Here we go again

You know, people, maybe things just aren't so bad out there. At the very least, they aren't much worse than all the rest of the history we've had. Our children aren't really the epitome of elder-abuse and undisciplined action to bring down our world. War isn't really becoming more common, with greater bloodshed. Our leaders aren't really any less trustworthy than 600 years ago. The planet isn't doomed. We'll get through. Global warming will not exceed the regular bounds which the planet cycles through every geological era or so. Remember- the more things change, the more they stay the same. It's a cliche, and relies on the same evidence of obviousness that all cliches are folly to, but what the hey, right?

Still here

As above- still here, just quiet right now.