Edward Burtynsky

He was mentioned in Diane Ackerman's  One Hundred Names for Love: A Memoir. I didn't note the context but these photos show why America has been left behind; it hain't pretty.

Burtynsky is better known for his landscapes. (Wiki article.)

China Photos...

https://www.edwardburtynsky.com/projects/photographs/china  (click on the photos to largen them)

Consider that even the Bud-swilling TV-watcher whose only concerns are the size of her/his/it's tires or guns has left the Puritan ethic behind and refuses to take on the mind-numbing jobs at compensation beneath a "living" wage.

What will become of the billions of Chinese as their mind-numbing Zen, or whatever, is left behind and they covet MORE STUFF?

Only time will tell, but Burtynsky's photos show some of the impacts on the "environment." ("Oh, fuck, another tree-hugger! Honey, would you get me another beer?)

May you live in interesting times.


Ah.....and if you think at all, allow me to encourage you to get a vasectomy. YOU may be able to endure the thrill of fast cars and the joys of monogamy, but god help your children. It's likely they'll need respirators to go outside and there won't be much "outside" to go to.

Hot Damn! Let's Go! Way to hustle!!