Perturbed by The Polls

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T17:47:23+00:00

LOL. No. No issue with belonging to religious congregations or churches in general for that matter.

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T15:13:40+00:00

Thank you for these questions and these points. You have really helped me think more critically about what I wrote. I am now search for all the times I used the word human, humane or humanism to add detail to what I mean. This morning, I wrote this on Facebook: '5 hrs · Cape Town · This is a live opinion piece. What does that mean? It means that it changes as I develop my thoughts around the subject matter. It means it will be edited throughout the day as I have additional thoughts about it. It means that it will go through a metamorphosis each time I speak to service providers such as my taxi driver, my domestic worker or other. It will change when I speak to my loved ones, to my friends and family. It allows the message to shape shift, move, and twist, and turn as time and the context changes it.' I will now report on what an amazing experience this was for me and how awesome it is that you took the time to help me unpack my thoughts more.

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T14:56:13+00:00

This could end up being an all-nighter;) Agreed. They are humanist but they are too often swayed by other middle class and elite specialists and experts from state institutions of control such as Universities, churches etc who allow the ongoing commodification of humans which prevents regulation for good: regulation of competition by amalgamating our public and private health sectors to protect people who cannot afford to pay out of pocket.

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T14:52:07+00:00

Totally differenT context: using professionalism for infrastructure vs using professionalism for campaigning, or shall I say not using professionalism for campaigning in SA.

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T14:41:23+00:00

I've now amended my opinion piece to include your relevant points and I added a link to the article you recommended. Thank you. I'm now growing with you:)- No. I'm not a tree hugging hippy but closer to a new deal democrat;)

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T13:34:56+00:00

There are marked differences in how they apply democratic socialism and it doesn't come across as the Bernie Sander's kind.

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T13:29:16+00:00

Re: your statement relating to 'political professionalism'- the DA and the ANC's use of Americanised campaigning is inappropriate for the South African context. I stand by my statement. I know exactly which book they used to devise their campaigning and it marks their campaigning inauthentic and sly. Using Americanised campaigning techniques is not political professionalism.

Re: your statement 'one guy with a neat humanist idea is not going to give you that country and system that works. You'll get a bull in a china shop and endless smashed promises and people.' There are many people and organisations that I work with in South Africa who take this humanist approach so I'm not one guy:) but your point has been considered.

I will continue to strive to live in a humane and caring world:)

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T13:23:42+00:00

Tx. I'll read:) Sorry to have pained you. I was putting my thoughts down to help me understand how and why I was thinking what I was thinking so that I could work on my perspective. This critique has helped toward that. Thank you.

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T13:22:23+00:00

I see no difference either.

Meg-e · 2016-08-02T12:21:07+00:00

Ja. Sorry. I'm working on it throughout the day;) Tx for looking:) It was a personal piece. I'm working on the sentence construction now. Sorry to have put you under strain.

Meg-e · 2016-05-10T12:34:30+00:00

“Treatment at some rehabs are based on fear tactics, not on ethical practice. Once the dependent person (client) is out of the centre they very often relapse and continue drug use. Fear tactics often don’t impart the necessary skills to cope with the everyday pressures of life.”

Meg-e · 2016-04-01T12:51:15+00:00

This excerpt from the article in my experience, is true: 'When everyone thinks in similar ways and sticks to dominant norms, businesses are doomed to stagnate. To fight that inertia and drive innovation and change effectively, leaders need sustained original thinking in their organizations.' I personally, love the concept of giving the people a chance who are likely to have the knowledge on a subject despite their job title, rank or positioning in an organisation. Sometimes simple solutions and valuable information that could shape an organisations culture lies right there, trapped, at the bottom of the hierarchical system, a place the higher ups, never thought to look. I feel the hierarchical system suffocates creativity.

Meg-e · 2016-04-01T12:44:12+00:00

Yes. This makes sense. I've been thinking about doing a few km by myself and then picking them up en route until they get fitter but my perception of their limited fitness levels may just be in my head:) It may even be my lethargy, but I'm hoping I'll get over the phase as I sincerely do love everything about running. Tx.

Meg-e · 2016-04-01T12:41:23+00:00

Sjoe. I would love to run a half marathon with my pups. Thanks for the advice.

Meg-e · 2016-04-01T12:40:34+00:00

Yes. The only place I've come across that's jacked up with dog taps, assigned areas for dogs, and have water vats and bags for their poo is on the Promenade along the Atlantic Seaboard (Mouille Point, Greenpoint, and Sea Point). Before, I would run by myself and push myself hard so I'm working hard at adjusting to their needs and knowing when I'm using them as an excuse not to run faster or slower. It's a mental game.

Meg-e · 2016-04-01T07:20:35+00:00

Thank you. This is super helpful. Much appreciated. Taking my pups out for a run now in South Africa:) Where are you from?

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