Clark Kent, MatureCanadian – I can speak only for myself, of course, but I’m thankful for every day that I wake up, and can see the sunlight and feel the wind. All we can really do is live in the day we’re in, and take comfort in the thousand little pleasures it brings…yes, every day has them, when we stop feeling sorry for ourselves long enough to notice. Nearly all of our panic and rage is over things that we have no control over, and which will unfold in the same way whether we’re here or not, so all we’re doing is losing what enjoyment there is in what we have, and in what we can control.
If we appreciate simply being alive and make the best of the day – making it lighter for each other rather than heavier – we can close our eyes at the end of it and be thankful. And mean it.
(Yes, I’m talking to myself as much as to anyone else. It’s how I get through the dark days; those happen too.)
“Calm down. Things will work out.” There’s wisdom there.
from a 4% increase in maximum tax, to the shelf life of beer, the society of “instant communication” has so little of consequence, and so much to fear.
Ironic timing, given “Earth 2100” was on History Channel just last night. I couldn’t imagine a more alarmist show if I cared to. Yes, there are things we need to change or we’re in deep doodoo. But I wouldn’t bet it’s half as bad as what the Chicken Littles and sheeple who listen to them think it is. The oil-based economy problems, yes. “THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END!” rhetoric? Wake me when you have hard, empirical evidence and not just theories and projections.
A play on “riled up”: You really Wiley’d up some…
The only guarantee I ever make, which I often say is; EVERYTHING will turn out EXACTLY the way it does.
Enjoy the moment, all!
If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you,If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;If you can meet with Triumph and DisasterAnd treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spokenTwisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,And stoop and build ‘em up with wornout tools:
If you can fill the unforgiving minuteWith sixty seconds’ worth of distance run -Stay off the Internet and all that’s in it,You’ll make a boring commentator, son!
I emailed my Senators and Congressman yesterday with the idea that since govmt wants to do social engineering with taxes- that all fresh fruit and veg, purified water, unsweetened cereal nuts and grain etc should be exempt from tax. I will not hold my breath waiting for even so much as a meaningful response however. Many on my Facebook are very positive about it;-)
Night-Gaunt49 said: “Like the idea that the climate is either not changing or it is strictly natural.”
While I don’t disagree that global climate change is happening, I do refute the idea that humans have anything to do with it. The vast majority of environmentalists agree that human efforts haven’t had much of an impact either way. Climate change has been proven to be a natural cycle of the Earth through geological records. But do they get their voices heard? No. Reason and logic don’t sell; hype and panic do.
But if sheeple panicking gets us to start using alternate fuels and cheaper, renewable energy, who cares? If we do rape and pillage the planet until we’re back in the Stone Age, who cares? The Earth will recover and that’s the only side I care about. Mother has survived earthquakes, massive volcanic eruptions, meteor strikes, and five mass extinctions. She’ll adapt, she’ll heal, and she’ll survive long after we’re gone. In the meantime, if all this hysteria gets it so I can drive without paying $3.60+ for a measure of fuel or can live in a world without choking on smog when an inversion hits, then by all means do whatever you like.
comicgos almost 14 years ago
Now THAT’S funny!
pouncingtiger almost 14 years ago
If we was Kevin Bacon, he would be stampeded. (See National Lampoon’s Animal House)
T. Shepherd creator almost 14 years ago
LOL!
StrangeTikiGod almost 14 years ago
Keep calm and carry on.
Sage advice then, sage advice now.
tis4kis almost 14 years ago
It was so less disconcerting when the end was nigh.
hildigunnurr Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Wiley, you’re SO my favourite :D
wmbrainiac almost 14 years ago
no they won’t
ChukLitl Premium Member almost 14 years ago
The end has been coming soon for a long time.
wilorg almost 14 years ago
Nab
Give it a rest, will you, please?
Allison Nunn Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Great as always Wiley. Sure riled some up today :-)
Barbaratoo almost 14 years ago
You ARE the best, Wiley.
pdchapin almost 14 years ago
I suspect that’s what the dinosaurs told each other.
I do believe things will work out. Perhaps not very well for us, but they will work out.
celeconecca almost 14 years ago
yes, yes they will
MatureCanadian almost 14 years ago
Yes, Wiley, they will work out, but for whom?
Love this guy, Mr. Adequate.
peter0423 almost 14 years ago
Clark Kent, MatureCanadian – I can speak only for myself, of course, but I’m thankful for every day that I wake up, and can see the sunlight and feel the wind. All we can really do is live in the day we’re in, and take comfort in the thousand little pleasures it brings…yes, every day has them, when we stop feeling sorry for ourselves long enough to notice. Nearly all of our panic and rage is over things that we have no control over, and which will unfold in the same way whether we’re here or not, so all we’re doing is losing what enjoyment there is in what we have, and in what we can control.
If we appreciate simply being alive and make the best of the day – making it lighter for each other rather than heavier – we can close our eyes at the end of it and be thankful. And mean it.
(Yes, I’m talking to myself as much as to anyone else. It’s how I get through the dark days; those happen too.)
“Calm down. Things will work out.” There’s wisdom there.
Nelly55 almost 14 years ago
another home run Wiley
wilburgarrod almost 14 years ago
YO Wiley. Home Run
kpduty almost 14 years ago
Perfect, as usual. And, thanks to SCAATY_423 for a down-to-earth, positive perspective. Loved it.
ImaginaryFriend almost 14 years ago
Reminds me of Christmas shopping at the mall
Pikachu365 almost 14 years ago
Don’t ever stop what you’re doing, Wiley! The world badly needs a kick in the apathy.
You are THE best <3
treered almost 14 years ago
LOVE IT! (by the way, whats an iconoclast?) heh, heh…
ChukLitl Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Possibly the most important words ever spoken in church;
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice & be glad in it.
Dtroutma almost 14 years ago
from a 4% increase in maximum tax, to the shelf life of beer, the society of “instant communication” has so little of consequence, and so much to fear.
worldisacomic almost 14 years ago
Hey Clark! its a cartoon you moron!
Ernest Lemmingway almost 14 years ago
Ironic timing, given “Earth 2100” was on History Channel just last night. I couldn’t imagine a more alarmist show if I cared to. Yes, there are things we need to change or we’re in deep doodoo. But I wouldn’t bet it’s half as bad as what the Chicken Littles and sheeple who listen to them think it is. The oil-based economy problems, yes. “THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END!” rhetoric? Wake me when you have hard, empirical evidence and not just theories and projections.
1OldDude almost 14 years ago
A play on “riled up”: You really Wiley’d up some… The only guarantee I ever make, which I often say is; EVERYTHING will turn out EXACTLY the way it does. Enjoy the moment, all!
bostonoski almost 14 years ago
Knew the comments would be a classic read today! LOL! :o) Love it Wiley. LOVE IT!
fritzoid Premium Member almost 14 years ago
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to broken, And stoop and build ‘em up with wornout tools:
If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run - Stay off the Internet and all that’s in it, You’ll make a boring commentator, son!
junco49 almost 14 years ago
We need more guys like this.
Jim101 almost 14 years ago
once spooked the herd stampedes
bmonk almost 14 years ago
Trends tend not to continue indefinitely–and so extrapolation of any trend far enough out will lead to catastrophe.
And, as has been pointed out, media will always go for the drama–Catastrophe sells papers (or used to); calm, reasoned discussion does not.
And then there’s that old saying:
“If you can stay calm, while all around you is chaos… then you probably haven’t completely understood the seriousness of the situation.”
Joseph Krois almost 14 years ago
No it won’t. We will rape this planet till it (and we) are dead… Happy Holidays!
vldazzle almost 14 years ago
I emailed my Senators and Congressman yesterday with the idea that since govmt wants to do social engineering with taxes- that all fresh fruit and veg, purified water, unsweetened cereal nuts and grain etc should be exempt from tax. I will not hold my breath waiting for even so much as a meaningful response however. Many on my Facebook are very positive about it;-)
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 14 years ago
or it won’t.
Ernest Lemmingway almost 14 years ago
Night-Gaunt49 said: “Like the idea that the climate is either not changing or it is strictly natural.”
While I don’t disagree that global climate change is happening, I do refute the idea that humans have anything to do with it. The vast majority of environmentalists agree that human efforts haven’t had much of an impact either way. Climate change has been proven to be a natural cycle of the Earth through geological records. But do they get their voices heard? No. Reason and logic don’t sell; hype and panic do.
But if sheeple panicking gets us to start using alternate fuels and cheaper, renewable energy, who cares? If we do rape and pillage the planet until we’re back in the Stone Age, who cares? The Earth will recover and that’s the only side I care about. Mother has survived earthquakes, massive volcanic eruptions, meteor strikes, and five mass extinctions. She’ll adapt, she’ll heal, and she’ll survive long after we’re gone. In the meantime, if all this hysteria gets it so I can drive without paying $3.60+ for a measure of fuel or can live in a world without choking on smog when an inversion hits, then by all means do whatever you like.
wittyvegan almost 14 years ago
I think Glenn Beck was on.