[Nano]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', 'M')aybe I am a little more concerned than you?

[Kingcoal]

I don't really think at this point that any intelligent person should need any more evidence of PO and it's ramifications. People who refuse to believe the obvious really aren't the intelligent.

[Rogozhin]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Heineken', 'D')on't you mean "untenable," Rogo? Or "not tenable"?

Every once in a while I've had that feeling of universal love---usually when I've been taking a narcotic painkiller. It is a glorious feeling. But it never lasts, because there is so much conflicting evidence, namely, evidence that most people are selfish and dangerous jerks.

[Heineken]

Yeah, the painkiller wears off and there you are again, deep in the ant heap. But you had that moment in the surreal sun.

A person's life might be likened to a flash of light in an eternal black void. I often think of mine that way, and of other animal lives, even those of the smallest most inconsequential insects. I hate to kill anything---to bring the forever darkness prematurely to those other eyes.

[Rogozhin]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Heineken', 'Y')eah, the painkiller wears off and there you are again, deep in the ant heap. But you had that moment in the surreal sun.

A person's life might be likened to a flash of light in an eternal black void. I often think of mine that way, and of other animal lives, even those of the smallest most inconsequential insects. I hate to kill anything---to bring the forever darkness prematurely to those other eyes.

[uNkNowN ElEmEnt]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Nano', ' ')Dwelling never solved anything.

[bodigami]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Heineken', 'D')on't you mean "untenable," Rogo? Or "not tenable"?

Every once in a while I've had that feeling of universal love---usually when I've been taking a narcotic painkiller. It is a glorious feeling. But it never lasts, because there is so much conflicting evidence, namely, evidence that most people are selfish and dangerous jerks.

[ROCKMAN]

Nano,

You seem to have contradicted yourself. You don't seem to be worried about PO because you have fully accepted the possibility and have positioned yourself to survive, if not benefit, from the coming crisis. So have I and perhaps to a greater degree then you as I work in the oil patch AND live in Texas. So I don't worry about PO from a personal perspective. Thus I see you as "ultimate hippie".

But I do worry about the futures of others not as fortunate as you and I. I do focus on the discussions regarding policies, etc that could lessen the blow of PO even though they might be slightly counterproductive to my own interests. But you're right about the upside benefits of economic collapse. There have been many essays written about the great wealth building aspects of past economic meltdowns. I don't recall the link but this one essay clearly documented how the Great Depression of the 30's increased the numbers of millionaires in the US many fold. Personally, I hope you hang around as your presence does make a useful counterpoint. Or, as we say in Texas: "the main reason I wear cowboy boots is because it feels so good when I take them off".

[Nano]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('ROCKMAN', 'N')ano,

You seem to have contradicted yourself. You don't seem to be worried about PO because you have fully accepted the possibility and have positioned yourself to survive, if not benefit, from the coming crisis.
[...]
But I do worry about the futures of others not as fortunate as you and I. I do focus on the discussions regarding policies, etc that could lessen the blow of PO even though they might be slightly counterproductive to my own interests.
[...]

[ROCKMAN]

Well nano, I now know you a little better and apologize for any offense you may have read in my words. And I very much understand about the "appearence" issue. I sell ideas for a living and the folks I often sell to don't have the technical background to understand the subject matter. Whick is why my partners usually make me sit in the back of the room and keep my mouth shut. I have a tendency to want to make them understand the technolgy so they can make an informed decision. And there I go...trying to sell the steak instead of the sizzle. Just a geogeek at heart when you come down to it

[Rogozhin]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'Y')ou might be surprised to know that clients seem to be more confident of your qualities if you demonstrate that you enjoy luxury and frivolous consumption