Some observances....

It seems we have such a hard time learning from the past. Most people can't see the forest through the trees beyond their front door and some don't even see that. And so we continue to repeat the mistakes of the past, expecting a different result when we know better, don't we? You would think so.

And this brings up something that has bothered me for quite some time since moving to the United States.

The United States is a young country. Its still learning its way. And it was born through blood and suffering and an indomitable strength unconquered by anything. Except themselves and the extremity of their own ideas.

Since moving to the United States in April 2008, I've been watching those around me. It never ceases amaze me how hard the people work here against their own best interest. That's not to say it doesn't happen elsewhere. Of course it does. Its just so extreme in this country.

American idealism is taken to such extremes that its often very disturbing. Unfortunately, its also inspiring in a very odd sort of way. They are strong and capable of handling anything handed to them. They are fiercely patriotic. They have a truly beautiful country (I just wish they actually valued it more). I always say that American never do anything half way. However, they hold far too many extreme ideals too high for their own good.

Examples? Far too many to name. Quite honestly, if you can't see them already then I doubt you'd agree with me and we'd get into a fight. Try to remember that denying the problems exist only means you're denying the problems exist.

What bothers me is, though they talk a great game, very few of them seem actually willing to stand up and fight for anything unless they are promoting religious persecution of others. But that's another post for a later time.

Its not just the US that I've observed with such things but, since that will be my new permanent home now, it is the one that's most on my mind.