Towards a Green Future

No, it's not my new porn-star name.

It's rainy here in Virginia. April is the rainiest month they have, according to my wife. However, I've noticed something strange about the rain here. Whether it is a light right, or a driving downpour, there is always a mist that is coming down too.

Weird.

Perhaps Cthulhu related?

Great article in the Christian Science Monitor about Australia's proposed military buildup.

Looks like its two greatest rivals are the worlds largest democracy, India, and the worlds largest communist capitalist dictatorship, China. Perhaps the old theories are right about balance of power relations being independent of ideology and styles of government?

Of course, the opposition in Australia makes a valid point of pondering how to pay for a large military buildup.  But, when have finances ever been an issue? Just follow the U.S. model and cut taxes while rapidly increasing spending. Sure, your deficit will explode, but who cares anyways?