Zen Pencils by Gavin Aung Than for March 25, 2024
Transcript:
You develop an instant global consciousness A people orientation An intense dissatisfaction with the state of the world And a compulsion to do something about it From out there on the moon International politics look so petty ACME TELEPORT 2000 Mind Your Step You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck PRESIDENT OBAMA PRESIDENT KARZAI PRESIDENT AHMADINEJAD SUPREME LEADER PRESIDENT HU And drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say… Look at that, you son of a bitch. - Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 Astronaut
sergioandrade Premium Member 8 months ago
“From A Distance” Julie Gold 1985, recorded by Bette Midler 1990
FreyjaRN Premium Member 8 months ago
I’ve felt that way a long time. It’s probably all the SF&F I read.
I swear I was born too soon. Working on a starship appeals to me.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 8 months ago
Bringing spacesuits for them as well may not have been the absolute worst idea, if you want their new perspective to last more than a minute or so.
Willywise52 Premium Member 8 months ago
Then leave them all there.
Bruce1253 8 months ago
I cannot change the world, I am not powerful enough to change my nation, but I can change my little corner of the universe by showing compassion to those in need. I have a group of like minded friends and we feed the homeless. If enough of us try to make our corner of the world a better place, I think it would get better, the decision is up to you. You can complain, or you can get involved. Find something that speaks to your soul. . . do that!!!
Rocky Premium Member 8 months ago
Outstanding.
markkahler52 8 months ago
There’d still be some of them say: “Yes! And I should rule it all!”
AMBER1 8 months ago
Does anyone know that there’s hardly any air to breathe, on the moon?