by Global Patriot on December 31, 2009
I went into 2009 with the simple intention of spreading the message of Global Patriot, promoting the belief that everyone deserves to live on a healthy planet, in peace and prosperity, using sustainability, compassion and respect as guiding principles. Based on my background in business management and strategy I had put together a very long [...]
by Global Patriot on December 29, 2009
I’m not Catholic by any stretch, and have often been quite critical of Rome’s actions over the centuries, but this message from Pope Benedict XVI, written in honor of the Celebration of the World Day of Peace, January 1st 2010, was impressive on many counts relating to the imperative that we begin to respect the [...]
by Global Patriot on December 27, 2009
Two days before Christmas I read a very sad article in The New York Times. Sad for me as it came on the heels of the United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, a conference during which it became so apparent that greed (hidden behind the words “development” and “growth”) had once again ruled the day. [...]
by Global Patriot on December 19, 2009
In a previous post, Live From Copenhagen, California’s Climate Team gave an update on their experience at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Following this satellite interchange the conversation shifted to an on stage exchange between Dr. Tony Haymet and San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders. As opposed to the myriad of talking heads and pundits [...]
by Global Patriot on December 18, 2009
I was tempted to call this post, At Least Two Republicans On The Planet Get Climate Change, based on the Green initiatives of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders in support of the United Nations Climate Change Conference currently underway in Copenhagen. It’s rare that you hear Republicans in the Beltway [...]
by Global Patriot on December 13, 2009
One of the many blessings that social media provides is the ability to connect with amazing people and their equally amazing causes. For example, I’ve been blessed by having met Beth, who writes the Life on Avenue Z blog. Besides her work in social media and freelance writing, Beth has created a Virtual Food Drive [...]
by Global Patriot on December 10, 2009
After reading the December 9th op-ed piece in The Washington Post written by Sarah Palin I assumed it was just a spoof of some sort, as it seemed improbable that a responsible adult would ever write an article that was completely lacking in logic, honesty, facts or insight, but I soon realized that Sarah was [...]
