Reply #56: Counting Crows.

[westerebus]

They have been few and fewer to count in the past two weeks. Despite summer heat and odd weather patterns, the crows are not around in their normal numbers. Normal being any number that is noticeable due to their insistence to share their space with your's. This is not a good omen. Good citizen, you may not consider omens with much regard, all the socialization imposed upon your personage diminished your place among the wild things. In that respect, both you and the crows have like concerns. The more one seeks to possess things, the more that thing possess' that person or crow. Crows know this, yet they will revisit the same rotting carcass over and over. People too will do like wise, yet deny it all the same. Our socialization supported by the concept of capitalism as opportunity is no different. Some will, given the chance, pick the bones clean and declare all is fair if opportunity exists. We don't think less of the crows, but, we do accept a lower standard for some despite all the opportunity given them.
What justification one uses to defend their actions imposes the question of trust and consequence. Good citizen, judge not, lest, ye be judged; is not a capitalistic concept. Better to come to a solution based on observed actions, rather then explanations, is more in keeping with sound reasoning. So to with crows. If your lot in life is to be left with the odd carcass and this you are socialized into understanding is opportunity then there is no reason to expect better. A feast is a feast is a feast.
So here stands the nation of purple mountain majesty with amber waves of grain waiting for the return of the crows. What has preceded them are the makers of market's, the discounter's, the money lender's, and a sorted parasites telling you there is a feast of opportunity on the way. When you don't hear the crows,comrades, lower your expectations.
The party is as always here for your protection.