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originally posted by: Tribeoneunited
I might have much to say but then I wonder if saying anything at all would make me a target for my friends. This analysis of yours which I find fabulous and well thought out, describes why the bad guys win.
originally posted by: Auntie Matter
a reply to: Soulworn
A thoughtful and articulate--if not dark--post. I think most people here know, and perhaps more, *feel* it coming. Something wicked this way comes to be sure. I want to say that I don't believe money is the root of all evil, I personally see it as a tool of barter, little more. Not that simple in today's world I realize, we are cornered by it out of necessity, but its actual evil is how it is lorded over people as a tool of corruption and power. Chase the carrot on the string, whether by greed or by lack. It turns my stomach. From where I sit, it will be a demolition of our entire crooked fiat monetary system that will catch most people off guard. I hope that, in time, it will be a blessing disguise in that I hope it will pave the wave to a more wholesome and fair system of exchange. Maybe a fool's errand, but only when people truly see and comprehend how corrupt it is will they demand/create better for themselves and others. The road from here to there looks increasingly bumpy and I'm buckled up as best I can be. Anyone who has ever taken the time to read MMT knows well the system of debt and inflation is nearing its end. People will learn quickly the meaning of what has value and what does not.
I try not to choose to focus too much on impending doom--from friends or otherwise--but I do feel a sense of urgency in recent months I haven't felt before. I try to take that feeling and transform it into action and hope. Action in the sense that I have done everything in my own power to prepare against those who would attempt to enslave me and mine (moreso) than they have already: spiritually, physically, financially, emotionally, and mentally...as best I can. As for hope, again, perhaps a fools hope, but I do what I can where I can, even if it's as simple as smiling at a stranger, or remaining calm or cheerful when those around me misplace their own sense of centerness in our increasingly crazy world. "Kindness" has become a sad and empty tagline, but I believe it is deeply important, and I try to represent that in my daily affairs. I find many others do too, quietly and unceremoniously for the most part.
I learned a long time ago not one of us can control what others in our midst do or how they react, but I can steer my own reactions. The ripple effects from that are typically positive. No one is ever the sum of one action whether positive or negative, are they?
I sincerely wish the road rises for every single person out there, and I extend my blessings, as well. I hope that they cherish their loved ones, try not to succumb to fear, and remember what truly holds value for them on this material plane we share. Just my two cents, for what it's worth. It may feel like doom, but it really depends on perspective. I believe we are more powerful than we know or give ourselves credit for...especially when we create a space for it.
A final note: I like your username. I never believed that it's ever one's soul that gets worn down, rather the shell that holds it is what takes a beating.
originally posted by: Baddogma
I'm curious about the particulars around our collective doom. What's your take on the history involved? What are these rulers if inhuman? Are we alluding to aliens or religiously labeled powers or ... ?
I don't disagree with your basic narrative, but lack any definitive information about ... well, anything.
Finally, I just want to say that it sucks being both a pessimist and correct. Is there a way to petition for a "do over" or a better part in another narrative than the human tragedy?
Asking for a sad friend.
originally posted by: Lora73
a reply to: Soulworn
Someone said I don't remember who "Everything has to be good in the end, if it's not good then it's not over yet"
You never know maybe this all turns out well in the end. Hope dies last.
I hate to have to inform you of this, but by all accounts this is the 7th iteration of humanity on earth that has reached this stage of development only to fail miserably. I pray we can make the right choices in time, but people have their priorities. Majority rules.
originally posted by: HilterDayon
a reply to: Soulworn
….and as it had been once above, so it was now below. The ‘deplorables’ - the rejected, the neglected, the disrespected fought hand to hand and lived hand to mouth in the abandoned cities and surrounding wastelands on the planet’s surface, afraid to enter the vast wilderness areas where a better life could be forged. And it was with good reason that they would not dare to venture into these green and promising lands. Agenda 21. The perimeters of these wilderness areas were patrolled by Guardian Terminators and drones.
But for the , fortunate who knew which side of their bread was buttered, which turned out was the bottom side, they flourished living in subterranean supercities built miles below the earth’s surface.
These cities had turned out to be more than transitional Noah’s arks for the “beautiful people” who would one day emerge to inherit the earth: they were a homeland in their own right.
Every need was available in abundance, and every frivolity generously indulged. After all, these residents were flying first class.
Take the city of New Zion for example. A great attraction there was the fashion and swimsuit parades where the representatives of cutting edge designer reproduction displayed their attractiveness and perfection to the oohs and ahhs of the audience.
Henry Kissinger in the front row, looking 40 years younger as a result of youth enhancement therapy, gazed at the long graceful gazelle-like legs of one of the models, and commenting in his thick gravelly voice, exclaimed, “Power is the greatest aphrodisiac.”
originally posted by: Baddogma
a reply to: Soulworn
I hate to have to inform you of this, but by all accounts this is the 7th iteration of humanity on earth that has reached this stage of development only to fail miserably. I pray we can make the right choices in time, but people have their priorities. Majority rules.
Well, if we are ruled by inhuman evil, as all signs attest to, then what chance do we have? The average person with average intelligence knows some accommodation with other lifeforms is necessary for peace and progress, as is a fair allotment of resources. It's not a very clever conclusion.
Yet, our "rulers" still do what they've always done and seemingly play domination and competition games at our general expense. Many of us know this, yet cannot even find the correct neck to wring to fix it.
No matter how many iterations of humanity, what can we do if we are kept as powerless, ignorant prisoners? Why would something play the same boring, predictable game and why would captive humanity be expected to somehow change the inevitable outcome?
Does not compute...
originally posted by: jannybobani9
a reply to: Soulworn
Would you say there is a solution, or is it too late?
If there is a solution, what do you think that solution would be?