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i get that my current standard of living would go down on the idea of free markets while others would increase. Im actually ok with it. are u? And wouldnt mind the change. i indulge in certain excesses becuase simply i can and not have much reason to not indulge in. What else to do with the money? grow it or invest it? what for? todays culture is preaching ill be covered by others. Why not indulge? I understand it would be detrimental to others fiscally and psycholocially while improving options for those with less. But thats an element of social conditioning. I respect change and the idea of no absolute security. Personally i find security to make us fat and soft. Not all would agree with me, But those that dont shoudnt throw stones in a glass house they have no understanding of, preaching for soem godsend to make them feel less guilty amongst those they have achieved a perceived greater lifestyle than. And of course remembering perceived is the key word. Im sure many poor peasants would disgracefully shake their heads at our lifestyles. You have to take in a larger perspective than what u know. Even if its way of imagination. To truelly empathize and find a sense of understanding.
Dont mean to sound liek a dirty hippie but certain aspects of the 60s early 70s culture makes sense as far as what liberals believe and conservatives. If u have read huxleys island you might no where im coming from. self interst in a small community before its corrupted by the larger collective consumerist cultures. Yes its idealistic and largely impossible to achieve. But doesnt mean i will settle for the standards given us by media agencies and party slogans. Ill strive for the higher than settle on some peddled status quo. If im crazy for that i have to ask what that makes you.