An Apathetic America

[EmoNarc]

Asking the average politico about the current state of the word, you'd witness a true tirade of passion--the oceans are risings; disease, famines, and wars plague the world; racial profiling is worse than ever. According to them, modern society is a failed product of a failed ambition. They'd say, the world has never been worse.

Sometimes, I want to shout back at them. "Shut up!" I'd say in angry defiance.

Because in actuality, we live in an era unsurpassed by any other before. The Internet allows us to spread ideas democratically in a manner that can reach millions. Modern philosophy provides us with a plethora of new thoughts, ideas, and innovations. Modern medicine makes it, truly, hard to die. The human race has never had the capabilities it has today. We live in the epitome of time. So why, then, are politicos so up in arms, in a rage, infuriated?

No one cares. We do not use the great innovations at our disposal to their greatest potential. For example, when given media, instead of spreading ideas through documentaries and thoughtful pieces of art, we create movies like "Borat" (deprecated) and "High School Musical" (eww). When given the Internet, instead of spreading our ideas, we create websites like 4chan, Meatspin, and 2girls1cup. I'm not saying we live in a bad time--we're far from that--but I believe we can do so much more.

In my opinion, it is the apathy of America that is the biggest problem we face today. (Screw global warming!) We have it good--the average politico seriously needs to calm the ef down--but modern society creates a potential completely incomparable with what we have now. My message? Do something. Get involved. Learn. Grow. Because, today, we have the ability to create little pieces of heaven on earth... literally.

[MultiCanimefan]

At 9/14/08 12:35 AM, EmoNarc wrote:

They'd say, the world has never been worse.

Yes it has, you just don't see it everyday because of censorship.

Because in actuality, we live in an era unsurpassed by any other before. The Internet allows us to spread ideas democratically in a manner that can reach millions. Modern philosophy provides us with a plethora of new thoughts, ideas, and innovations. Modern medicine makes it, truly, hard to die. The human race has never had the capabilities it has today. We live in the epitome of time.

And we will continue to grow and learn, creating an ever-evolving society that tries to make life comfortable for everyone.

So why, then, are politicos so up in arms, in a rage, infuriated?

Some people are never happy. Sure we can do so much more, but some people dislike progress.

No one cares. We do not use the great innovations at our disposal to their greatest potential. For example, when given media, instead of spreading ideas through documentaries and thoughtful pieces of art, we create movies like "Borat" (deprecated) and "High School Musical" (eww). When given the Internet, instead of spreading our ideas, we create websites like 4chan, Meatspin, and 2girls1cup. I'm not saying we live in a bad time--we're far from that--but I believe we can do so much more.

Doesn't this whole paragraph contradict everything you've already said? Please explain.

In my opinion, it is the apathy of America that is the biggest problem we face today. (Screw global warming!) We have it good--the average politico seriously needs to calm the ef down--but modern society creates a potential completely incomparable with what we have now. My message? Do something. Get involved. Learn. Grow. Because, today, we have the ability to create little pieces of heaven on earth... literally.

*Cue standing ovation* Just one more thing: Why is the title "Apathetic America" when the thread is about politicos only?

[SadisticMonkey]

I think greed is a far worse problem is western society.

i mean, even if the average American is apatheitic to the world's problems, there's not a huge amount they could do anyway.

It's the people with power who can change things, but most of them are too concerned with making life better for themselves.

[fli]

Borat was an ingenious political film.
Comedy is, after all, a stronger form of drama, and a better tool to teach.

A documentary exploring what America's like and what it encompases, and what it represents... it wouldn't be able to do a quarter what Borat did.

Second...
take that stick out your butt... srsly.

[SEXY-FETUS]

At 9/14/08 01:17 AM, SadisticMonkey wrote: I think greed is a far worse problem is western society.

i mean, even if the average American is apatheitic to the world's problems, there's not a huge amount they could do anyway.

It's the people with power who can change things, but most of them are too concerned with making life better for themselves.

I think this here is what our problem is. When someone can claim that any part of their life is the responsibility of someone else without offering anything in return.

[Pure-Metal-UTA]

Modern philosophy provides us with a plethora of new thoughts, ideas, and innovations.

True, many new thoughts, innovations, ideas for technology, etc. Society today relies on those philosophies and theories to try and make a better tomorrow, but i have high doubts we'll reach a better tomorrow for many generations to come.

:Modern medicine makes it, truly, hard to die. The human race has never had the capabilities it has today.
Yes there are many medications that can slow down the process of death, or even prevent it. But a long time ago, the common cold would kill so many, now that we can have a quick fix and get rid of it fast, stronger diseases has come up, like Cancers and AIDS. We've found a way to stop some cancers and slow down AIDS, and worse diseases have come out of that. No matter how much we try to stop it, the world needs a way to keep the population low so we can live in sustainable comfort.

:We live in the epitome of time. So why, then, are politicos so up in arms, in a rage, infuriated?
Because they want the world to be so fucked up. People that want to make the world a better place are being stopped by war and deception.

:(Screw global warming!)
I personally believe that global warming will happen even if the entire world goes eco friendly. It's a natural process that's been happening since the dinosaurs.

[Saruman200]

At 9/14/08 12:35 AM, EmoNarc wrote: Asking the average politico about the current state of the word, you'd witness a true tirade of passion--the oceans are risings; disease, famines, and wars plague the world; racial profiling is worse than ever. According to them, modern society is a failed product of a failed ambition. They'd say, the world has never been worse.

Who's the "average politico"? Besides the consiparacy theorists, I don't meet many people crying havoc about anything. Yah, some bad shit is going down in the world today, but I don't really think it's "worse" than any other year, decades, eras, etc...

Sometimes, I want to shout back at them. "Shut up!" I'd say in angry defiance.

Take a deep breath.

Because in actuality, we live in an era unsurpassed by any other before. The Internet allows us to spread ideas democratically in a manner that can reach millions. Modern philosophy provides us with a plethora of new thoughts, ideas, and innovations. Modern medicine makes it, truly, hard to die. The human race has never had the capabilities it has today. We live in the epitome of time. So why, then, are politicos so up in arms, in a rage, infuriated?

We live in a era of unsurpassed technology in SOME places. In the developed world perhaps, but I'd like you see you tell a poor African kid about how all these unsurpassed technologies, philosophies, and medicine that he/she will never have access too. Some people still have terrible quality of life, even in the West. 15% of Americans live below the poverty line. I doubt the person who works to support his family at Wal-Mart of McDonald's for minimiuim wage has access to all these great things your talking about.

No one cares. We do not use the great innovations at our disposal to their greatest potential. For example, when given media, instead of spreading ideas through documentaries and thoughtful pieces of art, we create movies like "Borat" (deprecated) and "High School Musical" (eww). When given the Internet, instead of spreading our ideas, we create websites like 4chan, Meatspin, and 2girls1cup. I'm not saying we live in a bad time--we're far from that--but I believe we can do so much more.

Wait, doesn't this contradict what you said before? Also, Borat is an excellent political film that suceeds in showing off the bigotry in America by opening these people up with one of their own. And High School Musical is just a kid's movie... Some people think 4chan, Meatspin, and 2girls1cup are funny. I don't agree, but they should be able to use the internet just like us.

In my opinion, it is the apathy of America that is the biggest problem we face today. (Screw global warming!) We have it good--the average politico seriously needs to calm the ef down--but modern society creates a potential completely incomparable with what we have now. My message? Do something. Get involved. Learn. Grow. Because, today, we have the ability to create little pieces of heaven on earth... literally.

The funny thing is, you talk about how great times are, then you complain about people. And these "politicos" are definatly a lot more "involved" than anyone else. Now, time is good for some people and all, but what's wrong with trying to make it even better?

[EmoNarc]

Perhaps my piece was a bit confusing. Here is my point, undecorated:

Politicos overreact to the issues we face today; we live in a great period of time. In my opinion, all the issues they talk about are meaningless--it is the apathy of America that is the problem. If we want to reach the utopia they dream about, we must use the tools modern society gives us to their best potential.

[XaosLegend]

Kind of a mixed statement isn't it, you're saying things aren't so bad, in fact theres great things about the modern age, but then you turn 2/3rd deppresing in your criticism of the humanity using the modern system and the politicos.

Anyhow I tend to think it is rather a wonderful time to live, if not one that will seem cruddy (hopefully) to a future generation, it's all relative, you have to be at peace with yourself, not hope humanity will fulfill you with it's behavior.

[NeverHundred]

Apathy in America

Anarchy in the U.K.

[MortifiedPenguins]

Wait, let me get this straight.

Your preaching about the apathy of Americans, on a website that helps promote these videos and wastes of time, to people that spend thier time voicing thier opinions online instead of someplace where they actually matter and trying to tell them that there very nature of being here and not doing something is what is bad for this country.

And then expect them to do something.

Is that correct?

[Eoewe]

I was going to make a relevant post, but I didn't care to.