Nearly half the population, concentrated in urban centers, is either part of a secular cult or in thrall to it. Entitlement is a major part of the cult, and they have been used to getting their way for a very long time, financed by infinite government debt. It has to change, one way or another, as reality sets in, and they're not going to like it.
So no, it's not going to get better. At best, there is a short-term lull (maybe) if they get exactly what they want in the election, like a withdrawing heroine addict finally getting a dose. But it only makes the problem worse -- the addiction is reinforced, and the eventual conflict with reality becomes more inevitable and intense.
I'm 100% on board with your thoughts on entitlement.
Gotta hard disagree on the secular thing. Theocratic government is even worse. Ask the catholic church if you want to know more. Lol, everyone forgets the vatican is an independent state because mussolini made it that way.
I don't think anyone is suggesting a theocratic govt. But some religion and subservience to something larger than ourselves is always a good thing IMO. Keeps a man (and woman) grounded
I guess for me it's more about submission and humbleness to something I'm ultimately accountable to. Not so much about actual rules and shit... but more like God's out there and He can strike me down whenever He chooses so I need to keep my shit straight while I'm on this Earth.
Nearly half the population, concentrated in urban centers, is either part of a secular cult or in thrall to it. Entitlement is a major part of the cult, and they have been used to getting their way for a very long time, financed by infinite government debt. It has to change, one way or another, as reality sets in, and they're not going to like it.
So no, it's not going to get better. At best, there is a short-term lull (maybe) if they get exactly what they want in the election, like a withdrawing heroine addict finally getting a dose. But it only makes the problem worse -- the addiction is reinforced, and the eventual conflict with reality becomes more inevitable and intense.
I'm 100% on board with your thoughts on entitlement.
Gotta hard disagree on the secular thing. Theocratic government is even worse. Ask the catholic church if you want to know more. Lol, everyone forgets the vatican is an independent state because mussolini made it that way.
I don't think anyone is suggesting a theocratic govt. But some religion and subservience to something larger than ourselves is always a good thing IMO. Keeps a man (and woman) grounded
I can see that point. I have a belief system myself that keeps me in mind of what is important.
I reckon it's like anything where moderation and careful thought are key.
I guess for me it's more about submission and humbleness to something I'm ultimately accountable to. Not so much about actual rules and shit... but more like God's out there and He can strike me down whenever He chooses so I need to keep my shit straight while I'm on this Earth.
If that makes sense?