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NICHOLE S

NICHOLE S

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  • Middlebury, Goshen, Elkhart, IN, USA
  • member since February 2, 2009

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  • Mr Manimala

    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.
    END
    Oct.1997 S E Asia Crash/Meltdown proves my article. I wrote this when democracy was out of fashion. But this feature was praised by many American writers.

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  • Kristel

    Kristel says

    Welcome to 1001 books. You can keep track of the books you have read from the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, join in the discussions on the books we are reading for the month (BOTM) or you can debate the merits of the list as some enjoy doing. We hope you will want to join in the choosing of BOTM and the discussions. The current books are pinned to the top for that month. There are older discussions that can be found by searching discussions. If there is any way the group administrator can help further feel free to ask one of us. If you don’t own the book the list can be found at the top in the group description or at http://www.listology.com/content_show.cfm?content_id=22845. A downloadable list of the second edition is available at http://johnandsheena.co.uk/books/?page_id=160.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Mike Farris

    Mike Farris says

    Hi. Just wanted to let you know you have good taste in books. We've got quite a few in common and there are a lot on your shelf I'd like to read.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    Ahhh Yes, Kabobs.

    Well maybe tomorrow?

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  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    O man! Im so sorry. Do you wanna go tonight after work?

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  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    O, most definitly I will take Sleeping Beauty. But you are my only real sleeping beauty :)

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  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    Hey, that sounds like fun. Maybe we can take our books and go read when we go get coffee/tea. Lets make it a date

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  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    Yes, I do! Please tell me what flavor you want! I will be in Chicago on Thursday, to pick up your famous popcorn :)

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  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    Hey Nic,

    I hope your day has went well for you. I am going to stop by the house and pick up my mail, then head on over. I am enjoying the book we are reading :) Any more thoughts on what our book club should be named??

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    Only +145 IQ's Allowed :)

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  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    But you are a better WOman :) I think you are doing a wonderful job with alllll your books! So Impressive!

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  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    Its ok, I understand that you are a little protective of your books. I actually did think it was my copy, which is why I grabbed it, but I am sure my copy is somewhere. Bella is such a little rathead. I let her lay with me all night last night, then this morning I was nice to her, and even told her not to be naughty for mommy! Well I guess she didnt listen, I shouldnt be surprised though huh? Hey, I am going to head to bball tonight, plus today is my moms birthday today, so I am going to go visit her after work.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    I had a good time on the trip to the State House, it was really neat to see all those things!

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  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    Hey, that sounds like a good plan. And it sounds even better if we dont have to stop dranking! Do you think they have a shuttle to the comfort inn? The shuttle is a good idea from elkhart to there as well. Im all for not driving thats for sure! Good thinking

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • RYAN V

    RYAN V says

    You are such a fast reader, and I know you are as beautiful as you are a fast reader! :)

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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