BEST INTENTIONS

'What is more delightful for an artist, than to squeeze paint from a brand new tube?
However, your best intentions cannot prevent tubes of paint to eventually become and look grubby and indeed it becomes rather distasteful to look at and touch them.
Despite this justifiable distaste, there's still an enormous reservoir of life and beauty hidden in their lead caskets and it's entirely up to you, the Art Alchemist and your steadfast resolve, to coax the treasures of Tutankhamen out, up and into the light, much to the delight of mankind.'


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VISION

Why must the wheel be re-invented?

I am attracted to people with vision, ethics, discipline and compassion.

Over the years, I've come to realize that very few individuals even 'see', 'look' or 'observe' properly and that expecting them to 'have vision' was indeed a tall order.

Unfortunately it is very seldom that people with vision involve themselves in politics and consequently humanity has bungled along as far back as history stretches. This is much to the frustration of clear and fair thinkers and the detriment and continuous, unnecessary suffering, of everyone living on this planet. 

 

Alarmingly, even our planet is being abused through the short-sighted greed and lack of vision, as clearly demonstrated by individuals and especially conglomerates.

The widening gap between the rapid escalation of Science and the crumbling, degeneration and decay of social structures and daily life (applauded by our dismal leaders), is striking and dangerous.

I don't think politicians should be voted into office to represent a specific political party. The primary aim should be to source the most competent individual for the job, one who has the necessary attributes and qualifications to steer and inspire their citizens, so that their countries can peacefully flourish. They should have the all over capacity to hold their office with dignity and humility. 

A similar procedure of intense scrutiny, should be followed and applied, as that which is used when a potential applicant applies for any responsible job in the marketplace.  After all, the all-over health of a company or institution, is dependent on the abilities and character of the potential applicant. 

Applying this method for the leadership of a country. would necessitate that the individual be subjected to a stringent set of psychological, moral, intelligence and managerial tests and skills. Their honesty and a clean criminal record, should be checked through intense background inquiries and be the primary prerequisite, to even qualify as a potential prospect.

It's ridiculous and downright insane to allow individuals who have been 'elected by the majority' (of what?) to wreck the present and the future of whole countries and regions, through their own greed, incompetence and hidden agendas.

Is it rocket science to learn from the mistakes of the past?

Is the threat of any form of destruction or loss of systems and institutions, to be tolerated and why should it? Are we not only passive spectators but also enabling the perpetrators? Systematic and visible destruction cannot and may not be labeled as democracy.

Currently there is a total lack of discipline, dignity and respect. Moral values do not seem to have been considered at all when appointing a leader, even though they should be the ones who must set an impeccable example to society at large.

How is outright poverty and suffering condoned when there is proof of abundant resources and excess and one is confronted with flagrant waste?

Rising prices fueled only by greed and excessive and escalating company profits, is a sure recipe for a revolution. The critical mass is not far away....

 

Who is fueling the fires? I say, root them out. Zero tolerance for the destructive, the criminal and the undisciplined.

Please reconsider the folly of dragging our feet in the courts and being unnecessarily tolerant of scoundrels and criminals while we waste valuable resources and time, as things spiral into anarchy. Crystal clear problems, should be dealt with promptly.

At the first sign of incompetence and devious ways, an unsuitable candidate should be immediately relieved of his responsibilities and stripped of all future financial rewards.

Wake up! Warning signs have been with us for a long time and it seems as if society has become immune and immobilized. Break free of the cocoon we have spun ourselves into.

 

Resist. Demand a plausible future which promotes and cherishes freedom, justice, safety, security, work, respect, morality and access to basic amenities, for all. 
A man who lacks hope is desperate, impressionable by anyone offering a fake future and false promises... he has nothing to lose...... 

 

The least we should insist on, is confidence in and respect for ethical leaders who live in integrity and confidence in our collective future.

-Aleta Michaletos