Roberto Naranjo ehistory.osu.edu  After the collapse of the Roman Empire in the late fifth century, there followed centuries of deep economic depression, sharp deflation of prices and sluggish monetary circulation. By the end of the thirteenth century, with its economic resurgence, three classes of credit agents became distinguishable: the pawnbroker, the moneychangers and deposit bankers, and the merchant bankers.

 

 

"A realist? Lol your spreading the same endoftime rhetoric as those rightwing talk show host. i gav you an example of a society that recenty survived an econmic crisis quite, civil i might add!.your talking about surviving on some ridge!lol. the same pathology spread in katrina..lots of black&white people died.a historical embarrassment! Idratherspread societal optimism than fear. Challenges in oursocietywill shape us4 d better not worse!"

 

 

My rebuttal,

 

I guess this is why God gave us all our own eyes so we can all see things the way we want as individuals. You don't sound to optimistic yourself accusing me of "spreading the same end of time rhetoric as those rightwing talk show hosts". If you were disputing my assertions in the post I could understand but you turn to accusations and basically name calling. I know what I am seeing in our society Andy and I am not putting on blinders and acting as if what I am seeing is not there. That is being a realist I must tell you. Reality is what it is my friend. I did not make this country or the world what it is I am living in just like you.

If me stating what I see makes me an end of times winger in your mind, which I might add, I never said anything about end of times, maybe it’s you that is really spreading end of times rhetoric. Social and political turmoil goes back to almost the dawn of civilizations (that's all I meant to imply). I live a positive life my friend, I am in college working on a bachelor’s degree, with a son who is doing well, and family that loves me. I am a free thinker in every sense of the words and I don't lean on religion or others for guidance on many matters. Including from a guy who happened to post at my humble blog, who I might add, does not even know me, unless you are psychic.

Poetry is art which has many meanings and purposes. Sometimes artists use disturbing words and images to evoke response, reactions and thoughts. I have as much hope for tomorrow as any reasonable adult should.

That being said, I will tell you I think if America and our constitution fail, I may then become and "end timer" as you allege. Because I do believe after thousands of years of humanity being unable to get creating a world in which we can all live in peace and "IF" America fails too on top of that; I do think the fate of humanity is all but sealed. If you find that as unreasonable I don't know what to tell you my man.

I like to put it this way I don't have much hope but I do have a little faith. Or I see the cup as half full but I am still thirsty. That's why I write my poetry and express myself at my blog. I am just trying to invoke humanity, thinking, concern, the very stuff we all need in order for us to survive. I close now, I like your style Andy and I hope we continue the conversation. It is this kind of thing that can keep the spark of optimism flickering.

 

 

 

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