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I wish I had enough money to be able to have a measurable impact on the world.

by Sagat 13y ago

CamperBob2 13y ago
(Shrug) .30-06 cartridges are only $0.95 each at Wal-Mart. Oh, you meant have a positive impact on the world. Well, that might cost a bit more, but you can put in some sweat equity by helping existing organizations who share your interests and values. Like the song says, we're all doin' what we can.
balabaster 13y ago
You may not think you can have a measurable impact on the world, but you can be part of the solution, spread the word to the rest of your network that's not aware of things like this, wake them up to what's going on right under their noses, influence them toward change. It all starts at home, and that's free. Subscribe to companies that have positive ethics, do what you can to extend their sphere of influence. It doesn't take much to make a difference. As time goes on and you have the means to be more influential both in terms of your audience and in terms of your finances use that to further extend the sphere of influence...
- Sagat 13y ago
  Wise advice, but at the end of the day no one is really happy to make ant steps when a select few are capable of bending the world to their will like a cheap straw, for better or for worse.
  - balabaster 13y ago
    Yes but if enough people stand up and make a noise, they can change the world... Just one example, though there are others: It took very few people to start the drive to abolish slavery, if they'd sat around thinking "what's the point, I'm just one person, I can't make a difference," where would we be? I realise that many people like their status quo, with nobody really paying them any attention. They have a comfortable life, they don't rock the boat too much, they play by the rules... or at least don't leave any tangible evidence of not playing by the rules... or bribe the right people to look the other way. But I think it's every person's responsibility to stand up and vote for what they believe in. People abstaining from voting and not standing up and rocking the boat when it needs to be done are part of the problem, not part of the solution. If people want to effect change, they've got to participate, and if you don't have enough people participating to challenge the status quo, then nothing will change, ever. It is every citizen's responsibility to do what it takes to be informed and actively make informed decisions that will lead humanity forward.
pjmorris 13y ago
I dropped Bank of America for a credit union in 2007, and switched from Sam's (WalMart owned) to Costco in 2006. You might not have a billion, but think about what your values are, and apply the money you do spend accordingly.

I wish I had enough money to be able to have a measurable impact on the world.

by Sagat 13y ago

I wish I had enough money to be able to have a measurable impact on the world.

(Shrug) .30-06 cartridges are only $0.95 each at Wal-Mart. Oh, you meant have a positive impact on the world. Well, that might cost a bit more, but you can put in some sweat equity by helping existing organizations who share your interests and values. Like the song says, we're all doin' what we can.

balabaster 13y ago

You may not think you can have a measurable impact on the world, but you can be part of the solution, spread the word to the rest of your network that's not aware of things like this, wake them up to what's going on right under their noses, influence them toward change. It all starts at home, and that's free. Subscribe to companies that have positive ethics, do what you can to extend their sphere of influence. It doesn't take much to make a difference. As time goes on and you have the means to be more influential both in terms of your audience and in terms of your finances use that to further extend the sphere of influence...

Sagat 13y ago
Wise advice, but at the end of the day no one is really happy to make ant steps when a select few are capable of bending the world to their will like a cheap straw, for better or for worse.
- balabaster 13y ago
  Yes but if enough people stand up and make a noise, they can change the world... Just one example, though there are others: It took very few people to start the drive to abolish slavery, if they'd sat around thinking "what's the point, I'm just one person, I can't make a difference," where would we be? I realise that many people like their status quo, with nobody really paying them any attention. They have a comfortable life, they don't rock the boat too much, they play by the rules... or at least don't leave any tangible evidence of not playing by the rules... or bribe the right people to look the other way. But I think it's every person's responsibility to stand up and vote for what they believe in. People abstaining from voting and not standing up and rocking the boat when it needs to be done are part of the problem, not part of the solution. If people want to effect change, they've got to participate, and if you don't have enough people participating to challenge the status quo, then nothing will change, ever. It is every citizen's responsibility to do what it takes to be informed and actively make informed decisions that will lead humanity forward.

pjmorris 13y ago

I dropped Bank of America for a credit union in 2007, and switched from Sam's (WalMart owned) to Costco in 2006. You might not have a billion, but think about what your values are, and apply the money you do spend accordingly.