I’m reminded of President Jefferson writing in favor of democracy and that we should impose it on other nations by force if necessary. Several later presidents also thought it a good idea. They were wrong but well intentioned.
It wasn’t the prgress that the Luddites objected to, it was the lost of jobs, the low wages and I think more importantly – the lost of skills. Why know how to weave when a machine could mass produce what took you hours, days or weeks to complete..As to all the reigion chat – there was a very small piece in the paper about the Pope. To paraphrase – he basicasly said Gid doesnt care if you’re agnostic or atheist or anything else. As long as you live a good & just
Or more reasonably, modify our economy so it doesn’t depend on “makework” and unnecessary consumption. Meet the most basic needs required to avoid death and let people do better as they wish
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago
Simpsonfan….
theluddite.com
luddite.com
The original Luddite.com
rshive over 11 years ago
I’d count the ways I love this, but I misplaced my abacus.
Perkycat over 11 years ago
Some like religion as long as it is convenient for them like Trout – until she gets an Ipod.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 11 years ago
Yes and that was the humor of it.
I’m reminded of President Jefferson writing in favor of democracy and that we should impose it on other nations by force if necessary. Several later presidents also thought it a good idea. They were wrong but well intentioned.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago
Charles S… you also have to look at the sites before asking that question.
Very hard to determine their content or tone by reading the URL.
Hunter7 over 11 years ago
It wasn’t the prgress that the Luddites objected to, it was the lost of jobs, the low wages and I think more importantly – the lost of skills. Why know how to weave when a machine could mass produce what took you hours, days or weeks to complete..As to all the reigion chat – there was a very small piece in the paper about the Pope. To paraphrase – he basicasly said Gid doesnt care if you’re agnostic or atheist or anything else. As long as you live a good & just
Hunter7 over 11 years ago
Sorry hit submit by mistake.…….Live a moral, compassionate life being true to your conscience and beliefs.
Hunter7 over 11 years ago
I can see that my proofreading skills need a lot of improvement.
.ReligionBasically.God
prince valiant Premium Member over 11 years ago
I’m a techgnostic. I believe in technology but I’m not willing to sell out to it.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 11 years ago
Or more reasonably, modify our economy so it doesn’t depend on “makework” and unnecessary consumption. Meet the most basic needs required to avoid death and let people do better as they wish