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hanamichi_1989

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Apr 16, 2011 01:14

It has been a while since I felt enthusiastic about writing here; be it about my life in London or thoughts that I have had. This entry will include a bit of both. Before continuing, I must make the disclaimer that the author does not have any religious affiliations and that the author did not intend to pass any insensitive remarks or discuss any ( Read more... )

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rifferama April 16 2011, 08:17:25 UTC

Some of these things actually make me at least a little bit irritated but i guess i won't share it here

rifferama April 16 2011, 08:18:12 UTC

not you, the ideas brought up lol

hanamichi_1989 April 16 2011, 08:46:00 UTC

I think I know what you're talking about. (at least according to my gut feelings)

food for thought daoteng April 18 2011, 06:25:36 UTC

Hi zhengyou. Its been a long while since I visited your blog and admittedly, I couldn't catch up with everything you've brought up especially the later parts ( ... )

Re: food for thought daoteng April 18 2011, 06:26:58 UTC

eh your main site layout looks like mine! lmao we chose same template and colour, but the orientation is mirrored.

Re: food for thought hanamichi_1989 April 18 2011, 08:54:25 UTC

Generally, if you pledge yourself to a certain cause, the "best interest" would be whatever that is done, directly or indirectly, to fulfil that cause. For example in a military organisation, "national security" is the cause and the position of the leader is to do whatever in that interest. However, the ability of the leader is a separate issue. Which is exactly why I brought up the point that to question the competency or quality of leadership is a counter-productive move ( ... )

Re: food for thought daoteng April 19 2011, 15:47:22 UTC

I agree with largely what you've said. However, you've made a big assumption. You've assumed society as a whole is homogenous. It must be noted that the society consists of various classes, and these classes have their own interests, which hardly ever align with the leader's. I am a firm believer of plurality and I believe that in order for the organisation or society to progress, a reconciliation of opinions must be present. One that encompasses everyone's interest. Realistically, it will never happen. However, I am happy to work towards such an ideal. The point I was trying to make is that when the interests of the different groups of people do not align, how is it possible then to define "best interest ( ... )