Tokenism is part of our culture. The religious among us have "days" or "seasons" to do theirs. The suicidal path we are on is really something that mocks anyone who would celebrate an "Earth Day". Yet this is the 45th?
I have been struggling with what it is about our species that directs our intelligence towards destruction. It is hard to understand. We can do so many clever things yet we engage in bad theater when it comes to politics or other activities that have to do with our well being.
Read on below. I'll make this short. You can read my many other diaries if you want to know where I am coming from. It should not be necessary.
I have to ask anyone who takes this farce seriously what is going to come of it this 45th time? Don't get me wrong. I applaud every small step. Progress often comes in small doses. I'm just trying to be realistic, what ever that might mean.
We are in deep trouble. Tipping points we did not even know existed are being passed. There is a myth that if we convert to "clean" energy we will be all right. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Meanwhile our "government" is populated by clowns and the Koch brothers are selecting our next president. Maybe not you say? What odds to you place on that? Even if you are correct are we out of serious trouble?
I think there could be a value in taking what I am saying seriously and using this charade to call off all further charades. I see no other real opportunities today. 45 times we did this? OMG.