How Does An Agenda Develop Between Two States?

July 05-2009:

How Does An Agenda Develop Between Two States?

I suspect that if or when the governments of two states decides to establish or re-establish relations with each other, the following methods are pursued.

* The Foreign Ministers or Ambassadors prepare a draft of proposals to be discussed.

* Each Foreign Minister or Ambassador with the permission and agreement of their respective government, meet with each other to compare and contrast each other's proposals.

* And in the process, comes up with a mutually agreed set of topics, that would comprised the agenda between the two political leaders.

* When this final document/agenda is approved by each party, then the preparations for the summit or face to face meeting is arranged.

This I presume will be the strategy between the Obama administration and the Iranian administration, if or when they eventually agree to meet at the presidential level.

Derryck.
NYC.

Michael Jackson's Skin Color & Black Americans!

July 04-2009:

Michael Jackson's Skin Color & Black Americans!

There has always been concern within the Black American communities about the skin tone of Michael Jackson, some years when he went solo. Rumor had it that he was suffering from some genetic disease, others said he did some intravenous surgery that altered his skin color, others also said that he was guilty of his Black ethnicity, and wanted to look more European, for whatever reasons.

However, be that as it may, Black Americans publicly distanced themselves (in the main), whenever they were asked about some of Michael's cosmetic changes and behavior. Some even said that they were unable to tell what ethnic group to associate him with, because he was once Black, during the days when he sang with his other four brothers. But today, meaning (before he died), he looks more White than Black. 

And that embarrassed most Black Americans!

So why the sudden identification and association with Michael Jackson?

Black Americans have a penchant for forgiving their fellows after some period of embarrassment or misdemeanor. They do so with athletes, entertainers, and even felons. This seems to be the way they assert themselves politically and culturally as a minority in this culture, where they are still being socially and economically oppressed. 

Just after his sudden death, Rev.Al Sharpton said publicly how much Michael contributed to the Civil Rights movement, when most of his fellow Black Americans chose to be silent or not get involved in the movement, and for his contribution (according to him), Black America will be forever grateful.

However, Michael Jackson and his other four brothers came into mainstream America like a lighting bolt. They were phenomenal in the way they sang, impacted youths, and performed wherever they went. They were able to crossover all ethnic groups with their music and performances. So when Michael chose to separate himself from his brothers, and do solo gigs, to the point of being the world's
most admired, sought after, and listened to Pop Artiste. 

Blacks in America had something and someone they were very proud of. 

So despite his personal troubles, antics, and eccentricities, Michael Jackson was one of Black America's icons. 

And will forever be so in the hearts of all ethnicity worldwide!

Derryck S. Griffith.
New York City.

The Public Option Health Care Provider & What Is Means!

July 02-2009:

The Public Option Health Care Provider & What Is Means!

Hithero, most consumers sought a Health Care provider according to their financial means. Those who had the means got the best services, from the best Health Care Providers.

And those that could not afford the better ones had to settle for the sub standard providers, which did not provide for most of the needs, that most consumers wanted from their doctors/physicians.

How will the Public Option Work?

The Public Option gives those who do not have Health Care the option to have one. 

It also allows consumers the CHOICE between the Established providers, and the Federally Subsidized Provider/Plans.

Both Health Care plans would be providing for the health Care needs of any American that wants it. 

The only difference is that we would be getting to choose between the Public Option, and The Private Option.

If anyone does not want Healthcare for whatever reason, he/she has that option too also.

But the provision is there for all, if or when they so choose to get Health Care.

Derryck.
NYC.

Racial Profiling In France!

July 01-2009:

Racial Profiling In France!

France has a national philosophy that says 'we are a color blind society This ideal or concept contradicts the reality on the ground in France, for the following reasons.

* If you are a Black, Arab, Caribbean native, or Non White male, chances are, you would be stopped and frisked or asked for identity papers on the streets by the Police in France.

This is the current reality, and is has been so for decades.

France as far as I am aware, does not keep a record of Racial Profiling by the Police in any region or province, to validate these accusations. But thousands of individuals have complained that they were frisked or asked to show identity papers just because they were non-White, even though they did nothing wrong or broke any laws.  

This Police Profiling is something that is taken for granted by those who indulge in it, because they claim that certain crimes are evident within certain communities. Especially the Arab, Black, and Immigrant communities.

But I say that this is just another stereotype that has been allowed to fester for decades, without challenge from the political establishment. Probably because those that are profiled by the Police does not have the political clout to create a national outcry, or embarrass the status quo.

Until the French people and their government legislate for the social protection of those who are not French by nationality. And provide Legislation that penalizes any Policeman for arresting or harassing any Non White, just because he was perceived as a criminal. 

This will continue to plague Communities Of Color in France on a daily basis.

Derryck S. Griffith.
New York City.

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The Wars Of The Future Are Cyber Wars!

June 30-2009:

The Wars Of The Future Are Cyber Wars!

Today global communication is conducted primarily via computer technology and Internet accessing. The computer has become the modus operandi for us to communicate with each other on a global scale, hitherto unheard of. 

Our military systems are also dependent on this technology to operate missiles, launch missiles, launch satellites, and launch directives or cods that will send drones, or warheads towards an enemy thousands of miles away, that is unseen.

The ability to hack into military systems, or law enforcement systems, or National Security Systems are VERY REAL indeed, with expert computer hackers. Some of which do so for a fee, others to interrupt or sabotage, others to brag about.

This reality is the concern or most or all governments worldwide, and are being contemplated on with their own defense systems manned by officially conscripted hackers to work for the state, to guard or prevent their individual systems from being sabotaged or compromised by hackers.

So How Could We Avoid Any Major Catastrophe?

There have been some state to state hacking already, and the victimized states are already known. But hacking into computers worldwide is being done on a daily, and hourly basis. So those governments that are seriously bent of protecting their security networks or systems, MUST endeavor to implement certain technological changes and Fire Walls, to prevent sophisticated hacking into their systems. 

And this will naturally cost large sums of revenue to pay for the know how, the recruits, and systems to build, develop, and monitor. 

But it has to be done!

Derryck.
NYC. 

Suspicions Abound About Michael Jackson's True Cause Of Death?

June 26-2009:

Suspicions Abound About Michael Jackson's True Cause Of Death?

At this point in time, according to the Coroner that attended to his corpse, there was not physical signs that would indicate any suspicious or criminal reason behind Michael's death.

However, some pathological tests, (which may include tissue samples, blood, and other body fluids) will have to be taken, and analyzed for other reasons, or prognoses.

This may take some days or weeks to manifest.

However, the doctor (who supposedly was Michael's personal physician), is missing. And the LA Police wants to meet with him for questioning.

Now why did this doctor disappear?

And why did this doctor leave the scene before the Paramedics arrived?

And why did the doctor not sign or validate Michael's death before he left the premises or Michael's home?

These are serious questions that need to be answered by this missing Physician.

Furthermore, this doctor seem to have a history of personal financial problems. And may be culpable for any misgivings that might result from this investigation.

However, only time will reveal the gravity of it all!

Derryck.
NYC.

Michael Jackson Has Been Reported DEAD!

June 25-2009:

Michael Jackson Has Been Reported DEAD!

May His Soul Go where all souls go in PEACE!

In Perspective:

Michael Jackson was an entertainer and an icon for millions of fans globally, from all walks of life, and all age and ethnic groups.

He was a genius with a creativity singular to him only. He art, performances, entertainment, and stage drags, will be remembered by all those who have seen him perform personally, and have listened to his music, and seen him on television.

Like Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis-Jr, Ottis Redding, and Bob Nestor Marley, Michael Jackson was in that class of geniuses that will live forever in the minds of all who know, hear, and see him perform.

May his soul go where all souls go, IN PEACE.

Derryck.
NYC.
PS: He was fifty years of age!