Italy convicted 23 secret agents, challenging the CIA's extraordinary renditions. Odds are the agents may simply be issued new passports but the world is paying attention, the statement has been made. As I said in previous posts, Italy does it differently, that's why they adroitly pay off the Taliban chiefs to keep their troops safe. It's Berlusconi's way and say what you want about Silvio's 'art of the deal' making ways, I'm not sure he'd have his hopes dashed as did Merkel.
Just days after making an impassioned speech to Congress, emphasizing the Climate Issue, imploring Americans to accept the fact the science is in, Merkel's government is shocked at GM's decision to reneg on the sale of European subsidiary Opel. She's really in a pickle, what is she going to do, nationalize Opel? German laws, unions, workers expectations are different and what about the Russians, they really wanted this to happen. We'll have to wait and and then wait some more as Merkel doesn't do anything quickly but she may be forced into action. Her current political situation isn't too dissimilar from Gordon Brown's she could, in fact, receive a vote of no confidence; Opel's a big deal in Germany, very.
I found my own hopes dashed while listening to my fellow americans calling into a radio show on National Public Radio. Even though 20% of Americans actually read science periodicals and have done their research and understand the sense of urgency, the majority of Americans suggest t's it up to media to instill the fear, to scare them into action.
That's not very promising as many scientists suggest there's only a 10-20 year window in which we can properly address climate change. Technology won't happen fast enough, we need to change our ways, we're insatiable and unrealistic, it's time for a reality check. I'm so humbled by nature, it's become crystal clear while living this temporary lifestyle, by choice, this intimate relationship with nature, it is truly awesome.
However, I'm not sure America's media has the time to focus on anything but the celebrity of politics. Politics isn't just about money and elections and raising money to get elected, it's as if politics has officially become the new celebrity culture. Climate change, economic change and authentic issues haven't a chance against reality shows such as Sarah Palin vs Levi Johnston.
