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I am male, over-50, and live in the NYC metropolitan area. I would describe myself as politically and spiritually preoccupied.
I believe we (the human race) have arrived at a pivotal point in world history.
I also believe that while good and evil must always exist side-by-side, there are currently divine forces afoot which will dramatically change the current configuration.
I believe each of us is obliged to do our share in epediting the inevitable.
No matter what they say, Noam Chomsky is the current authority on secular matters, and should be read by every individual who believes that political reality is too complex/subtle to understand..
It's not.
Finally, I believe the secret of life is human action borne of conscience, meditation, service to humanity, and simply behaving appropriately, while not allowing oneself to be an out and out doormat. Practicing Ramana Maharshi's "Who Am I?" Self-Inquiry is the quickest way to salvation, self-realization, whatever you may call it. But generally this must be practiced only after many years of prepatory spiritual disciplines; such as repetition of the Name of God...
I'll add other stuff if and when it occurs to me to do so...
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12 Polls

Monday, November 2, 2009
Do You Read Novels?
(4 comments) Do you read novels...

Sunday, October 18, 2009
Are you completely fed up with Obama yet?
(19 comments) Has Barack Obama used up his political capital as far as you're concerned, or do you believe his presidency still has the "hope" he used to talk so much about?

Friday, October 2, 2009
Does Being Politically Progressive Make One A Good Person?
(6 comments) Does being progressive mean that we are good people?

Friday, September 4, 2009
What Do You Value Above All Else?
(3 comments) What is most important to you in life?

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Of Our Three Most Recent Presidents, Which Is the Biggest Liar?
(12 comments) Which President Is the Biggest Liar?

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Has Technology Improved Your Life?
(16 comments) This poll's intention is to find out how technology has personally affected people: psycholgically, emotionally and spiritually.

Saturday, April 4, 2009
How Good or Bad Are People?
(21 comments) Are people good or bad?

Tuesday, March 3, 2009
How Bad Will the Economic Crisis Get?
(13 comments) How Bad Will the Economic Crisis Get?

Saturday, February 28, 2009
Are You Happy?
(16 comments) A simple poll to determine the relative state of happiness of OEN members/visitors.

Thursday, February 12, 2009
Is the Problem With This Country Deeper Than Politics?
(80 comments) Let's be honest...

Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Is Barack Also Another White President?
(34 comments) Barack Obama seems to be making history by becoming "our first Black President". But, call me a stickler for technicalities, but since his mother is quite white, I, personally, find the issue not completely settled....

Thursday, May 1, 2008
Will Electing a Democrat President Get the Country Back On the Right Track?
Will the election of either Barack Obabma or Hillary Clinton as President of the United States result in a restoration of the rule of law, consumer and employee rights, environmental protections, corporate & media resposibility, election reform, our standing in the world, and a general resurgence of cultural vitality in this country?

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