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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think you're right, but I don't see a single culture as necessary or even desirable. The biggest obstacle to your vision is probably religion. Probably not in every possible way but in some ways, yes, it is necessary. Consider that a culture that values truth, honor, and integrity cannot treat successfully with another one that does not. In some cultures, it is perfectly acceptable to kill those with whom they disagree about religion. In others, it is not. Such differences are next to impossible to reconcile and reconciliation of such things is absolutely necessary. Besides... all human cultures change and adapt over time and there is nothing sacred about its level of development at any given time. All I am saying is that there has not been sufficient time to allow this to happen to the extent that is necessary for a truly united humanity. But, who knows? Maybe some Independence Day style aliens will show up, get all rowdy, and force us to truly unite in spite of ourselves.  I would agree that religion is a major obstacle to such a union but instead of killing each other over this all that need happen is that people learn to accept that there is more than one good path to progress in spiritual development. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well said Ed, couldn't agree more; certainly won't happen in my lifetime, but almost has to occur sometime on this crowded planet. I hope we don't see Independence Day aliens, but possibly some common disaster will pull us together. Maybe a ELEE (sp?), again hopefully not in my lifetime!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IDK jack is be careful thinking that things wont happen in your lifetime. it seems that the world is able to change so fast now. I personally think anything is possible. I forsee major changes in the world by 2020. shortages of water will be the first signs of a "new world" that is if we make if past 2012 ofcourse
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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$26.90 at June 28th 2012.
Noted this for those reviewing this thread.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
593 Posts |
Ed, perhaps I am using a narrower definition of culture than your are. Your original quote was: Quote:
We would need a single culture with similar ideas about language, education, economics, justice, law, behavior, and perhaps other things We would definitely need similar ideas about education, economics, justice, law and behavior. I just think there could be some room for different languages, cultures, and mores, as long as they didn't conflict with the overriding principles you outlined. silvercoinrn - there is no shortage of water, just a shortage of technology to easily desalinate sea water in an economical way. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hopefully by 2020 all races will understand and respect one and other, and we would travel in warp speed.
Water shortage?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hmmmm....
Seems to be heading south again. I wonder how low it will go this time....
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Stocks down as well since tax health care law ruling
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Pillar of the Community
Mexico
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My goodness, didn't see this dip coming quite this way...but I'll take it!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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The market's toying with sub-$26 silver, today. Very interesting!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I noticed a few days ago on kitco that they were saying that if the 26.25 level was breached and closed at or under that level that major technical damage could signal a major downswing. Anyone else read that? I can't find it anymore on Kitco.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What is the market at the moment
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As of 5:00PM CDT, silver is @ $26.38USD
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not sure myself,I can check three diff sights and get 3 diff answers .Not sure what sight to get the most reliable price
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Posted 06/27/2012 6:24 pm
