Failing Leadership Of The Rich And Powerful

       Powerful, rich men and women, including political leaders, too often focus on the petty, the insignificant insults to their ego, the inconsequential, and miss the big picture. They are amongst the few people that can do something about the big picture things. Yet they squander the opportunity on their own self indulgence.
       This world is in serious trouble. The environmental degradation and depletion that is occurring will exact a far worse toll than anyone can imagine. Not only in terms of suffering, but in that humankind itself will not survive this continued degradation. The only thing that can stop this dismal future, assuming nuclear weapons have not already destroyed mankind, is concerted, selfless and intelligent action.