Let’s start by saying that I am truly grateful. I have a beautiful wife, a decent job, a comfortable place to live, and a fridge full of food. What more could I ask for? It really is a great day to celebrate the fact that my ancestors had the forethought to come to the new world, full of opportunities, and take their rightful place as servants of the new world order.
I love being an American. It’s way better than being exploited by American interests. When you live in the US, there is so much going on that you hardly have time to think about anyone but yourself. Our culture of consumption and distraction really takes your mind off things like social responsibility.
Sometimes my head swims with everything that goes on in the world, but I have to tell myself not to worry about that.
Don’t think about the fact that we’re slowly destroying all the things that make the earth habitable.
Don’t worry about the alarming rate the population has grown for the last 100 years.
Don’t even consider that fact that no matter what we do, our solar system will one day collapse on itself and if we don’t find a way off this rock then our entire existence will have been in vain.
Just believe that the people in power have my best interests in mind. All I have to do is buy into everything that is pushed on me and I’ll be fine.
The funny part is, that’s actually true. If you just do what you’re told and say thanks for the opportunity to be part of this great machine, you’ll have a pretty good life. I can’t even blame people for going along. It’s a sweet deal.
Who cares about other animals and people all over the world anyway?
Can I really improve their quality of life by giving up things I take for granted?
Is it my fault that animal instinct leaves a deep-seated self-interest in us all?
Am I actually going to do anything to stop the implosion of the universe anyway?
What am I doing? This is a holiday. A tradition. A fantastic example of social engineering. A time to say thanks for all the wonderful things the world has bestowed upon me. Let me say grace and be thankful.
Thank you world for letting me be a white, middle-class, American, man, born in the 20th century, with a functioning brain, and adequate looks. It has made all the difference, and for that, I am truly grateful.