Capitalism Fatigue
I have been meaning to write this for some time. I try not to judge others (I am not always successful as you will see) but I am getting less and less patient with this capitalistic system. Why is it that some have 8 houses and some have none? Why is it that some can have the best meals with the freshest ingredients and some do not have enough to eat? Why is it that some get to worry about cleaning out their swimming pools and some do not have clean water to drink? I hate going to "news" sites and getting bombarded with articles about celebrities and their "troubles" or their clothes. I cannot bear to watch talk shows with celebrities--they make me cringe. I cannot look at the faces of some politicians and "news people" without revulsion. What's happening to me?
I am not just a Debby downer, I realize there are amazing people in this world doing amazing things, writing amazing things and living exemplary lives. And sometimes the beauty of nature astounds me in its variety and its complexity. I also almost always see how wonderful we can be when I am around little children- they see the world in imaginative and engaging ways. I am constantly impressed with my adult children (20-30s) and their friends. They are not corporatists, nor do they buy advertised things, they seem to ignore most of what troubles me and are building communities with like minded kids.
But I am still getting less and less confident that change from within is really possible for some of these capitalists. Am I wrong?
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