There are two fundamental dispositions in this world; the merciful and the punitive. One of the greatest blessings is that your path not cross with the punitive - no matter how “right” they may be.
I observe that there are two basic dispositions in this world: the merciful and the punitive.
It is a great blessing to never cross paths with the latter - no matter how “right” they may be.- Zach Zimet: How about a third option that doesn't involve having a condescending pity/savior complex to someone you know very little about?
- Alan Archibald: Additional options are fine.
But I admire any manifestation of compassion, even if it's not perfect.
I'm mostly interested in spotlinging what I see as the essential twistedness of American normalcy.
"The Rich Plunder The Poor, Then Pile The Blame On The Dispossessed"
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"The Rich Plunder The Poor, Then Pile The Blame On The Dispossessed"
I simply don't see what's twisted about there being street sweepers. For all we know, he's got a good life.- Alan Archibald:
- The linchpin twistedness of American society is "the rich plundering the poor and then blaming them for their poverty."
- The linchpin twistedness of American society is "the rich plundering the poor and then blaming them for their poverty."
- There is nothing twisted about being a street sweeper.
- To the contrary.
- However, the working class in America has been degraded, and their systematic degradation is ongoing.
- Mingya, they don't even have healthcare.
- And dental care... Forget about it!
- I believe the inculcation of values which inspire children to create a better world for everyone -- particularly for people suffering systematic, sustained degradation -- is a good thing. A very good thing.
- Here is a great - and pertinent - oratorical moment in American speechifying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlV_ODrEL0k
- Few Americans know the second half of this speech wherein King discusses utilitarianism.
- A fine companion piece to King's "streetsweeper speech" is Martin's "rich man" speech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo-6BNtq5R
- There is nothing twisted about being a street sweeper.
- To the contrary.
- However, the working class in America has been degraded, and their systematic degradation is ongoing.
- Mingya, they don't even have healthcare.
- And dental care...
- Forget about it!
- I believe the inculcation of values which inspire children to create a better world for everyone -- particularly for people suffering systematic, sustained degradation -- is a good thing.
- A very good thing.
- Here is a great - and pertinent - oratorical moment in American speechifying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlV_ODrEL0k
- Few Americans know the second half of this speech wherein King discusses utilitarianism.
- A fine companion piece to King's "streetsweeper speech" is Martin's "rich man" speech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo-6BNtq5RY
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