Neither exist right now. Considering that the American way of life™ will eventually lead to the end of modern civilization due to its inherent unsustainability we need to change course fast but our "system" of endless compromise will lead us nowhere.
As a small example of the "leadership" our government offer look at the pathetic increase of minimum fuel mileage just signed into law - 35MPG by 2020. Big fucking deal, it should be 3x that within 10 years - the technology exists now to do it.
I'm pretty sure it'll take environmental disaster leading to the deaths of millions or billions of people for grand change to happen. I just hope it's not during my lifetime.
I've basically come to the conclusion that the best option for those of us who have examined American culture and are disgusted by it is to simply live your life the way you want to. At least you still have that option.[ Parent ]
