The Weekly Gripe

People today want to much, society is superficial

People today are superficial

Are people happier than they used to be?

People and society are complicated and there is no simple solution to the problems in life certainly not those promoted by politicians.



As I get older (58 years young) and reflect on life that though people in general have more spending power, more consumable income than 50 years ago; I have to ask are they really more content?

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14-11-2007If the planet was to melt through global warming, it is no concern of mine. I would not shed one single tear for it is nothing less than you and I deserve. This planet will only be saved by intervention from another race, one out there in the galaxy. Brace yourself my dears for the next majo...moreMr M
14-11-2007People are far more concerned about "image" and possessions than they ever were, years back. The most important things in life now, it seems, are celebrity gossip, having the latest clothes, umpteen holidays a year to exotic destinations and outdoing the neighbours on who's got the big...moredogtired
09-11-2007Surprised more people didn't have anything to say about this. Me, I think people ARE superficial and care nothing of others. It's about time we got back to what is important. Respect your neighbour and love your familyMe
03-4-2007I agree, people today are a bit superficial and money seems to be the single most contributing factor in the good and bad that people do. It's sad to see the way humanity has drifted and equally sad that no one seems inclined to change our course.Warren
12-3-2007In the 1960s most of the hippies and flower people were superficial too, having a groovy time or off to a happening. Sock it to me baby were the 1960s any good?Profound

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