Optimism springs from what he sees as the replacement for Christianity as the guiding force in human existence. A noble class of aristocrats should emerge to replace the Christian tenants that have mislead human development. Supermen are the desirable people who have the will to power. They win wars, despise compassion, and view suffering as essential to personal development. Great suffering is something to be appreciated. Great men suffer greatly. Nietzsche cannot love mankind. Nietszche chastises Budhism and Christian for the sympathy they emplore as sacred. The absence of sympathy is what defines Nietzche’s thought. There is no reason to sympathize with anyone. Weakness is a rejection of the will to power. Nietzsche despised trade unions because it gave undue power to collectivized sub-humans. The superman inevitably would be trounced against a mob of well organized citizenry. In this sense, Nietzsche is anti-democratic. Aristocratic arguments such as the one forwarded by Nietzsche are no longer in vogue given the four waves of democratisation. Nietzsche’s controversy stems for his attitudes towards basic tenants of society, even his tone is overly antagonistic to late 19th century perceptions. He admires conquers for the pain they cause, he is a sadist. Nietzche rejects universal love and does not have a pleasant vision of our existence.

Quebec was founded 400 years ago by Champlain. The Algonquin name means “Where the river narrows.” Quebec City is the oldest perminent settlement on the North American continent. Montreal is a culturally diverse predominantly French-speaking urban centre. So, what I’m saying, rather blandly, is it is a tremendous experience being there for any period of time. Quebec makes a spectacular vacation for the Europhiles of this part of the world. Learn a new language. Embrace diversity. Save the species. Plan your vacation today.

Wow, I need to change my summer plans again. You might actually get to participate in a historic event if you can get there….That’s because Obama will be delivering his acceptance speech, for the Dem nod, in a more inclusive, larger, better venue: Invesco Field. You know, where the Denver Broncos win all their games. Hahahaha, just joking. They don’t suck do they? Convention fever, baby….

Iran has embarassed the international community with it’s position on Nuclear Power Plants. On the other “side”, there has always been the threat of force from the Bush Administration to escalate diplomatic efforts beyond redemption. What’s most interesting about this discussion is the ridiculous claim that Bush will be more inclined to act if Obama wins the presidential race….

First of all, he won’t be able to act before knowing for sure that Obama has won or not. Fool!!! Bush’ll be transitioning out of office by that time!!! Therefore, there is no way he will try to invade Iran under present circumstances. This is one of the reasons academics make fun of the political commentary in New Yorker.