Thoughts to ponder...
“FREEDOM IS THE RIGHT TO TELL PEOPLE WHAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO HEAR”
“EVERY WAR, WHEN IT COMES OR BEFORE IT COMES IS PRESENTED NOT AS WAR BUT AS AN ACT OF SELF-DEFENSE AGAINST HOMICIDAL MANIAC”
“WAR AGAINST FOREIGN COUNTRY ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE MONEYED CLASSES THINK THEY ARE GOING TO PROFIT FROM IT.”
“THE MOST EFFECT…
Last semester, my daughter's university had a mask policy where it was left up to each professor as to whether or not students had to wear masks. HER LOGIC PROFESSOR was the only one who made masks mandatory during class.
And the benefits can be personal. For example, I'm into week three of my first Covid-19 case. Its mild, but that didn't stop my primary from prescribing Paxlovid over the phone. Since I'm fairly well informed on the issues, I did some quick googling and by no means did I fit the "high risk" profile, not to mention the EUA and unproven nature of this medication. I never picked up the Rx from the pharmacy. In the old days the shepherds seemed to take better care of the flock. Alas, in the present time it is probably better, from the sheep's point of view, to keep one's own counsel. The "shepherd" may still try and lead you to the slaughterhouse, but at least you don't have to voluntarily follow the herd.
Challenging a paradigm results in a fight or flight response that manifests as defending it at any or all costs-fight, or a paradigm shift-flight. so many biases, so little time.
This is our #1 issue. We cannot rank anything higher than this issue. It is an issue we can and should all agree on. All political sides and all people.
It is like having a computer that has been hacked and corrupted. When we sit here arguing about hot button issues that is like arguing about what programs run better on the corrupted computer. NONE of them run better. Not until we fix the system. We have to put all of our attention on focusing the ACTUAL SYSTEM first. It's not that hard to do actually. We just need a movement. A decentralized one. And a plan.
Dr. Malone identifies the problem, but what is the solution? Our systems have been corrupted by regulatory capture and special interest groups - we can't expect the system to fix itself. We need a NEW idea. One that makes the old one obsolete.
If our problem is systemic corruption the best cure is radical FORCED TRANSPARENCY.
Thoughts to ponder...
“FREEDOM IS THE RIGHT TO TELL PEOPLE WHAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO HEAR”
“EVERY WAR, WHEN IT COMES OR BEFORE IT COMES IS PRESENTED NOT AS WAR BUT AS AN ACT OF SELF-DEFENSE AGAINST HOMICIDAL MANIAC”
“WAR AGAINST FOREIGN COUNTRY ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE MONEYED CLASSES THINK THEY ARE GOING TO PROFIT FROM IT.”
“THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO DESTROY PEOPLE IS TO DENY AND OBLITERATE THEIR OWN UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR HISTORY”
“IN TIMES OF UNIVERSAL DECEIT, TELLING THE TRUTH BECOMES A REVOLUTIONARY ACT”
“GIVE A MAN THE TRUTH AND HE WILL THINK FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO REASON AND HE WILL THINK FOR A LIFETIME.”
”THE ESSENTIAL JOB IS TO GET PEOPLE TO RECOGNIZE WAR PROPAGANDA WHEN THEY SEE IT, ESPECIALLY WHEN DISGUISED AS PEACE PROPAGANDA.”
“POLITICAL LANGUAGE IS DESIGNED TO MAKE LIES SOUND TRUTHFUL AND MURDER RESPECTABLE”
1984 WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Last semester, my daughter's university had a mask policy where it was left up to each professor as to whether or not students had to wear masks. HER LOGIC PROFESSOR was the only one who made masks mandatory during class.
Jim, I'm not the avid book reader I used to be, but I can suggest one of revelation to you for the search of the mysterious ways of all humanity.
INFINITE MIND A science of human vibrations of consciousness, by Valerie V. Hunt
Assuredly not about politics. More stellar and spirit essential awareness. Deep.
And the benefits can be personal. For example, I'm into week three of my first Covid-19 case. Its mild, but that didn't stop my primary from prescribing Paxlovid over the phone. Since I'm fairly well informed on the issues, I did some quick googling and by no means did I fit the "high risk" profile, not to mention the EUA and unproven nature of this medication. I never picked up the Rx from the pharmacy. In the old days the shepherds seemed to take better care of the flock. Alas, in the present time it is probably better, from the sheep's point of view, to keep one's own counsel. The "shepherd" may still try and lead you to the slaughterhouse, but at least you don't have to voluntarily follow the herd.
(I went to get the Jiddu Krishnamurti's book. Thanks for the lead)
I ordered it. Thank you very much.
Challenging a paradigm results in a fight or flight response that manifests as defending it at any or all costs-fight, or a paradigm shift-flight. so many biases, so little time.
THIS is some" heavy-duty pondering" Jim. Thank you for sharing your seasoned perspectives.
One of the reason I enjoy my subscription.
Sensible conversations, opinions, new ideas and mature comments in lieu of insults and offensive language. Simply put, a place for matured minds.
Thanks again.
OUR SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN CORRUPTED.
This is our #1 issue. We cannot rank anything higher than this issue. It is an issue we can and should all agree on. All political sides and all people.
It is like having a computer that has been hacked and corrupted. When we sit here arguing about hot button issues that is like arguing about what programs run better on the corrupted computer. NONE of them run better. Not until we fix the system. We have to put all of our attention on focusing the ACTUAL SYSTEM first. It's not that hard to do actually. We just need a movement. A decentralized one. And a plan.
Dr. Malone identifies the problem, but what is the solution? Our systems have been corrupted by regulatory capture and special interest groups - we can't expect the system to fix itself. We need a NEW idea. One that makes the old one obsolete.
If our problem is systemic corruption the best cure is radical FORCED TRANSPARENCY.
I beg all of you to read this:
https://joshketry.substack.com/p/what-we-need-is-a-transparency-movement