CHAOS
-a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
TURMOIL
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a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
The current state of affairs in the Middle East is well described in these terms.Many people are convinced that this will bring positive change in the region, I beleive that is wishful thinking. Never in world history has a positive change come from a chaotic or tumultuous source. Change has and does occur, but so many despots and dictators have risen to power under such circumstances that this does not bode well for the region or the world.
Islamic radicals are poised in each place prepared to gain power, they may not gain full control but will improve and solidify there influence and position. Any time events occur as the are the door for any group offering any kind of "plan" to be thrust into power. These groups cannot be faulted in taking advantage of the
situation as they have waited for years, in some cases for the opportunity.
The fearful part is that these groups will emerge with increased power which crosses national boundaries and further emboldens fanatical groups world wide.
What must be done > America, and the remainder of the "FREE" world must catch or revisit and embrace some old and perhaps trite ideals; Individual responsibility, Hard work, Civility and a number of others.
Many of my friends of my friends say we need to 'clean up our own act first' but we cannot afford to ignore the external dangers which are present. While I agree that we (America) have many faults and we seem to have embraced a world wide trend toward apathy and conciliatory philosophy. I do believe in not casting the first stone [but you better have some rocks picked out], the admonition regarding 'glass houses' [use mini blinds], removing the log from one's own eye [there is a difference between being judgmental and having discernment]. While we attempt to 'clean our own back yard' we must not forget that others are throwing their trash over the fence. Put down the rocks, pick up a broom, cover the windows and get to work and be ready to clean up the neighborhood.
- a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
The current state of affairs in the Middle East is well described in these terms.Many people are convinced that this will bring positive change in the region, I beleive that is wishful thinking. Never in world history has a positive change come from a chaotic or tumultuous source. Change has and does occur, but so many despots and dictators have risen to power under such circumstances that this does not bode well for the region or the world.
Islamic radicals are poised in each place prepared to gain power, they may not gain full control but will improve and solidify there influence and position. Any time events occur as the are the door for any group offering any kind of "plan" to be thrust into power. These groups cannot be faulted in taking advantage of the
situation as they have waited for years, in some cases for the opportunity.
The fearful part is that these groups will emerge with increased power which crosses national boundaries and further emboldens fanatical groups world wide.
What must be done > America, and the remainder of the "FREE" world must catch or revisit and embrace some old and perhaps trite ideals; Individual responsibility, Hard work, Civility and a number of others.
Many of my friends of my friends say we need to 'clean up our own act first' but we cannot afford to ignore the external dangers which are present. While I agree that we (America) have many faults and we seem to have embraced a world wide trend toward apathy and conciliatory philosophy. I do believe in not casting the first stone [but you better have some rocks picked out], the admonition regarding 'glass houses' [use mini blinds], removing the log from one's own eye [there is a difference between being judgmental and having discernment]. While we attempt to 'clean our own back yard' we must not forget that others are throwing their trash over the fence. Put down the rocks, pick up a broom, cover the windows and get to work and be ready to clean up the neighborhood.
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