I'm not a communist and not even really a socialist but this a case example of my problem with capitalism (and any supply-side economics, aka, "trickle down effect"). Rio de Janeiro and filthy water in what should be a beautiful area.
The two worst effects on the earths environment ever has hands down been capitalism and communism and their tangled relationship with science and technology. It's said that communism was the worst of the two because capitalism would only severely damage the environment if there was a profit to be made.
The Inca civilization was how many centuries ago? And the Incas were socialist to the point no one went homeless or hungry. Any elderly person with no means was simply given a place to live and food to eat. The Mayan on the other hand destroyed their civilization through what historians believe was a combination of civil wars and deforestation. I'm no tree huger. But I also believe in reasonably keeping some of the majestic qualities of our rivers, lakes, and forests.
So, what do we learn form history? What about those Egyptian pyramids that have lasted centuries, or the remains of Greek and Roman architecture?
How many billionaires and other super-rich people live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? In terms of legacy, being cognizant of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, and the Incas as well.... if capitalism were so good then why haven't the super-rich of Rio simply, voluntarily, forked over the "clams" to the water and sewage of Rio for at least the international Olympics coming?
Furthermore, banks can approve loans for cases like this, governments can take out loans for public health and for improvements in the aesthetics of shared, common spaces like this. That's good debt as opposed to financing a war on drugs or financing wars in some Middle Eastern country. And political parties? Merely religions that proclaim have faith in us for your earthly salvation.
Full article: Rio De Janeiro Is Breaking One Big Promise That Helped It Land The 2016 Olympics - Business Insider
The two worst effects on the earths environment ever has hands down been capitalism and communism and their tangled relationship with science and technology. It's said that communism was the worst of the two because capitalism would only severely damage the environment if there was a profit to be made.
The Inca civilization was how many centuries ago? And the Incas were socialist to the point no one went homeless or hungry. Any elderly person with no means was simply given a place to live and food to eat. The Mayan on the other hand destroyed their civilization through what historians believe was a combination of civil wars and deforestation. I'm no tree huger. But I also believe in reasonably keeping some of the majestic qualities of our rivers, lakes, and forests.
So, what do we learn form history? What about those Egyptian pyramids that have lasted centuries, or the remains of Greek and Roman architecture?
How many billionaires and other super-rich people live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? In terms of legacy, being cognizant of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, and the Incas as well.... if capitalism were so good then why haven't the super-rich of Rio simply, voluntarily, forked over the "clams" to the water and sewage of Rio for at least the international Olympics coming?
Furthermore, banks can approve loans for cases like this, governments can take out loans for public health and for improvements in the aesthetics of shared, common spaces like this. That's good debt as opposed to financing a war on drugs or financing wars in some Middle Eastern country. And political parties? Merely religions that proclaim have faith in us for your earthly salvation.
Full article: Rio De Janeiro Is Breaking One Big Promise That Helped It Land The 2016 Olympics - Business Insider
Brazilian officials' promise to cut the flow of pollutants into the bay by 80 percent was a key part of the city's Olympic bid document and widely held up as among the most enduring legacies of the games. But with just 1 1/2 years to go before the showcase event, it has become increasingly clear that the target wouldn't be met.
Sailors' associations have expressed reservations about water quality as well as the garbage, both of which they say could harm sailors' health. Olympic sailors have described the 2016 venue as a "sewer," complaining of the stench at the events' main venue, the Gloria Marina, and describing having to dodge floating sofas, animal carcasses, and plastic trash bags that foul rudders in the open waters. A few sailors have said they got sick after falling into the bay.
Correa said he wasn't sure whether Olympic authorities have been informed that the cleanup pledge will not be met.
With most of the sewage in the greater Rio area flowing untreated into area rivers, its showcase beaches and the bay, Correa estimated a $3.8 billion investment would be needed to bring sewerage to the entire metropolitan area. With no timetable for the release of such sums, it's unclear when that might happen, he said.