I'm not sure that the pioneer spirit remains in the culture of the American people. Those days have faded away, maybe all that remains is the genocidal part of that time. It might really be different this time. The world is awakening and not in the mood to put up with bullies, so it remains to be seen how America will fare competing in a world where the playing field is beginning to level.
We’ve shipped a lot of jobs abroad as well and massively poisoned the citizenry in myriad ways. My ancestors immigrated on the Mayflower and from County Cork. They would freak out if they saw what it is like currently. Thanks for being a voice of logic. I’m not one for magical thinking having literally battled the drug zombie apocalypse in my state. I refer people to your site often.
Mr. Smith, since you are in a safe country and likely have more bandwidth to read than most Americans (a lot are no longer literate, sadly), you might enjoy A Bold Return to Giving a Damn by Will Harris. It was my favorite book of the last few years. He is a farmer/rancher from Georgia who returned to old ways of farming. As an unintended consequence of doing so, his operation essentially revitalized his community of Bufford, Georgia. I have no way to prove my assertion scientifically but I think people who live with and steward the land well are simply saner. I wish we’d just do that…return to the land, family, good values, love and proper land stewardship.
I unfortunately am more busy than i'd like to be. But, i'll put the book on my list. I agree that there is something important and wholesome about being connected to the land. I think the best book about this is Wendell Berry's The Unsettling of America.
Ah, Wendell Berry. That would have been someone worth knowing. Wholesome is one of my favorite words which makes me a complete misfit at this time. C’est la vie. Have a lovely evening…or day.
Agreed. That said, it is now so lawless in America that the State can pull one’s driver’s license, confiscate one’s property….and the lawyers and “law enforcement” are lawless so I am having to figure out what the heck to do. This occurs especially if one goes up against the “establishment” or the big boys. Stuff I found out the hard way. It’s like being in the Hotel California song now. Those who can leave should definitely do so.
I'm not sure that the pioneer spirit remains in the culture of the American people. Those days have faded away, maybe all that remains is the genocidal part of that time. It might really be different this time. The world is awakening and not in the mood to put up with bullies, so it remains to be seen how America will fare competing in a world where the playing field is beginning to level.
Stocking up on popcorn. It will be a fantastic show, the biggest, most beautiful show. A show never seen before as big and beautiful.
The collapse of the Evil Empire. And it's Evil Twin, Zionism.
Coming soon to a reality near you.
I guess that's one way of approaching it
We’ve shipped a lot of jobs abroad as well and massively poisoned the citizenry in myriad ways. My ancestors immigrated on the Mayflower and from County Cork. They would freak out if they saw what it is like currently. Thanks for being a voice of logic. I’m not one for magical thinking having literally battled the drug zombie apocalypse in my state. I refer people to your site often.
I think your ancestors like mine, also from the mayflower, would get out of dodge.
Mr. Smith, since you are in a safe country and likely have more bandwidth to read than most Americans (a lot are no longer literate, sadly), you might enjoy A Bold Return to Giving a Damn by Will Harris. It was my favorite book of the last few years. He is a farmer/rancher from Georgia who returned to old ways of farming. As an unintended consequence of doing so, his operation essentially revitalized his community of Bufford, Georgia. I have no way to prove my assertion scientifically but I think people who live with and steward the land well are simply saner. I wish we’d just do that…return to the land, family, good values, love and proper land stewardship.
I unfortunately am more busy than i'd like to be. But, i'll put the book on my list. I agree that there is something important and wholesome about being connected to the land. I think the best book about this is Wendell Berry's The Unsettling of America.
Ah, Wendell Berry. That would have been someone worth knowing. Wholesome is one of my favorite words which makes me a complete misfit at this time. C’est la vie. Have a lovely evening…or day.
It’s not a good place for nerdy people, that’s for sure.
Agreed. That said, it is now so lawless in America that the State can pull one’s driver’s license, confiscate one’s property….and the lawyers and “law enforcement” are lawless so I am having to figure out what the heck to do. This occurs especially if one goes up against the “establishment” or the big boys. Stuff I found out the hard way. It’s like being in the Hotel California song now. Those who can leave should definitely do so.
Unfortunately, I think you’re right (about your ancestors freaking out). Thanks, that’s very kind of you.