I'm Too Old....
The global climate crisis (just the first of many emergencies) requires immediate action. I heard the other day that we're already past the point of no return. What exactly does that mean? I'm 61 years old and feel a lot older. I'm ill. I don't think it will directly affect me. But, what about my children and the world?
I could write a list of all the global emergencies that required real action about 8 years ago but received no action at all. But, to complain about Bush's BS, while true and valid, doesn't really go to solving the IMMEDIATE problems. Yes, I support deterrence so that it may not happen again, but if we don't solve, for example, global warming, who really cares. (to quote Dick Cheney).
Sadly, I've got to say that I don't see a solution. I've tried as hard as I can, but just don't see a real possibility of our continuing to exist, if at all, in anything even close to our present form.
It's in this context that Obama has offered me some undefined hope, but hope nonetheless. And it feels good to be at all optimistic.
But, as I write this article, I've got to be truthful. Somehow, in some way, (maybe in many, who knows) he won't succeed. I feel that there are no real grounds for hope. It's maybe ironic, but in that context maybe right wing power brokers have the correct idea: give up, grab all you can, and be gluttonously contented. But, that can't be correct, or otherwise it's unacceptable and unworkable thinking. Otherwise, what's wrong with being a drug addict, etc.? Hedonistic?
So, I conclude that we must have some sort of hope although I'm unable to find it. That being the case I must leave it to others. (And run the risk of being accused of accepting aging prematurely).
Yes, I must believe in some undefined hope. It's necessary for my continued existence. But, being unable to figure it out (even plausibly) I personally must leave it to others.
Good luck, and I mean it. I hope I'm wrong and wrong about Obama. I do believe in his good faith, just not in anyone's adequate ability.
So, I'll be checking in periodically. I'll remain somewhat curious. No cop-out here. Just may others go do it? Don't give up like me.
Hey!! So I dont know if I can define a hope for you other than offering you this: the world IS changing. Change WILL happen. Humanity is not going to descend into chaos, and the Earth will not self destruct. Hope is that the human and the intelligent sides of humans will win out. And that is something that we all have to do our part to fight for, probably. Your blogs rock, and people read them, and they maybe reflect how other people feel but just don't have the words for sometimes. Or to show them something they maybe didnt understand before. True democracy might be a little scarce right now, but it is still standing and it will grow stronger!!
Perhaps sometimes it is hard to keep one's head up, considering the sea of bad history we are all currently floating in, but the world is beautiful and people may be sh***y sometimes but they are still beautiful often enough, and I know that there are many people out there working hard in every way to make things better. We ALL just have to do our part, and that is the tough part, but it can happen!
That's all. Take care and much love (and hope).
April 11, 2009 2:28 PM | Reply | Permalink