Democracy?
Having just viewed an interview with Chris Hedges on Upfront, I have a lot of questions and a lot to ponder. Hedges doesn’t hold back any punches and is fairly blunt in his evaluation and assessment of the United States. I’m in agreement with much of what he is saying, but have a hard time putting the enormity of it in the focus. In the 30 minute long session, they touch on so many aspects that our country is grappling with at the moment. How does an individual, a community, a state, move forward in the next 5 to 20 years? Will there actually be change? Do we actually want change? Will we make a hard push to change the capitalist and corporate dominance to actually be something for the people, by the people? Is that a pie in the sky dream that went out with the Greeks ages ago.
Makes one contemplate how to be involved and question whether one even needs to be involved. Are there certain parts of it that are inevitable, and individually, can you prioritize a specific aspect of living that makes the situation more palatable? Does one protest to bring about change? If so, what change is it? One that would go back to the rich guys getting richer scenario or more disruptive change? Or do you stay out of protest and focus locally on our local community, helping where you can help to make things better for folks in the area? Are you focused on an individual basis, sort of ignoring the big world out there, digging in deep on what an individual or family really wants to do with their life circumstances