I tend not to pay attention to the world news, American news, or anything political. Not because I don't think it's important, but because I don't want to be brought down by it. Very rarely is there any good news. Most of it is disheartening. We've come so far only to have the same problems as we've always had: discrimination, social unrest, misunderstanding, closed minds, economic troubles, general crime. It seems as if someone is always talking over top of someone else. It's constant noise, and I prefer silence and minimalism. It's better not to know.

I can't say that I believe that there is change in the world on any monumental level. I guess most people enjoy the idea of hope; the idea that we're trying. I'm not so sure I agree; I think it's just as depressing knowing that with all the work, it won't change enough. With all the hope, someone will still be more powerful and more corrupt to bring this world apart. And who's side of the story do we believe anyways?

This doesn't mean I think we should stop trying, stop working. It just means that I don't hang my hope on the change. It won't hurt as much when the results don't happen.

Either...or...

In regards to the current economical situation and government deficit from New York Times article by David Leonhardt:

“Things will get worse gradually,” Mr. Auerbach predicts, “unless they get worse quickly.”

Thanks for the update.