[MD] 420

[Ron Kulp]

> John:

Yes, but if that expanded rationality lacks strength, relative to the SOM
rules which amplify ego and power, then it's not going to work.  We need a
way of translating betterness (right) into power (might).  I don't see any
clear way to that.

Ron:
I get your drift John, I think a better
Way to look at it is in terms of fostering criticle thinking in our
Western society, I was watching
Those Chomsky interviews Dave
Posted and he really hit the problem
And possible solutions, I feel chasing
After the idea of alternative metaphysics is a logic trap of sorts
That giant is our giant with a history
All it's own. The power of expanded
Reason I feel, lies within the cultures
Capacity to evolve and promote criticle thinking skills. We also must
Face the possibility that not everyone
Is cut out to be a criticle thinker.
Remember that RMP also commented on American values
Noting that many are based in native
Values which sets it apart from European counter parts,
You know American INJUNuity,
Is what sets us apart. 
We just need to dust off that torch
And clarify the way again.
To sum it up, to ask if som is inevitable is to isolate and generalize
The situation in reified terms, like asking if stupidity is inevitable.