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May. 26th, 2020
you’re not seeing Socialism
May. 26th, 2020 02:55 pm“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but you need to know how silly you look if you post some variation of, “Welcome to Socialism…”
You are not seeing Socialism. What you are seeing is one of the wealthiest, geographically advantaged, productive capitalist societies in the world flounder and fail at its most basic test. Taking care of its people.
This crisis is not about the virus.
This crisis is about the massive failure of our, “Booming economy,” to survive even modest challenges. It is about the market dissonance of shortages in stores, even as farmers/producers destroy unused crops and products. This crisis is about huge corporations needing an emergency bailout within days of the longest Bull Market in our history ending and despite the ability to borrow with zero percent interest rates.
This crisis is about corporatized healthcare systems being unable and ill equipped to provide basic healthcare, at the same time they post record profits. It is about crisis response depending on antiquated systems nobody remembers how to operate.
But most of all, this crisis is a direct result of the politicization of every aspect of our society for the benefit of a privileged few. The vilification of education, science, media, natural rights, rural lifestyles, urban lifestyles, charity, compassion, and virtually everything else for brief political gain has gutted our society.
What you are seeing is a quarter century of technological brilliance being reduced to a narcissistic popularity contest. You’re seeing the folly of basing the health and welfare of an entire society on personal greed. You’re seeing all the necessary tools, for us to shrug off this crisis, go unused while people argue over who should get the credit and profit. Even worse, you’re seeing vital help withheld because recipients might not, “deserve it…”
You’re seeing a lot of things nobody thought they’d ever see, but you’re not seeing Socialism…”
- Paul Field
You are not seeing Socialism. What you are seeing is one of the wealthiest, geographically advantaged, productive capitalist societies in the world flounder and fail at its most basic test. Taking care of its people.
This crisis is not about the virus.
This crisis is about the massive failure of our, “Booming economy,” to survive even modest challenges. It is about the market dissonance of shortages in stores, even as farmers/producers destroy unused crops and products. This crisis is about huge corporations needing an emergency bailout within days of the longest Bull Market in our history ending and despite the ability to borrow with zero percent interest rates.
This crisis is about corporatized healthcare systems being unable and ill equipped to provide basic healthcare, at the same time they post record profits. It is about crisis response depending on antiquated systems nobody remembers how to operate.
But most of all, this crisis is a direct result of the politicization of every aspect of our society for the benefit of a privileged few. The vilification of education, science, media, natural rights, rural lifestyles, urban lifestyles, charity, compassion, and virtually everything else for brief political gain has gutted our society.
What you are seeing is a quarter century of technological brilliance being reduced to a narcissistic popularity contest. You’re seeing the folly of basing the health and welfare of an entire society on personal greed. You’re seeing all the necessary tools, for us to shrug off this crisis, go unused while people argue over who should get the credit and profit. Even worse, you’re seeing vital help withheld because recipients might not, “deserve it…”
You’re seeing a lot of things nobody thought they’d ever see, but you’re not seeing Socialism…”
- Paul Field
Her Prophet Says Things...
May. 26th, 2020 04:51 pm~Back in 1996, Memorial Day fell on the 27th. That's the day I went to see The Craft and got started upon this Path in earnest. That's twenty four years ago.
And I must confess at this point I'm not so much out of Faith as I am simply burnt out and quite hopeless.
My young High Priestess, for whom I had so much hope, is struggling with her own issues, many of them Past Life related. Maybe one day she'll heal enough to take up the Mantle of Leadership, but I suspect that is years and years in the future.
My original High Priestess, for whom I had tailor made said position, is not in the least interested in taking up that Mantle either. I understand, but it breaks my heart.
And now, with La Rona, the whole idea of The Sisterhood appears to be totally unworkable. How does one create a close knit community in an age where closeness can bring death?
I put down work on the Liber months ago and started working on my sci-fi novel. That has kept me from totally crashing into a deep depression. These days, I'm just sad. So much work and now it seems all for naught...
And I must confess at this point I'm not so much out of Faith as I am simply burnt out and quite hopeless.
My young High Priestess, for whom I had so much hope, is struggling with her own issues, many of them Past Life related. Maybe one day she'll heal enough to take up the Mantle of Leadership, but I suspect that is years and years in the future.
My original High Priestess, for whom I had tailor made said position, is not in the least interested in taking up that Mantle either. I understand, but it breaks my heart.
And now, with La Rona, the whole idea of The Sisterhood appears to be totally unworkable. How does one create a close knit community in an age where closeness can bring death?
I put down work on the Liber months ago and started working on my sci-fi novel. That has kept me from totally crashing into a deep depression. These days, I'm just sad. So much work and now it seems all for naught...
Life In The Desert
May. 26th, 2020 05:24 pm~It is a 100° and 9% humidity. My AC is purring along nicely
