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RE: Why I Stand, Place my Hand over my Heart, and Recite the Pledge of Allegiance Every Morning
This is a very deep topic and I enjoyed reading it. Life is not all black and white. It's all about navigating the grey areas. I'm not American. but I've been attentive to the issues over there. The people protesting the flag have their legitimate reasons. and so also the ones that stand by it.
As we know, the American nation was founded on rebellion from the British. If you were alive in the old world would you support the British crown or the founding fathers? So Both sides are needed and they will continually clash and mould the society into a better one.
I agree. Thank you, Abe. I know most people are not American, but I think my country and its history have some powerful lessons for the whole world. What do you think of when you see your flag?
Well, personally for me I'm not overly patriotic about my country, trump just called my country a shithole according to the news and he could be right in some ways. most of the leaders in my country are just puppets and greedy. We don't have any system in which we benefit directly from the government. we generate most of our own electricity and water. I'm Nigerian by the way. I love my flag but am not blinded by it.
Yeah, I've heard many Africans say how the corrupt leaders have ruined their countries and sold off their natural resources to international corporations. We have similar problems too, like everywhere probably. Some countries are poorer than others, but that doesn't make the people any less valuable. Those that seek power usually want to abuse the power, like I said in my post. That's why I think local, tribal-like systems are best for the future of humanity, like the ancient cultures you talk about in your post on greed.
You are right, we need to think more about the society we live in and make it a better place. I still love my country though. we have a wonderful culture and food. but politics is where my blood boils lol. It was nice rubbing minds with you 😊
Yes, I agree. Great talking with you! I think the biggest problem is the idea that we can own Nature, collectively or individually. If anything, Nature owns us and we have to follow Her rules if we want to keep living ;) Light & Love, my brother!