Well written and so true-thanx.Not long ago i had a conversation with a co-worker(recent graduate of USF).The conversation turned to politics/social issues.I asked him what he thought about the problem of illegal immigration.He looked at me with a straight face and asked "what problem?".This supposedly intelligent(?)and educated young man was totaly clueless.I'm afraid most Americans fit in that catagory.
It’s hard to comprehend how, during such perilous times, most Americans continue to practice their voluntary apathy and ignorance.
My husband and I know quite a few good people in our area, and are warmed by their friendship. We consider ourselves deeply blessed in that regard.
With that said, I believe that two, possibly three, people I know (friends included) have a clue about what is going on in this sorry world. All of the rest of these good people know only what the ‘powers that be’ want them to know.
That used to trouble me. It no longer does. I have chosen to enjoy the friendship and acquaintance-ship of those whose paths cross mine on a regular basis, sweep in front of my own door, keep my S&Ws clean and in working order, talk to anyone who is interested in knowing whatever I may know about what lies ahead, and simply hunker down for the disaster-to-come.
One cannot force-feed information to those who aren’t even aware that they are hungry.
~ joanie
Allegiance and Duty Betrayed