by Paulo1 » Thu 18 Sep 2014, 10:16:06
You would prefer another system other than capitalism that simply puts a select few in charge that decide what every one else will do? A kind of benevolent Trump?, Stalin?, or Clinton? For the sake of.....?
Nah, I'll take my chances and relish the freedoms I have left and the ability to live under the radar.
I had two children. My daughter has one child and my son does not want children at this point. Everything we ate for supper came from our garden. We are doing our best and will hopefully swim instead of sink.
For the most part, civilization is well on the way to being destroyed, anyway. Right now I am re-reading Jim Corbetts series on India, and his of hunting man -eating tigers, some who killed more than 500 people. I am taking absolute delight in his writing style and vivid descriptions. He walked almost everywhere. The people lived as simple as people can and still survive. I compare this to what I see in town; twits on their damn phones....even using phones while walking! The traffic, bulging stores, kids saying, "effing this-effing that", "mothafu.... ", "bro", and I want to cry. You want to save this civilization? You want to save the elite university structure? The corrupt Governments, everywhere? The 7-11s? The 'smart phones'? The Military system? The NFL? The freeways? Tract homes?
What for?
Many many people are becoming soft, fat, stupid, and full of expectations. The world is supposed to unfold and provide a consumer filled living. The evenings will be filled with tv offerings and video gaming. Books are a thing of the past, as is actually studying and obtaining success through hard work and perseverence. If some people don't receive their goodies and magically become fulfilled they are angry, build bombs and set them off on busses. Or, they shoot up a public venue.
Maybe we'll be wiser next time?
I certainly will never advocate the misery of a collapsing civilization. However, is there anyone on this site who does not think it is time for a hard boot? (I use both meanings).
Paulo