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We do not have time to learn how to get along. We may have time to fix our system and cause truth to be our guide. To give you an idea of how far along we are, consider that if everyone on earth lived like a middle-class American, then the planet might have a carrying capacity of around 2 billion. The current population is 7.7 billion. The maximum capacity the earth can sustain is between 9 to 10 billion and this requires 7 to 8 billion living in low consumption societies. Usually the masses are living in much squalor. The population is projected to reach 8 billion by 2023. There is a doubling time of 49 years, which is far in excess of what we can sustain. These are no longer problems for posterity. If you are approaching middle age or younger you are quite likely to see devastation that far exceeds any pandemic, past war or historical calamity. In terms of human population, it is theorized by some that there is a natural point of stabilization. Others believe that until a population cannot be sustained, that is impossible. In either event, most experts agree that this theorized projection is at a far higher level than the earth can accommodate, if it exists at all. Climate change is underway. To slow climate change we must stop using fossil fuels as our energy mainstay. We must address other causes of greenhouse gasses. We must seek land use changes that protect forests, farmland, water quality, and wildlife habitat. We must gravely reduce aerosol and soot release into the environment. We must end uncontrolled development that will destroy the natural environment and backfire on the rich by decimating long term economic growth. We must do these things and more in China, Russia, India, Pakistan and every other country in the world now. You cannot do these things in a world where the rich bribe and destroy.
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chorizo and Cotija
Drizzle queso dip over French fries or top with crumbles of flavorful Cacique Chorizo and Cotija in a recipe like these Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chorizo and Cotija.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide sticks 3 tablespoons olive oil salt freshly ground black pepper 1 package Cacique Fully Cooked Chorizo 1 cup Cacique Cotija, crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
In the current political environment we are in no way prepared to handle these massive dilemmas. And there is more. -Which brings us to nuclear devastation. Of our three major dilemmas this is the most likely to occur first. China is researching ways to win, yes, win a nuclear war. A massive first strike with strategically targeted nukes and strategically targeted non-nuclear FOAB’s and MOAB’s may in their thinking. You have to ask yourself: Have they come up with a “why” or reason to do this? Russia is run by a KGB thug and would be happy to end us if he could find a way. The Middle East is full of enemies seeking nuclear capability. China and/or Russia may decide we are the world’s problem. In any event with wealth in charge “midnight” (on the doomsday clock) is far more likely. We were the world’s last hope. We are now in a country that no longer gets along with itself. Right now, our beacon is out. We have lost the great respect we once had. I believe there is enough American left in us for a good leader to bring us back. The light at the end of tunnel is flickering. There is no country for others to look to. We need a leader. We need patriotism. We need to fight these problems as if our kids lives depend on it. Because they do. Minds are set. Those that don’t agree with what I say here will not repent until they bring us all over the precipice. That is why our one last hope is that the good and/or smart and wise will out maneuver the bad and foolish and/or misguided and assume power and end this fanatical pursuit of doom. I believe there is enough American left in us for a good leader to bring us back. We must come to terms with our actual realities. We must pull our heads from the sand. Our days are numbered if we don’t. Without the influence of wealth, integrity will return, greed, lies and propaganda will lose their power. We will see we are in grave danger before the brink. There is no politics in a foxhole. Only common purpose. Americans are at their best when they have an enemy. I have given you three to replace this hideously un-American disagreement with each other.
Directions
Heat oven to 400 F and lightly grease large, rimmed baking sheet. In large bowl, toss sweet potato sticks with olive oil. Lay fries in single layer on prepared baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake 15-18 minutes, shaking pan several times, until tender and lightly browned. When fries are almost done baking, microwave chorizo 3-4 minutes. To serve, place golden brown fries on serving platter and spoon chorizo over top. Sprinkle with cotija and fresh cilantro.
Southwestern Mac & Queso
Ingredients
1 package Cacique Queso Dip 1 box macaroni, cooked according to package instructions 1/4 cup Cacique Queso Fresco, crumbled 1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Microwave queso dip 2-3 minutes; stir. Pour over cooked macaroni and toss until thoroughly coated. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco and crushed tortilla chips over macaroni before serving.