Given the current state of the world (shambles), I feel like emitting a Pantisocratic sigh. Coleridge serves well:
On the Prospect of Establishing a Pantisocracy in America
Whilst pale Anxiety, corrosive Care,
The tear of Woe, the gloom of sad Despair,
And deepen’d Anguish generous bosoms rend;–
Whilst patriot souls their country’s fate lament;
Whilst mad with rage demoniac, foul intent,
Embattled legions Despots vainly send
To arrest the immortal mind’s expanding ray
Of everlasting Truth;–I other climes
Where dawns, with hope serene, a brighter day
Than e’er saw Albion in her happiest times,
With mental eye exulting now explore,
And soon with kindred minds shall haste to enjoy
(Free from the ills which here our peace destroy)
Content and Bliss on Transatlantic shore.
The only problem is, now America itself is the problematic despotic state from which to flee and build new communities. So, maybe Gorringe is a good place to turn for advice?
