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The hierarchy of needs
Of course you are right, the majority of you Americans and us Europeans lead priviledged lives, but that does not negate the validity of 'whineing'. Just because we have roofs over our heads and money in our wallets does not mean that we should not demand more. It is this innate human quality that has driven human advancement and brought us to this comfortable level of living standards. And now that our material needs are catered for we can turn our energies to improving the spiritual and intellectual side of our existence. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs dictates that this is perfectly natural human behaviour. And if Martin Luther hadn't 'whined' about the Catholic Church there would have been no Reformation and consequently no Protestant Church upon whose foundations and principles America is founded. So perhaps a little whineing is not always so bad...? Although, claiming "Death to America" is simply idiotic.
posted by
Mark_Simmons
on March 25, 2007 at 4:02 AM
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Nicely done -- and the illustrations are right on target! :)
posted by
Pat_B
on March 23, 2007 at 3:30 PM
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I just knew someone would blame it on the Democrats
They're the popular whipping boy.
Thanks for the post Corbin, people do need a reminder of just how good they have it. It is because we have it so good that we must insist more from our government when it comes to how they treat the rest of the world.
Being thankful for our blessings and still being anti-war is not some kind of oxymoron. If we cannot find a way to solve the problems of the 21st Century without resorting to war, the we will go the way of the Roman Empire.
posted by
Whysper
on March 22, 2007 at 5:31 AM
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Corbin
We are as blessed as we are because in the past we did something about our problems other than complain. Complaining is a Democrat's entertainment, ask AL Gore.
posted by
Justi
on March 21, 2007 at 1:02 PM
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Corbin-Dallas
Well you sure now how to make a whiner grateful my friend, terrific blog
posted by
WileyJohn
on March 21, 2007 at 9:14 AM
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Corbin
unfortunately I am a Canadian, live in below (my) standard housing, and have an owl on my shoulder...
posted by
Nautikos
on March 21, 2007 at 6:11 AM
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I agree with you.
Whenever I hear someone whining about the "good old days" I tell them, "You want the good old days back? Go turn your air-conditioner off."
posted by
mark2556
on March 21, 2007 at 5:47 AM
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CD
Wow this is amazing. I guess I am better off then 500 million other people on the planet. Great break down of stats..
posted by
Offy
on March 21, 2007 at 5:34 AM
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