reply to post by Frankidealist35
Despite common opinions (perpetuated by those in power possibly) there have been civilizations in history who managed quite well without organized
leadership.
I watched a documentary just a few nights ago, but the civilization in question completely escapes me unfortunately. It seems they never went to war
(and it wasn't a part of their culture), they had a central structure in their closed city, presumably built for social events, meeting, trading etc,
but no government, no royalty, no elite leadership. And they managed to build a vast city over centuries, with a sophisticated water system, arable
land around them...
It really was remarkable. I just wish I could remember their name. I'd love to learn more about them, their society in particular.
I think we are not far from a complete revolution when it comes to governance. Whether that will be forced upon the citizens by an outside
catastrophe, or whether the citizens rise up, it will likely happen.
Several countries are moving in that direction.
Notably, France is on the cusp of another revolution. They're moving closer to it every day, with protests, mass marches against government and
"boss-napping". They are openly discussing a revolution across the country.
Britain is on the move too. We're expecting riots when the MP's expenses scandal breaks in July. Several MP's are apparently on suicide watch and
being given counseling because they fear what abuses will be exposed. This adds to the already expected "summer or rage" being anticipated this
year.
America is also on the verge. Quite frankly, the entire American financial system is fundamentally flawed. Long before the financial crisis the $ was
doomed to fail. You can't pay back debt with nothing. So when the American people actually learn that their $ is going to fail at some time, calls
will be made to abolish the current system.
There's also a massive right-wing mobilization against government right now. Texas is on the verge of becoming a rogue state, possibly leading a
popular revolt against the government.
And I say, bring it all on.
We need a change, and a bigger one than simply a different face in the houses of leadership. Our entire governmental system (in every nation) needs an
overhaul. Our culture needs to change so that working for your country is a noble deed and not a financial benefit at the cost of the people. We need
smaller government, less-intrusive and less controlling. Smaller corporations not able to manipulate global markets to make a killing (literally).
Basically, we need to go back to governments working for the people, and not for the economic profit of the few at the expense of the many.
Capitalism as we know it has failed. It's made the wealthy wealthier at the expense of the populace. Money is being thrown into black pits of
government, ever-expanding and ever-intrusive into how we run our lives.
It all needs to change, and I look forward to seeing it over the next decade.
