IMAGINE if they spent close to a trillion (a million million) on diplomacy and peacekeeping.
The same amount is being spent on putting people on Mars to save the species in case our dear leaders blow us up in their lust to use their advanced weaponry.
IMAGINE if they spent close to a trillion on diplomacy and peacekeeping.
It's time to put the mothers and nurturers back in charge.
Some examples of successful and stable societies where women hold central power while promoting harmony, negotiation, non-violence, discussion, agreement, cooperation, ecological wisdom and land stewardship.
The Mosuo: A Matriarchal Society in China
The Minangkabau in Indonesia
The Iroquois Confederacy in North America
The Khasi in India
The Bribri in Costa Rica
The Nagovisi in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
The Garifuna in Central America
In truth, I would rather see the wisest, most visionary, kindest, effective and life-affirming
among us govern the lands - regardless of gender.
This is from USA list, but is relatable for most countries
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