Government & Politics

Where are all the optimists?

Government & Politics

Posted by: Boots

10th Mar 2009 11:47pm

The media are treating the current financial shambles like "the end of the world is coming". If you think that you are fooling yourself. People will still need houses to live in, clothes to wear and food to eat and the multitude of things that they require to continue their lives.We have to be a lot more cautious with our selection of goods but at least we will see the end of a lot of rubbish that has clogged our stores and warehouses.. How many of you are optimists?If you are one, tell people! The prophets of gloom will NOT inherit the earth if we can keep looking for the good things. Life IS still good if you exercise you mind and look for the values that we were taught by our parents. After all, they lived through a depression and that experience made them better people , more able to cope with daily problems using their intelligence instead of running to the government every time that they sneezed! Think positive and keep smiling, it will confuse the hell out of the doom sayers!!!


Comments 8

E T
  • 1st Jan 2012 04:30pm

I must agree that our world is what we make it, fits into all of the statements made. Any political problems we have in Australia without a decent good statesman (woman) amongst the members at the moment. This is all the fault of ex Prime Minister John Howard. If he had realised that it was time and stepped down before he was sacked by the people in the election that saw him defeated, then maybe would have a better mix of politicians in parliament at the moment. Who knows we may have had an Abbott & Costello comedy show of our own, not the american one.

super88
  • 22nd Oct 2011 03:15pm

I am of the opinion it's all due to the "trickle down theory" too much money going to too few. Sorry it's not trickling.
I'd like it if my own "ooze up theory" were to be embraced ;whereby more money is distributed to lower income earners and the people on the top incomes waited for the ooze up to take effect.

Hartmut
  • 20th Oct 2011 03:09pm

The current roller-coaster global economic crisis is not based on actual good reasons, but only on fear and uncertainty. And, like turtles, when people are fearful they retreat back into their shells.
One cause of those uncertainties is the daily constant negative
bombardments - and sole focus, via TV and other electronic media devices on negative news.
What we are getting is not the truth or a correct report on reality - but a totally wrong and lopsided view of the world, which then plays on peoples minds and causing a variety of imbalances.
What we as individuals can do is step back a little from the unbalanced negative news, do the best you can in your life, acknowledge and fix 'challenges', but also focus on the many positive things you are very lucky to have.

Ray
  • 21st Feb 2011 05:44pm

To some degree I agree with the Government, in terms of resources however they need to take positive steps and present a long tern
m plan which all parties should be party to.
Setting a plan and seeking consultation

Anonymous
  • 8th Feb 2011 08:45am

I've been watching my pennies for years been a single mum I've never relied on the government giving me handouts..but lately they have been making it harder for me..theres no way I can take on a second job with a 8yr old girl...so lately I've been searching for other ideas for entertainment and clothing especially which is sort of a hobby for me..

PukPuk
  • 26th Oct 2010 08:30am

The so called financial crisis is purely a matter of greed getting ahead of reality.

colourblind
  • 8th Apr 2009 11:53am

I'm with you Boots. I've been using all the doom and gloom reports from the media to invigorate my family. Shorter showers, turn off the lights, recycling correctly and cutting down on the impulse buying. We have even planted our own fruit and vegies for the first time and isn't it wonderful to see the kids enjoying their salad after the have helped to harvest it. Helps with the back pocket too. But seriously we haven't got it very bad. Australia in recession is still easier to survive in than a lot of countries when their economy is going well. we have to stop being so ****** lazy and accept that we need to do for ourselves and stop expecting the Government to bail us out. Look for the good things in life and you'll be suprised how many there actually is.

colourblind
  • 8th Apr 2009 11:15am

I'm with you Boots. I've been using all the doom and gloom reports from the media to invigorate my family. Shorter showers, turn off the lights, recycling correctly and cutting down on the impulse buying. We have even planted our own fruit and vegies for the first time and isn't it wonderful to see the kids enjoying their salad after the have helped to harvest it. Helps with the back pocket too. But seriously we haven't got it very bad. Australia in recession is still easier to survive in than a lot of countries when their economy is going well. we have to stop being so ****** lazy and accept that we need to do for ourselves and stop expecting the Government to bail us out. Look for the good things in life and you'll be suprised how many there actually is.

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