My America

[yaaaflow]

Originally Posted by Alawen Everywhere [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Thank you for the constructive comment. I fixed the typo.

It comes as no surprise to me that there are many who seem to have given up on America. I wish I could inspire you to stand up and harness your anger to do something, anything. There are many things that we need to improve. It all starts by believing that things can be improved and that you, personally, have the power to help.

The disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has been a wake up call for me. If we do nothing, the world will be continue on this path of ignorance, corruption, abuse, war and destruction. We have the choice, right now, beginning today, to use our powers for good and not evil.

I will not be taking part in any more tit-for-tat squabbling. The world needs me for other things. The world needs you, too. Your country needs you and your grandchildren need you. We can make this world a better place, but only if we work together.

This is an inspiring post (and I'm not even American) but it's kinda vague though. What types of actions are you encouraging others to take? What actions have you taken yourself since having this epiphany? I'm no saint myself though I do some volunteer work, but I am always a bit put off by these posts that talk grandly about "The world needs us" without talking about actually taking action.

[Akame]

Originally Posted by yaaaflow [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This is an inspiring post (and I'm not even American) but it's kinda vague though. What types of actions are you encouraging others to take? What actions have you taken yourself since having this epiphany? I'm no saint myself though I do some volunteer work, but I am always a bit put off by these posts that talk grandly about "The world needs us" without talking about actually taking action.

I'm currently changing careers so I can put my money where my mouth is and help people.

I think I'd fall under that "action" list.

[Alawen Everywhere]

Originally Posted by yaaaflow [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This is an inspiring post (and I'm not even American) but it's kinda vague though. What types of actions are you encouraging others to take? What actions have you taken yourself since having this epiphany? I'm no saint myself though I do some volunteer work, but I am always a bit put off by these posts that talk grandly about "The world needs us" without talking about actually taking action.

I am not trying to take charge of or instruct anyone, but if anyone wants to talk about his or her particular talents and how they can be applied, I would be more than happy to offer my ideas and I'm sure others would as well.

The greatest gift I can provide on a volunteer basis is literacy. I live close to Oakland, California. If I can increase the knowledge and judgement of just one individual from a troubled area by teaching him or her to read and write to the point where he or she becomes an asset to the community instead of a liability, I will feel great pride and motivation to continue.

As a professional, I am an entrepreneur. Among my successful startups are a software company, three hardware companies and an internet service provider. I've been slacking for the last few years, but it's time for me to do everything I can to build another business, creating jobs and valuable services. I'm devoting my days to developing a business plan for my most ambitious project to date, with the goal of creating 16 local subsidiaries in the next 60 months, with employment for skilled workers and a business model that cannot be outsourced.

Each of us have unique skills, knowledge and talents. There are myriad possibilities for every one of us to contribute. Maybe the question to ask is less what can I do and more what CAN'T I do? It's time to step up.

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Found a pic of Alawen:

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[Excision Rottun]

^^^
Excellent post.

[yaaaflow]

America's action plan (1945-today):
1. Make broad statements and goals that highlight America as a great altruistic power who will fix the world.
2. Don't act upon those goals, instead go deeper and deeper into debt, continue bombing third world nations and work towards leading the world in the category of political corruption.
3. ???
4. profit

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[Daywolf]

*yawn*

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[astarothel]

DemocracyNow is a good show, it's broadcast through my University's local radio station and usually coincides with a break in between my classes so I get to hear it a fair bit.

I recommend any American, be they Democrat, Republican or Libertarian, give it a listen because it reveals a lot of accurate information about workings of state governments at home and abroad that often gets swept under the radar of big media.

[ryuut1]

i just watch jon stewart like it's the most real news in the world.

and you know what it kinda informs me better than fox or cnn =P