Clearly, the revolution will be broadcast on cellphones and this quite deliberate.

“OMG! Crsps attikus wuz jst shot!!!1 giv me lbrty or giv me dth! lolol”

Cell phones are the new printing press. Kinda scary.

. . . Ignoring the rule of law, the opposition sides with protesters, refusing to acknowledge its minority status. As for protesters, they refuse to acknowledge the principle of fair, reciprocal trade even though they depend on exports for economic survival. The current malaise makes it plain that Korea’s closed, ultra-nationalist mindset remains the biggest challenge facing the country even as it seeks to become a member of the global community.

To some Korean netizens, “ignoring the rule of law” equals “trying to bring democracy back to the people.”

As demonstrated, what we are currently experiencing here is mob democracy and is what the ancient Greeks hated; the word and concept being Greek in origin.

When I was a squash pro, I was managing a squash club owned by a very successful and very busy realtor/contractor. The club was a cash-cow for him. He could bank on the monthly dues as investment capital.

He used to frequent the club, which was a gathering place for who-was-who in the business world. It was a pleasure to watch him work the crowd.

Yet often, he would spend a night, buying drinks, talking to some of the construction crew members (part of their contract was free membership… We had saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs… Great idea to get the boys ready for the next day of hard work ;).

His time was in such demand, I found it curious he took the time to show such respect for his workers. I asked him about it and he said,

“Every man has at least one great idea. The problem is, that most men don’t have the means or self-confidence to follow through. It is my fortune that people are willing to give me their ideas, for nothing more than a little respect and a kind ear. My job is to filter the good from the bad, and then make the good work. I respect any man who trusts me enough to speak his mind in my presence. It has made me rich and has allowed me to provide good lives to the people who work around me.”

Seoul’s controversial position on beef – at most worth $800 million a year – appears set to invite US retaliation worth several billions of dollars. When that happens, it’s the opposition DUP, which relies on labor and farm support, that will be hit harder than the ruling party.

At home, no less worrisome is the implication from Lee’s failure to push through robust economic reform. The swelling protests have made it impossible for him to trim the size of the civil bureaucracy, deregulate the market and promote more privatization and corporate restructuring to improve the country’s overall competitiveness.

“Only that which is false, fears collision with the truth!”

…we need the dark so we can appreciate the light

The beauty of free speech, the reason it appeals to thinking people, is that it encourages debate, thoughtfulness and hopefully educates those willing to seek the truth.

I appreciate anyone who takes the time to enlighten me.

I appreciate anyone who gives me the chance to enlighten them.

That said, every party needs its poopers.

Cheers and stick around

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