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Originally posted by FoxStriker
Thanks to America, their is a system in place now that allows people to have a freedom that they never had before. The Freedom to complain.
Originally posted by Thomas Crowne
Interpret what I said as you'd like. Answer your questions, I will not. There's no use and you're filled with too much hate.
[Edited on 23-5-2003 by Thomas Crowne]
Originally posted by Toltec
CA this planet is running out of recources and long before oil becomes an issue ore will be long gone. The best thing to do it consolidate the planet into as few governments as possible thereby removing the taxes, tariffs and the various other issues which impede and increase the cost of free trade.
A vast amount of recources exist, outside this planet. Which with the proper technology we can access efficiently,. in fact the application of our more advanced technology would make possible jobs worldwide (the issues of pollution, population, world hunger as well as decease could as well be solved).
The technology in question is very dangerose and as a result, under the wrong conditions the type of restrictions (which could exist] could in fact be very oppressive. The solution is to begin dealing with the problems now (to in effect resolve all current conflicts) and as a reuslt emphasis to the next generation (in 25 years as of the year 2000) a world united towards a common goal (survival).
In 300 years we will run out of oil, in about 100 years we will not only run out of ore's but as well our current capacity to feed the world (To be honest it will become a fantasy).
Our technology has the potential to save us as long as we do not use it against ourselves.
The current superpower in the world is a country which while only 227 years old, it includes descendants of every culture in the world, By far it is the most culturally diverse country on the planet.
Despite the fact, that conflicts which reuslt is murder between cultures is an every day happenstance worldwide. In the United States of America this type of response is limited to the behavior of adolescents
and extremist groups which have no authority.
The American system of governing compared to that of other cultures makes possible peaceful interaction despite differences and this to a greater degree than any other political/cultural system in the world.
Furthermore, what was observed during and after WWII with respect to the United States of America
does bear mentioning�..
Despite the cultural diversification inherent in the USA in the 1940s (as well the inherent issues which existed at the time), it became a force to be reckoned with. As a reuslt of its people working together, this country survived and as a result of its actions then became the most powerfull country in the world.
To date, the reuslt of its people working together has resulted in he development of technology well beyond the expectations and ability of any other country in the world. The reality is that the world is not culturally diversified.
If one leaves the US what one encounters is akin to what the KKK and Nazi organizations feel what is best for this country (as well as for this world), cultures divided by differences which have nothing to do with humanity.
Humanity is the issue and the survival of humanity should take precedence over any other matter.
To be honest what you have touted CA does not support survival.
The war machinery that US has spends more natural resources than an entire country in Africa, just the minerals, oil, people, etc.
Originally posted by Thomas Crowne
I certainly would not say that America is killing us or the rest of the planet, as a matter of fact, considering the output, America is very clean. Where manufacturers bypass our OSHA and EPA restrictions, though, is when they go to other countries where they aren't saddled with the restrictions placed on them here. Therefore, I submit that it is other nations that are doing the damage by not raising their standards to ours. Of course, that'd mean that they would not benefit from our industries moving there and paying rights to be there, and they'd probably also anger the people of their countries by curtailing the flight of our industries to their countries.
See, no matter which way you look at it, if you want to you can just put blinders on and hate America in a knee-jerk fashion. I expect nothing less.
Originally posted by Seekerof
Geezus, WTF is up with the world if the only thing that people have to do is 'bitzch' about the US or Bush?
You know....there comes a time when you just need to let it GO. Everyone's bitzching and moaning and belittlings DON'T CHANGE NOTHING!! All this is doing nothing but causing separation, hatred, diversity, and whatever else anyone wants to throw in here. Does it make any of you feel better? Does it make you feel you live somewhere better or need to move!? Does it change anything that is happening in this world? Will any of this change how the US is? Will it have any bearing, at all, on the course of the US or the world for that matter?
This stuff ain't doing anything contructive.....crap is like spitting into the wind.....it comes back to land on your face.
BTW....anyone got a spittone?
My two cents and diffently my two cents won't buy squat.
regards
seekerof
Originally posted by Toltec
The war machinery that US has spends more natural resources than an entire country in Africa, just the minerals, oil, people, etc.
So do most major armies in the world CA what exactly would you want the US to do?
There is one very important issue I felt mentioning was obvious but as you have brought this thread back let discuss it.
What will the population of this planet be in say 200 years and what is going to make it possible to feed, clothe, house and provide a means of support for all these people?
I guess in the Easter Hemisphere (over all) they really spend a lot of money of pollution control and health insurance, that's why the salaries are so high over there huh?
What exactly is that big cloud over 1/4 of China I hear its mostly aerosols? Do you know what red tide is?
And as far as Nuclear plants was not Chernobyl in Russia's farm belt I hear the worms are not reproducing asexually anymore?
Look again CA cause it may not be in your back yard but man its closer that you may want to admit.
You want to talk about crime why is it so little is heard about serial killers in your parts, could it be they do not deserve a fair trial, anyone else on that list.
I don't know CA but it seems that at the most you have only visited here what makes you think you know so much?
Without today's technology half the world would starve but in 200 years even with today's technology the same amount will die of starvation.
As far as your issues about health care those who cannot afford it can get an alternative (Medicaid). There are regulations but basically if you really need it and for some reason do not qualify in a certain state others states have that covered (its no big deal).
The problem your having CA is that you Hate and loathe social issues make you sick.
Get past your personal stereotypes and prejudices and perhaps you will find the way other people live will make more sense to you.
Originally posted by Leveller
How do you expect the rest of the world to love you when you so clearly don't love yourselves?
The people of the US don't trust each other. What makes you think that anyone outside would want to trust you when the impression you give is such a negative one?
Sure, blame it on your government. But it's not down to them. It's YOU - your society.
As a people, you always place blame on others for your misfortunes - never yourselves.
You blame ignorance, you blame government, you blame those abroad, you blame conspiracies, you blame the very human emotions of others that you suffer from so very greatly - fear and misunderstanding.
People don't like you because you demand respect without explanation.
Stop looking for places to lay the blame all the time and people will probably start respecting and liking you a lot more.