Originally Posted by
UltraFan
The problem, fdr, is that you (and actually anyone inside the US) think that only the company needs to be fixed. Enron, Boeing, Amazon, whatever. I know this might sound like a dooms-day proclamation, but the entire capitalism system has run its course and has proven to be a dead end. By the example of the USA we are now observing the final stages of capitalism. The rich get richer, the poor get poorer. When the poor have so little money that they can't sustain their lives, it'll implode. The saddest part is - it's not a quick process. The changes are needed on a MUCH larger scale. The entire system of business and labor relationships in the country needs an overhaul.
UF, If only!
Seriously, we have an economic basis that doesn't know how to deal with a diminishing activity level, not withstanding that economics is supposed to be the science of management of resources. Smiths treatise on the wealth of nations (all 5...) doesn't hint on how to work with a program that hits the edge of the petrie dish, and we are fast approaching that point, on food, water, arable land, liquid hydrocarbons, pollution, tuna stocks (Nooooooo.... !, the humanity, no tekka maki, no tuna tataki.... "OMG!"). Humans have been smart at least on occasions, but there is need to take care on multiple fronts at this time, and with a number of conditions that can lead to bad days. And yet, with more than 50% of the Phuds on the planet, the USA got trumped. (well played Lt Col Putin formerly of the FSS).
Our financial institutions are epitomised by VEB and Deutsche Bank, outstanding. Corporate management is viewed with envy by former Enron management.... (you got a bonus, I got vilified.... ) Truth is whatever is tweeted. facebook takes no responsibility for their platform, crypto currency.... seriously? the 400 lb bed wetter is dreaming up a tulip economy?
Back in our neck of the woods, old glory needs to be flown upside down, and the union jack needs to be flown at half mast. NATO is heading towards being TO, the NA has gone lord knows where.... perhaps towards the light, perhaps now to become NATOME... it rhymes with, whatever.
China floats round in the bathtub that is the SCS, nudging to the shore line of Indonesian islands... How long before the emperor for life plants a flag on the middle of Krakatau, or perhaps on the shores of Taal, it may be gong as cheap realestate soon. A great place for the golden arches of a TRUMP edifice, an alternative to Trump Baku perhaps.
Australia, smokin' ! the government permits f... rackin', it was great for Pennsylvania's water supply, any water you can ignite has gotta give you a lift. Lets open up more coal mines, owned by India and or China, and lets just enjoy the smoke. The good news is that you don't need lights at night, you have the glow of the embers that used to be the rain forests and coastal hinterland of the great southern land. Garret's song is going to be reissued, without talking about beds...
"this here's the wattle, it is the symbol of our land, you can stick it in a bottle, you can hold it in your hand... crack tube...." smoke masks on lads, it's a but thuck today... I love a sunburnt country...
Now in Florida, Mar el Lago will look great as an island surrounded by water, big water, wet water..... with the odd occasional boat of unknown patronage floating by in the next tempest. It will be waterfront, as will be most of Mouse town, Merritt island will make a great harbour. Defuniak Springs, water water everywhere. Okaloosa shallows.... the lost city of NOLA.
For a planet that is actually supposed to be in a cooling cycle at this time, golly.
So, again;
UF, If only!
Time for a beer, my alert is over, tomorrow is another day in paradise.
As stewards of the blue marble, doubt we rate anything above an F grade.