tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post4405403268002285559..comments2023-10-22T06:15:30.760-04:00Comments on Boomer Musings: I Do Not UnderstandDouglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752593286034877538noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-57206223851959226322015-01-17T17:57:20.811-05:002015-01-17T17:57:20.811-05:00Ah Douglas, so prescient on your part, as always. ...Ah Douglas, so prescient on your part, as always. Last year, perhaps more than any other year, I heard lots of commentators mention that throughout history there has been an implicit social contract between the led and their leaders, which essentially amounts to this: "You take care of us, and we will do what you ask."<br /><br />When I first heard, I could not believe my ears. However, the more and more I thought about it, I realized that it may be sad, but true. I actually planned to write a piece on the topic, and relate it to numerous global events which occurred last year, where the issue was raised.<br /><br />There may be something to it. Additionally, the folks who brought it up have a far better appreciation of history than do I... Inspector Clouseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373932797333038561noreply@blogger.com