22 Quotes by Michael Carter

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    Even if we're among the lucky few who benefit from civilization, we find ourselves curiously unsatisfied, plagued by stress, worry, and conflict... Like the addict who believes against all evidence that what he can't give up won't lead to suffering and death, our culture adheres to its ideas in spite of ample, clear evidence they will lead to suffering and death.

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    The role of smart, radical activists is to encourage, protract, organize, and multiply the chipping away not only at the mythology of presumed supremacy, but at power and its social and physical infrastructure. To find weak points within scriptures and structures of the system, as one might examine an old block wall before demolition, seeking out crumbling mortar lines and cracked blocks. Then, to strike, and recruit more help - more and more - and strike, and strike, and bring it down.

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    Someone once told me his idea for surviving a crash of civilization was to be a lone wolf, heading for the hills, with his rifle and knife, living off the land. "Nowadays, I'm more interested in staying behind and helping others," he said, "like after Hurricane Katrina. Coming together and rebuilding something that can last.""How about BEFORE a disaster?" I asked. "Even better.

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    New technology advances are changing the way that fire detection is handled, but many dealers and users are unaware of how simple the technology is to implement, use and maintain.

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    If the funding level is continuing to decline over time and the employer is not making its annual contribution, that is bad. If the state is addressing the need, that gives you more comfort.

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    I think it is interesting, my grandparents used it, my mom used it. And everyone in my family used it.

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