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I noticed that some time ago, how much more intense the greed became. I see it everywhere and it is getting worse all the time.

 

Barbara

 

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But there is a growing "movement" against it, now. So at least we know that things are bound to change, at least somewhat.

 

Capitalism is, by definition, somewhat about spending money, lol. When even the President is encouraging people to go out and spend money, people think it's okay to spend indiscriminately.

 

When the Compacting article hit the internet, they got 5000 new members practically overnight. That is not in consequential! Many people are sick over the current "shop til you drop" mentality. People are also sick of living in a society where everything that is done to make our lives better, easier, healthier, only makes us feel worse...I know I am!

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 1/26/2007 11:39:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, barbara3 writes:

 

 

 

 

 

I noticed that some time ago, how much more intense the greed became. I see it everywhere and it is getting worse all the time.

 

Barbara

 

http://news./s/nm/20070125/hl_nm/rampant_consumerism_dc

 

 

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I don't know, I'm not that optimistic. Only few people are waking up, the great majority is quite happy to shop until they drop and blindly follow the instructons of our government.

 

Barbara

 

 

 

 

But there is a growing "movement" against it, now. So at least we know that things are bound to change, at least somewhat.

 

Capitalism is, by definition, somewhat about spending money, lol. When even the President is encouraging people to go out and spend money, people think it's okay to spend indiscriminately.

 

When the Compacting article hit the internet, they got 5000 new members practically overnight. That is not in consequential! Many people are sick over the current "shop til you drop" mentality. People are also sick of living in a society where everything that is done to make our lives better, easier, healthier, only makes us feel worse...I know I am!

 

Cyndi

 

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But there is a growing " movement " against it, now. So at least we know that

things are bound to change, at least somewhat.

 

Capitalism is, by definition, somewhat about spending money, lol. When even

the President is encouraging people to go out and spend money, people think

it's okay to spend indiscriminately.

 

When the Compacting article hit the internet, they got 5000 new members

practically overnight. That is not in consequential! Many people are sick

over the current " shop til you drop " mentality. People are also sick of

living in a society where everything that is done to make our lives better,

easier, healthier, only makes us feel worse...I know I am!

 

Cyndi

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The last thing Bush needs to do is tell Americans to spend more! Good

Googely Moogley, we all know how to do that in spades!lol

 

This spending less IS a growing 'movement' but I also think it's just a

current 'fad' with most people. Rampant consumerism is a HOT topic just

now...mostly because of all the media play it's getting. It's the in thing

to be against. I would put money down that in a yr. from now, the media

will move on to the new latest thing and most of those people giving up or

threatening to give up buying are back to their old ways. Maybe it will

take hold on some but I am way pessimistic about the masses changing their

lives for good.

At least until they have to declare bankruptcy or go on Oprah's Debt

Diet.lol

 

Speaking of the Debt Diet. I watched the original series last year and

caught the 1 yr. later follow up last week. It was so sad to see that one

woman who actually created 30some thousand MORE in debt, instead of paying

down her debt. Obviously, she isn't personally ready to commit to changing

her life.

 

And Capitalism isn't about spending money.....it's about Making money!hehehe

 

sluggy

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I doubt there are any "masses" giving up spending NOW, lol, I'm just happy to see there is SOME movement to spend less. Thanks to the power of the internet, at least those who want to change their lifestyles have places to go for support. It can and WILL die out of the media's attention, but I truly hope that now that people are opening up their eyes, it will continue on...

 

I missed the Debt Diet follow up. That's truly sad, but not surprising.

 

Sluggy, a pessimist is just a disillusioned romantic, lol.

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 1/27/2007 4:42:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, arcure writes:

 

 

The last thing Bush needs to do is tell Americans to spend more! Good Googely Moogley, we all know how to do that in spades!lolThis spending less IS a growing 'movement' but I also think it's just a current 'fad' with most people. Rampant consumerism is a HOT topic just now...mostly because of all the media play it's getting. It's the in thing to be against. I would put money down that in a yr. from now, the media will move on to the new latest thing and most of those people giving up or threatening to give up buying are back to their old ways. Maybe it will take hold on some but I am way pessimistic about the masses changing their lives for good.At least until they have to declare bankruptcy or go on Oprah's Debt Diet.lolSpeaking of the Debt Diet. I watched the original series last year and caught the 1 yr. later follow up last week. It was so sad to see that one woman who actually created 30some thousand MORE in debt, instead of paying down her debt. Obviously, she isn't personally ready to commit to changing her life.And Capitalism isn't about spending money.....it's about Making money!hehehesluggy

 

 

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And these things are forever linked together in the govt's agenda..... ;-)Cyndi

 

 

In a message dated 1/27/2007 4:42:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, arcure writes:

And Capitalism isn't about spending money.....it's about Making money!hehehesluggy

 

 

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I agree with you Sluggy, and I'm equally skeptical about people changing their ways.

 

Barbara

The last thing Bush needs to do is tell Americans to spend more! Good Googely Moogley, we all know how to do that in spades!lolThis spending less IS a growing 'movement' but I also think it's just a current 'fad' with most people. Rampant consumerism is a HOT topic just now...mostly because of all the media play it's getting. It's the in thing to be against. I would put money down that in a yr. from now, the media will move on to the new latest thing and most of those people giving up or threatening to give up buying are back to their old ways. Maybe it will take hold on some but I am way pessimistic about the masses changing their lives for good.At least until they have to declare bankruptcy or go on Oprah's Debt Diet.lolSpeaking of the Debt Diet. I watched the original series last year and caught the 1 yr. later follow up last week. It was so sad to see that one woman who actually created 30some thousand MORE in debt, instead of paying down her debt. Obviously, she isn't personally ready to commit to changing her life.And Capitalism isn't about spending money.....it's about Making money!hehehesluggy