the dark hunter novels about to start acheron. they are awesome. i read the first 3 books of the night hunter series by jeaniene frost and i totally agree with you. she is an awesome writer. i cant wait to get a drop of crimson either. i will in a little bit. want to read really bad. my tbr pile is huge. and yours? *hgus*

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Ruth M says

hi ann. thanks for the friendship. what are you reading now? i am on the dark hunters books the book i am reading now dream chaser-sherrilyn kenyon.

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Leanne R says

Hi Ann Cory, welcome to the Ellora's Cave Group. Feel free to participate or start new discussions...have fun :)

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Jassafari says

It's Been A Very Long Time....

I have Missed ya!

JASS!

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maggiethecat74 says

June nominations are now up on the Good Reads book Group page. Please vote by April 15th! Remember, if you want to be the next person that nominates, you must take part in a discussion for April's book OR vote in Junes! We will pull a name out of a hat to be July's nominator!

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maggiethecat74 says

May nominees have been posted on the Good Reads Book Group! Make sure to stop by and vote by March 17th! Remember, everyone who votes gets a chance to be the next member to select nominees for the following month. Our April winner was "Soul Catcher" by Michael C. White. Discussion will begin on April first.

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SHELIA C says

welcome my friend.

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Oswald Pereira says

Hi Ann,
Thanks for adding me as your friend on Shelfari.
Oswald

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Katy (Formerly Not Rory) says

Our "Good Read" for February has been chosen - Beneath the Marble Sky by John Shors. Feel free to leave any feedback you have on the book.

Also, this will be the last notification you receive about the group Good Reads unless you sign up to receive notifications in the Notifications thread in our group.

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Katy (Formerly Not Rory) says

Voting is now taking place in GOOD READS for our February book. Feel free to stop by and place your vote or discuss a past GOOD READ.

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maggiethecat74 says

December nominations are up at the Good Reads Group Site. Make sure to vote!

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Katy (Formerly Not Rory) says

Voting is now taking place in GOOD READS for our November book of the month. Stop by and vote and/or discuss in to be placed in a drawer to be our next person to nominate!

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maggiethecat74 says

October Nominees are posted for the Good Reads book Group. Make sure and stop by to share your opinion on which title should be chosen! Thanks, we look forward to your input!

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PatriciaRasey says

Thanks for the add, Ann! Hope all is well! Have a good one...

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maggiethecat74 says

Voting for our September "Good Read" is now going on! Stop on by the group and cast your vote!

Also, feel free to pick up a copy of this months books: After the Plague and Lucky You. Discussions begin on August 15th!

Thanks for being a part of our group!
(good reads book group

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