Population crisis issues

World Population Crisis

Population is ever increasing and so are the social issues that come with it. Society is filled with controversy and drama, prejudice and hate, judgement and condemnation towards any one that doesn't think our believe as they do. Then there's the ever increasing behavior of people that simply can not anything go... Can not agree to disagree... And look for more ways to create more drama and controversy. 

The more populated the area, like big cities, the greater the issues.  And all these issues escalate, feeding on itself to grow large and larger,  day after day... year after year. 

I fear that society has gone down this path so long that there's no way back to being considerate, kind, and caring. Common courtesy is almost gone. 

So how is one to deal with or survive social disintegration? Face it,  there's not much that you can truly do about it.  You can play it forward... kindness and courtesy... And walk away from those that thrive on controversy and drama. 

One key element is to be careful how you allow others to act around you or treat you... what you tolerate is teaching them how to treat you. 

As for myself, I enjoy life more, living in the country. Less people that greatly reduces the negative social issues, and people for the most part, they are openly more friendly with a good portion of courtesy. 

I walk away from and stop engaging with those that even show a hint of controversy or drama. 

The downside... when a more isolated existence gives peace... The more isolated you want to become. 

Getting older only adds to the need to not put up with drama. Aka... I'm too old for that shit.

Emotional survival and wellbeing is up to you.

 

43 days later

43 Days Later... Government Reopens 

Well... Politicians finally accomplish something.

The good the bad and the ugly.

The good... everyday works are back to work

and getting wages... Now they have to dig out

of the financial hole of 43 days without pay. 

The bad... no matter what important issues 

are resolved,  politicians will always bury

Undesirable laws are passed along with

 the good. One positive, 2 negatives.

The ugly... Politicians never suffer, they always 

 get what they want, what's in their interests,

and usually to the detriment to someone.

But what's done is done...

And people are back to work. 

I'm not quite that old to remember 

cooking like this... but ...

the 1950s & 1960s

were simpler times.

Aside from technical advancements...

Everything seemed much easier.

Better in just about every way.

No drama, no stress, no controversy, 

No social turmoil... Not like today. 

Prices going up...

Prices keep going up. 
Movies are no exception.

Family of 4 is now close to $100.

Price of tickets @ 12 each.

Some popcorn, drinks, treats.

We barely go to the movies anymore.

We eat out less. Travel less.

But it puts healthier food on the table.

Mortality

Mortality hits hard after 70...

Surprised 😲

Surprised 

Surprised that the numbers are not higher,

Especially in the mid western states. 

Things work out...

Funny how things work out...

Old fashioned

Old Fashioned... yes I am. 

Timesare sure different now...

Dew & fog

Morning Dew... or Fog 

Not sure dew or fog... either way is kinda pretty.
Things are different on top of the mountain. 

It's refreshing cool clean air. Nature is sure better than anything in the cities. Really nice to enjoy nature, all alone, just me and the calm peaceful beauty of the woods. No drama, no controversy. Just an occasional momma bear and a cub. Peaceful silence. You can actually hear leaves falling from the trees. 

U.S. government

Our U.S. Government 

Just when you thought that Congress could not possilbly get any more inept, ineffective, and totally unable to agree on any issues ... well, you were wrong.

Not that I expected anything different, but now an elevated disgust and disappointment at politics that has once again failed in monumental fashion. The sadest part, news media following their usual agendas of favoring the right or the left, only tells part of the issues. What each side is trying to push or trying to resist... so the American public will never know the true issues, the whole complete story... so the media I so just a much to blame as the politicians themselves. I'm sure that at least some medias are telling the unbiased truth, but there is no telling which one they might be,  or of they could be trusted to continue truthfully to relay acurate imformation. All that's known for sure, the government shutdown, and the party bickering... there is something wrong with the system or the politicians that deserve no respect, that continually fail to do the jobs they were elected for. Complete failure! There is no confidence in any politician same those that have false confidence. 
They say that the democrats are fighting to keep health care for Americans, and that they are fighting to give health care and benefits to noncitizens, illegals, who have not contributed to the system. Also giving illegals the right to vote.  One could say, connect the dots,  and it easy to see that democrats are buying votes... keep giving free benefits to people to gain favor for votes.

All in all... a no confidence vote to all politicians.

Sad

Sad... Simply sad to see...

Really sad to see where the country has went.

At one time,  everyone found a way to get along. 
It was pretty much ... Live and let live. 

Now,  people seek out drama and controversy. 
They are not content with anything. 
Nothing is fair... offended by everything. 

 

Amazed

I'm always amazed...

That people can mimic all the positive traints of being human... while condemning others for their personal life choices... attacking their personal freedoms.
 

Self righteous attitude that judges and condemns others because they don't comply or confirm to their religious beliefs. Then seek to prejudice and persecute others that have absolutely no affect on their lives what so ever. Simply vengeful and hateful towards others. 

They call themselves Christians... Doesn't seem very christian to me. But then again religious leaders set the tone for behavior saying that the constitution guarantees freedom of religion... BUT DOES NOT  PROMISE FREEDOM FROM RELIGION. Clearly,  religion reserves the right to pick & choose which teachings to follow, and which ones to ignore. And which teachings applies to others, but not to themselves. 

But that practice of pick and choose goes back to when the king and church officials picked and chose  which writtings were going into the bible, and which one would not be included... to fit their agendas of the time. 

In any event... Celebrities that use their influence to judge and persecute others...  they do not deserve any respect. Anyone that sides with those celebrities falls into the same category... no respect deserved. 

You may ask... What's wrong with this world...

Religion is the biggest influence for hate and social division. Go figure.  

Alternate Planet

Alternative Planet

Science continues the search for other Earth like planets that could support human like. The good news, after spending billions for the search, they have found several possibilities. The latest discvery is only 40 light years away. Wow, sounds close! Consider that, with current technology it would take 680,000 years to get there. Basically 25,000 generations continuously traveling through space to reach the Final Destination.

680,000 years... Doesn't seem very feasible.

Take it or leave it.

Take it or leave it. 

I heard this all the time growing up. Somehow that concept has been lost over time. Especially since today's society CAN NOT " take or leave" anything.

Especially the "leaving“ part. It's okay for anyone to feel a certain way.  Of course, this is another concept lost in today's society. Once you express your thoughts or feelings several times, I get it. But when anyone expresses those same exact thoughts or feelings constantly... That's when I turn it off... ignore, don't need to hear it anymore... I already know how you feel. So at this point,  you are trying to convince me to feel the same way you do... And if I feel differently,  I resent your continued efforts to justify your thoughts, or convince me you are right, I am wrong, and I should think like you.  So I will always turn you off at the get go... not caring listening to it any more. Especially if it's political or religious based. You can go on with your crusade to change the world to your way of thinking...but sad to say... I won't be listening or open to those comments. Anything else, okay, but not the same old same old commentary. ESPECIALLY if it involves infringing on or denying the personal rights and freedoms of others. So you've probably lost the ear of everyone from my generation. We know how to take it (agree) or leave it (I don't want our need to hear that same thing over and over anymore). So if it seems I'm not intently listening... You've got the right impression.  Unfortunately younger generations can't leave anything... So they all go on trying to convince others that will never agree with them... social controversy.  And it will never end.  Of course there's another way to look at it all. Repeated voicing of the same topic repeatedly, that crusade your on... I just might conclude that it falls under the category of simply complaining... That looses my attention quickly too. I can respect your respective, and I may not agree with it,  but I won't deny your right to feel that way. But I don't need to hear it all the time. 

That's social controversy today. And it comes right for the to top of politics... and the oppression of religious beliefs forced upon others. LABEL: Toxic Society. 

So that's my little bit of insight today. You can take it or leave it. You can have your social drama and controversy.... I choose it "leave" it. Y'all enjoy your day... If it's not ruined by drama & controversy. 

Not a fan

Not a fan... changing the clocks.

Beach thoughts

Yep... winter is just getting started.

Thinking about the beach. 
Not that I'm a great beach person. 
One good memory...

On the boardwalk.

The domain of the seagulls.

Yep... they can be a nuisance...

But you take your fun...

I take my fun where I can.

Now I will defend my boardwalk fries.

But popcorn... not so much.

Yep... I'm that grown man,

that acts like a 10 year old,

Throwing the popcorn in the air,

100s of pieces up in a flurry, 

Landing on the boardwalk,

attracting 50 plus gulls,

an onslaught of hungry birds.

Note: I would never do this in a crowd. 
Unless they were all being assholes.

Trick or Treat

🎃 Halloween 🎃 60 years later. Today, we have better decorations, better movies, better costumes but there's very little is as it once was. For safety we now have Trunk or Treat, or certain businesses handling out candy... but its not the same as when I grew up, no for to door. I grew up in a community of over 300 row homes. It was a very social community filled with tons of kids. Neighbors, classmates, and friends. Everyone went door to door Trick or Treating, collecting candy and being scared at the spooky houses. It was a safe place even after dark, all the homes were decorated. Candy, homemade treats, apples, and cheesy costumes, but great memories. Halloween parties and music. So glad to have grown up in that environment. Today, almost no houses decorate, and what there is, well, hardly shows much effort. It's even more "nothing" out here, isolated in the country, where there's hardly any kids in the community and houses are spread out. I'm the only one in the neighborhood that decorated outside. But I do it every year, even though there are no trick or treat kids coming to the house. Someday, I guess I'll be to old to bother, and be merely a cirn stalk, and two pumpkins on the porch steps... but I'll always have the memories. Hope y'all enjoy a safe and Happy Halloween 🎃.

Croc's

Crocs for Friends

Short Cut

Beware of Short Cuts 

The great pumpkin

The Great Pumpkin 

Memories... Charlie is that you?

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