Posted on 05/07/2012 6:07:42 AM PDT by Lazamataz
Cats are genetically wired to behave in ways that humans see as insane. They often torment and play with their prey, for example, in a manner that we would call 'sadistic'. Sadism, to humans, is not a sane characteristic.
Sometimes it seems that humans are also genetically wired to behave insanely. Let us look at the votes recently taken in Greece, France, and Germany. In all three cases, the concept of austerity (read: fiscal responsibility) has been completely rejected by their populations. In one case, France, the populace actually elected a labeled Socialist.
The financial systems of most of Europe are in near-collapse and the only thing that might have saved them from ruin was fiscal responsibility. Yet the people voted against it, so that they may have a few more weeks of government cheese and 32-hour work-weeks. The Europeans, in a collective rebellion against that which exists, threw off the shackles of reality, and slipped from under the yoke of truth.
To deny reality, and proceed apace in a destructive fashion, is insanity.
The reality of the situation is that Europe will eventually -- and quickly! -- be subject to the laws of economics. In a very short time-frame, the system will collapse in its entirety. At that point, ANY paper currency will be meaningless, and the insane actions of the Europeans will ultimately be at fault. Once paper currency, of any nationality and of any denomination, becomes worthless, chaos will result. From the fires of chaos, World Wars are born.
The shortsightedness of a selfish public, who is unwilling to face the harsh truths, is a worldwide phenomenon. It is as if the entire world decided to embark on a worldwide Argentinian experiment -- in which their currency collapsed -- and will probably concluding with Zimbabwean results.
It appears that the solution, albeit one impossible to forestall this collapse, is decidedly local. It is inside one’s self. To become less selfish, to become a person of character, to think of serving others before you serve yourself: These are the character traits that would have prompted people to have voted for fiscal responsibility in Europe, instead of the few remaining months of government largesse.
Tough times create tough and selfless people. Soft times create a soft and selfish people. The soft and the amoral have spoken. The collapse will proceed. The suffering and bloodshed that will result will be Biblical. One hopes that the result, a generation from now, is a tougher and more moral people.
Anything else would be insanity.
Lib logic/planning says that when all countries tax at 75%, companies will stop going overseas. They will stay home and the govt can collect their cash. Reality says that those companies will then shut down. The govt then takes them over/Nationalizes them and employs people. Which in reality fails. A total collapse ensues.
Folks, we may as well accept it. It will happen. We can’t stop it as there are not enough people with sense left TO stop it. Just be ready to survive it.
Lib logic/planning says that when all countries tax at 75%, companies will stop going overseas. They will stay home and the govt can collect their cash. Reality says that those companies will then shut down. The govt then takes them over/Nationalizes them and employs people. Which in reality fails. A total collapse ensues.
Folks, we may as well accept it. It will happen. We can’t stop it as there are not enough people with sense left TO stop it. Just be ready to survive it.
Hey, you’re one of the few must-read posters around here. Travis, Kartographer, maybe a couple others ... you guys post, we wanna read. And to think yours has the bonus of nontrivial odds of involving something being hit.
That thought has occurred to me. History won't exactly repeat itself.
Please add me to your list. Right on brother!
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Worth repeating.
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Willing to break whichever way you want, however, I want you guys -- my first 'love' if you will -- to have my work first.
(Humble, the only reason for a ping to you is I want you to see firsthand I'm doing my level best to not be a blogpimp, but to make FR benefit first from my writing. I've been told I should go semi-pro and get into one of the name-brand conservative sites... I want to keep my work here, but I do ask I be considered a true 'editorial'......)
Put me in at number 40. Same as my favourite president.
Okay, you’re in.
It sure seems like it wasn't very long ago you were banned and we had a Free Laz thread to get you back, and now look at you!
I'd be glad to be added, you freak!
LOL, what alien is that supposed to be? I recognize the History Channel alien guy reference. I remember seeing these guys in some series. I forget which.
please add me to the ping list as well.
I think it’s Klingon with big hair, but hey, it’s a great image.
Oh, and, please note the incredible expansion in requests to be added to my ping list..... it might be showing that I am becoming a better editorialist. I don’t think I’m asking all that much...... i just want to help FR, and do so by being included in a sidebar that might garner more views......
Got you both in there....:)
Once you figure out what the “copybook headings” are, the rest is fairly straightforward...
Also, “On” your ping list, please.
If you don’t add me, I’ll report you to the Mods.
Oh - wait - that’s the Nutjob Conspiracy list ... Never mind.
Hey Laz!
You forgot to mention one other thing. With the coming collapse, that will pretty much engulf every nation on Earth within a very short amount of time, there will be the rise of a Leftist, world dictator.
You can see the insanity of how the French people turned further Left with this election because they don’t want to be fiscally responsible. Think of who they’ll vote for when things get really, really tough when there is no money at all and no food on the table.
With the irrational and insane entitlement mentality of the Euro-peons they’ll vote for anyone who promises them more food and circuses and security to quell their fears of having to grow up be responsible.
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