Advance of the Amber Americans

The idea that America, as we know it today, would turn into the land of the yellows, the browns and the blacks in a short span of 34 years may be disconcerting to many conservative Americans. Caucasians have long dominated the population in terms of numbers, and the world at large has long gotten used to the country's predominantly white citizens as the traditional face of the American race. The minority status of Caucasian Americans is perhaps nature's way of reversing fortunes, and the acceptance or rejection of this evolution by the present generation will determine the smooth transition, or rough sailing, of this event.

The native Americans never quite reached that point of being dominant as they were decimated beyond ever becoming a majority in the nation's demographics. Prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus, they were all over the land. But they were unable to deter the illegal immigrants from pouring in great numbers time and again, violating their borders, slaughtering their livestock, destroying the environment, and destabilizing the ecological balance. They were unprepared for the massive influx of undocumented illegals whose weaponry were far superior to their arrows and spears. They were driven to wastelands after being reduced to less than a fraction of their number, where their way of life and beliefs would be eroded by psychological and cultural damage, to just wither and fade.

The US Census Bureau estimates that by 2042, or 8 years earlier than expected, Hispanics, Asians, and all other races combined will become the majority. No mention was made of Middle Eastern nationalities, but it will be a population that's different in age, race and ethnicity. However, the Caucasians will still be the major population group, accounting for 46 to 48%. The Census Bureau qualified its projections by stating that the numbers are subject to big revisions depending on immigration policies, and natural and/or man made disasters. This does not mean that government and industry would all be headed by non-Caucasians at the time, as many of these Amber Americans would probably still be children and infants.

But there would be changes in the landscape. We would see more tea houses than Starbucks; a lot of Dimsum, Sushi bars and Taco outlets, and a lot less of McDonalds; and plenty of steamed buns, spring rolls and Tamales outnumbering the hot dog stands 3 to 1. Kentucky Fried Chicken may probably be outsold by Yan's Peking Duck or Nguyen's Pho Bo, or even Pacita's Halo-Halo. There will also be changes in daily wear as traditional clothing of the more conservative members from various ethnic groups would dot the urban and suburban areas. Or, the American flag could be seen printed on a turban wrapped around the heads of many Asian men. The American accent may also undergo changes and its distinctions may be blurred (as in the Boston, New York, or Mid-West accent), and new words would enrich the American vocabulary - although these may not be immediately understood by all. Religion may be predominantly Catholic, or Buddhist, or Hindu.

Hollywood will produce movies in various languages, all with English sub-titles; and televison talk show hosts will have new faces. The Late Show with Dan Wong and Tonight Show with Juan Lanuza will top bill the airwaves. Country music and all other genre will sound funny compared to what it sounds today. Newspapers and publications will also have very different formats and concepts. US Ambassadors may be ethnically from the countries they are assigned to, and this could foster better understanding and world peace.

However, the reverse is also true. The ethnicity may engender divisions and bitter conflict among the competing races that may result in ethnic re-grouping; where the different states are dominated by a particular ethnic group. The unfortunate effect would be the break-up of the states into independent countries; and worse, warring among themselves.

There are many possibilities, some positve, some negative. How this is handled and managed by the country's leaders up to that point will establish how truly noble America is, and how much this rich aggrupation of culture and divergence could be harnessed and molded to make it the greatest country on earth. Or, the paranoia of many members of its current dominant population could impede this development, and it would lose the source of its wealth and power - as well as the intangible values that would make it the citadel of justice and equality. That is the saddest development of all.

Haaarrrwwwwk...Twoooooooph...Ting!

Nourishment Needs for North Korea

North Korea has not suffered a cyclone like Myanmar, but the perennial food shortages in the country, owing to crop failure, is a common annual occurrence. There are North Koreans dying in the rural areas daily because of food shortages. A South Korean aid group stated today that massive famine is imminent, and could leave up to 2 million people dead from starvation and hunger.

The Buddhist affiliated Good Friends estimates that the famine is as bad as the situation in the mid-1990's, and this was confirmed by an unidentified North Korean Official. While no mass deaths have occurred, at least 2 people die daily in the rural areas and on the outskirts around the city. During the mid-90's famine, North Korea relied on foreign assistance to feed its 23 million people. One reason for the perceived resilience of the people despite the scarcity is that they have become more accustomed to starvation.

This year's food situation is in bad shape due to the devastating floods that wiped out harvests last year. The UN World Food Programme is constantly monitoring the conditions, but like their military counterparts in Myanmar, there is no acknowledgment of the rural area statistics, and the seriousness of the next couple of months in terms of food supply. The aid group has urged the North Korean officials to request for international assistance to avert the massive famine that could develop into another major crisis. It has also asked the South Korean government to soften its stand on the North and to provide aid without need for requests. The United States is in talks with the North Koreans on how to guarantee that aid gets to those who need it.

There is something about absolute power that creeps into the minds of those who wield it. In Myanmar which is rightist in orientation - and in North Korea, which is communist in ideology. Both are military mindsets that nurture misplaced pride and unmitigated arrogance that are out of touch with reality. Insanity seems to be the common denominator. They would hide and pretend to their heart's content even if their people are dying from hunger. What good is a standing army of 1 million soldiers if they would readily surrender when offered food; or die after 2 days of siege?

The paranoia of these leaders have compelled them to isolate themselves and their country from the rest of the world. This is a critical decision to keep their secrets from global scrutiny. The secret being that they are all insane, but are crazy enough not to realize they are; mentally incompetent to know that what is important for the survival of the state is the survival of its people; and mad enough to threaten the world that they could nuke everyone that dares to oppose them.

It can't be lack of food... either for the stomach nor for the brain. By not believing in God, they were absent when the Lord distributed mental faculties.

Haaarrrwwwwk...Twoooooph...Ting!