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Mofwoofoo's avatar

Thanks for this. I am in your group and a longtime activist living in Ecuador since 2010, founder of a mostly latino, artist eco-community since 2012 (chambalabamba.org).

The indigenous have been kept in poverty, abused, and their lands contaminated for far too long. When is enough, enough? The problem is the corrupt government (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oilxI6Dgoy8&t=5s), and like you say, the huge debt. Horizontal governance must be radically transparent and it is virtually incorruptible. It is a strategy/solution. It puts the power back into the hands of the people.

Most people have never thought of this idea. But once the indigenous and campesinos unite with this demand, the public will begin to become informed and then perhaps a referendum could be held. It is an ambitious strategy, and we are in touch with all of the indigenous and the campesinos and awaiting their responses to this strategy to restructure the government from vertical to horizontal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wywMhg604W8).

In addition, some activists from Vilcabamba helped the Shuar just recently to annul a terrible agreement their president (now x president) made with Amazon One, a company that Bill Gates is involved in, after the x-president was paid $100,000. Through the help of the Vilcabamba activists (I was one), the former president lost the election and the agreement was annulled. This was just a few weeks ago.

Now, the pres. of Ecuador is under impeachment, just recently. Some indig. nations are thinking of disassociating from Ecuador. But what would be the best solution would be the restructuring to horizontal, which could take place in one day. Nothing would initially be different. The main difference is that the people making the decisions will be the people involved and not some corrupt authority. And of course, extreme transparency is essential.

You could help Charles, by letting your extensive influential contacts to become aware of this as a way for humanity to begin escaping from the mortal grip of the controllers. What is your opinion?

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It's interesting that what struck me the most is that it was ME that killed this forest protector because of MY lifestyle that depends heavily on petroleum to continue living the comfortable life that I live and for creating the demand for the resources that are stripped out of the forests that Eduardo was attempting to protect. The gunmen were only the ones that we sent to pull the trigger to clear the way to get what our flesh craves despite that our spirit and soul despise what happened.

I don't want to be pessimistic AND reality is that nobody is going to do anything about this tragedy because most people are just like you and me and people like you and me aren't going to stop driving cars to work or using Solvents, Diesel fuel, Motor Oil, Bearing Grease, Ink, Floor Wax, Ballpoint Pens, Football Cleats, Upholstery, Sweaters that explains the itchy sweater I have at home), Boats, Insecticides, Bicycle Tires, Sports Car Bodies, Nail Polish, Fishing lures, Dresses, Tires, Golf Bags, Perfumes, Cassettes, Dishwasher parts, Tool Boxes, Shoe Polish, Motorcycle Helmets, Caulking, Petroleum Jelly, Transparent Tape, CD Player (do people still have these?), Faucet Washers, Antiseptics, Clothesline, Curtains, Food Preservatives, Basketballs, Soap (that explains why soap doesn’t clean oil off your hands), Vitamin Capsules, Antihistamines, Purses, Shoes, Dashboards, Cortisone, Deodorant Footballs, Putty. Dyes, Panty Hose, Refrigerant, Percolators, Life Jackets, Rubbing Alcohol, Linings, Skis, TV Cabinets, Shag Rugs, Electrician’s Tape, Tool Racks, Car Battery Cases, Epoxy, Paint, Mops, Slacks, Insect Repellent, Oil Filters, Umbrellas, Yarn, Fertilizers, Hair Coloring, Roofing, Toilet Seats, Fishing Rods, Lipstick, Denture Adhesive, Linoleum, Ice Cube Trays, Synthetic Rubber, Speakers, Plastic Wood, Electric Blankets, Glycerin, Tennis Rackets, Rubber Cement, Fishing Boots, Dice, Nylon Rope, Candles, Trash Bags, House Paint, Water Pipes, Hand Lotion, Roller Skates, Surf Boards, Shampoo, Wheels, Paint Rollers, Shower Curtains, Guitar Strings, Luggage, Aspirin, Safety Glasses, Antifreeze, Football Helmets, Awnings, Eyeglasses (I thought they were made from glass), Clothes, Toothbrushes, Ice Chests, Footballs, Combs, CD’s & DVD’s, Paint Brushes, Detergents, Vaporizers, Balloons, Sun Glasses, Tents, Heart Valves, Crayons, Parachutes, Telephones, Enamel, Pillows, Dishes, Cameras, Anesthetics, Artificial Turf, Artificial limbs, Bandages, Dentures, Model Cars, Folding Doors, Hair Curlers, Cold cream, Movie film, Soft Contact lenses, Drinking Cups, Fan Belts, Car Enamel, Shaving Cream, Ammonia, Refrigerators, Golf Balls, Toothpaste (Yuck), and Gasoline just to name a few.

You see, Eduardo's murder, was a death of a thousand cuts. Unfortunately, we are left holding the knife.

-Jay

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