Post by the Scribe on Dec 25, 2020 8:49:01 GMT
That's what happens when Libertarianism infects a civilization and gives us deregulation, exaggerated wealth disparity among the haves and have nots caused by their ridiculous "trickle down economics" and nothing to look forward to. Look at what it did to what passes for conservatism today beginning in the 1970's and then with Reagan on steroids. The libertarian elite created a cult with their think tanks, conservative media playing on peoples fear and anger and pointing the finger at "others" i.e. Liberals, Progressives or Democrats. The "communists" used to be their demon to slay. When communism fell they needed the Liberal scapegoat to deflect what they are doing and the cult of conservatism was born.
Here it "appears" to be going to the other extreme at least in that part of the city. Big cities have their problems like this but when you study the opioid addiction problem it is worse in rural areas among middle aged white men who watch FOX and vote for Trump. When concentrated in a city however it is going to appear worse. None of this is new. Seattle is the latest victim and its politicians are letting the inmates run the prison. Locking people up is not the answer. Looking the other way is not the answer. A good start would be to STOP the drug use! Stop the drug supply. Cut the wealth disparity by making those who benefit the most financially pay the most taxes. If the TOP 20% own 93% of the wealth in this country they ought to be paying 93% of the taxes so we can invest in people and their success. Once we do that things will start to take care of itself.
www.bedlamfarm.com/2020/04/15/confessions-of-an-elitist-why-people-hate-donald-trump-so-much/
blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2017/11/opioids/
The Fight for the Soul of Seattle | A KOMO News Documentary
1,782,968 views•Premiered Dec 13, 2020
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“The Fight for the Soul of Seattle” examines the role of Seattle’s City Council in allowing the situation to reach what many experts consider epidemic levels under the guise of a compassionate approach to people who suffer from substance addiction and who commit crimes to feed their habit.
It documents the heartbreaking condition of people on the streets, and the crushing decisions Seattle entrepreneurs are forced to contemplate as their life savings and dreams are destroyed by theft, vandalism and a dwindling customer base. This documentary also explores potential bold solutions to treat those living on the streets and pair them with agencies and assistance that can provide a clear path away from the endless circle of addiction and crime.
00:03:20 - Seattle eBike store, Brian Nordwell
00:07:20 - Mark Sidran, Former Seattle City Attorney
00:12:16 - Scott Lindsey, Former Public Safety for Mayor Ed Murray
00:14:35 - Ginny Burton
00:17:30 - Tom Wolf
00:20:50 - Seattle PD difficult job
00:29:00 - CHOP, Lorenzo Anderson
00:32:00 - East precinct taken back
00:33:21 - Court house protection
00:37:00 - Former Judge Ed Mckenna
00:49:07 - Seattle City Council, defund police
00:52:20 - Business fighting for survival
00:58:00 - Mental health issues, support
01:06:28 - Drug and homeless epidemic reform
01:13:30 - Travis Berge, repeat offenders
01:20:00 - Kevan Carter Jr.'s mental illness
01:26:40 - What can be done? What's the plan?
Here it "appears" to be going to the other extreme at least in that part of the city. Big cities have their problems like this but when you study the opioid addiction problem it is worse in rural areas among middle aged white men who watch FOX and vote for Trump. When concentrated in a city however it is going to appear worse. None of this is new. Seattle is the latest victim and its politicians are letting the inmates run the prison. Locking people up is not the answer. Looking the other way is not the answer. A good start would be to STOP the drug use! Stop the drug supply. Cut the wealth disparity by making those who benefit the most financially pay the most taxes. If the TOP 20% own 93% of the wealth in this country they ought to be paying 93% of the taxes so we can invest in people and their success. Once we do that things will start to take care of itself.
www.bedlamfarm.com/2020/04/15/confessions-of-an-elitist-why-people-hate-donald-trump-so-much/
blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2017/11/opioids/
The Fight for the Soul of Seattle | A KOMO News Documentary
1,782,968 views•Premiered Dec 13, 2020
KOMO News
81K subscribers
“The Fight for the Soul of Seattle” examines the role of Seattle’s City Council in allowing the situation to reach what many experts consider epidemic levels under the guise of a compassionate approach to people who suffer from substance addiction and who commit crimes to feed their habit.
It documents the heartbreaking condition of people on the streets, and the crushing decisions Seattle entrepreneurs are forced to contemplate as their life savings and dreams are destroyed by theft, vandalism and a dwindling customer base. This documentary also explores potential bold solutions to treat those living on the streets and pair them with agencies and assistance that can provide a clear path away from the endless circle of addiction and crime.
00:03:20 - Seattle eBike store, Brian Nordwell
00:07:20 - Mark Sidran, Former Seattle City Attorney
00:12:16 - Scott Lindsey, Former Public Safety for Mayor Ed Murray
00:14:35 - Ginny Burton
00:17:30 - Tom Wolf
00:20:50 - Seattle PD difficult job
00:29:00 - CHOP, Lorenzo Anderson
00:32:00 - East precinct taken back
00:33:21 - Court house protection
00:37:00 - Former Judge Ed Mckenna
00:49:07 - Seattle City Council, defund police
00:52:20 - Business fighting for survival
00:58:00 - Mental health issues, support
01:06:28 - Drug and homeless epidemic reform
01:13:30 - Travis Berge, repeat offenders
01:20:00 - Kevan Carter Jr.'s mental illness
01:26:40 - What can be done? What's the plan?