Much is being made about the \"Peak Oil Crisis\" in the media today. Gasoline and natural gas prices are high and continue to rise. But what is the \"peak oil crisis\" and how does it impact our water supply?

Let\'s continue with more Democratic \"hopefuls\" for the 2008 Presidential election. None have announced that they will seek election, but don\'t be surprised if they do.

There seems to be some confusion between patriotism and common sense lately. This is what most nationalistic movement\'s bank on. No one should speak up with the voice of reason; if you do, you will be shouted down, called a coward, and publicly shamed.

Some of our \"allies,\" or former allies, will bow to terrorism. This is fine, if you can accept innocent civilians being murdered on your own soil. You cannot satisfy someone who believes your existence is a sin. As Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said, \"We are not even enemies, as far as they\'re concerned. We\'re just dust. ...\"

Instead of complaining about how bad the next three years will be, Democrats now have the opportunity to produce a viable \"front runner.\" It really shouldn\'t be that hard to find a candidate who can identify with the American people.

Could Mohammad Yunus, winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, be starting a revolution a revolution in culture and consciousness? Could the next generation of youth become inspired visionaries who stand for humanity as he has, and literally change the world?

The rest of the world is puzzled by this sudden \"about face\" in the care for human rights. The terrorists and our former allies should get a copy of an American history book. We haven\'t forgotten 911, and we are not \"sheep.\" Part of our culture is warm and loving, while another part of our culture is decisive, bold, militaristic, and wants immediate retribution.

Those who support justice -or even simply the enforcement of basic international humanitarian law - must go beyond raising awareness of the issue to directly confronting those whose acquiescence facilitates current repressive attitudes.