I love the button "Tell Mayor Adams What You Think"
Unfortunately and maddeningly though, I don't think anyone who cares enough about this cesspool of a society we live in has the power or backing to 1. Stop more cesspool shenanigans and 2. Extract justice for previous cesspool shenanigans.
I want to believe that "we the people" really have the power, but the reality is the ruling class has the backing, the propaganda, and the will to continue to run roughshod. Short of true miracles, or something completely outside of this contrived matrix, they will continue to rule harder and we will continue to succumb.
We like our comfortable slowly boiling pots more than we like justice and self-determination. I support the outliers, the true rebels, the Project Veritas's, but in the end, most people just would rather watch some crummy Monday Night Football game and porn than attack the Borg with the meaningful force that's needed to make real change.
That said, I continue to support you and your free speech efforts, and I will continue to write my own Substack, because I just can't bring myself to say I don't care, lay down, and do nothing.
Always remember that it is always a minority that changes the world for good or ill. The vast majority under the fat part of the Bell curve have been with us always. Craven, incurious, unteachable, credulous...and obedient.
Inspired, driven minorities of people are what change the world. Forget the majority. They always play catch up. Always.
I just waver between hopeful and pissed off at the minority, let alone the majority. Today I'm in a pissed off mood because the stakes are so high, the fence is growing daily, and the rot seems so damn deep.
All of the examples you provide oozing from the cesspool we're in are symptoms -- symptoms of the will to power in each of us. How do some -- very few, it seems -- manage to keep that creepy urge in check??
We can easily point out the freaks among us in positions of power who seek to impose their will on us. The last 2.5 years give us plenty of examples of those freaks. Yet the other source of our woes -- and a worse one, IMO -- is the "average person" who also fails to keep that urge in check. That creepy urge manifests in multiple ways, but usually comes wrapped in insufferable sanctimony about the "common good" or the "greater good" or "the fair share" or just being "nice" with not one thought to the consequences for human freedom.
As we have seen, the "average American" is only too willing to trade his/her Constitutionally-protected rights for "safety". For example, following the attacks of Sep 11, the "average American" -- the vast majority between the 20 yard lines -- proved they are utterly bereft of loyalty to the fundamentals of human freedom. When the scum launched their absurd "COV!D" story (as absurd as the Sep 11 story except global in scope), I knew 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 what the mob between those yard lines would do. Sadly, they proved me right -- again.
All the symptoms you cite derive from one thing -- the wish of so many to make the world over in their image with the concomitant demand that I and others go along -- and not only go along, but pay for their wishes, sacrifice our freedoms to accommodate their preferences, etc., etc., Said differently, the deeply-ingrained disloyalty to freedom reigns supreme.
For me, the standard by which any "issue" gets measured is this: Does the resolution of the issue/question advance the cause of liberty...or retard it? If the former, great; if the latter -- it gets the boot. What are the guidelines around liberty? Self-mastery and the N.A.P. -- the non-aggression principle.
I know, I know. It's just not that simple. Actually, it is. It's just not easy. How many want to invest heavily in self-mastery (which, by definition, includes courage) while nurturing a deep commitment to protect and defend basic human rights? As those of us on the sidelines cheerleading for liberty continually have proven to us again and again and again, the answer to that question is: Very few. Even in the "land of the free."
From Thomas Paine's, "The Crisis": "Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated."
Strange indeed, but "Americans" have proven over and over by the hundreds of millions their inability to put a proper price upon freedom while simultaneously assigning to it -- for all the world to see -- a rating far lower than their demonstrated preference for "safety" and comfort. This to the detriment of themselves and the whole world.
Not to keep pumping my own stuff, but check out this article I wrote about how "The Hydra", as I've taken to calling them, has been seemingly telling us all along what they are going to do.
Pay specific attention to that first Avengers clip. I think it's frightening in its accuracy and speaks to the Freedom/Security point you made.
Yes...and as I said, some of us have been "jumping up and down" for decades about the whittling away of fundamental freedoms as a means of achieving the goals of these freaks. To no avail, of course. Tell "Americans" a story -- no matter how absurd -- and they'll drag out the flags and give up their freedom to show just how "patriotic" they are.
My tweet to Mayor Adams: @NYCMayor@NYCMayorsOffice
Why are you using my tax money to appeal a decision finding it unconstitutional to force city workers to take a dangerous vaccine that doesn't protect anyone? Haven't you done enough damage to the people of NYC already?
Or...Fauxism??? 🤔😉
mandate is gone, apparently … struck sdoen by a judge.
https://twitter.com/EpochTimes/status/1584944124884664328?s=20&t=OC1QHIBEGY41hxwbMZ4Qyw
Grateful for Project Veritas’ efforts to out the corrupt actors.
An awake and involved citizenry is absolutely crucial at this juncture.
I love the button "Tell Mayor Adams What You Think"
Unfortunately and maddeningly though, I don't think anyone who cares enough about this cesspool of a society we live in has the power or backing to 1. Stop more cesspool shenanigans and 2. Extract justice for previous cesspool shenanigans.
I want to believe that "we the people" really have the power, but the reality is the ruling class has the backing, the propaganda, and the will to continue to run roughshod. Short of true miracles, or something completely outside of this contrived matrix, they will continue to rule harder and we will continue to succumb.
We like our comfortable slowly boiling pots more than we like justice and self-determination. I support the outliers, the true rebels, the Project Veritas's, but in the end, most people just would rather watch some crummy Monday Night Football game and porn than attack the Borg with the meaningful force that's needed to make real change.
That said, I continue to support you and your free speech efforts, and I will continue to write my own Substack, because I just can't bring myself to say I don't care, lay down, and do nothing.
Always remember that it is always a minority that changes the world for good or ill. The vast majority under the fat part of the Bell curve have been with us always. Craven, incurious, unteachable, credulous...and obedient.
Inspired, driven minorities of people are what change the world. Forget the majority. They always play catch up. Always.
🎯
I'm with you, I understand, which is why I wrote this and have it as the cornerstone article on my Stack.
https://bherr.substack.com/p/meet-me-in-the-middle
I just waver between hopeful and pissed off at the minority, let alone the majority. Today I'm in a pissed off mood because the stakes are so high, the fence is growing daily, and the rot seems so damn deep.
Thank you for the link to your January Stack.
All of the examples you provide oozing from the cesspool we're in are symptoms -- symptoms of the will to power in each of us. How do some -- very few, it seems -- manage to keep that creepy urge in check??
We can easily point out the freaks among us in positions of power who seek to impose their will on us. The last 2.5 years give us plenty of examples of those freaks. Yet the other source of our woes -- and a worse one, IMO -- is the "average person" who also fails to keep that urge in check. That creepy urge manifests in multiple ways, but usually comes wrapped in insufferable sanctimony about the "common good" or the "greater good" or "the fair share" or just being "nice" with not one thought to the consequences for human freedom.
As we have seen, the "average American" is only too willing to trade his/her Constitutionally-protected rights for "safety". For example, following the attacks of Sep 11, the "average American" -- the vast majority between the 20 yard lines -- proved they are utterly bereft of loyalty to the fundamentals of human freedom. When the scum launched their absurd "COV!D" story (as absurd as the Sep 11 story except global in scope), I knew 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 what the mob between those yard lines would do. Sadly, they proved me right -- again.
All the symptoms you cite derive from one thing -- the wish of so many to make the world over in their image with the concomitant demand that I and others go along -- and not only go along, but pay for their wishes, sacrifice our freedoms to accommodate their preferences, etc., etc., Said differently, the deeply-ingrained disloyalty to freedom reigns supreme.
For me, the standard by which any "issue" gets measured is this: Does the resolution of the issue/question advance the cause of liberty...or retard it? If the former, great; if the latter -- it gets the boot. What are the guidelines around liberty? Self-mastery and the N.A.P. -- the non-aggression principle.
I know, I know. It's just not that simple. Actually, it is. It's just not easy. How many want to invest heavily in self-mastery (which, by definition, includes courage) while nurturing a deep commitment to protect and defend basic human rights? As those of us on the sidelines cheerleading for liberty continually have proven to us again and again and again, the answer to that question is: Very few. Even in the "land of the free."
From Thomas Paine's, "The Crisis": "Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated."
Strange indeed, but "Americans" have proven over and over by the hundreds of millions their inability to put a proper price upon freedom while simultaneously assigning to it -- for all the world to see -- a rating far lower than their demonstrated preference for "safety" and comfort. This to the detriment of themselves and the whole world.
Not to keep pumping my own stuff, but check out this article I wrote about how "The Hydra", as I've taken to calling them, has been seemingly telling us all along what they are going to do.
Pay specific attention to that first Avengers clip. I think it's frightening in its accuracy and speaks to the Freedom/Security point you made.
https://bherr.substack.com/p/a-preview-of-dystopia-through-movies
Yes...and as I said, some of us have been "jumping up and down" for decades about the whittling away of fundamental freedoms as a means of achieving the goals of these freaks. To no avail, of course. Tell "Americans" a story -- no matter how absurd -- and they'll drag out the flags and give up their freedom to show just how "patriotic" they are.
But that’s what you just said. We need warriors not cowards.
The ancient saying that it is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness , is an everlasting Truth.
Anyone who still thinks the vax works to stop or reduce transmission is zombified from guzzling the MSM kool aid.
or believe it is harmless. that's just willful ignorance. plain and simple. refusing to look at anything BUT the propaganda
I think they don't realize it's propaganda. It's beyond belief to them that they could be lied to at such a great degree.
My tweet to Mayor Adams: @NYCMayor@NYCMayorsOffice
Why are you using my tax money to appeal a decision finding it unconstitutional to force city workers to take a dangerous vaccine that doesn't protect anyone? Haven't you done enough damage to the people of NYC already?
What a prick that Eric Adams worker is! He deserves a punch in the nose from those unvaccinated heroes! Bravo Project Veritas!!
https://gettr.com/post/p1vl3frebcf
what cracks me up is that this POS actually thinks his big talk is gonna get him laid
I know, right? What a maroon.
LOL!! you made my morning with that!
Public sector mandates are alive and well. They are hurting hiring for companies that still have them in place. Why don't they drop them already?