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I don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility to imagine future generations might look dimly on wealth gained from oil.
by growlist 8y ago
I don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility to imagine future generations might look dimly on wealth gained from oil.
- adrianN 8y agoIn the a similar way as current generations look dimly on wealth gained by stealing land from indigenous populations, or on wealth gained from cutting down almost all old growth forest, I presume.
- x220 8y agoPeople who are well fed, clothed, properly housed, and with little to spend their time on often criticize the culture that feeds them.
- dd36 8y agoThose that aren’t don’t criticize their culture? Seems like maybe criticism is a constant.
- x220 8y agoI'm pointing out that people who are very well off tend to criticize the culture that provides them with the comforts of modern life while being oblivious about the benefits of their culture which they enjoy. I made no claim about other kinds of people.