StratFor report with implications for American recovery

[Legbreaker]

So, basically what it's saying is a little conflict and disagreement is a good thing. Once a society, or group has reached a point where nobody is willing to upset the apple cart and disagree for fear of the social consequences, the society will fall.

The same concepts can be applied to smaller groups such as an online forum for example. If nobody is willing to speak up with an opposing point of view because of the belief those in power will shut them down, then the end is in sight.

[kota1342000]

I dont know why we didnt think of the Mississippi's importance before, its all over civil war history, and should have been obvious. I think Ive just got another campaign idea....

[jerry0503214]

Related would be the changes on Old man River following the nuclear strikes, as the system of levees breaks down, we will get to see the Mississippi get wider (estimates are as much as 1-1.5 miles wide), as well as major changes in the river's course.
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[Webstral]

Originally Posted by Legbreaker

The same concepts can be applied to smaller groups such as an online forum for example. If nobody is willing to speak up with an opposing point of view because of the belief those in power will shut them down, then the end is in sight.

Delivery still matters. There's a difference between dissenting opinion and pub smack talk. Dissent can contribute or dissent can detract. When dissent is oriented towards making a superior product, dissent is constructive. When dissent is oriented towards self-assertion, dissent detracts. I don't know how things are in other countries, but here in the US dissent is oriented towards self-assertion more than improving outcomes. One of the great tragedies of our time is the end of dueling. There'd be less obnoxious running of the mouth if folks believed that freedom of speech came with some sort of consequences. I'd love to see Rush, O'Reilly, or Ann Coulter with long blades in their hands, albeit briefly.