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Well, once again Mikey has a few wrinkles to iron out in some of his theories. I'm printing his "uplifting" article here, with my comments in red. Happy reading. Negativity IS the reality, these days. The people who think it isn't (like the doh-doh's who complained about Mikey's previous article) are living in a vacuum.
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Originally published July 25 2009
Don't Worry, Be Happy, America! (Tens Reasons Why)
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
(NaturalNews) Following the publication of my story about "the new Mr. America: Bankrupt, Diseased and Running Out of Options," we received a number of complaints from some readers who thought the story was too dark. It's just "too negative" to talk about the actual financial numbers in the U.S. budget, it seems. Who really cares about all that accounting, anyway? (Congress obviously doesn't...) What Americans really want is more happy talk!
Keep it positive. Stay upbeat. Talk about the good news!
I think that's a great idea, actually. So this weekend, I'm publishing ten pieces of good news about America's future, based on the very same financial numbers contained in my "dark" story (actually, a factual report of America's financial demise) published yesterday (http://www.naturalnews.com/026693_d...).
So for those who want to be happy, here's a list of the top ten things that are really positive about America's future!
The top ten good news things about America's future
Good News Item #1) When the stuff hits the fan, Americans will awaken from their slumber and remember their roots! Americans eventually do the right thing, after all, but only after trying every other alternative first. The spirit of ingenuity and self-reliance hasn't been snuffed out of American culture; it's just been buried under a torrent of bureaucratic stupidity. When Big Government goes broke and Americans are forced to rely on themselves, their neighbors and their communities for support, they will rediscover the same spirit of resourcefulness that once made America great (and can make it great again, under new management). Forced to rely on ourselves?? In the first place, it should be "forced to rely UPON ourselves"... and, uh, exactly what does he propose for people who are right now in nursing homes because they have no way of being self-reliant? This is a completely stupid statement, IMPO. Just because Mikey is young and "vibrant" (his words, not mine) doesn't mean everyone fits into that same category. Get a clue, Mikey.
Good News Item #2) Your health is in your hands. You have near-total control over your own health. You don't have to wait for some government to mandate a new system of forced health care coverage at rip off prices. You can create your own health care plan right now by changing your diet, boosting your exercise and upgrading your lifestyle. Once again, if you're in a nursing home, retirement home, or anywhere else where you diet is "controlled" by someone other than you, what then? Exactly what does Mikey suggest for these people? (See #1 for further explanation on my part).
Good News Item #3) Gold, land and food will always be worth something. Wondering where to put a few dollars to protect them from the coming changes? Gold, land and food will always be worth something. These things have value that persists regardless of systems of currency or debt. (Hint: If you don't own gold, land or food, you might want to reposition your assets in the near future...) Gold and silver and other precious metals are expensive; so is land; so is food now. What about the people who HAVE no money to begin with? It takes more than a "few dollars" to do any of these things. Sheesh.
Good News Item #4) When the U.S. government goes bankrupt, so will the FDA! And that means an end to the tyranny and oppression against the natural health industry. Remember this: U.S. government employees are but one paycheck away from disloyalty. There's a whole universe of knowledge about natural remedies just bursting to emerge once the heavy hand of oppression is lifted. Just because the "heavy hand of oppression is lifted", if it ever is, doesn't mean everyone has access to, or can afford, alternatives either. Some alternative things can be quite spendy. Cumulatively, they can be VERY expensive.
Good News Item #5) When the U.S. currency suffers hyperinflation and becomes worthless, it will remind people of what's really important in life: Health, family, a roof over your head and a piece of land with a garden on it. All the jobless Americans will have more time with their families! (This is not said in satire. I'm serious about this. Less time working and more time with family improves quality of life.) Besides... since when did working more hours ever make anyone happier? Uh, ok... when the dollar becomes worthless, then what? What the hell are people supposed to do for necessities, if the money they have doesn't buy anything? I agree with the garden, but there are a lot of apartment dwellers - container gardening is expensive and even then, the conditions have to be right in order for that kind of venture to work. Believe me, I know that after this year! Yeah, American's will have more time with their families, all right. A majority of them will be watching each other starve to death. No joke intended.
Good News Item #6) The financial demise of the U.S. government will bring down Big Pharma, too, resulting in a new age of natural health remedies becoming more readily available across North America. Why is this the case? Because Big Pharma relies primarily on government revenues to stay in business, and once Big Government goes broke, Big Pharma will have no easy way to extract revenues directly from the people. They only get away with it now because they can lobby Washington to steal taxpayers' dollars and transfer them to drug companies. Now THIS is a definite plus. If the government goes broke, so do the people who buy drugs. That's a given. :mrgreen:
Good News Item #7) America's military imperialism will soon end. Why? Because America can't afford it. Paying to send soldiers, tanks and bombs to other countries costs a fortune, after all. When the U.S. military stops paying soldiers, we will have an outbreak of sudden peace. Another big plus. Are you counting? That's 5 to 2, my favor, so far...
Good News Item #
The age of complacency in America is coming to an end, too. Those who are complacent will not do well in the coming economic, cultural and political turmoil. They will be forced to adapt and learn new skills. People who are adaptable, self-reliant and determined will find plenty of success in the Next Society that follows the fall of America. If America falls, the population will only exist for a short time. Even the most determined people cannot make food out of air, unless Jesus happens to be passing by and gives you a hand.
Good News Item #9) Mother Nature will prevail. Whatever humanity throws at Mother Nature -- through pollution, species extinction, climate change or deforestation -- nature will eventually recover and regain its health (with or without humans). Yes, Mother Nature will be fine as long as man leaves things alone. Clean up the messes we've made so far and hope that at least 45% of Americans learn from it, because no matter what happens, there will always be people who don't get it.
Good News Item #10) You have more options than you think! You are not stuck in any particular job or health status. You can change your circumstances by making new, better decisions. You have the resources within you to set a new course for the rest of your life. Yeah, you can make changes as long as you have the skills to do so. Bottom line.
BONUS Good News Item #11) As long as you can read this, there is still hope for freedom! As long as you can still reach "freedom" websites (even ones you don't agree with) like NaturalNews, Rense.com, Alex Jones or other similar sites, there's still a glimmer of hope for true freedom. The internet, of course, remains the last bastion of free thinking in modern society. Help keep it free, and you'll help protect the tools of communication that can let freedom ring throughout the world. (This is one reason to oppose so-called "hate crime" laws, by the way. The purpose of hate crime laws is to outlaw any non-conforming speech by categorizing it as "hate.") I agree. People should never give up hope, because that's all we've got left. Unless you work for the government, then you might have a bit more to work with in the hope department. But us outsiders, after a little hope, we've got nuttin'.
So you see, there's actually a whole lot of good news in America. It's not as dark as you might think. Unless, of course, you believe national debts don't matter, or that your government will save you, or that socialized health care will solve your personal health problems. People who believe those things will find those beliefs rudely shattered. For them, the future may be quite dark, indeed.
But for those who have a grip on reality, the future looks very bright! The future, after all, is what we make of it, and those with the brightest minds and the deepest determination hold most of the power in shaping our collective future.
And the best way to have a bright future is to accept the reality of what's coming and then prepare for a more challenging future ahead. By preparing for big changes, you turn a potentially negative situation into a positive opportunity. So, you see, even bad news can be good news... especially if you deal with it instead of ignoring it. We'll all deal with it because we'll have no choice. None. Bright future?? What planet do you live on, Mikey?? You can accept reality until the cows come home and the buffalo roam, but it doesn't change the facts. The fact is, if America goes off the charts, we all go down with her. We've got no options. For those people who wrote to Mikey and can't stand the sound of reality, it will be a wake-up call beyond belief.
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Originally published July 25 2009
Don't Worry, Be Happy, America! (Tens Reasons Why)
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
(NaturalNews) Following the publication of my story about "the new Mr. America: Bankrupt, Diseased and Running Out of Options," we received a number of complaints from some readers who thought the story was too dark. It's just "too negative" to talk about the actual financial numbers in the U.S. budget, it seems. Who really cares about all that accounting, anyway? (Congress obviously doesn't...) What Americans really want is more happy talk!
Keep it positive. Stay upbeat. Talk about the good news!
I think that's a great idea, actually. So this weekend, I'm publishing ten pieces of good news about America's future, based on the very same financial numbers contained in my "dark" story (actually, a factual report of America's financial demise) published yesterday (http://www.naturalnews.com/026693_d...).
So for those who want to be happy, here's a list of the top ten things that are really positive about America's future!
The top ten good news things about America's future
Good News Item #1) When the stuff hits the fan, Americans will awaken from their slumber and remember their roots! Americans eventually do the right thing, after all, but only after trying every other alternative first. The spirit of ingenuity and self-reliance hasn't been snuffed out of American culture; it's just been buried under a torrent of bureaucratic stupidity. When Big Government goes broke and Americans are forced to rely on themselves, their neighbors and their communities for support, they will rediscover the same spirit of resourcefulness that once made America great (and can make it great again, under new management). Forced to rely on ourselves?? In the first place, it should be "forced to rely UPON ourselves"... and, uh, exactly what does he propose for people who are right now in nursing homes because they have no way of being self-reliant? This is a completely stupid statement, IMPO. Just because Mikey is young and "vibrant" (his words, not mine) doesn't mean everyone fits into that same category. Get a clue, Mikey.
Good News Item #2) Your health is in your hands. You have near-total control over your own health. You don't have to wait for some government to mandate a new system of forced health care coverage at rip off prices. You can create your own health care plan right now by changing your diet, boosting your exercise and upgrading your lifestyle. Once again, if you're in a nursing home, retirement home, or anywhere else where you diet is "controlled" by someone other than you, what then? Exactly what does Mikey suggest for these people? (See #1 for further explanation on my part).
Good News Item #3) Gold, land and food will always be worth something. Wondering where to put a few dollars to protect them from the coming changes? Gold, land and food will always be worth something. These things have value that persists regardless of systems of currency or debt. (Hint: If you don't own gold, land or food, you might want to reposition your assets in the near future...) Gold and silver and other precious metals are expensive; so is land; so is food now. What about the people who HAVE no money to begin with? It takes more than a "few dollars" to do any of these things. Sheesh.
Good News Item #4) When the U.S. government goes bankrupt, so will the FDA! And that means an end to the tyranny and oppression against the natural health industry. Remember this: U.S. government employees are but one paycheck away from disloyalty. There's a whole universe of knowledge about natural remedies just bursting to emerge once the heavy hand of oppression is lifted. Just because the "heavy hand of oppression is lifted", if it ever is, doesn't mean everyone has access to, or can afford, alternatives either. Some alternative things can be quite spendy. Cumulatively, they can be VERY expensive.
Good News Item #5) When the U.S. currency suffers hyperinflation and becomes worthless, it will remind people of what's really important in life: Health, family, a roof over your head and a piece of land with a garden on it. All the jobless Americans will have more time with their families! (This is not said in satire. I'm serious about this. Less time working and more time with family improves quality of life.) Besides... since when did working more hours ever make anyone happier? Uh, ok... when the dollar becomes worthless, then what? What the hell are people supposed to do for necessities, if the money they have doesn't buy anything? I agree with the garden, but there are a lot of apartment dwellers - container gardening is expensive and even then, the conditions have to be right in order for that kind of venture to work. Believe me, I know that after this year! Yeah, American's will have more time with their families, all right. A majority of them will be watching each other starve to death. No joke intended.
Good News Item #6) The financial demise of the U.S. government will bring down Big Pharma, too, resulting in a new age of natural health remedies becoming more readily available across North America. Why is this the case? Because Big Pharma relies primarily on government revenues to stay in business, and once Big Government goes broke, Big Pharma will have no easy way to extract revenues directly from the people. They only get away with it now because they can lobby Washington to steal taxpayers' dollars and transfer them to drug companies. Now THIS is a definite plus. If the government goes broke, so do the people who buy drugs. That's a given. :mrgreen:
Good News Item #7) America's military imperialism will soon end. Why? Because America can't afford it. Paying to send soldiers, tanks and bombs to other countries costs a fortune, after all. When the U.S. military stops paying soldiers, we will have an outbreak of sudden peace. Another big plus. Are you counting? That's 5 to 2, my favor, so far...
Good News Item #
The age of complacency in America is coming to an end, too. Those who are complacent will not do well in the coming economic, cultural and political turmoil. They will be forced to adapt and learn new skills. People who are adaptable, self-reliant and determined will find plenty of success in the Next Society that follows the fall of America. If America falls, the population will only exist for a short time. Even the most determined people cannot make food out of air, unless Jesus happens to be passing by and gives you a hand.Good News Item #9) Mother Nature will prevail. Whatever humanity throws at Mother Nature -- through pollution, species extinction, climate change or deforestation -- nature will eventually recover and regain its health (with or without humans). Yes, Mother Nature will be fine as long as man leaves things alone. Clean up the messes we've made so far and hope that at least 45% of Americans learn from it, because no matter what happens, there will always be people who don't get it.
Good News Item #10) You have more options than you think! You are not stuck in any particular job or health status. You can change your circumstances by making new, better decisions. You have the resources within you to set a new course for the rest of your life. Yeah, you can make changes as long as you have the skills to do so. Bottom line.
BONUS Good News Item #11) As long as you can read this, there is still hope for freedom! As long as you can still reach "freedom" websites (even ones you don't agree with) like NaturalNews, Rense.com, Alex Jones or other similar sites, there's still a glimmer of hope for true freedom. The internet, of course, remains the last bastion of free thinking in modern society. Help keep it free, and you'll help protect the tools of communication that can let freedom ring throughout the world. (This is one reason to oppose so-called "hate crime" laws, by the way. The purpose of hate crime laws is to outlaw any non-conforming speech by categorizing it as "hate.") I agree. People should never give up hope, because that's all we've got left. Unless you work for the government, then you might have a bit more to work with in the hope department. But us outsiders, after a little hope, we've got nuttin'.
So you see, there's actually a whole lot of good news in America. It's not as dark as you might think. Unless, of course, you believe national debts don't matter, or that your government will save you, or that socialized health care will solve your personal health problems. People who believe those things will find those beliefs rudely shattered. For them, the future may be quite dark, indeed.
But for those who have a grip on reality, the future looks very bright! The future, after all, is what we make of it, and those with the brightest minds and the deepest determination hold most of the power in shaping our collective future.
And the best way to have a bright future is to accept the reality of what's coming and then prepare for a more challenging future ahead. By preparing for big changes, you turn a potentially negative situation into a positive opportunity. So, you see, even bad news can be good news... especially if you deal with it instead of ignoring it. We'll all deal with it because we'll have no choice. None. Bright future?? What planet do you live on, Mikey?? You can accept reality until the cows come home and the buffalo roam, but it doesn't change the facts. The fact is, if America goes off the charts, we all go down with her. We've got no options. For those people who wrote to Mikey and can't stand the sound of reality, it will be a wake-up call beyond belief.
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