How much interest do you have in the politics of your country? Other Countries?

Your country has a lot of challenges to face every day and I would imagine discussions about politics must be hard to avoid. It is always fascinating to hear about life in other places and I appreciate your comments. There is so much political strife in different parts of the world. It is a constant reminder of how important it is to work together in trying to resolve them. Does your country broadcast North American News and other international syndicated news such as CNN or does it focus more on local stations?

Yes. My country does broadcast headlines from the cnn and other international news channels all around the world.

Thanks for getting back and letting me know about how news is covered in your country. I find the communication with friends from other countries just one of the many great things Mylot provides. As Licanis mentioned in her response it can be all too easy to keep our heads wrapped up in our own little corner of the Universe...with problems elsewhere being a dull hum in the background of our awareness. Connecting with others within a global network reminds me that there truly is a spiritual 'OneSong' that we are a part of...whether we acknowledge it or not.

Glad to have your input. What you have shared is informative and shows how borders are shrinking all over the planet. Hopefully with people having greater access to each other and inhabiting other countries there will eventually be greater acceptance of differences. If the political environment was different maybe there could also be more peaceful resolutions to the problems people face. But we obviously have a way to go before that happens.

Dr. Paul is a republican candidate with a not too popular view of resolving problems in the middle East. He has been willing to take a stand on issues that many other politicians are 'spinning' in endless diatribes that don't really say anything. Your point about the current state of affairs and how many problems they are to solve is true..seems rather overwhelming doesn't it? What is interesting to me is how many people think that a lone voice in the wilderness doesn't do any good. I know from experience that one voice that keeps hammering the system can get attention. You know the 'old squeeky wheel' syndrome. My approach is 'you better deal with me because I am not going away' and it has worked to open open doors some said were sealed shut. For example when my Mom was in the latter years of her life there were some hassles around her home-care. I went through three levels of government before I got their attention.I didn't go away...and they eventually decided to deal with me and things were finally resolved. I think politics are the same way when the voters get together and demand the government to be accountable...they do listen. It takes perseverence, but people seem to be forgetting 'we' hire them by our votes. If they are not doing a good job...why should they continue to hold a position and not have to answer for their actions? As individuals we cannot hope to change things until we become aware of a problem...then decide how to solve it. That is why I thought this topic would be an interesting discussion and I appreciate YOUR perspective Lakota...and the touches of humor!