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  ALIEN VISITOR

  Sounds like a cheesey flick from the 50's but it's really one of the most provocative films I've ever seen; a religious experience in front of the TV. The story is about surprise an alien visitor who has a long discussion with a lonely Australian fellow as they wander the planet. Nothing really.... happens but the ideas presented in it are strangely illuminating and ahead of their time. It's perfectly crafted with amazing cinematography and provides some interesting commentary on why life is worth living on such a childish and backwards planetOn 15 Green Movies posted 2 years, 4 months ago 52 Responses

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  Books are great, but its only part of it.

  In responding to the comment that kids reading is enough, I offer this: I work at a nature education facility where we have hundreds of kids come through each summer to experience nature first hand. Books are fantastic, they improve imagination, they are amazing educational tools besides being fun. My only concern is that without a balance, kids will be deprived of dirt under their fingernails and chlorophyll stains on their shirts. Kids need experiential education to keep them enthusiastic and excited. It's not only to gain information but to develop a sense of curiosity and exploration. Imagine Dick Cheney as a child. I'm sure he read a great deal, owing to his apparent intellect, but I have a hard time imagining that he would support many of his environmentally destructive policies if he had had an opportunity to experience natural systems first hand, to see why they are important and why they need protection. No one wants to preserve a place they've never been to and the best way to ensure kids have a healthy respect and curiosity for these places if they are given the opportunity to run around in it. It's great for body and mind. Get messy, make mistakes and have fun! THEN read about what you saw.On Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Gameboys posted 2 years, 4 months ago 4 Responses

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  Two party system helps no one.

  My fingers are crossed for Ralph Nader. Sure, just like Bush Snr. he didn't know when to "pull out" and he did cost the democrats the election. That or Kerry and Lieberman did, who's to say? point is, the democrats these days are a world of difference from the republicans ideologically, but when it comes to corruption, environmentalism, health care, education, congressmen for hire and support of the war, most greens are more representative of ideals that Americans are interested in. Our two party system is excluding parties (i know our green candidate Howie Hawkins wasn't invited to debate Hillary Clinton when she was elected senator in NY) and its not democracy. Nader has as much right as anyone to run and our two party system reducing our options. All American thoughts cannot be placed in one of two categories. Frankly, I think if Nader became a democrat, I will consider him a sell-out. With the Republican party shamed, the democrats don't have anything to worry about. They could use the competition to keep them in line.

  There is no such thing as "merely" a good thing

  On Friggin' Nader posted 2 years, 9 months ago 26 Responses