Originally Posted by
tandempower
It isn't clear what you're implying here. Are you saying that government is intentionally counter-rational for some reason?
No. I posted what government is like...
Originally Posted by
tandempower
And why would you even assume that your experiences in government represent everyone else's as well? Isn't that like saying all corporate life is the same, or all academic life?
I am sure MY experience isn't LIKE others. But THAT doesn't matter. The nature of the beast doesn't change from one location to the other. You're missing my point.
Originally Posted by
tandempower
Pragmatism can mean so many different things.
No.
Pragmatic: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Originally Posted by
tandempower
Also, will you ever tire of accusing environmentalism of being a religion, and thus presumably arbitrary in your mind........ the essence of religion is that nature is God's work and culture ours.
You think religion is arbitrary? I am NOT familiar with YOUR concepts of religion. Maybe that is why you fail to see the common references I make. Many cultures past and present worship in many different ways. Most trendy environmental practices fit within what is recognized as a religion. That IS NOT my idea!
Originally Posted by
tandempower
I don't understand how you can say that you don't understand the fundamental difference between constructive and destructive actions
I never
said that. I did however
post that I don't
see the difference. I just don't have a "vision" of the future.... that you apparently think you have. Things change... always have, always will. I do not have magical powers which would allow me to know which future change will be positive or negative.
Originally Posted by
tandempower
........ just getting a clearer picture of what you're fundamentally against.
I can't even image what would be a motivation to get out of bed in the morning.... in a world centered/concerned on what they are "against".