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Understanding the motives of socialists, in the face of socialism’s disastrous history, current disastrous examples, and plentiful illustrations of financial ruin preceded by a disfunctional social fabric, is beyond me.  Any rational thinking being should realize by now that the promise of a socialized society is really empty because humans are not capable of denying their nature, overcoming inequity and persisting in a changing world.

Realizing the inevitability of utopian thinking by most people only explains the ideal. Recognizing the persistent notion of pragmatism practiced by the majority illustrates the conflict which propels society but also seems to hinder the progress because everyone is not in agreement with every particular aspect of a civilized world. Everyone is not willing to make dissimilar sacrifices and accept inequitable outcomes for the betterment of a civilized world.

Acknowledging the reality of humanity’s trend of improving its status, throughout history, in spite of its nature doesn’t seem to be possible. Are we then condemned to bumble our way through the life and times of humanity never actually achieving our potential to exceed our ignorance and inabilities until we simply cease to exist?

Capitalism has its shortcomings. What “ism” awaits humanity?  Is there anything beyond materialism? Is spirituality a possibility? Especially one not defined in material terms where a corporeal God is seated on a throne surrounded by sing angles? Is it even possible to imagine spiritually? Is the physical universe the embodiment of existence and does that mean our intellect can only take form materially? Does our eternity await us as imperfect entities engaged in a never-ending pursuit of intellectual perfection?  Do we eventually, achieve self-actualization only to grow bored of existing?