One of my favorites is Ahab’s soliloquy spoken by Gregoey Peck on the bridge of the Pequod.
I do not have the funds to make great changes. No political power, no influence except among family who respect my opinions. I believe there is too much money In politics already, so I do not contribute to political parties or candidates except for a cousin of mine who is a county trustee.
Instead, I offer the party or candidate something totally above price. My vote. It cannot be bought as I would not sell it for millions, therefore it is beyond value. I earned my franchise through blood, sweat and pain. It is priceless to me.
As for social media, I eschew it. My private life is mine and I do not care to share it with strangers. I also do not care about their lives so no reason to join social media. I don’t want to see pictures of their restaurant meals, etc. I find no attraction in trying to gain approval from strangers by amassing likes. There are a few for whom I care about their opinions. Mostly my close relatives and a very few brothers in arms.
We really need to lower our population back down to about 150 million. We’re beginning to act like an experimental overcrowded rat colony.
“We really need to lower our population back down to about 150 million. We’re beginning to act like an experimental overcrowded rat colony.”
And I thought I was the only Malthusian around.
Well guys, I hope I make the cut!