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Originally Posted by TryingToMoveForward
That's the same conclusion I came to as well. Human corruption. There is no perfect system because there are no perfect humans. Sometimes I feel we put too much faith and power into those in power, when they cannot possibly live up to their words and beliefs. Humans are too complex. And I'm not faulting anyone here, because I'm the same way. Unstable, complicated, and complex. I think grassroots movements are a great counter to social problems, but they just don't have enough power or media coverage.
Thank you for this conversation though. 
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***Cue Bernie Sanders***
I do this thing with comparing myself and diagnosing others, lol.
When I was first diagnosed with ADHD my friend gave me a book called, "Hunter in a Gatherers World." Basically it's talking about how in dinosaur times, having ADHD would be a blessing. We are overly aware of our surroundings and that was a good thing. That's what kept people ALIVE. As we became farmers and then industrialists where you were expected to focus on one thing - sitting in a classroom all day - this became a disability. It really is all about perspective. I can usually see, "my people" a mile away. I mean the ADHD flighty, bouncing all over the place type. That's the diagnosis I feel the most aware of. I feel like you know someone well it's hard to know the fluctuations of their moods and how much they struggle.
My sister and I obviously have the same upbringing. She's 3 years younger than me so the traumas that we suffered we were at different stages of our lives (Dad died when I was in Junior High and she was in Elementary School). Then Mom went off the rails. It's funny that I had "stability" longer than she did, but she definitely handles things better than I do. I often treat her like she's the big sister. I've wondered how she's so together. I feel like it doesn't take much for me to lose it.
Getting back to society, it's intriguing when you stop to look. Me, I never looked as you have here too much. For me it's a matter of seeing how the cycle of poverty, criminality, etc. continues. That's why I like Bernie. He seems to actually CARE about our society and truly wants to make a difference.