It is definitely possible, Jack, but probably not in a society that holds the cynical philosophies and empty beliefs of present-day America (and most other places).

You first need people growing up with a far better and wiser set of beliefs than the present addictions to money and material wealth, and that takes time...and very inspired leadership...to set the example of something better and wiser in front of those who are growing up.

It most definitely IS possible for people to accomplish that. That's why I believe in it. It has BEEN accomplished at certain times in the past, here and there.

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punkfolkrocker - I get what you mean about the glass ceilings. You're right about that.

I have also "lost my faith in the honour and integrity of govt a long time ago...". You bet I have. I have equally lost faith in the honour and integrity of political parties. (although there are many very good and well intentioned people working for them)

What I have not lost faith in is the inner Spirit and Heart of humanity. Those will never die. The innate spirit and heart in individual human beings is greater than government, greater than money, greater than institutions, greater than organized religions and hierarchies, and that spirit and heart in each one of us is what I place my faith in. It's in you. It's in me. It's in every human being at some level...if they will only make use of it, and if their love can overcome their fear.

I believe people are inherently good. I do not accept a cynic's dark view of humanity. I believe life is inherently good. We're all a part of life, and what is best in us WILL triumph. That is what I put my faith in...human beings themselves, not human-created laws, governments, and institutions.

I put up with those and I deal with them (laws, governments, institutions) as best I can...because I must, for the time being...and because it's the sensible thing to do for the time being...but that doesn't mean I believe in them. They're temporary. They're mostly arbitrary. People will still be around when they're all gone. People will still be around when money is gone.

Have a look at the ruins of ancient Egypt, Assyria, Persia, Greece, Rome, Meso-America...all their rules, laws, authorities, and institutions are long gone, but we human beings are STILL here. And we'll be here long after the present set of authority structures have crumbled into dust, and their weapons into rust.

What I find hope in is not our great ruling authority structures, or our foolish political systems, but the people I personally know and love...family, friends, co-workers, those I know from direct experience. That is where hope lies as far as I'm concerned, and I make new friends all the time, mostly through music. I have no reason to feel any sense of defeat...the human connections I believe in grow stronger every day.