Bodigger

In order to do this, the whole world will need to do this. This will not happen because a state like China will not go along with it and take over the world. This would be worse than the situation we are in now.

After watching the debate Bernie had very little ammunition combatting such an easy subject. It seems as though he is throwing in the towel and the energy is not in him.

Healthcare is a responsibility, our responsibility, not someone else's responsibility. Government's duty is to protect you from me, me from you, and us from them. insuring domestic Tranquility, such as civil rights within the nation, and promoting (encourage) the general welfare is protecting the food and drugs so they are safe for consumption and protect the people as you have mentioned. However, government's responsibilities regarding healthcare and living wages are only for protecting the people from bad medicine and poor work environments, not implementation of means and methods. Are you advocating that government give out toothbrushes, soap, and shampoo as a right? To secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity is to help protect the people's rights for liberty, unjust laws, and freedom from tyrannical governments. IMO traditional healthcare in the U.S. is narrow minded and basically drug dealing. I have had serious illnesses and injuries in this life and I have found more help in books, church, the web, people, prayer, and meditation thanks to Leo and this website. For over 20 years I have watched my parents take more prescribed pills in volume than I have for breakfast. Is this living or are they walking around in a pickled body. I thank this Government for being there to protect me, not care for me, this is on the part of the collective and I am grateful to be a part of this collective.

I agree that Bernie is on another level, however, the status quo is fighting him because they don't think he can beat Trump. VOX talks about people coming together for Bernie, but they did not discuss the over 45 group and IMHO, this is where Bernie suffers due to his social policies.

Here in the U.S. it is not a Constitutional right, but the people have the right to pursue happiness, and that includes helping mankind. Healthcare for all is a force onto the people, and does not empower people to care for one another. Which is more conscious? I will say the latter.

If government would get out of the healthcare business things would be much more affordable because it would create a more competitive market. It is not a rite to have cheap healthcare and medicine but I can certainly see a time where many people will push for the rite to have a smartphone. However, it is nice to see the back and forth discussion.

Building a conscious society begins within ourselves. Forcing others to see it, and do it our way will hurt the collective as well as ourselves. How can we balance the system if we are not balanced.

After watching the debates last night, if we get anyone other than Bernie, this will be our fate. I like much of what you have illustrated, however, many people have many different ideas on how we get toward our goals and how we would like to see it happen. In fact, almost all people want the same. It's how to get there. This is why it is good that we have many states within a country to implement ideas and see what works and what does not. We are the United States, not the United Nation. For instance, Amtrak gets $2 Billion in government subsidies annually and is in the red every year. Most Americans have never been on Amtrak and are forced to give them Billions to keep it going. This is no way to run a business. Also, the education system is collectively in the tank, but many schools do well. Allowing the individual States to mange their own schools so the nation will observe what works and what is not working. The Idea that government is the answer to everything has been attempted many times to little achievement.

Solutions to problems are being discussed and resolved every day. Reading some of the discussions which took place decades, centuries, and even thousands of years ago, it is a wonder how we have progressed to where we are today. If we think things are worse than ever, then we do not know the history of mankind. Leo has said many times that the process needs to take place slowly, and it has. There is much discussion about what others must do, but having patience with others and continuing to work on ourselves is best. I find that going into discussions knowing the answer only gives me a headache, and sometimes a heartache. Exploring differences and becoming Willing to see it differently brings ME peace. Could it be that, we need only what I need, or I need what we need.......nothing.

@Serotoninluv Do you think that Tucker and Cornell could be sharing the same achievement thoughts, and differ on the path to the ultimate goal of the subject?

I am thankful to be human......and the opportunity to pursue Enlightenment.

I think the foundation of Pete's campaign is based on the Obama campaign. However, the problem Pete is having is, his campaign comes with baggage where Obama would sit out on votes which may give him controversy during his future presidential run. IMO Pete is not at a level of consciousness to effectively govern a State, let alone all of them. Although the United States is shifting toward a higher consciousness, the Country is not ready for Bernie or AOC at this time. The Consciousness of the United States has become stagnant by situations I will not address on this topic.

Dems will work hard to make sure Bernie is not the nominee because he is not a Democrat. However, if he is the nominee the Dems will do little to help his campaign and Trump will win big.

If you like your caucus, then you can keep your caucus....LOL.

No doubt books will be written. However, I recall many of the things being said about Trump were said about Ronald Reagan and years later the facts were that Reagan was much more sincere, mindful, intelligent, and honorable than what was said about him at the time. It will be interesting what will be said about Trump years from now. One thing for sure is, if it is good for Trump, it will not be said by the media....

I agree with @Leo Gura on this. I have fallen to the speculation of the end of man and as I am getting older, doing research, and self work, I have found that this has been going on for centuries for this reason. It is fear based and an attempt to get people to do something such as giving them your money, time, or personal items. Religions have done this on many occasions in order to get people to church. As stated, sit with it, and then move on with what feels good to you today, not someone else's perception of the future. Seek to 'know', not to 'know about'

I am surprised their isn't feedback/pushback on this statement.....well said

Please correct me if I am getting this incorrect; what @Hatfort and @Serotoninluv are saying is, it is okay to choose for ourselves to end life inside our own bodies but not if it is outside our bodies. As I do more self work I find myself revering all life in all its expressions, no matter what, even if I don't understand it.

@Hatfort If the pro-lifers were to accept terminating limits at 5, 10, or 20 weeks they would lose ground in there stance because the pro-choicers ultimately win due to the life being terminated within a certain time period. Think of it from both dynamic levels, does this make sense? I find it interesting that many pro-lifers do not have a problem with trophy hunting animals and many pro-choicers are enraged if you stepped on a sea turtle egg on the way to the clinic. @Leo Gura Would you mind pointing me in a direction where I may find these polls or percentages you are talking about? I have been unsuccessful in finding anything like the 75% you have been saying.

Pro-lifers believe life begins at conception, and pro-choicers at birth. I find it difficult to see how there can be compromise on either side?

So few abortions take place due to health, rape, and other reasons it is worth little discussion, and it would help people in untruths to justify there decision to have an abortion. A cutoff time is a problem both sides because if you make it, say 20 weeks, then the pro-choicers are acknowledging that life begins at 21 weeks. To compromise at anytime between conception and birth would acknowledge life beginning at a certain point. My question is, if you narrow it down to the day, why would it be acceptable to abort at 140 days and not 141?

When is consciousness present?

@tenta Not sure how you get away with that............?

Here is what I have found in contemplation. The truth is that there are billions of people in this world who are suffering. If these people had the choice to go to any country of their choice, we would still have billions of people suffering, even if they all chose the U.S. I know many people who have suffered and thought going elsewhere would change their lives for the better, to no avail. Love.....There are many people who love their children and cause trauma to them, me included, we still neglect, cause physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual harm to them and we still Love them. Empathy....I empathize with many people, and I spend much of my time helping those in need. It is the ego which say's your empathy is better than mine. I don't think I am arguing, only stating facts and sharing thoughts, and not attempting to change anyone's views....ARE YOU? The reason you think it is arguing is because my thoughts and facts don't fit your narrative. The collective is best when the fortunate go outward and expand.

Are you saying Trump is wanting whistleblowers dead or imprisoned? Separating people from their families - My youngest daughter was born in prison. She went through withdrawal for quite some time from drugs when she was born. We fostered her until she was three years old and we then adopted her. I think this was the best thing for her and I pray that her mother can someday get her life in order so they can establish a relationship. The reason I tell this story is that children are separated from parents every day and the reason is to protect the children. Taking children through several countries, risking starvation, injury, rape, torture, and much more, may......no......will create unnecessary trauma on the children and you think separating them will make it worse. I don't. Immigration may be difficult but Trump is not making it that way. Illegal immigration is making it more difficult and I think we need to work on this first, and this is what Trump is working on. Immigration needs to be taken up in Congress and Trump is not Congress. The Dems have not talked about ideas or passed any laws regarding immigration. I have stated many reasons which I support Trump over the Democrat candidates. If you would like to talk about a specific subject, pick something which is important to you and lets discuss the differences in thought. I prefer chocolate over vanilla, but I don't hate vanilla......