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Originally posted by gabby2011
Originally posted by jrmcleod
reply to post by gabby2011
Do you really think there could ever be no sacrifices for the betterment of humanity? If i were a protester, 1 of the 1,000,000 outside the white house, I'd be calm and focused on the mission of trying for change. Yes there would be those who would cause trouble and yes there would be riot police, but if it was planned properly i.e. with lots of camera's around the place and interviews (not MSM lead) but protester led, the truth of it would come out no matter what the MSM reported...cos as we know it would be lies!
We need a plan...the government has one, why doesn't the people?
the people that see the truth..would understand, but those that refuse..would only think the conspirators dangerous..and foolish in how they handle things.
Any plan that would make sense..would be slow to bring to fruition..as it would take many people who are willing to fight these establishments, run for office,and change things from within.
You may say you would stay focused..but a million people can get out of hand quickly...and the soldiers carrying the weapons...could make it worse.
Sorry, but anyone who thinks a million people storming the white house would cause effective change...doesn't see the whole picture....and is enticing those who care into a very dangerous situation.edit on 16-9-2011 by gabby2011 because: (no reason given)
We need a plan...the government has one, why doesn't the people?
Originally posted by kellynap43
reply to post by Pixiefyre
It goes back to personal responsibility. This nation has had too much handed to it in the past 60 years, and it has came to the point where the citizens demand more and more every year to be given.
When individuals go out and try to take success for themselves, that is when the nation prospers. Look at the Industrial Revolution. There was a mindset shared by all, and it was implemented. That anyone can have the American dream, if they have the desire and effort to obtain it.
The problem is, there is no more effort, and there is no more desire to take it back.
This is not as articulate and efficient as your post. But yes, I agree with you and I think we share the same mind set.
Well this is precisely what i DON'T want to do. I don't want this to create havoc or entice danger, i want change...maybe your right! I just feel down-heartened, like most on here i guess that we are in this situation. If only people weren't materialistic...
Originally posted by TWILITE22
reply to post by jrmcleod
I agree 110%,sometimes I wish I could unlearn everything I've learned.I think the Amish have the right idea,well except for the religion aspect of it.I would give up every luxury to have what you describe,downsize the house and enough land to raise a garden and a few animals,I thought I was the only one that wanted to run away from the madness.