ViZIHtando Paraíso

How did we ever beat polio?

This is an excellent, trenchant question! Of course, generalizations are dicey but it just seems that our U.S. society has changed into one where a very sizable portion of the population no longer trusts the experts. No one is perfect. No one is without fault. However, generally people who study for many years are not doing it just to lord their expertise over the hoi polloi. They want to help. They want to make a contribution to society. Now, it seems, these experts are the enemies. The "elite" who must be ignored, disregarded, taken down, and shown to be charlatans.

It does not bode well for our society. Ah, well, nothing is permanent, including civilizations. The Soviets during the Cold War knew all too well that the only way they could defeat the United States was from within. The U.S. would have to defeat itself. Their problem was they did not have the proper tools. The Russians now have the needed tools as we have given them the tools. They, along with legends of others, domestic and foreign, are using these tools to undermine our country.

This Wednesday, I have an appointment with the Mexican Consulate in San Diego for my permanent visa with the ultimate goal of becoming a Mexican citizen. Wish me luck!