On competition versus cooperation.

[Davidallany]

Cooperation is much better than competition. Competition could lead to ill-will, and unwholesome thoughts and actions.

Cooperation is honesty, openness where everyone wins.



http://desteni.co.za/videos/series/21/YE_B8iCnAFc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE_B8iCnAFc

[Herbert]

I could not watch the video because I only have dial-up.
But thank you for the thread David. I do have something to say on the topic introduced here.

I have relatives in both Canada and the United States. The following observation is what my experiences have taught me.
I am sure others will have different experiences. I also know that good intentions do not always pan out for people or countries.

Upper Canada (Ontario) was originally settled by the poor of Northern England, Ireland, and Scotland in the early 1800s.
They brought with them a basic way of life common among the poor;

The Canadian dream was cooperation and sharing for survival of all.
Brief example:
Some, in my own family, knew how to keep bees for honey, others had potatoes for seed
And still others persisted until they learned how to build a kiln which would turn trees into potash for sale back to England.
All these things and much more were shared with their neighbours wherever possible.
It created a tight community and high spirits which are so common among people who work together for a common purpose.
Everyone was welcome and their spirits were open and free to share.

As Steinbeck said: “If you’re in trouble or need – go to the poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll share – the only ones”.


In the early days of the revolution, many settlers left the United States for Canada. Some were my relatives.
They left because they were peace lovers and you could not be a peace lover during the American Revolution.
So families split up and those coming to Canada were often written out of the American family trees.
Punishment for not being a patriot.
‘You are either for us or against us” was the typical American rhetoric. As if it was a crime to love peace.
This was passed down by word of mouth through the generations.
One of our relatives was a ship captain involved in the Boston Tea Party.
His brother (our relative) came to Canada. He was not a flag waver, nor was he of mob mentality.

America today is full of factions
They, in general, subscribe to social personas over emotions.
The American dream became competition for survival of the fittest.
Americans in general fear socialism as if it was a dirty word.

That competition vs cooperation is still the basic difference between the two countries.

Granted this is a generalization from my experience and only my view.
I have American relatives whom I love.

[Davidallany]

Thank you brother Herbert. Patriotism is taught to children of all nations, it creates the feeling and idea of being separated from the rest. it's against unity and cooperation. Ultimately it's a form of mind control triggered by anthems, movie scenes, and what have you.
I found your comment most warming and sincere. So thank you.

[Davidallany]

Monetary system encourages competition.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxAtRruw60

[Lord Sidious]

Hey Herbie, don't go bananas over the vid.
If you are on dialup and wanna see the vid, just press play and then pause it.
It will download totally and then you can watch it.