07-04-2016, 09:12 AM
Seems like a good day to say a few things.
To all USA posters, have a great fourth. To all other posters, have a great day.
It's a day to wax patriotic, so here goes. A word of caution to Americans; enjoy our wonderful country's freedoms, but become more politically aware; participate more in ensuring those freedoms.
President Eisenhower warned Americans to beware of the Military/Industrial complex. Not only is that a timely warning, but it's become the Military/Industrial/Corporation/Financial complex in these last few years.
I've been hanging around for three quarters of a century now, and never have I seen a more critical time for the survival of a robust middle class - which is the only way to maintain a democracy. I'm speaking exclusively of my own country, but it's probably a worry that could be applied to many others.
How do you prevent that from happening, well here's wise old saying we attribute to Thomas Jefferson - 'The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.' The founders knew it because they gave their lives to secure it, but many of us view it as a birthright; it isn't, it's a privilege. One that comes with a price. Many, many more citizens must become activists for the average American's rights to prosperity that are accruing more and more to the wealthy (by way of the markets, financial institutions, and lobbyists). A broken economy is the devil's foothold. No violence is needed, just the determination to do what is necessary to secure a good life with a future for our children. Speak out, organize, protest, work at it, and most importantly, vote.
Kinda like what Grimm folks will be faced with in the final season. Will Portland become the center of authoritarian rule or will Nick and company find a way to stop it. Hoping the last episodes of the show will work out with positive endings for Nick, Juliette, Diana and Renard; had to take that parting shot, haha.
Happy trails.
To all USA posters, have a great fourth. To all other posters, have a great day.
It's a day to wax patriotic, so here goes. A word of caution to Americans; enjoy our wonderful country's freedoms, but become more politically aware; participate more in ensuring those freedoms.
President Eisenhower warned Americans to beware of the Military/Industrial complex. Not only is that a timely warning, but it's become the Military/Industrial/Corporation/Financial complex in these last few years.
I've been hanging around for three quarters of a century now, and never have I seen a more critical time for the survival of a robust middle class - which is the only way to maintain a democracy. I'm speaking exclusively of my own country, but it's probably a worry that could be applied to many others.
How do you prevent that from happening, well here's wise old saying we attribute to Thomas Jefferson - 'The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.' The founders knew it because they gave their lives to secure it, but many of us view it as a birthright; it isn't, it's a privilege. One that comes with a price. Many, many more citizens must become activists for the average American's rights to prosperity that are accruing more and more to the wealthy (by way of the markets, financial institutions, and lobbyists). A broken economy is the devil's foothold. No violence is needed, just the determination to do what is necessary to secure a good life with a future for our children. Speak out, organize, protest, work at it, and most importantly, vote.
Kinda like what Grimm folks will be faced with in the final season. Will Portland become the center of authoritarian rule or will Nick and company find a way to stop it. Hoping the last episodes of the show will work out with positive endings for Nick, Juliette, Diana and Renard; had to take that parting shot, haha.
Happy trails.
But seriously, I'm also looking forward to season 6, can't wait. 
