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Martin Eden

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18. Fertile Ground

Reply to PufPuf23 (Reply #17)

Mon Dec 2, 2024, 10:38 PM

Dec 2

Are human beings inherently different than a few generations ago? Perhaps history is cyclic. Empires rise and fall. The difference is that now we have the power to destroy, or signicantly degrade, the life sustaining ecosystems of this planet.

BTW, I've voted in every election since 1976. Only once did I vote in a Republican primary -- 1980, for John Anderson.

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Well... xocetaceans Dec 2 #1

I have Richard's book H2O Man Dec 2 #5

I think that you are correct that it is easy to forget how terrible the years of W's administration were (and many... xocetaceans Dec 2 #19

I think the answer is yes Easterncedar Dec 2 #2

"W" ?????????? DENVERPOPS Dec 2 #8

One of the most H2O Man Dec 2 #9

Ouch. That last line. Maybe we ought to have. Easterncedar Dec 2 #13

This reminds me H2O Man Dec 2 #14

I don't know what the end result will be after 4 years Saoirse9 Dec 2 #3

the situation as it is: untenable NJCher Dec 2 #4

I lived in your state for 7-8 years Saoirse9 Dec 2 #6

About the country splitting again... BobsYourUncle Dec 3 #24

Well I did say I don't know the end result Saoirse9 Dec 3 #25

A great question.... Viz Dec 2 #7

You nailed it! H2O Man Dec 2 #15

I wanted two things from Obama: returnee Dec 3 #26

Intelligent food for thought here. Mike 03 Dec 2 #10

Thank you! H2O Man Dec 2 #16

Sept 11, 2001 ....... Jan 21, 2025 Martin Eden Dec 2 #11

Putin would be of no impact without the poor character, stupidity and greed of far too many Americans. PufPuf23 Dec 2 #17

Fertile Ground Martin Eden Dec 2 #18

Humanity has been cascading towards own destruction since the advent of fossil fuels and geometric population growth. PufPuf23 Dec 3 #22

Right. H2O Man Dec 2 #21

The Felon is a malignant narcissist intent on retribution Martin Eden Dec 3 #23

The purpose of terrorism is to spread terror. malthaussen Dec 2 #12

I agree. H2O Man Dec 2 #20