A 2014 "New Year Resolution" for ALL??
As 2013, and the years prior, recede into History, it should become obvious to all of us by now what the "real" dimensions of our problems are. It is obvious to many, by now, what we must ALL DO to work our way beyond the dysfunction of the past and build toward a safe and sane future. Our Congress, the Hard Right factions across our planet, and the world's religions have all left us with a sad reality: White Privilege, in all countries and regions, has an incredible staying power. From new Royal babies, to a "Pope-Too", to "Tea Parties" and "Duck" Dynasties, and various "Tribes"; elements of those among us who profit most from White Male Privilege (first inflicted upon our planet in 1492) are entrenched, powerful, and unwilling to share power outside their own "interests".
Those who don't benefit from these factions, or the wealth and power they wield, have only one option: BUILD groups that reflect our "interests". This long after the Presidential Election of 2012; it is clear from the actions of these factions that they will not yield or share any of their wealth or power -- not even with duly elected (twice) U.S. Presidents, if they are the "wrong" color. They do so when they know their numbers are dwindling: they cannot overcome the destiny portended by demographics! The past several years have revealed the depths to which they will stoop to make this message painfully clear. Our economy, our social contracts, our values, our support for our Constitution, have all been permanently compromised by these factions. The amount of wealth they have been able to extract from us and transport abroad in the past two decades is beyond belief!
In spite of it all, it is still possible for all people of good will, and sane values, to come together to build and protect a new economic and social structure. That will continue to isolate those who hold and abuse power today. We have to scrupulously avoid reverting to religious and tribal practices of the past. Syria makes it extremely clear how fast and thoroughly economies and wealth can be destroyed!! Racism, prejudices, and tribal allegiances can exact an unbearable price. South Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and Israel are examples.
Stay Vigilant: Old attempts at "reforms" have been directed toward making the "excluded", "exploited", and "suppressed" feel more "comfortable" in their "Place" within the global social and economic order. Such an attempt, yet again, must must not succeed this time! "Pope-Too" and "Papa" Duck are current attempts to reassure "whites", and make them "less insecure" in their fears and suspicions of non-whites. These old factions will continue to hog the world's microphones, cameras, money, fire-power, and political power. Whites will be told that their "Charity" and "Foundations" will "make the past evils go away". Non-whites will be asked to relax and leave everything to the whites. This will not work! Non-whites have to find ways to enforce their own controls; discover their own voices; their own images; and build and protect their own wealth! Employ their own children! Technology makes this possible today. Learn to Communicate, Coordinate, Cooperate, and trade directly with one another. Only by doing this can non-whites learn to trust each other and put an end to the exploitative old ways!
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