You folks are the smartest people I know. The wisest, most creative, and eloquent people I know too. It seems to me that maybe, just maybe, we could put all that awesomeness towards some unified end. And what, I ask you, could be more worthwhile than saving the f-ing world? Yes, I know. Sounds crazy. Impossible. Sure, I'll give you that. But, just for a moment forget that. Just for a moment imagine that you can make a difference, that we can make a difference. Pretend with me. Forget the word impossible, just while you're here on this thread, that's all I'm asking. That will probably be the hardest part. You're all too smart to suspend your disbelief over such a topic. Your natural cynicism will be hard to supress over the very concept of attempting such an endeavor. Put that aside, and play with me. Play as if the stakes are the world itself.
I would like, on this thread, to discuss the problems, ideas, and situations that beset and plague humanity, every freaking one of them, and possible solutions. War, economics, sociology, government, crime, religion, environment, scientific advancement, the media, everything. I want to discuss every aspect our mutual problems in this world and to find solutions for them. Quick, you'll need to read over the first paragraph again or that cynicism is going to get you. Forget the arrogance and impossibility of this task. After you leave, pick it back up at the door. Now, that's not to say that we don't want debate, that is exactly what we do want. We will need people to mock us and punch the dickens out of our ideas, but let that be because you feel that an idea is the wrong idea, that it won't have the desired effect, not because you think it's impossible or even impractacal. I know I'm asking a lot here. I'm probably going to end up looking like a damned fool before we get very far (there yet?). It's okay, we're only pretending for now. But, I have found, that if the will is set and concentrated upon an objective with unrelenting force, there is nothing that is truly impossible.
I guess, my first question would be, "Does the World need saving." No, I'm not talking about saving the country from Obama's "evil" agenda. Let's leave the proganda and polarized ideology at the door with the concepts of personal doubt and impotence we have been trained to feel. I've read some truly profound posts by many here, and I honestly feel that even starting as a game, we could tackle problems and work towards solutions that could have value. That such a project could work the wonders that ideas can work, and move the very world towards a better place. Stupid? I don't think so. Idealistic. Of course. Worthwhile. Abso-f-ing-lutely. I beg you to bring all of your creativity, consensus-building, and problem-solving skills to this project. Let's save the freakin world.
So, where was I? Oh yes, my first question: "Does the World need Saving?" From what? From who? For who? Why?
My short answer is yes. Yes. The world needs saving. From what? From our own mistakes and the things we have allowed. Governmental corruption. Corporate Greed. Religious Fanaticism. Our own god-damned natures. Yes. Why? Because it is our right to find a way to survive, to rise above our animal natures and baser instincts and embrace the very glory of our existance.
Soon, I'll post some of the things I'm doing to help reform the very nature of American politics, right now, for real. But, before we get to that and many other things, let's tackle this first question. Or, two questions, I guess: 1) whether you want to participate in our little save the world game/project; and 2) does the world need the saving, or is everything pretty much hunkey-dorey now?
So, who wants to play? Come one, come all. Let's Save the Freaking World.
P.S. - I'm totally serious about this. Please consider it, if nothing else. I stand proudly, willfully, and await your mocking condemnation, or your participation.
I would like, on this thread, to discuss the problems, ideas, and situations that beset and plague humanity, every freaking one of them, and possible solutions. War, economics, sociology, government, crime, religion, environment, scientific advancement, the media, everything. I want to discuss every aspect our mutual problems in this world and to find solutions for them. Quick, you'll need to read over the first paragraph again or that cynicism is going to get you. Forget the arrogance and impossibility of this task. After you leave, pick it back up at the door. Now, that's not to say that we don't want debate, that is exactly what we do want. We will need people to mock us and punch the dickens out of our ideas, but let that be because you feel that an idea is the wrong idea, that it won't have the desired effect, not because you think it's impossible or even impractacal. I know I'm asking a lot here. I'm probably going to end up looking like a damned fool before we get very far (there yet?). It's okay, we're only pretending for now. But, I have found, that if the will is set and concentrated upon an objective with unrelenting force, there is nothing that is truly impossible.
I guess, my first question would be, "Does the World need saving." No, I'm not talking about saving the country from Obama's "evil" agenda. Let's leave the proganda and polarized ideology at the door with the concepts of personal doubt and impotence we have been trained to feel. I've read some truly profound posts by many here, and I honestly feel that even starting as a game, we could tackle problems and work towards solutions that could have value. That such a project could work the wonders that ideas can work, and move the very world towards a better place. Stupid? I don't think so. Idealistic. Of course. Worthwhile. Abso-f-ing-lutely. I beg you to bring all of your creativity, consensus-building, and problem-solving skills to this project. Let's save the freakin world.
So, where was I? Oh yes, my first question: "Does the World need Saving?" From what? From who? For who? Why?
My short answer is yes. Yes. The world needs saving. From what? From our own mistakes and the things we have allowed. Governmental corruption. Corporate Greed. Religious Fanaticism. Our own god-damned natures. Yes. Why? Because it is our right to find a way to survive, to rise above our animal natures and baser instincts and embrace the very glory of our existance.
Soon, I'll post some of the things I'm doing to help reform the very nature of American politics, right now, for real. But, before we get to that and many other things, let's tackle this first question. Or, two questions, I guess: 1) whether you want to participate in our little save the world game/project; and 2) does the world need the saving, or is everything pretty much hunkey-dorey now?
So, who wants to play? Come one, come all. Let's Save the Freaking World.
P.S. - I'm totally serious about this. Please consider it, if nothing else. I stand proudly, willfully, and await your mocking condemnation, or your participation.
