Very insightful, I see the same things happening. Except for the rising out of the ashes and finding a peacful means of existence, ain't happening. It is the way of the Dodo bird for us.
Government(s) will demand broad sweeping powers and enable their corporatist partners.
The evil central bankers/IMF will push for a one (single) world currency, which they'll issue/control.
And encourage a cashless society.
We might see some short term deflation, but due to a massively expanding money supply (government endorsed counterfeiting) we'll end with some nasty inflation.
Government will tax and censor the internet.
You'll have to get a government license too access the web too.
Expect more war(s), especially for resources, wealth in the ground, of course they'll be in the name of protection/terrorism.
Basic goods and services will get much more expensive. (water will be a biggie, food and energy are going to be up there too)
People will revolt, protest and push back, and they'll be labeled.
Your government will direct your law enforcement and military to squash any uprising.
I'll be labeled a cynic by those who haven't studied history.
If you're reading this, the Buffalo Bills will never win a Super Bowl in your lifetime.
And finally, when people are sick up and fed with entropy and desolation, the human race will rise from the ashes and hopefully understand that peace and prosperity through non-aggression is the only way to truly live.
Regards
(this is a fairly quick and spontaneous list and I'm sure I've left out a few items, so feel free to add and discuss)
*bump* the guy injured is a marine vet, 24 years old (Scott Olsen) he is in critical but stable condition
in my experience the vast, vast majority of public servants (to protect and serve) are good guys
moral, ethical and decent
where are they now?
why aren't they speaking up?
some soldiers are chiming in
peace
*edit* i'm not necessarily talking about joe officer, although i do encourage them to speak up if they feel compelled, i'm really directing my comment toward the spokespersons, the reps/liaisons, the people who are designated to uphold the image of the dept/bureau/agency
The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.
I don't think that's true actually. In a place with smaller population, and very big government, the citizens all feel like they are important, because they're taken care of. But I don't suppose you'd call the Danish government "big", just cause of their relative size on a global scale.
So... maybe it's not "big" government, as in, "intrusive"... but just global influence. And in that case, I agree. The US, with it's absolutely enormous global influence, has tiny tiny citizens (they have no power). it doesn't matter if we make even large adjustments about how much they do or don't interfere with free market... our government is huge and dangerous no matter what. Which means I'm now agreeing with the statement, but perhaps not in the way you meant it.
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Jan 11, 2011 - 10:23pm
kurtster wrote:
The Food Safety Act passed without notice, the FCC just gave itself regulatory authority over the Internet without public review or consent.
An automobile's car already show the last 30 minutes of a car's speed and other functions. People have received tickets in accidents based upon car computer data. A federal court has already upheld placing GPS tracking devices on cars without warrants.
Genetically modified food is being shoved down our throats, by witholding disclosure of these practices from labeling.
Care for a Soma® ? I just got my scrip refilled.
The Brave New World is pretty old, its just that no one seems to have noticed.
Big brother just keeps getting bigger. Oh well, guess I'll see what's on tv and check out Walmart's latest sale flyer.
do you have any idea of just how unsafe it has been out there on the web without someone tracking and documenting every single click?
we've been completely vulnerable to the digital boogie man.
srsly, this is in essence like tapping your phone.
and there won't be hardly a wiff about it by the masses.
what's next? cars with black boxes? rfid chips?
The Food Safety Act passed without notice, the FCC just gave itself regulatory authority over the Internet without public review or consent.
An automobile's car already show the last 30 minutes of a car's speed and other functions. People have received tickets in accidents based upon car computer data. A federal court has already upheld placing GPS tracking devices on cars without warrants.
Genetically modified food is being shoved down our throats, by witholding disclosure of these practices from labeling.
Care for a Soma® ? I just got my scrip refilled.
The Brave New World is pretty old, its just that no one seems to have noticed.
Real glad I live next to 20% of the world's fresh water. Soon the Rust Belt will be the Water Belt. One thing that keeps me from leaving this vicinity.
That in light of this sort of news some compassionate beurocrat or politician will put forward a plan to regulate your dietary intake. It's for your own good, of course. We're from the government, we're here to help you.
Gotta go down to the street corner to score some Slim Jims. The hard stuff.
Government(s) will demand broad sweeping powers and enable their corporatist partners.
The evil central bankers/IMF will push for a one (single) world currency, which they'll issue/control.
And encourage a cashless society.
We might see some short term deflation, but due to a massively expanding money supply (government endorsed counterfeiting) we'll end with some nasty inflation.
Expect more war(s), especially for resources, wealth in the ground, of course they'll be in the name of protection/terrorism.
Basic goods and services will get much more expensive. (water will be a biggie, food and energy are going to be up there too)
People will revolt, protest and push back, and they'll be labeled.
Your government will direct your law enforcement and military to squash any uprising.
I'll be labeled a cynic by those who haven't studied history.
If you're reading this, the Buffalo Bills will never win a Super Bowl in your lifetime.
And finally, when people are sick up and fed with entropy and desolation, the human race will rise from the ashes and hopefully understand that peace and prosperity through non-aggression is the only way to truly live.
Regards
(this is a fairly quick and spontaneous list and I'm sure I've left out a few items, so feel free to add and discuss)
yes, eventually, and depending on how soon we decide to take action (we being the people).
we're going to have a crash and it up to us to hit the brakes before we hit the wall.
regards
I just hope not too many people; children, old folks, handicapped, ect die in the process. Things could get ugly out there if people don't have places to live, a way to acquire needed goods or food.
Except for the rising out of the ashes and finding a peacful means of existence, ain't happening. It is the way of the Dodo bird for us.
