Pursuit of Mindless Pleasure, and the Basic Needs required for Survival being met to the Individuals Satisfaction.

The Classic Example is the Fall of the Roman Empire. After Extending its Borders to Encompass much of the Known World, Emperors began holding to Power by providing Extravagant Entertainment to Citizens of the Empire, and meeting the Basic Survival Needs of Food and Shelter.

Politicians came to Realize that the Average Roman Citizen cared little for anything else but a Full Stomach, and Having Their Desire for Excitement, Depravity, and Blood Lust met on a regular Basis. Control the Mob with "BREAD AND CIRCUSES", and they will forever Sing your Praises. It is considered one of the Reasons why such Inhuman Monsters like Tiberius, Caligula and Nero were able to Rule forAND CONFLICT RESOLUTION GEARED TO MASS ENTERTAINMENT.

What is even more Absurd, is the PSEUDO- INTELLECTUALS WHO HOST MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS, WHO TRY TO HIDE THE TRUE MOTIVATIONS FOR PRODUCING SUCH MATERIAL, WITH A PRETENSE OF CARING, HEALING, AND PROTECTING THE "VICTIMS."

The Launch made its way slowly towards the east-side landing on Eilean Mor. Aboard the small craft were Keeper Joseph Moore, Second Mate MacDonald and Seaman Jones, both members of the crew of the Hesperus.

Captain Harvie watched the progress of the launch from the bow of his ship. He had deep misgivings about the situation that was unfolding, and possibly putting his ship and crew at risk.

However, he had no choice. The Light on Eilean Mor had been out for days and needed to be activated as