Ludi wrote:I guess I'm wondering what the likelihood is the military/industrial complex will crush the Transition Town movement. I know it is a popular idea that TPTB give a poop what we do, are watching our every move, and lying in wait to stop us from living as we choose. So far, I haven't seen a lot of that personally, that is, I've never been stopped from doing anything I want to do. My conclusion is, TPTB don't give a rat's ass about what I do. BUT - I am not doing it in a group, nor am I doing it in a flamboyantly public manner, as the Transition Town movement is obviously public. I tend to think change is more likely if we scoot along under the radar, which you can't do with a Movement.
When should we expect the Transition Movement to be crushed or co-opted by TPTB? Is this a valid concern, or is it something we shouldn't be worrying about?
I don't think we have to worry about that kind of thing yet. We had one Transition Town celebrate a year since it's great unleashing.
They have been at it longer in England, but I would say that the movement is in its infancy and presents no threat to TPTB.
Maybe when we've been around a while, but that's when we build a bridge to local government.
This isn't supposed to take anything over, just get people ready for what's coming.
Deep in the mud and slime of things, even there, something sings.