Heart broken, ill, upset, powerless

[nicolosa]

In the last week I've watched two documentaries that have made me feel heart broken, ill, upset, and powerless.  The first one was "The Corporation" which showed how corporations work against everything except for profit and how that is hurting society.  They discussed how corporations are recognized as first class people and as such did a

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[1_big_grizz]

how much companies can control society and purposely hurt it just to make more money

A company I used to work for (which shall remain nameless) is buying up vast chunks of worthless property in Siberia and northern Canada so when the grain belt shifts north in 30-50 years, they will own prime food production real estate. Global Warming is, to them, a part of their business goals. Fightening, no?

All of my attempts can be wiped out with a single greedy decision for short term profit

No, they can't. Go back and re-read your own blog!
Keep fighting the good fight. You are an inspiration, and I envy your dedication.

[nicolosa]

A company I used to work for (which shall remain nameless) is buying up vast chunks of worthless property in Siberia and northern Canada so when the grain belt shifts north in 30-50 years, they will own prime food production real estate. Global Warming is, to them, a part of their business goals. Fightening, no?

It is scary. Very similar to the research from the electric car movie where an oil company bought the controling scare in a company which managed to produce a battery so that cars could go 300 miles on a charge. And guess what, they are not allowing it to be publicized or go into production because obviously that would compete with their gas business.

No, they can't. Go back and re-read your own blog!
Keep fighting the good fight. You are an inspiration, and I envy your dedication.

Thanks. I'm going to continue doing what I can and maybe just need to look into organized action groups to see if I can contribute on a wider level.

[daedalus_t]

Not to be flip, but... welcome to the real world.

[nicolosa]

Just because the world is this way right now doesn't mean it right... I'm enough of an idealist that I want to believe that these injustices can be changed.

[splagxna]

i completely understand how you feel. the only thing i can tell you is - think how much attitudes have shifted over the past 10-15 years. i wish it had happened earlier, i wish there was more, but... there's something, and that's better than nothing.

[nicolosa]

That's true. I think with the help of the internet more folks can be informed, research information, and have access to movies like these. I honestly didn't know they existed until a friend recommended the first one and Netflix recommended the second one. I certainly wouldn't have found these at the library or Blockbuster down the road.

[gianetta]

I'm sorry - what a downer for you. I hope today's a better day for you.

Don't think that your efforts don't have any effect, though. I'm still an environmental slacker, but I've improved my habits - things like actually using the power strip for the TV and Adam's game systems, being more conscientious about recycling, and switching out more of our light bulbs - since I started reading your blog. Getting Congress to pass laws that force corporations to play nicely with the environment would make a bigger dent than just cutting back our own personal use, but a change in people's minds is important in terms of what our country will be voting for in 30 years.

[nicolosa]

Today will be a better day. I'm planning on doing a trial ride of a route to work so that hopefully I can start biking there occasionally. Just have to see if it is reasonably safe.

Don't think that your efforts don't have any effect, though. I'm still an environmental slacker, but I've improved my habits - things like actually using the power strip for the TV and Adam's game systems, being more conscientious about recycling, and switching out more of our light bulbs - since I started reading your blog.

I'm so glad I could make a positive effect from my blog and sharing my experiences. Hopefully you've notice some nice power savings from those activities too. It's always a nice little bonus.

Getting Congress to pass laws that force corporations to play nicely with the environment would make a bigger dent than just cutting back our own personal use, but a change in people's minds is important in terms of what our country will be voting for in 30 years.
That's true. In that time frame more of my generation will be in power and the