Well, before I start up with what will probably be a steady-ish stream economic/social/political/culture/fun links, I suppose I be transparent about the perspectives that I currently carry within me (subject to change), since they will undoubtedly influence what I post. (ed. These sound like really bad fortune cookie notes.)
- First and foremost, I am a follower of Christ.
- I am Chinese-American. More American than Chinese, though hopefully it will even out over time (unlikely.)
- I believe in the power of reason and strength of the irrational.
- I am idealistic regarding people (sing.) and cynical regarding populations, structures, and corporations.
- I am solution agnostic.
- The free market does not always know best. Nor does the government. Nor do the people.
- Nothing is as simple as it appears.
- The best is often the worst enemy of the better.
- Goals should be ideal, implementation pragmatic, and expectations realistic.
- Just because the ideal is unattainable doesn’t mean that the attempt shouldn’t be made.
- Just because something is worthwhile doesn’t mean that the cost should be paid.
- Equal opportunity leads to unequal outcomes leads to unequal opportunity.
- Both/and, not either/or. The trick lies in the balance.
- I am neither liberal nor conservative nor independent.
- I strive to seek truth. I wish to act boldly. I hope to live humbly. I struggle to be spirit led.
- I know little. I am learning.
- I am a work in progress
- I am a sinner.
- I am saved (by grace)
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. … And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” ~Revelations 21:1-4
Sounds good to me!