I agree that we need collaboration to solve a lot of problems that are caused by a minority in each faction of the worshippers of God, State and Network (Balaji S). We need common ground and not look for the “win” against a political party. The fact that your post eluding to white privilege could trigger a “patriot” means that there’s a hypersensitive vein running through each opposite party. Just like some would be triggered by the statement that burning small businesses doesn’t help progress BLM’s message. Maybe that’s where we start; renouncing that sensitive part where when one person hurts, the other wins.
Couldn't agree more. It's a zero sum mentality. If the "other" wins, I lose. What I am curious about is what are the morals, ideals, and vision inspire and create unity? My belief is that America is still the beacon of liberty and wealth in the world, and it can only continue to be that if we can understand the context of the timeless beliefs laid out in the founding of the country seen through our modern lens.
Great to read your thoughts again Jared! I agree and also think there's a fluidity to the evolution of culture that makes it hard to truly analyze or define. Thinking about the context for culture, I've considered that we are likely heading into a period of de-globalizatuon and regionalism globally while within the US we have to account for the wealth and income gaps, inflation and many other things obviously. I guess the point being that an environment where, in a hand wavy way, this generation is likely going to experience a lower overall economic independence, home ownership, quality of life etc. vs the previous, you have to wonder what that does to the ideology and image we have of ourselves. I'm an optimist and I think it makes ppl struggle but come out stronger as a community but that's not an educated opinion, just a hunch.
I'm finding that most of my observations are just that, hunches. That's why I'm feeling called again to write. So that smart people like you can help me sharpen my thinking.
I agree that we need collaboration to solve a lot of problems that are caused by a minority in each faction of the worshippers of God, State and Network (Balaji S). We need common ground and not look for the “win” against a political party. The fact that your post eluding to white privilege could trigger a “patriot” means that there’s a hypersensitive vein running through each opposite party. Just like some would be triggered by the statement that burning small businesses doesn’t help progress BLM’s message. Maybe that’s where we start; renouncing that sensitive part where when one person hurts, the other wins.
Couldn't agree more. It's a zero sum mentality. If the "other" wins, I lose. What I am curious about is what are the morals, ideals, and vision inspire and create unity? My belief is that America is still the beacon of liberty and wealth in the world, and it can only continue to be that if we can understand the context of the timeless beliefs laid out in the founding of the country seen through our modern lens.
Great to read your thoughts again Jared! I agree and also think there's a fluidity to the evolution of culture that makes it hard to truly analyze or define. Thinking about the context for culture, I've considered that we are likely heading into a period of de-globalizatuon and regionalism globally while within the US we have to account for the wealth and income gaps, inflation and many other things obviously. I guess the point being that an environment where, in a hand wavy way, this generation is likely going to experience a lower overall economic independence, home ownership, quality of life etc. vs the previous, you have to wonder what that does to the ideology and image we have of ourselves. I'm an optimist and I think it makes ppl struggle but come out stronger as a community but that's not an educated opinion, just a hunch.
Keep writing and I look forward to reading more!
I'm finding that most of my observations are just that, hunches. That's why I'm feeling called again to write. So that smart people like you can help me sharpen my thinking.
Hey Jared- stick to Investors Alley- sounds to me like the Leftist rhetoric coming out of Austin and the University of Texas
Could you highlight some particularly leftist rhetoric from my post? Can’t miss this opportunity to learn from such an esteemed man.
Sounds like Kamala Harris !
Such an insightful comment, thank you for adding to the dialogue.