Sitting in the McD in Tbilisi I was struck by the contrast of the McD umbrella right next to some official building with the “Stalin-esque” architectural style.
November 11, 2009
contrast
November 10, 2009
comparissons
are something we should be careful of… they are kinda like expectations… too many times we place our wants on people and God and, as such, make ourselves out to be God… lets be careful about comparing cultures, experiences and people… careful not to place one above another… when we are not careful we can slip into being judgemental…
November 9, 2009
20 years since “freedom” started anew
on or about Nov. 9, 1989 the “Cold War” ended and “freedom” started anew for Eastern Europe. Since then, many of the countries that formed much of the “Warsaw Pact” now call them selves Central Europe. This uses a geographical reality to set Hungary and its northern neighbors apart from the former Soviet republics that now form Eastern Europe.
Corruption mars much of the politics of the region. Bad fiscal management and just bad government have strapped some of these economies with awful economies.
“Freedom” exists to a great degree but there is much that needs to be done in the areas of freedom of the press and educating the populace about its governmental systems.
“Capitalism” has failed many people here.
But, as I write this using the WIFI of a McDonald’s surrounded by students of a local university and cross boarders freely much has been gained. It takes a while. Patience is needed.
Mostly gone are the days of fear of expression. Present are some opportunities for the motivated.
The old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day” is appropriate here. Neither was the USA democracy (representative republic) and it still needs work. So, time will tell.
November 6, 2009
free wifi @ McD
I’m in Szeged trying to catch up on some internet work. This is my view:
November 3, 2009
Hello from Tbilisi, Georgia
If a picture is worth a thousand words, this is an eight thousand word post… click here
