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By Mike from Chicago, IL - Feb 28th, 2009 at 10:14 am EST

Greetings,

The Bob Edwards Show included coverage of a politician who criticized President Obama by saying, “For the first time, the American dream could vanish.”

For the first time . . . the American dream could vanish ?

During the term of the first African American president, this gentleman is saying that the American dream even existed for African Americans when the first American dream was forged into the home that will always cradle the dream . . . Always cradle the dream.

I believe the gentleman who made this statement was a senator.

His statement rings untrue on two counts. The American Dream still does not even exist for some people . . . AND it will NEVER vanish. That is the foundation of the American Dream...you will never defeat the American Spirit.

No matter how much your words or actions try to make the false seem true, the American Dream will never vanish because it is the people’s dream the of all the people in the world who choose to abide by the main truth in our foundation...ALL people are created equal.

If you understand that simple truth . . . If you understand the will of the people and help them manifest a spirit of union, of cooperation, a spirit of collaboration you don’t have to fear the American dream will vanish.

Is it harder right now? Look at what we have created. Of course it is harder.

But anyone who fears the vanishing American Dream doesn't understand the diverse American Spirit . . . protected by law.

Politicians who talk about the ongoing job of building and protecting the American Dream are who I want to hear from. I want to hear constructive criticism, but please bring something that moves the ball forward.

Although this was such a shockingly unthoughtful statement that it is newsworthy. Unfortunately, there are enough of these mistaken comments we could have a show called, “What Century is This?”

Best regards,

Mike

Michael Bordenaro
Co-Founder
BIM Education Co-op™
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 252 5888
www.BIMeducation.com

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It is no longer, “I have a dream” – I know it is possible

By Mike from Chicago, IL - Aug 26th, 2008 at 2:32 am EDT

It is no longer, “I have a dream” – I know it is possible.
It is no longer, “I have a dream” – I KNOW it is possible.
It is noooo longer, “I HAVE A DREAM” – – I KNOW...IT IS POSSIBLE!!!

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Building Information Models and politics

By Mike from Chicago, IL - Aug 26th, 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

The building industry is ready to deliver green jobs, energy savings of substantial proportions and economic development opportunities that can significantly improve Illinois, the U.S. and the world.

It is no longer, “I have a dream.” I know it is possible.
I can show you on a home computer tonight.

However, those words coming from a guy who grew up in Chicago’s south suburbs are not that effective.

If you know anyone making an important speech on the anniversary of the “I have a Dream” speech who is trying to let all industries and all people he knows that it is no longer, “I have a dream” that he knows it is possible – please feel free to pass this simple message onto to him.

Despite the natural human resistance to change, I work hard to show people that advanced software tools in the building industry can now transparently show 3D images of structural and mechanical system clash detection in a house design. (See image below.)

The clashes can be easily seen and therefore can be resolved in the design phase before construction begins.

I work even harder to show that the same tool set can show 3D images of social and economic system clash detection in a House ... of Representatives.

It was my intention to have a large industry group united behind the message “It is no longer ‘I have a dream,’ I know it is possible.”

But even the leaders of the building industry think I am a little too visionary in saying, "Yes we can visualize political resolutions with building industry visualization software tools."

Before he declared his candidacy for president, I meet Senator Barack Obama on Saturday morning, January 20, 2007 after Congress needed an all-night session to pass a budget. He walked up to the United ticket taker in Reagan National Airport like they were old friends. Of course they had seen each other so much in this situation, they were old friends. He was also a perfect gentlemen with me.

On the plane, I handed Senator Obama a note purposefully written on a magazine crossword puzzle that said,

“I work with architecture technology leaders who can help people visualize a better house design. The same technology can be used to visualize a better House of Representatives. I can show you how technology that provides transparent representations of architectural data to eliminate building system clashes can help provide transparent representations of social and economic data to eliminate political clashes.”

It is no accident that Thomas Jefferson was an architect.

and DemocracyMy colleague Finith Jernigan, AIA and I are presenting "Mr. Jefferson's BIM: Architecture, Technology Today!" at the Virginia Society of Architect's annual convention in November.

I may have not timed the message properly, so it might not get through by the anniversary of the "I have a Dream" speech. But I would not be surprised if it gets carried through the ether and has it's impact anyway.

With respect,

Mike

Michael Bordenaro
Co-Founder
BIM Education Co-op™
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 252 5888
www.BIMeducation.com

Board of Directors Member
Friends of Downtown – Chicago

Coordinator
Boston GreenFest 2008

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It is no longer, “I have a dream” – I know it is possible.

By Mike from Chicago, IL - Aug 26th, 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

It is no longer, “I have a dream” – I know it is possible.
It is no longer, “I have a dream” – I KNOW it is possible.
It is noooo longer, “I HAVE A DREAM” – – I KNOW...it IS POSSIBLE.

Anyone can feel free to use this phrase for appropriate purposes on an appropriate day if you are the appropriate person. Mike Bordenaro 8/26/08

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