tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post6577306431652521571..comments2024-03-17T03:42:21.277-05:00Comments on LEARNING CURVE ON THE ECLIPTIC: Wednesday's "Why?" ~ The GenerationsTwilighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-67099682911086186422009-01-08T09:06:00.000-06:002009-01-08T09:06:00.000-06:00RJ ~~~ Yes, I've commented several times about thi...RJ ~~~ Yes, I've commented several times about this tendency to want to divide, here in the USA, which is more apparent to those of us from a different background.<BR/><BR/>Actually my point about most articles telating to America was meant to refer mainly to the astrological side, but yes, it applies generally too. And no - I doubt there's an open-minded police force such as the one described in your link, anywhere in the country. Perhaps in another 20 years or so the US will catch up ?<BR/><BR/>Yes there's always been a generation gap, but in the past (before the internet?) it was limited to parents/children... "the younger generation". The mini-divisions we're seeing these days were not classified, as far as I remember, either by journalists or astrologers. I don't know if it's coming from the conservative side or not though RJ - I get the feeling it's pretty general.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-78396178354413662852009-01-07T20:39:00.000-06:002009-01-07T20:39:00.000-06:00You comment that most articles you've read relate ...You comment that most articles you've read relate to America, well, sorry to keep appearing to attack America, but the US is a very confrontational nation. Journalists and writers will find any division to exploit in order to make a point, whether it be race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Partly, I believe it's done under the guise of "freedom to express", but mostly because the religious influence creates a narrowed viewpoint that fails to render such arguments less valid, as is the case in Europe.<BR/>Take this BBC news item, for example:<BR/> <BR/>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/7815419.stm<BR/><BR/>Can you imagine the Oklahoma State police force earning such an accolade? Or, any state police force?<BR/><BR/>There's always been a generation gap, and always will be as long as generations exist, it's just that here they're given a title (usually derogatory, like "Boomers") then used to whip up contention and resentment, on Fox News, or CNN, or Rush Limbaugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-7713168740290202802009-01-07T18:27:00.000-06:002009-01-07T18:27:00.000-06:00WWW ~~ Yes, I guess so. The internet is probably ...WWW ~~ Yes, I guess so. The internet is probably a major player in all of this too. <BR/>We have to take the rough with the smooth.....perhaps it'll all settle a bit when the boat stops rockin', and they stop looking for people to blame. :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-32881874381161550792009-01-07T11:27:00.000-06:002009-01-07T11:27:00.000-06:00Interesting post, T, and lots to ruminate on.We ha...Interesting post, T, and lots to ruminate on.<BR/>We have come a long way from the wisdom of the elders being respected and listened to.<BR/>Like AN I think acceleration of process has contributed to much ot today's ills and divisiveness. Universally.<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-64250950049141752182009-01-07T11:18:00.000-06:002009-01-07T11:18:00.000-06:00AN ~~~ Yes, that's a very good point! I'll chew ...AN ~~~ Yes, that's a very good point! I'll chew on it!<BR/><BR/>It doesn't excuse the deliberate attempt to use those differences in a way destructive to harmony though.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-59322499843533025972009-01-07T09:23:00.000-06:002009-01-07T09:23:00.000-06:00Certainly a lot of generational angst is sensation...Certainly a lot of generational angst is sensationalised hype, but there is one point to consider. The rate of our supposed advancement is increasing, so there is consequently a marked difference in attitude and technology that can be seen within a lifetime, whereas before change would be gradual throughout a lifetime.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.com