BORROWED WISDOM

 You've probably heard once or twice in the last six years that Washington DC is a "swamp" that needs to be drained.  A political metaphor to be sure.  

That takes me to Indonesia.  It is the fourth most populated country in the world; yes it is.  It is an island country, made up of some 17,000 islands situated in Southeast Asia between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.  The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta; with a population of over 10 million souls - it is the largest city in all of Southeast Asia. 

I don't think any politician has called Jakarta a swamp but they might soon.  You see, that city is sinking - sinking into the ocean.  So what are the Indonesians to do?  Drain the place like it has been proposed we do with DC?  No!    

No! No!  They are building a new capital city almost from scratch (on higher ground, I presume).  The new capital city will be called Nusantara.  It is mostly new and will be "green" with up-to-date infrastructure.  It should be ready to move into by 2035 - so the kids in world geography class and the smarties on Jeopardy will have to be prepared.  

Is anyone out there thinking that we should build a new capital city in our country?  ... in a "red" area?  No, wouldn't work.  

Enjoy your Monday the 13th.  Don't be afraid.