I like that. It may not be true in smaller relationships, but on a population or society wide level, I think it's definitely true.
So many people have fallen under the propagandic spell that they personally are not attacking us per se; Jesus's phrase forgive them for they know not what they do applies here. They have a mistaken belief, and that mistaken belief emerged because of their fearful instincts and/or their vulnerability to propaganda.
One of the most effective uses of power is to get populations to enforce the agenda of those in power for them. If those in power engorce their agenda via the use of force and violence for example, then a population knows who's doing it, and can put up a proper defense or counter-attack. But when those in power convince others to do their dirty work for them, more nuance and kindness needs to be applied in the defense and counter-attack. The kindness is an essential part of the intelligent and effective response, because this is how these misdirected people will to come to our side or to our aid against those really at fault. If we counter-attack the misguided fellow citizens, it only strengthens their automatic defenses and aggression.
They stay in control because we fear. The Bible says FEAR NOT. They stay in control because we passively support them. The founders say we SHOULD NOT (we should oppose them). They dominate the game ONLY because we PLAY their games.
Denial - not just a river in Egypt. But seriously, first task is to not go insane from all the weaponized emotional manipulation. Next use critical thinking skills, which for too many seems to be extinct. Don't assume and take nothing at face value. Tough times we're in right now, and those posing as harmless are actually sticking the knife in our backs.
I like that. It may not be true in smaller relationships, but on a population or society wide level, I think it's definitely true.
So many people have fallen under the propagandic spell that they personally are not attacking us per se; Jesus's phrase forgive them for they know not what they do applies here. They have a mistaken belief, and that mistaken belief emerged because of their fearful instincts and/or their vulnerability to propaganda.
One of the most effective uses of power is to get populations to enforce the agenda of those in power for them. If those in power engorce their agenda via the use of force and violence for example, then a population knows who's doing it, and can put up a proper defense or counter-attack. But when those in power convince others to do their dirty work for them, more nuance and kindness needs to be applied in the defense and counter-attack. The kindness is an essential part of the intelligent and effective response, because this is how these misdirected people will to come to our side or to our aid against those really at fault. If we counter-attack the misguided fellow citizens, it only strengthens their automatic defenses and aggression.
They are liable and suable too. I hope they will be, bigly, in due course!
They stay in control because we fear. The Bible says FEAR NOT. They stay in control because we passively support them. The founders say we SHOULD NOT (we should oppose them). They dominate the game ONLY because we PLAY their games.
Denial - not just a river in Egypt. But seriously, first task is to not go insane from all the weaponized emotional manipulation. Next use critical thinking skills, which for too many seems to be extinct. Don't assume and take nothing at face value. Tough times we're in right now, and those posing as harmless are actually sticking the knife in our backs.
How do citizens combat their own government who has signed a treaty with the WHO? Please see bailiwicknews.substack.com.