Hmmm.....Sorry to break it to you J, but it is a "vast sinister conspiracy".
I realised that about age 16, and nothing I have seen between then and now has done anything to change that opinion.

In fact, taking into consideration the wars, political manipulation and the exposure of the corrupt nature of our financial system inthe last few years, it should be crystal clear to everyone.

Fortunately I have the physical skills to be self-sufficient, I can grow my own food, build my own home, I am self-employed, live where I was born and see no need to travel......Not everyone is as lucky.

The system needs demolition and re-construction in a manner which is sustainable.....No one "needs" to accept a system which is so corrupt and inequitable, but no matter, we have allowed our freedoms and strengths to be diluted to the extent that the future is no longer under our control.

I still find such acceptance and resignation depressing.....maybe thats why I "bitch and whine" so much?.....:0)