Better future

Better future

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The United States is a great country, and a great place to
live.  At the same time, we believe we can always continue to make it
better.  It is a mistake to think that things were better in the past, and
that we can therefore right all wrongs by returning to past traditions.  It
is also a mistake to believe that protecting the status quo is an acceptable
compromise.  The world changes, whether we like it or not, and communities
and societies that proactively recognize change, find solutions to new problems,
and then adjust rapidly are the ones that are most successful.

The posts below have been tagged as prime examples of our ongoing discussion about how to make progress toward a better future.  Read More »

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Gameplay- Do you want to be my boyfriend? Check Yes or No

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Men and women ARE different, and how we interact with the opposite sex is significant, and depicted about how we view our roles in society. I just had an interesting conversation with two 20-something women* about male/female dynamics in budding relationships. Laney's been married one year, Mona's been dating a guy for one month, and me, married for 5 years.  Read More »

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Poetry and Pirates In My Bed.

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The last three weeks or so, I've been sharing my bed with a four-yr old and his dad; at first I thought I'd feel crowded sharing my bed with the quintessential lost boys, but it has been absolutely lovely! There are no two people as cuddly in the world, I'm convinced!  Read More »

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New Column Seeks to Answer the Question: What is Progress?

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What is the state of the modern American mind? Where is our society headed, and how did we get where we are? What is our responsibility to our fellow man? How do we achieve progress in these uncertain times? What is “progress,” anyway?  Read More »

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Immigration rules should provide equal opportunity

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Immigration rules should provide equal opportunity
Luck is the initial determining factor for whether an individual will be allowed to reside and work in America
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/28607
Derrick Skaug
The Daily Evergreen
Published: 04/22/2009  Read More »

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Individuals immune to debating

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Individuals immune to debating
Despite topic, arguing will not change anybody's mind

Derrick Skaug

The Daily Evergreen

Published: 02/09/2009

In one of the worst episodes of NBC’s hit sitcom “The Office,” the Dunder Mifflin employees debate whether movie star Hilary Swank is “hot.” A hand vote at the end of the episode reveals not a single mind changed.  Read More »

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Inauguration honors struggle for civil rights

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http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/27396

Inauguration honors struggle for civil rights
Celebrate the victory without losing sight of remaining inequalities

Derrick Skaug

The Daily Evergreen

Published: 01/15/2009  Read More »

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Taoism and how I live my life

Rose I'm writing this because I was impressed that you knew I am a Taoist. That along with the fact that I had brought the Tao TehToai Ching and Hua Hu Ching to read in class seems a bit too coincidental. I was also reading up on some Taoist beliefs last night on the computer. Indeed it has been some time since I had read anything regarding the Tao.  Read More »

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