What's wrong with Society?

[Pillz]

Or should I say.. THE WORLD.

It's a pretty vague question so I'll clarify. What are current problems in our society right now? Clearly some obvious answers are Gas, Politics, the Justice System amongst others, but I'm looking for in depth responses and more importantly; ideas on fixing it all. There's an endless list of problems in the world, but when it comes down to how we all live, how we're expected to live and everything in between, what could be fixed?

In my opinion, we're getting to the point where it'd be easiest to just tear EVERYTHING down and start anew. We need new road layouts/designs, completely redesigned cities, a brand new justice system, a new/revised set of freedoms and laws, a new political system that doesn't pit team A against team B but instead has everyone work together running our country, revised banking systems, public transport, and the list goes on and on.

As far as I'm concerned, if we continue living with everything the way it is now, we'll be living in the 19th/20th century until we change it. Of course that would be retarded expensive to do all at once, but hypothetically, what needs to be done to save this world, or "more importantly" our civilization?

[CamperStrike]

Normal****s.

[Coreybush11]

I blame Christian conservative middle-aged women who force all of their beliefs on their children straight out of the womb.

[arth987]

Society is so uptight.. It needs to get laid 

[Fullmetal Megadave]

I blame the Federal Government, and Socialistic views. and the belief that security is better than liberty. Along with that, look at why the soviet union collapsed; It was mostly because they tried to capture afghanistan and spent loads of funs into it, thus bankrupting their society. Another is the mixture of church and state, ever since the decision to seperate the 2 was made, we have made loads of progress. I believe that we should completely collapse the federal government, and any programs that fdr set forth. We should also end the war on drugs, because the bulk of the national debt is drug wars. If we just followed the path our founding fathers set forth for us, this mess may have either been prevented, or greatly reduced.


TL;DR End the fed, end the drug wars, and vote ron paul

[Andredem]

John Wooden's Pyramid of Success could give a hint. Not enough people follow it. We are too comfortable sitting on our couches and recieving stuff. I'm guilty of it too. Everyone is.

Cellphones and iPods nowadays have reverse LD displays on the camera so that you can see yourself when taking a picture of YOURSELF.

<Self---------Service>

Just think about this other quote
"Everyone would like to take the train, but not many people will pay the price"

[Blackllama]

Politians aren't changing shit.  Maybe very slowly, but why are they wasting time on sopa? We have bigger issues, we're wasting our resources and will run out soon.  It's not remotely close to sustainable, everyone's rolling in debt, like pillz said, if only we couold start over.  I say just try and enjoy life until the world ends, it might not happen in this lifetime, but it's not going to take long at is rate.  I doubt the nukes and bombs all over the world are slowing it down either.

The worlds not going to give us a second chance, people are useless and greedy, might as well join them and try to enjoy your life before it ends.

[Sammy]

Worse over here, you have europe falling into depeer recession, the euro has lost meaning...

Meanwhile in England all the politics seem to start with matters that need addressing and develop into parties making up random shit in order to make the other look bad.

They also plan to put a 20% tax on pasties? Why Pasties fuck knows...

[Blackllama]

Politians all over the world are just idiots.  Might as well just see how anarchy works out, seeing as the government likes to focus on bullshit that doesn't matter.  With anarchy comes even more idiots, but less power.

[Old Crow]

I blame the Federal Government, and Socialistic views. and the belief that security is better than liberty. Along with that, look at why the soviet union collapsed; It was mostly because they tried to capture afghanistan and spent loads of funs into it, thus bankrupting their society. Another is the mixture of church and state, ever since the decision to seperate the 2 was made, we have made loads of progress. I believe that we should completely collapse the federal government, and any programs that fdr set forth. We should also end the war on drugs, because the bulk of the national debt is drug wars. If we just followed the path our founding fathers set forth for us, this mess may have either been prevented, or greatly reduced.


TL;DR End the fed, end the drug wars, and vote ron paul

Now by feds do you mean end the government of the United States? I do agree that it has been bloated beyond belief and that alot of the politicians are abusing their powers. One big problem that we need to get rid of is lobbyists. Those damned dogs do nothing but serve themselves and its just said that they are allowed in our government. Why do you think Lockheed can get away with the mistake that is the F-35 or that gun rights are being relaxed to the point where even convicted felons can carry guns? All lobbyist pulling the stings on their politicians. Ending the U.S. government will do no good however, thats just gonna create a huge power vacuum for the world that the Chinese will happily fill and start their conquest of the world (not crazy, 1.8 billion people, communist government, who's the only one stopping them right now?)

I do agree with pillz, we need a complete reload, on both the government and the way we live. Our infrastructure is built for the world of yesterday, with resources being dwindled its time to build up cities again, where people can walk or bike to where they need to go, not drive 15 miles to nearest market. Think about it, huge construction projects equal jobs, lead to improvements in peoples lives and can help the economy get back on track. If this is to be done however we need to redo the government and get rid of red tape, waste and those damn lobbyists.

[Wholegrain]

Just make weed legal and everything will be solved

honestly

[Jorgen]

People care more about fame and famous people than they do about 1. their own life. 2. their friends. 3. Other people around the world who suffers.

People do not have the courage to be themselves, instead they try to be just like people who are famous.



Also the biggest of them all, possibly.
Today people expect their lives to be perfect, everything will unfold in front of them. You don't need to work towards anything, no matter what you will be successful.

[Old Crow]

People care more about fame and famous people than they do about 1. their own life. 2. their friends. 3. Other people around the world who suffers.

People do not have the courage to be themselves, instead they try to be just like people who are famous.



Also the biggest of them all, possibly.
Today people expect their lives to be perfect, everything will unfold in front of them. You don't need to work towards anything, no matter what you will be successful.

QFT. Hard work is sure as hell the only way you will become successful. I don't care what your born into, if you want something bad enough, the only thing stopping you from getting it is yourself.

[Pillz]

Cars need to go as a whole. Public transportation needs to be the only, and most effective way to get where you need to be. Private cars or whatevers can still be owned and driven on private roads and whatnot, but as a luxury. Not a neccessity, then cities can be rebuilt less reliant on the road system but the public transports, and people should still have the option to get there by personal means like on bike, hovercraft or whatever.. That way the rich will be the only worrying about gas..

[Jorgen]

Cars need to go as a whole. Public transportation needs to be the only, and most effective way to get where you need to be. Private cars or whatevers can still be owned and driven on private roads and whatnot, but as a luxury. Not a neccessity, then cities can be rebuilt less reliant on the road system but the public transports, and people should still have the option to get there by personal means like on bike, hovercraft or whatever.. That way the rich will be the only worrying about gas..

Really? How can you, a citizen of the united states of America, believe in something that is that detrimental towards freedom?
What needs to be done is provide a better option that still gives you the freedom of owning a private vehicle, like an electrical car that is actually good or just perfect hybrid technology.