Ramblings http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/ A discussion forum for various social. economic , political and environmental issues. A discussion forum for various social. economic , political and environmental issues. en © rambling, lebanon, lebanese, environment, ramblings, Arab Israeli conflict. Ghassan Karam Ghassan Karam gkaram@pace.edu clean Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:27:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss MyPodcast.com RSS generator v1.0 gkaram@pace.edu (Ghassan Karam) support@mypodcast.com (MyPodcast team) A Lebanese cabinet is expected to be announced within hours. Why did it take so long? A text of A Lebanese cabinet is expected to be announced within hours. Why did it take so long? A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic,blogspot.com A Lebanese cabinet is expected to be announced within hours. Why did it take so long? A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic,blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/11/A_Sheep_Is_Born-255016.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:27:34 +0000 05:24 clean The joy of childbirth has been replaced by anguish and horror in Fallujah. No one desreves to live w The joy of childbirth has been replaced by anguish and horror in Fallujah. No one desreves to live with the suffering that the people of Fallujah have had to live with. Depleted Uranium is suspected of having destroyed the lives of a whole generation. The joy of childbirth has been replaced by anguish and horror in Fallujah. No one desreves to live with the suffering that the people of Fallujah have had to live with. Depleted Uranium is suspected of having destroyed the lives of a whole generation. Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/11/Fallujah_Horror_Use_of_Depleted_Uranium-253340.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:03:06 +0000 06:20 clean A commentary on a former Israeli minister and a South African Jewish Judge who have not lost their s A commentary on a former Israeli minister and a South African Jewish Judge who have not lost their sense of justice and fairness . The text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com A commentary on a former Israeli minister and a South African Jewish Judge who have not lost their sense of justice and fairness . The text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/10/Can_a_Zionist_be_Fair_to_Arabs-252836.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:20:08 +0000 06:43 clean A commentary about the real power behind the thrown in Lebanon. A text of the above has been po A commentary about the real power behind the thrown in Lebanon. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com A commentary about the real power behind the thrown in Lebanon. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/10/Hezbollah_Rules_Lebanon-250656.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:58:15 +0000 04:42 clean Sustainability and Econbomic growth are not compatible. A text of the above has been posted to: Sustainability and Econbomic growth are not compatible. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Sustainability and Econbomic growth are not compatible. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/10/TANSTAAFL-249138.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:09:04 +0000 06:58 clean A commentary on the failure of the Lebanese to form a cabinet. A commentary on the failure of the Lebanese to form a cabinet. A commentary on the failure of the Lebanese to form a cabinet. Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/10/They_Do_Shoot_Horses_Dont_They-248415.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:58:00 +0000 Lebanon, Cabinet, Dysfunctional Government, Democracy 06:22 clean A commentary on the ever changing positions of Mr. Walid Jumblatt. The above text has been posted A commentary on the ever changing positions of Mr. Walid Jumblatt. The above text has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com A commentary on the ever changing positions of Mr. Walid Jumblatt. The above text has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/10/Political_Takya-246657.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:06:00 +0000 Lebanon, Jumblatt, Takya 07:02 clean A commentary on the state of sovereignty in Lebanon. The above text has been posted to: rati A commentary on the state of sovereignty in Lebanon. The above text has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com A commentary on the state of sovereignty in Lebanon. The above text has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/10/Sovereignty-244444.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:13:32 +0000 06:30 clean The current structure if the Lebanese political partries has to undergo a radical transformationif t The current structure if the Lebanese political partries has to undergo a radical transformationif the cabu=inet is to reflect the confessional make up of the country. The current structure if the Lebanese political partries has to undergo a radical transformationif the cabu=inet is to reflect the confessional make up of the country. Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/Sectarianism_revisited-243550.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:21:30 +0000 06:43 clean The current Lebanese inability to form a cabinet is essentially due to sectarianism and the misappli The current Lebanese inability to form a cabinet is essentially due to sectarianism and the misapplication of the idea of separation of power. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com The current Lebanese inability to form a cabinet is essentially due to sectarianism and the misapplication of the idea of separation of power. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/Sectarianism_The_Root_Cause_of_Lebanese_Dysfunctionality-242553.html Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:42:03 +0000 06:19 clean Copenhagen discussions to reduce GHG gases will ultimately fail even if the cnference is a success. Copenhagen discussions to reduce GHG gases will ultimately fail even if the cnference is a success. Copenhagen discussions to reduce GHG gases will ultimately fail even if the cnference is a success. Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/Is_Copenhagen_2009_Flawed-242252.html Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:27:37 +0000 06:16 clean Sa'ad Hariri, the designate premier , has been given a second chance to form a cabinet. A suggestion Sa'ad Hariri, the designate premier , has been given a second chance to form a cabinet. A suggestion about the type of cabinet that he should opt for Sa'ad Hariri, the designate premier , has been given a second chance to form a cabinet. A suggestion about the type of cabinet that he should opt for Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/What_Saad_Hariri_owes_Lebanon-241210.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:52:18 +0000 06:03 clean Talal Arslan has made a call to have a truly diverse and representative National Convention to discu Talal Arslan has made a call to have a truly diverse and representative National Convention to discuss the basis on proceduresfor creating a democratic , secular state. A text of this Podcast has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Talal Arslan has made a call to have a truly diverse and representative National Convention to discuss the basis on proceduresfor creating a democratic , secular state. A text of this Podcast has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/Talal_Arslan_Heres_To_Hoping_He_Is_For_Real-240550.html Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:41:00 +0000 05:59 clean Finally the movement to reform the measure of social welfare seems to be taking hold. Finally the movement to reform the measure of social welfare seems to be taking hold. Finally the movement to reform the measure of social welfare seems to be taking hold. Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/GDP_Fetishism-238787.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:29:48 +0000 06:04 clean So what are we to expect as the next development in Lebanon? Business as usual if we just decide to So what are we to expect as the next development in Lebanon? Business as usual if we just decide to watch the politicians quarell with each other but a radical meaningful resolution if the citizens make their voice heard. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com So what are we to expect as the next development in Lebanon? Business as usual if we just decide to watch the politicians quarell with each other but a radical meaningful resolution if the citizens make their voice heard. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/So_What_is_To_Follow_A_Crisis-238074.html Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:54:59 +0000 06:37 clean The Lebanese opposition parties must fulfill their important role of being a loyal opposition instea The Lebanese opposition parties must fulfill their important role of being a loyal opposition instead of the sophomoric idea of being both an opposition and members of the cabinet. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com The Lebanese opposition parties must fulfill their important role of being a loyal opposition instead of the sophomoric idea of being both an opposition and members of the cabinet. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/Sophistry_And_Demagogy-236920.html Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:36:58 +0000 06:11 clean Is Lebanon capable of transforming its political structure so as to create a modern, responsive demo Is Lebanon capable of transforming its political structure so as to create a modern, responsive democracy? A text of the above has been posted to: rational peublic.blogspot.com Is Lebanon capable of transforming its political structure so as to create a modern, responsive democracy? A text of the above has been posted to: rational peublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/Has_The_Lebanese_experiment_Failed-236630.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:40:05 +0000 07:30 clean A commentary on the lack of commitment to do anything meaningful regarding Climate Change besides li A commentary on the lack of commitment to do anything meaningful regarding Climate Change besides lip service. The text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com A commentary on the lack of commitment to do anything meaningful regarding Climate Change besides lip service. The text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/09/No_Real_Global_Commitment_To_Solve_Climate_Change-235399.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:43:00 +0000 07:20 clean Lebanon has had a care-taker cabinet for over ten weeks. This stalemate must end. A text of the a Lebanon has had a care-taker cabinet for over ten weeks. This stalemate must end. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Lebanon has had a care-taker cabinet for over ten weeks. This stalemate must end. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/08/Saad_Hariri_should_tell_Aoun_to_Take_it_or_Leave_it-234810.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:44:00 +0000 lebanon, Hariri, Aoun, Lebanese Cabinet 03:51 clean Nepotism in the Arab World, including Lebanon is so well entrenched that it makes a mockery of the c Nepotism in the Arab World, including Lebanon is so well entrenched that it makes a mockery of the constant references to democracy and elections. A Text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Nepotism in the Arab World, including Lebanon is so well entrenched that it makes a mockery of the constant references to democracy and elections. A Text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/08/Lebanese_Political_Leadership_and_Nepotism-233038.html Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:53:08 +0000 06:35 clean A commentary on the rapid increase in the prices of real estate all over Lebanon. A commentary on the rapid increase in the prices of real estate all over Lebanon. A commentary on the rapid increase in the prices of real estate all over Lebanon. Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/08/Lebanese_Real_Estate_A_Bubble_About_To_Burst-232031.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:53:58 +0000 06:14 clean Anargument that Mr. Hariri has failed to provide Lebanon with the leadership that it so desperately Anargument that Mr. Hariri has failed to provide Lebanon with the leadership that it so desperately desrves. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Anargument that Mr. Hariri has failed to provide Lebanon with the leadership that it so desperately desrves. A text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/08/Saad_Hariri_Has_Earned_An_Extended_Vacation-228278.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:34:23 +0000 05:00 clean The current Lebanese Politicians have a total disconnect with reality in order to lead their sheeple The current Lebanese Politicians have a total disconnect with reality in order to lead their sheeple on. Atext of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com The current Lebanese Politicians have a total disconnect with reality in order to lead their sheeple on. Atext of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/08/The_Lebanese_Political_System_A_Dream_World-228099.html Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:19:01 +0000 06:14 clean A commentary on the brouhaha that has accompanied the latest switch in political ideology by Walid J A commentary on the brouhaha that has accompanied the latest switch in political ideology by Walid Jumblatt. The text of the above is posted at: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com A commentary on the brouhaha that has accompanied the latest switch in political ideology by Walid Jumblatt. The text of the above is posted at: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/08/Walid_Jumblatt_Representative_Democracy_and_Feudalism-227943.html Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:01:53 +0000 04:46 clean No Arab country, including Lebanon, has been moved to publicize the its poor record of Human Develop No Arab country, including Lebanon, has been moved to publicize the its poor record of Human Development. The following is the Lebanese Profile. The text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com No Arab country, including Lebanon, has been moved to publicize the its poor record of Human Development. The following is the Lebanese Profile. The text of the above has been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/08/A_Profile_of_Lebanon_based_on_a_UNDP_Publication-227647.html Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:28:00 +0000 04:44 clean An argument to exclude the opposition from the new Lebanese Cabinet simply because their parties did An argument to exclude the opposition from the new Lebanese Cabinet simply because their parties did not win enough votes in the Chamber of Deputies. The Text of the above has been posted to: rational republic.blogspot.com An argument to exclude the opposition from the new Lebanese Cabinet simply because their parties did not win enough votes in the Chamber of Deputies. The Text of the above has been posted to: rational republic.blogspot.com Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/07/Cabinet_Formation_in_Parliamentary_Democracies-225663.html Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:38:05 +0000 08:09 clean Can Sa'ad Hariri lead Lebanon out of its current malaise? Don't hold your breath. (The text o Can Sa'ad Hariri lead Lebanon out of its current malaise? Don't hold your breath. (The text of the above has been posted on rationalrepublic.blogspot.com) Can Sa'ad Hariri lead Lebanon out of its current malaise? Don't hold your breath. (The text of the above has been posted on rationalrepublic.blogspot.com) Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/07/Saad_Hariri_Is_Not_The_Answer-223792.html Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:06:43 +0000 05:18 clean Can Lebanon, or any other state for that matter, afford not to lower its fertility rate to that of Can Lebanon, or any other state for that matter, afford not to lower its fertility rate to that of replacement? (The text of the above has already been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com ) Can Lebanon, or any other state for that matter, afford not to lower its fertility rate to that of replacement? (The text of the above has already been posted to: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com ) Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/07/Demography_Is_Destiny-221438.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:16:00 +0000 06:52 clean Why doesn't Lebanon absorb the Palestinian Refugees. byau7vfrpj (The text of the above has been Why doesn't Lebanon absorb the Palestinian Refugees. byau7vfrpj (The text of the above has been posted to the blog: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com) Why doesn't Lebanon absorb the Palestinian Refugees. byau7vfrpj (The text of the above has been posted to the blog: rationalrepublic.blogspot.com) Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/07/Palestinian_Refugees_in_Lebanon_Revisited-219867.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:04:00 +0000 07:15 clean Ghassan Karam http://ramblings11.mypodcast.com/2009/06/How_to_lose_elections_through_winning_and_win_elections_through_losing-217327.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:23:00 +0000 05:03 clean