Dear politicians, you may want to visit the US

**mashman** · 21st September 2011, 22:17

... as they have some very obvious, very simple and very interesting ideas and ways of dealing with societal "ills" without breaking the bank

... you may be able to learn a thing or two

(although I doubt it)

Podcast from the RSA

Oh yeah, and ask for Edgar...

**James Deuce** · 22nd September 2011, 04:09

I saw Edgar in a Fred Gassit cartoon.

**mashman** · 22nd September 2011, 20:11

Originally Posted by James Deuce

I saw Edgar in a Fred Gassit cartoon.

What, Obama can't but Edgar Cahn

**tigertim20** · 22nd September 2011, 22:54

americas social attitudes are great if you are a middle/upper classcitizen who is financially secure, with no job security issues. Not so great for joe average citizen.

**mashman** · 22nd September 2011, 23:16

Originally Posted by tigertim20

americas social attitudes are great if you are a middle/upper classcitizen who is financially secure, with no job security issues. Not so great for joe average citizen.

I guess you could say the same middle/upper class citizens of every nation. I just thought it was brilliant that they're trying "different" things and that they're seeing results. It's just a shame that the heavy weights of government and private industry don't (won't?) get behind these initiatives to help joe average... I can guess why, but noone wants to hear the why, they'd rather blame the individuals instead and carry on thinking happy happy thoughts!

**mashman** · 22nd September 2011, 23:27

Actually, what it really shows me is that there is a want to help, and those who need the help (not trying to be condescending) will actually accept that help and will hopefully spread the love (for want of a better expression)... much better than spraying bullets and fucking people over for a living.