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Originally posted by TheRiverCityAnswer
I wanted to make this post, mostly because my ideology is burning to get out, and I want to force it all on you ATS members and guests.
I was recently asked what my answer to breaking free of our slavery was, and I if I had another chance to answer, I'd say Anarchy.
The only way we are going to change is by burning everything to the ground. (a metaphor of course)
Be willing to sacrifice yourself for someone else, something bigger than you and your life. Live in a world that lives for others.
there are no rules, just a set of guiding morals; live a basic life, and do whatever you can to help other people.
that is my answer to an oppressive world.
It wouldn't last forever, I know, but it would be my little part of history.
And at least history will always be destined to repeat itself...
I could probably spend the rest of my life explaining the details, but you all get the point right?edit on 28-9-2011 by TheRiverCityAnswer because: clarifcationedit on 28-9-2011 by TheRiverCityAnswer because: more clarification
Originally posted by Gibbon
If I were a bad artist trying to paint a perfect masterpiece....no matter how many times I ripped the canvas off the board and tossed it I would just keep painting crap.
Gotta tell you man...I don't have too much more faith in man's ability to create the perfect masterpiece.
It's not that we can't do anything right, it's just that every time the canvas has come off the board through history, it seems that the painting starts out looking pretty good and then gets all jumbled by the end.
I like to entertain the idea that maybe we are evolving into a more perfect species, but really???? It's more like whack a mole.
You want to make the world a better place? Raise your children to do the right thing (whatever that is) and lead by example. You can't change others, but you may inspire them to be better people. It's probably not what you want to hear, but it's a more realistic approach to bettering society.
Totally agree that worldwide anarchy would be awesome. You say anarchy and everybody freaks out why couldn't we all just get along? don't murder don't steal help eachother these are easy values to understand. Of course there's always a few dickheads who don't get it but why not there's nothing to steal if someone just gives whatever and we live in harmony like communes do. why don't we all just get along says it my sig too And he's speaking metaphorically about buning everything to the groud jeez read the thread before you jump down someone's throat people.
reply to post by Jepic
It's not the house that's corrupt, it's the people inside it. I got a few very nice ideas that would help the future new society (the one that forms after the battle against modern government corruption) keep clean and honest to its citizens.
Originally posted by TheRiverCityAnswer
I get exactly what everyone is saying about past revolutionaries, and societies trying and failing and it was well said.
The best intentions lead to evil, I know.
Honestly, I just want my moment in the sun.
I just want to taste it, you know?
I am so unhappy in my system, i feel so chained, like a giant pressure is built up in my head.
I want to see the stars at night, not having to pay to go into nature, no plastic in the ocean.
I know it would never last for long, but i'd have a smile on my face until the end.
I want something different.
I don't want to "burn everything to the ground" to make "guilty" people suffer.
I want something new so we all just have a chance to be humans for a while.
There is a primal need in me.
I want to be able to exist as I am.