I am waiting for Millenials to take over because we can't continue to be ruled by 80 and 90-year olds sitting in Congress. I was a real estate broker after 911, the Bush Wars, corruption and collusion and during the 2007/08 real estate market and saw first hand how families were hurt in the fallout, kids couldn't go to college because their parents lost their jobs. Those kids had internet options and got educated in politics. They want change and a more just society, but they also see that we've become a nation of billionaires, millionaires, corrupt Supreme Court justices and other judicial institutions and they want change. They are also, as I am, concerned that China, of almost-enemy, has too much power over our food chain and they're, as I am, waiting for change there. It seems that the people on the wheel are taking naps while their pockets are stuffed with graft money.
Really good article. Makes me think how unprepared we are... Did we learn anything from history? Also, I think China will play a big role soon but that's just my own conspiracy theory.
Thought provoking. I am attracted the the broad view, and the hopeful view, of the piece. I can remember, as a high school teacher during the Vietnam War, that many were concerned that a US civil war was imminent. Recall the Ohio State students shot dead by the national guard. But here we are, for all the shortcomings, a healthier and wealthier society. Like Jill, I love the positive note and have to keep it in mind, as the daily press colors all our visions towards the worst of society and calamities.
I love this piece, Pat. I appreciate how you have summarized history and the positive note you have ended on. It is a refreshing read given the phase we are currently in and the seemingly never-ending downward spiral. I find it fascinating to look at history and the repetition of the turnings. Wonder what it might take to step out of these cycles or if that's even possible ...?
I am waiting for Millenials to take over because we can't continue to be ruled by 80 and 90-year olds sitting in Congress. I was a real estate broker after 911, the Bush Wars, corruption and collusion and during the 2007/08 real estate market and saw first hand how families were hurt in the fallout, kids couldn't go to college because their parents lost their jobs. Those kids had internet options and got educated in politics. They want change and a more just society, but they also see that we've become a nation of billionaires, millionaires, corrupt Supreme Court justices and other judicial institutions and they want change. They are also, as I am, concerned that China, of almost-enemy, has too much power over our food chain and they're, as I am, waiting for change there. It seems that the people on the wheel are taking naps while their pockets are stuffed with graft money.
Really good article. Makes me think how unprepared we are... Did we learn anything from history? Also, I think China will play a big role soon but that's just my own conspiracy theory.
Thought provoking. I am attracted the the broad view, and the hopeful view, of the piece. I can remember, as a high school teacher during the Vietnam War, that many were concerned that a US civil war was imminent. Recall the Ohio State students shot dead by the national guard. But here we are, for all the shortcomings, a healthier and wealthier society. Like Jill, I love the positive note and have to keep it in mind, as the daily press colors all our visions towards the worst of society and calamities.
I love this piece, Pat. I appreciate how you have summarized history and the positive note you have ended on. It is a refreshing read given the phase we are currently in and the seemingly never-ending downward spiral. I find it fascinating to look at history and the repetition of the turnings. Wonder what it might take to step out of these cycles or if that's even possible ...?