[extropy-chat] Raelians

[Mike Lorrey]

--- "natashavita at earthlink.net" <natashavita at earthlink.net> wrote:

> realized, I have come to believe that we are maturing and becoming
> part of the mainstream just a little ahead of society now, and we
> must move outside the "group" mentality and function within our
> specific areas of expertise and do what we can independently of
> any one group to impress on the world our ideas.
> 
> Being radical and introducing new concepts is exciting, but actually
> seeing the concepts forming within society is rewarding.  Perhaps
> what we may have to forfeit is getting our personal imprint on the
> ideas, but who cares in the long run?  We are here to move the world
> forward, carefully yet pro-active.

I agree with Natasha. As an example, I'd point to Alan Greenspan,
one-time member of Ayn Rand's salon, but has had over the last few
decades more impact on global monetary policy than anyone else. Few
people know he developed as a Randite, but he has helped shape the
world we live in to help expand free market systems around the world
and has slowed the advance of socialism and discredited the concept of
nationalization. 

Some of us will rise to similar positions in various fields over the
coming years with effort and determination. We can assist each other in
that as well, but ultimately it relies on each of us making personal
effort at making our own lives so, and believing that we each can make
a difference if we decide to work within the system.

So what if the backward thinking of Leon Kass has the ear of the white
house now? If we put together a political plan to counter him, we can
do it, but it all requires patience. Ultimately, the really important
decision points are years in the future.

=====
Mike Lorrey
Vice-Chair, 2nd District, Libertarian Party of NH
"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves."
                                      -William Pitt (1759-1806) 
Blog: http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=Sadomikeyism


		
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