What amazes you?

Many things in daily life amaze us if we take the time to look and listen. What are those things for you?

For me, today, it is the sunshine after rain and the joy of working together as a family on a project.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

The Secret History of the American Empire

John's Perkin's account of his days post Economic Hit Man.  Interesting read.  Very conspiratorial throughout.  Much of it reads like a paranoia infused take on the global economy, until you start to realize, "Hey, I heard about that," or ask yourself questions like, "Why is it fair that my Nikes cost $85.00 and the people that stitch them together get paid $2.00 a day."  Which leads to the highly intellectual question, "How many pair of shoes can be put together in one day, by one person?"  Disturbing.

His final thoughts surround the idea that our children and our grandchildren will inherit the Earth, no matter how we leave it to them, and it is about time that we stand up and do something to actually leave all of the children something worth having in the end.

Great read, highly recommended.  Well written and adequately researched.

No comments:

Post a Comment