Our Fatal Defect “GREED”
Republican or Democrat, the reality is that Donald Trump is a tragic distraction in an era that demands a mature Leader. So too was every President since the advent of conditions that threaten human existence.
Until then we could get away with human failings. Not anymore. The irony is that the ability and care required to alter course “does” exist within humanity. The problem is, that part of humanity is not in charge. It is tragically apparent that power is selfish, that we do not get along, and as such we lack the maturity to utilize our intellects to correct the monied forces that are taking us to our doo
For over 30 years I have been alerting you to the single problem that is ruining the quality and stability of the entire human condition. This matter alone prevents the best that we can be from seeking power and draws those willing to sacrifice the many for power and money. When one enters this arena with good intentions the system itself requires them to protect one person, “themselves” and play along, or choose patriotism (and protect 320 million Americans) and likely lose their job. To a person they have chosen to protect themselves and play along.
The root of our downward spiraling course is financing politics in a way that allows greed and purchase of power. This system draws the worst and destroys the best among us. Favor for favor. Money has become the Political mainstay of most nations. Money (the very beating heart of bribery) is guiding the future to a certain doom. Wealth literally buys and often writes legislation and be sure only greed, not the common good is respected. Money has gained so much power that to question the system spells nearly certain political downfall. A monied system is designed for more money, people and earth be damned. In recent decades our Founders guidance was redesigned to favor wealth and eliminate opposition. What breaks me is that nearly all of our alleged political leaders have visited Arlington and not one of them would risk their job, let alone their life for their countrymen. McCain/Feingold was as close as we got and that died on the vine as a useless endeavor. I have no use for egos that sacrifice us. I would replace them all in the morning for patriots. To get Patriots, get money out of politics.
Politicians are all in position to spearhead a movement towards public financing of campaigns and removing all forms of quid pro quo (favor for favor) from Government. To date, in this arena that rewards the greedy not one has come forward. No decisions will benefit mankind until the power of wealth is removed.
Until the system itself is fixed and allows the best that we can be (that does exist) to participate the status quo (greed) will continue to lead us to doom. We have already gone too far, however with leadership that puts humanity first we still may be able to sustain many societies free of the horrors of complete breakdown. Millions will simply suffer and die. That has already begun. But we are not amply moved by the deaths of the voiceless and poor.
Climate change is on our radar, however opposition controlled by wealth has stymied meaningful endeavor. Oil makes cigarettes look angelic. Obsequious, uncaring, greedy, political bribed leadership, and a President that makes “finger in the air” decisions is our reality at this most crucial time in history. Thus, the three main dangers to humanity, nuclear holocaust, climate change and overpopulation go unattended.
Our leaders are our Pied Piper and are leading us to certain doom. We follow like trusting children as our fate lies at the precipice. We blindly ignore truth and fight each other as the plight of our children is full of unspeakable horror. If money is not removed from Politics, it is certain, we are going over the brink. The point of no return has been breached. Now we must minimize future harm. Power needs to wake up now. Unfortunately, evolutionary adolescence does not work that way. We do not have time to learn how to get along. We may have time to fix our system and cause truth to be our guide.
To give you an idea of how far along we are, consider that if everyone on earth lived like a middle-class American, then the planet might have a carrying capacity of around 2 billion. The current population is 7.7 billion. The maximum capacity the earth can sustain is between 9 to 10 billion and this requires 7 to 8 billion living in low consumption societies. Usually masses living in much squalor. The population is projected to reach 8 billion by 2023. There is a doubling time of 49 years, which is far in excess of what we can sustain. These are no longer problems for posterity. If you are approaching middle age or younger you are quite likely to see devastation that far exceeds any pandemic, past war or historical calamity.
In terms of human population, it is theorized by some there is a natural point of stabilization. Others believe that until a population cannot be sustained, that is impossible. In either event, most experts agree that this theorized projection is at a far higher level than the Earth can accommodate, if it exists at all.
Climate change is underway. To slow climate change we must stop using fossil fuels as our energy mainstay. We must address other causes of Greenhouse gasses. We must seek land use changes that protect forests farmland and water quality and wildlife habitat. We must gravely reduce aerosol and soot release into the environment. We must end uncontrolled development that will destroy the natural environment and backfire on the rich by decimating long term economic growth. We must do these things and more in China, Russia. India, Pakistan and every other country in the world now. You cannot do these things in a world where the rich bribe and destroy.
In current political environments, we are in no way prepared to handle these massive dilemmas. And there is more. Which brings us to Nuclear Devastation. Of our three major dilemmas this is the most likely to occur first. China is researching ways to win, yes, win a nuclear war. A massive first strike with strategically targeted nukes and strategically targeted non-nuclear FOAB’s and MOAB’s may in the thinking. You have to ask yourself: Have they come up with a “why” or reason to do this? Russia is ran by a KGB thug and would be happy to end us if he could find a way. The Middle East is full of enemies seeking nuclear capability. China and/or Russia may decide we are the Worlds problem. In any event with wealth in charge “Midnight” (on the doomsday clock) is far more likely.
We were the World’s last hope. We are now in a Country that no longer gets along with itself. Right now, our beacon is out. We have lost the great respect we once had. I believe there is enough American left in us for a good leader to bring us back. The light at the end of tunnel is flickering. There is no Country for others to look to. We need a leader. We need Patriotism. We need to fight these problems as if our kids lives depend on it. Because they do.
Minds are set. Those that don’t agree with what I say here will not repent until they bring us all over the precipice. That is why our one last hope is that good and/or smart and wise, out maneuver bad and foolish and/or misguided and assume power and end this fanatical pursuit of doom.
I believe there is enough American left in us for a good leader to bring us back. We must come to terms with our actual realities. We must pull our heads from the sand. Our days are numbered if we don’t. Without the influence of wealth, integrity will return, greed, lies and propaganda will lose their power. We will see we are in grave danger before the brink. There is no politics in a foxhole. Only common purpose. Americans are at their best when they have an enemy. I have given you three to replace this hideously unamerican disagreement with each other.
