Re: [pf] Brainwashing info sources

by Jill Taylor Bussiere

20 December 2000 15:02 UTC

It is true, community can help us through many rough times, as can a
relationship of exchange of goods and services between communities.  We have
a stronger base from which to trade, though, if our local communities are
strong - local food system, local transportation, local health, and a tight
community, etc.  I agree with you, Priscilla.

Not to worry, though, as even though you have moved a lot, you have learned
much about community building and about being a part of one, roots or no.
                                Jill

> Jill,
>
> re: the image of the world economy going over a cliff (and I wonder if
this
> exchange didn't happen when the Asian economies were approaching meltdown
a
> few years ago):  John Cobb addressed our annual UU minister's day at our
> general assembly a few years ago.  To imagine an economist holding the
> attention of a few hundred primarily right-brained ministers for a few
hours
> is stunning.   At any rate, he stated that the only thing that he saw that
> would change the world economic situation towards more justice for all
> counties was to have the World Bank and IMF system crash.
>
> He said that it would be tremendously painful for all for many years, but
> that he saw that as the only hope for change.  I believe that he spoke at
the
> beginning of the Asian problems when there was a lot of speculation about
how
> this might bring down all economies. I wonder if he would feel any
> differently now.
>
> My question is, how are we preparing to fill the gap in leadership if this
> happens? This is where I see building communities and linkages is so
> important, and one of the greatest areas of brainwashing is in our cult of
> the individual.  This is an area where I am susceptible, as one who has
spent
> many years living in different places rather than putting down roots.  I
know
> how to fend for myself, but this skill may ultimately be my demise.
>
> Blessings, Priscilla