I wish your empathy, compassion and common sense were contagious. Maybe if we had more leaders who stood up and screamed that it is insane and cruel that so many of our fellow humans (American citizens!) have no roof or walls and suffer from food insecurity - as baseline problems. A few of those "numb to suffering" billionaires could climb off their yachts and make a huge difference - but they don't and won't. How do they become so dulled? Where is the guilt? Who needs more than $1 billion? Pick a number - anything over that is hoarding in the most selfish, immoral and obscene way.
You wove together the two homelessness issues nicely. And it looks like Papa, Cocoa and "Big Head" :) have scored by landing with you two. Kudos. You have my enduring admiration.
Thanks, Bill. I don't think a human can become a billionaire without also being a malignant narcissist. It is not possible to be aware of all the pointless human suffering in the world and still somehow justify controlling so much wealth while billions struggle, sink, and starve. All human issues are solvable, including the problem of wealth disparity.
When basically decent -hearted people control the three branches of our government, we may actually start working on root causes of problems instead of just trying to constantly put out brush fires.
Thanks Pen. The surest way to keep your heart from breaking is to give it away to someone else who needs it. I share a home with three rescued cats--as long as I recognize their authority. You know the drill: we get so much more from these beings than we give to them--and the balance of sacred goodness in the world changes for the better.
Billionaires? They will probably never change. There are a few decent ones, like Bill Gates, but the rest are totally under the control of money and material acquisition instead of the other way around. Nothing will satisfy the permanent emptiness inside. I actually pity them as much as I detest them....
I pity them as well, Gus. Some, I'm sure, were very good people before they got poisoned by wealth and ego.
Edit: Bill Gates was absolutely ruthless when he saw a competitor's threat. He destroyed and acquired numerous companies and built an empire on proprietary code acquisitions. Not a fan. His foundation is a good thing, I think, but does not forgive him being a vicious human.
More like this, Pen. More like you, please.
I wish your empathy, compassion and common sense were contagious. Maybe if we had more leaders who stood up and screamed that it is insane and cruel that so many of our fellow humans (American citizens!) have no roof or walls and suffer from food insecurity - as baseline problems. A few of those "numb to suffering" billionaires could climb off their yachts and make a huge difference - but they don't and won't. How do they become so dulled? Where is the guilt? Who needs more than $1 billion? Pick a number - anything over that is hoarding in the most selfish, immoral and obscene way.
You wove together the two homelessness issues nicely. And it looks like Papa, Cocoa and "Big Head" :) have scored by landing with you two. Kudos. You have my enduring admiration.
Thanks, Bill. I don't think a human can become a billionaire without also being a malignant narcissist. It is not possible to be aware of all the pointless human suffering in the world and still somehow justify controlling so much wealth while billions struggle, sink, and starve. All human issues are solvable, including the problem of wealth disparity.
When basically decent -hearted people control the three branches of our government, we may actually start working on root causes of problems instead of just trying to constantly put out brush fires.
You’re right. And it’s a systems issue. If we can recalibrate our systems of governance, we have a chance.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks for caring.
I'm saving this, and will use it when I encounter those who have lost their humanity, with your permission.
No permission is necessary, but I'm happy to give it.
Thanks Pen. The surest way to keep your heart from breaking is to give it away to someone else who needs it. I share a home with three rescued cats--as long as I recognize their authority. You know the drill: we get so much more from these beings than we give to them--and the balance of sacred goodness in the world changes for the better.
Billionaires? They will probably never change. There are a few decent ones, like Bill Gates, but the rest are totally under the control of money and material acquisition instead of the other way around. Nothing will satisfy the permanent emptiness inside. I actually pity them as much as I detest them....
I pity them as well, Gus. Some, I'm sure, were very good people before they got poisoned by wealth and ego.
Edit: Bill Gates was absolutely ruthless when he saw a competitor's threat. He destroyed and acquired numerous companies and built an empire on proprietary code acquisitions. Not a fan. His foundation is a good thing, I think, but does not forgive him being a vicious human.