Jeff Zients and Joe Biden Controversy continues to swirl around President Biden as he campaigns to continue his lease on the White House. After last week’s disastrous presidential debate, family and staff rallied around the tottering President. Dr. Jill carefully guides the President on stage, son Hunter attends staff meetings, reports Zero Hedge. The faces are familiar as we’ve come to know Biden’s closest confidants. Except for one, one figure remains elusive: Biden’s Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients. A man of immense wealth and power, he is virtually invisible, unknown to most Americans. Yet he holds the keys to Biden’s day-to-day meetings and pronouncements. Just who is Jeff Zients? Today, we take an in-depth look at this mercurial figure.** Jeffery Zients was born into an elite class that is more aptly described as America’s Financial Aristocracy. Fabulously wealthy, Zients was born into a well-to-do Jewish family in one of the tonier suburbs of Washington. He attended the finest prep school, St Alban’s, and graduated at the top of his class at Duke University. In his first position out of college, Zients set the tone for a meteoric rise in the corporate world. Like many at the very top, it wasn’t that Zients was set for a career; rather, he was launched on a series of “positions,” each higher than the last. Like many in this role, Zient would join a company, perform a prescribed role (generally designated by the Corporation’s Board of Directors or CEO), complete his task, and move on to the next assignment at the next company. Paladin, an old television program, beautifully describes this kind of position as “Have Gun, Will Travel.” These individuals are always wealthy and not in need of their next paycheck. Instead, they come to a corporation needing help, ideally, fix the problem and move on. However, they must inevitably address the real issue of taking the “heat” away from the Board or CEO. Shareholders (often significant funds) may be unhappy with the company’s recent performance, worried about a legal issue, or concerned that the company is not innovative. Whatever the perceived weakness or issue, it’s the “Hired Gun’s” task to provide the expertise to solve the problem. In short, the Gun’s fundamental objective is to provide cover for upper management. Hired Gunds may be called to lay off staff, repair legal issues, or organize new objectives. That way, the CEO can announce that I’ve hired a so-and-so consultant to take care of everything. Does it matter if, at the end of the day, all the problems are not solved? No, just that the CEO and the Board of Directors escape blame and can now enjoy their cocktails at the country club. With that background, you can better understand Jeff Zients’ record. Right out of college, he begins with one of the best “management/consultant” companies in this rarefied field, Bain and Company. The twenty-something Zients joins Bain around the time that it’s headed by one of the true masters of the trade, Mitt Romney. It was during Romney’s brief stop as CEO before heading to Utah and the U.S. Senate. Son of a Governor, Romney is also a hired gun who has assembled not so much of a resume but a list of “positions.” It’s the same route that young Zients has embarked upon, taking positions here and there while collecting substantial sums of money and stock along the way. After leaving Bain, Zients goes on to a group of, you guessed it, consulting firms. The three interlocking firms were DGB Enterprises, The Corporate Executive Board, and The Advisory Board Company. All wonderfully nondescript corporate names, just the kind that the corporate consultant/hired guns like. In 2001, at 35, Zients and his partner took Corporate Executive Board and Advisory Board Company public, making Zients a multimillionaire and listing him as one of Fortune Magazine’s “40 under 40.” The top 40 young executives under 40 years old. Zients was made; from then on, he could call his shots. He joined the Board of X.M. Satellite Radio and Revolution Health Group, where he founded the investment company Portfolio Logic, LLC. To show that he was traveling in all the right circles, he and his partner Colin Powell (yes, that Collin Powell) tried to buy the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball Team. Unfortunately, he lost the baseball team to a higher bid. And it’s here that his golden touch begins to waver. Zients Steps Into Government In his first Government assignment, Zients begins at the very top. Many feel that President Obama created the new position of United States Chief Performance Officer, especially for Zients. In Obama’s words: His assignment was to help “streamline processes, cut costs, and find best practices throughout” the U.S. government. The hired Gun was a perfect fit to help Obama with allegations of a wasteful and profligate federal bureaucracy. “Don’t worry, Zients is on the job.” Did Zients solve the problems of government spending? Of course not, but the heat was off Obama. A year later, Zients moved to the Office of Management and Budget, acting as interim Director for four months, leaving and returning as Director a year later. After that assignment, the disastrous Obamacare website was sinking. Unable to handle the sheer volume, the public saw healthcare dot gov as everything wrong with government-mandated insurance. By now, Obama must have had Zients on speed dial. Again, he called upon his hired Gun to at least answer the complaints. After answering what must have been some painful press conferences, Zients was rewarded with the cushy position of Director of the National Economic Council (NEC), where he served out the rest of Obama’s term. Zients had proven to be a loyal representative of Administration policies, which was sure to attract President Biden’s attention in the future. Just after Zients left Washington, Facebook ran into trouble. A British consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, had been pilfering the personal data of several million Facebook users. Anxious to enhance his “technology” credentials beyond the “healthcare dot gov” debacle, Zients immediately joined the social media giant’s board. At nearly the same time, Zients was asked to become the CEO of another investment firm, The Cranemere Group. Another short stop, about a year later, Zients was off campaigning for Joe Biden for President. Again rising to the top, Zients became Co-Chair of the Biden Transition Team. This was his shortest of all assignments, as the COVID-19 Pandemic was underway, and Biden needed someone to handle the vaccine response. Complaints were fling that there weren’t enough “vaxes” to meet the demand. So, like former President Obama, Biden called upon the hired Gun, Zients. So, as the saying goes, Zients’s pattern continues, stopping at each assignment just long enough to know the way to the executive lounge. Zients has moved from position to position, both inside and outside of government. Along the way, he has become fabulously wealthy, with a host of contacts. Each new assignment is enhanced by Zients’ contacts and his ability to call in past favors. In January 2023, as the old Chief Of Staff was leaving, it would be no surprise that President Biden would call on Zients, the hired Gun, again. Biden could use someone who knew the bureaucracy and had contacts on Wall Street and Social Media. When James O’Keeffe broke the story a year ago that Zients was the second most powerful man in Washington and that a Zients subordinate claimed that Biden repeats everything Zients says, it might have seemed an overstatement. But it would come as no surprise to the careful observer. Zients has been doing that for a long time, both inside and outside government. It’s just that now, after that first Presidential Debate, we all realize just how vital Chief of Staff Jeff Zients really is. Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

Ravana, a central figure in Hindu mythology, is often depicted as a complex character whose intellect and ambition shape his role as both a villain and a tragic figure in the epic, Ramayana. Similar to Milton's Satan in "Paradise Lost," Ravana's character reflects the archetype of the intellectual rebel against divine order. Ravana's Intellect and Villainy Ravana, the king of Lanka, is renowned for his intelligence, mastery of the Vedas, and proficiency in warfare and governance. His unparalleled intellect often leads him to challenge divine beings and assert his dominance over gods and mortals alike. This ambition and pride drive many of his actions, including the abduction of Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, which becomes the central conflict in the epic Ramayana. Ravana's intellect turns him into a villain primarily because it fuels his sense of entitlement and superiority. Despite his knowledge, he falls prey to his desires and ego, ultimately leading to his downfall. Parallels with Milton's Satan and Goethe’s Faust Ravana’s intellect and wisdom make him a respected figure among the rakshasa (demon) race and a formidable adversary to the gods themselves. John Milton's portrayal of Satan in "Paradise Lost" shares similarities with Ravana. Like Ravana, Satan is depicted as a figure of immense intellect and pride, once a favoured angel who rebels against God's authority. Both characters embody the archetype of the fallen intellectual who challenges established orders and faces the consequences of their defiance. Both Ravana and Satan are tragic figures whose intellect and ambition lead them to rebel against higher powers, setting themselves in opposition to divine or cosmic harmony. Their stories serve as cautionary tales about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the consequences of using intellect for selfish or destructive purposes. Similarly, Faust, the protagonist of Goethe’s “Faust,” is depicted as a scholar dissatisfied with the limits of human knowledge and experience. His relentless pursuit of ultimate understanding and transcendental knowledge drives him to make a pact with Mephistopheles, trading his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Faust’s quest is representative of the human condition’s existential struggle, reflecting the perpetual desire to transcend human limitations and achieve a higher state of being. Like Ravana, Faust’s ambition is both his greatest strength and his fatal flaw, propelling him into a journey that tests the boundaries of morality and ethics. Symbolism of Ravana's 10 Heads Ravana's ten heads symbolise his multifaceted intellect and knowledge. According to mythological interpretations, each head represents a specific facet of his personality or prowess. However, these heads also signify his arrogance and inflated ego, as he believes himself invincible due to his intellectual superiority. Moreover, the ten heads are often interpreted as symbolising the ten vices or "dushtagunas" that Ravana embodies: lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride, jealousy, selfishness, injustice, cruelty, and ego. These vices which have minds of their own (quite literally), when combined with his intellect, amplify his capacity for villainy and ultimately contribute to his downfall. The Nuanced Nature of Evil It's fascinating to observe how Hinduism, which venerates the pursuit of knowledge, dedicates an entire epic to illustrating that intellect can lead not only to our salvation but also to our downfall, particularly when separated from the divine. In essence, Ravana, a Brahmin—an esteemed priestly caste entrusted with the study of Vedas and worship—ultimately meets his own undoing through his intellectual prowess. In Hindu philosophy, true spiritual growth is achieved through a balance of knowledge (gyan), devotion (bhakti), and righteous action (karma). Ravana embodies the archetype of evil in Hindu mythology, yet his character is not one-dimensional. A key aspect that sets Ravana apart from Milton’s Satan is that he is not exactly in rebellion with God; rather, his actions challenge the laws of dharma by presenting a figure who, although highly learned and capable, chooses a path of moral decay. The central conflict of the Ramayana is deeply human in essence. It is not a battle between divine and demonic forces but a clash of moral ideals between two mortals, with an ultimate triumph of dharma over adharma. Ravana embodies many qualities that are traditionally considered virtuous, such as bravery, devotion, and intelligence. He shows devotion to Lord Shiva, and complex relationships with his family members add layers to his portrayal. This duality within Ravana highlights the nuanced nature of evil, suggesting that it often arises not from a lack of virtue, but from the corruption and misuse of one's abilities and attributes. Philosophical interpretations often explore the nature of evil and its manifestations, reflecting on how intellect and spiritual devotion can coexist with moral transgressions.

Over the past year, I’ve been working on an independent documentary about the power of education in Ghana and how a school is helping kids out of poverty through education. My documentary, EmpowerED showcases the efforts to give these students a chance to grow and learn, ultimately becoming future leaders, teachers, doctors, or whatever they aspire to be. It also showcases the transformative power of educational institutions on their communities and aims to inspire global conversations about the connection between education and breaking the cycle of poverty. You may know Jordan Peterson as a popular and controversial figure, but the assistance he has provided to this school in Ghana has benefited hundreds of young people in a part of the world we often overlook. I wanted to share this project on this platform to shine a light on the remarkable work done by the Peterson-Keller family, which is rarely mentioned in the news. My personal journey is a blend of my diverse background and my deep-seated love for immersive narratives. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Hawaii, I grew up traveling around the world, and my passion for storytelling is reflected in my experiences. Currently I am a senior in college pursuing a major in documentary film making. You can watch the official short film EmpowerED right here on thinkspot before it becomes publicly available. Follow my channel on thinkspot to view behind-the-scenes footage and discussions on what we can and should do to help uplift young people through education. Your donations are welcome and will go towards creating more content like this. Click here to donate. You can support the school in Ghana directly at: Donations Financial Donations ​We are currently seeking donors to help us build a new school for our students so that we can help as many students as possible. Our current school is at max capacity with a... www.joy2theworld.org

Viktor Orban is Hungary's bigger-than-life Prime Minister. Never one to back away from conflict, Orban gained national attention when, as a student, he called for the immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungary in 1989. Just a few months later, the Soviet troops returned home. Hungary was free and independent, and the country had a new hero. Nine years later, Orban, as head of the Fidesz Party, became Prime Minister. Trained as a lawyer, Orban, nonetheless, has a real sense of free market capitalism. During his first term in office, he reduced inflation and brought the government's deficit under control. Under Orban's leadership in 2010, Hungary joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. So, it should be like old times for Orban when he attends the 75th Annual NATO Summit this week in Washington.But I don't expect it to be without controversy. As we'll see in a moment, Orban is again caught in a swirling cloud of diplomatic consternation. Since July 1, Orban has also been the President of the "Council of the European Union" (not to be confused with the European Council (UGH!)) or simply the Council. This group consists of 27 national ministers, each representing their respective countries. The President of the Council rotates among each member nation, and currently, it is Orban's turn. In terms of international diplomacy, the President of the European Council, now Orban, is considered the lead diplomatic representative of the EU. Although, in real terms, the senior bureaucrats of the EU, such as Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, make the real decisions, this current position gives Orban the "ticket" to visit heads of state on behalf of the EU. And that's just what Orban's been doing. Wasting no time, Orban accepted an invitation that Volodymyr Zelenskyy had extended some time ago to visit Ukraine. Just the day after assuming the Presidency of the EU Council, Orban flew to Kyiv. Orban is a man on a mission, wasting no time to begin. Orban wants to end the conflict in Ukraine; his immediate goal is to bring about a ceasefire. Although this comes as no surprise to any careful observer, it may have caught Zelenskyy off-guard. Although Zelenskyy had welcomed almost all European leaders to Kyiv, this was the first time anyone wanted to talk about peace. All the rest had pledged some sort of military or economic support for Ukraine. But Orban came in search of a way to stop the fighting, not promote it. In a joint press conference, standing next to Zelenskyy, Orban disclosed his objective: "I asked the president to consider whether... a quick ceasefire could speed up the peace talks." https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/hungarys-orban-visits-ukraine-with-aid-tensions-running-high-198035 Someone from the West talked about a ceasefire for the first time in this War between Russia and Ukraine. Unthinkable from most of the other NATO countries. For his part, Zelenskyy rolled with the moment, mumbling something about common European priorities and a just peace, but it became apparent that he had no clue where Orban was going. What came next caught the entire European Union, to say nothing about all of NATO, by complete surprise. Orban flew to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. To the collective West, this was a complete breach of decorum and dangerously close to seeing Russia as a responsible member of the global family of nations. If Orban, as titular head of the European Council, met with President Putin, it would give Russia the mantel of respectability that the West has tried to deny for two and a half years. The BBC called Orban "Russia-Friendly." LeMonde noted that it triggered "anger" throughout the EU and amounted to mere "capitulation" from Ukraine. France 24 said that Orban's efforts were "mere appeasement." Zelenskyy outright repudiated Orban, saying that only "strong alliance" members could negotiate for Ukraine. There were even rumblings that the EU may revoke Orban's Presidency of the Council, an unprecedented move. Such was the heated rhetoric coming from throughout the Atlantic alliance. It was the standard "kill the messenger" reaction that we've seen throughout the Russia-Ukraine War. Anytime anyone discusses ending this conflict, they are met with hostility, as if peace is such a bad thing. As Orban noted in Moscow: "The number of countries that can talk to both warring sides is diminishing," Orbán said. "Hungary is slowly becoming the only European country that can speak to everyone." https://apnews.com/article/hungary-russia-orban-putin-visit-ukraine-4755f85d49703be7971b262c18707222 Orban continued his whirlwind tour with a visit to China and talks with Xi Jinping. At the end of these discussions, Xi responded: According to Chinese state media, Xi told Orban, "The international community should create conditions for the resumption of direct dialogue and negotiations between the two sides and provide assistance.It is in the interest of all parties to seek a political solution through an early ceasefire." https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hungary-pm-orban-arrives-beijing-talks-with-chinese-president-xi-2024-07-07/ In a week, Orban had visited three capitals, meeting with the leaders of the two belligerents (Russia and Ukraine) and the two principal leaders of the Global South, China and Russia. Two of the three leaders, Putin and Xi, had indicated their desire to bring peace to Ukraine. Only Zelenskyy had diminished Orban's efforts. Today, Orban will be in Washington, D.C., the capital of Ukraine's principal ally. It will be the 75th Summit Meeting of NATO, an organization that Hungary joined while Orban was Prime Minister for his first term. However, it is likely that his reception will be less than friendly. NATO has invested substantially in Ukraine's ultimate victory; anything less than that, like an immediate ceasefire, will no doubt draw the ire of many. There is only one thing that Orban might do that would draw more anger, and that is to visit Presidential Candidate Donald Trump. Therefore, many Orban observers feel that's precisely what he'll do. Orban's mission is to bring peace to Ukraine, and he'll let nothing get in his way. Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

An NPC, or non-playable character, is a term from video games referring to characters who lack personality and simply repeat programmed lines. This concept can be applied to real life, describing people who seem to lack critical thinking and individuality. I believe this is a real phenomenon, and that's why I'm bringing it up. I treat people with respect, and I'm not saying this to insult anyone. However, I think it's worth calling out because almost anyone could be susceptible to this. This phenomenon, driven by something known as deindividuation, occurs when people shift from individual thought to a collective mentality. It makes us vulnerable to manipulation because we become more reactive and susceptible to external influences. One significant factor contributing to this mentality is our digital environments. Spending extensive time on the internet can make it easier for us to fall into groups or movements, often without realizing it. It functions essentially like hypnosis. This is evident in the prevalence of groupthink showcased on social media and in public. I'm not suggesting you should disavow all groups or communities, but it's crucial to maintain our sense of identity in a world that often tries to take it away. We don't want to become NPCs. So, how do you ensure you keep your individuality and critical thinking intact in a digitized world? What steps do you take to avoid falling into groupthink? Have you noticed this phenomenon in yourself or others? If you want to work with a board-certified health coach who values critical thinking and individuality, consider clicking the link in my profile to learn more about Avantia Health Optimization. Your first session is only $1. While you're on the site, check out the testimonials to see the lives we've already helped transform. Full website - 🔗 mikevera.com Healthy & Awake Podcast: 🔗 Apple: https://bit.ly/44pEBV6 🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47KVbBM 🔗 Rumble: https://bit.ly/3HPzG6V 🔗 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3SKeZjn 🔗 Substack: https://bit.ly/3TI9Jgw 🔗 X: https://bit.ly/43sR7oa Mike Vera isn't your average Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC). Armed with an MS in Exercise and Health Promotion and extensive experience as a seasoned personal trainer, he's the strategic mind behind Red Pill Health & Wellness and the engaging voice of the Healthy & Awake Podcast. With a strong foundation in cognitive psychology, Mike is adept at unveiling the hidden influences that impact our health.

Marxism’s Appeal Posted on July 3, 2024 by john Dear friends, It seems to me, Marxism appeals to the elite because communism and socialism empower the powerful, by justifying their authority. They need unlimited power to run the economy… for the best interest of the workers, then African Americans, and now, LGTBQ++ migrants. Abandoning, and eventually alienating each special interest group they used to pander to, as they evolve. Nevertheless, the elite who embrace the political might that communism bestows on them, assure us they only serve the interests of others and never their own… even when it looks like they’re serving themselves. “While it was illegal for an animal to sleep in a bed, the pigs had started…” -George Orwell’s Animal Farm. The elite need luxury and opulence to magnify their power. Justified by Marx himself. No wonder they love him. The very term command and control economy says it all. How can one command anything without the authority to? Control, well, the word says it all, doesn’t it? There needs to be people with the authority and power to command and control the command and control economy, ie, a communist or fascist one. It’s like telling a pretty girl she’s pretty, flattery will get you everywhere, because the flattered want to be flattered. Like telling a would be despot, the power and authority he or she lusts after is rightfully theirs, and justified by how they seek to use it! Any counter arguments are mere details to be ironed out after the revolution. That’s why the elite, who openly seek power over us, are so drawn to Marxism, it justifies the authority they seek to usurp and makes them heroes for doing it. The naked exercise of political power requires a distraction. As long as the elite can claim they’re acting on someone else behalf, they can oppress at will… and call it just. As Thrasymachus said they would. The despotic Marxist or Fascist for that matter, never tyrannizes for their own benefit, far be it! They tyrannize for the benefit of a politically favored group. Never mind they created that group from whole cloth, decorated it with patterns of victim hood, and then draped it over their naked despotism. Hiding themselves from the world and appearing to be what they aren’t. This masquerade has worked for over a century now. The con has swindled many a nation out of prosperity and into want. All it takes is a victim group to be created, made politically favored with propaganda, and voila… a costume. There’s no way to get someone to agree with you faster or more completely then to convince them they’re great, wise and deserve unlimited power over others… for their own good. As Marx and Hitler did. The totalitarian despotic Marxist or Fascist can simply use the same argument on the people that’s so enamored them. From the Bronze age on, kings, tyrants and presidents have told their people they deserve to rule the world. All they need do is grasp it and it’s there’s. The same strategy that justifies unlimited power of the elite… justifies conquest. Do you think the Mongols conquered half the world, in an hour and a half, because they didn’t think they deserved it? Flattery works as well on a plebeian as it does on a patrician. Maybe better since plebeians aren’t used to it. What is a wonder then, isn’t that the elite adore Marxism, but that it’s ever been eschewed by any elites. Offering Marxism to an elite is like offering candy to a toddler. Few have the wisdom to deny themselves. The elite will never give up on them no matter how many times Fascism and Marxism fail. The elite’s love of Marxism and Fascism isn’t contingent, it’s absolute. Because it tells them what they want to hear. Their lust for power is good, because they can command and control the economy, to help some politically favored group. The luxury bestows magnificence to the ruler in the eyes of the ruled. Moreover, the same flattery that so beguiles the elite, is used to justify wars of aggression. And so… Marxist and Fascist ideology in truth, appeals to all egoists, big and small. Sincerely, John Pepin

The way I see it, there are pretty much two schools of thought when it comes to food-like products such as margarine. The first group focuses primarily on calories. They've read articles and maybe some research that suggests these products are somewhat healthy or, at the very least, not harmful. They're comfortable with consuming processed foods as long as there's some scientific backing, though the reasoning can vary in its validity. The second group, on the other hand, believes that the natural body shouldn't consume unnatural products. For them, calories are less important than the quality of the food. They are skeptical of food companies and even scientists, who sometimes have a history of being influenced by these companies. This group prefers real food, whether they're vegans, carnivores, or followers of keto and paleo diets. They see the value in eating food in its natural state. However, just like food companies market processed foods, there are also questionable products marketed to people following specific diets. This is something I've observed across all the diets mentioned. While I think studies and science are important, I also believe that personal values and feeling good are crucial. I've seen people thrive on diets focused on real food, regardless of whether they're vegan or carnivore. There's hardly any strong argument against the idea of eating real food. What’s your approach to eating? Have you tried any new diets recently? Personally, I'm on the third week of a carnivore diet and feeling great. We'll see how it goes as I continue. 🍽️ No matter what you eat, I am not here to judge your choices. As someone who values personal health and nutrition, I'm here to support you in making the best dietary choices for your lifestyle. If you want to work with a Board Certified Health Coach who can help you implement new eating habits without judgment, click the link in my profile to start your $1 first session today. Check out the testimonials on our website to see how we've already helped others. Full website - 🔗 mikevera.com Healthy & Awake Podcast: 🔗 Apple: https://bit.ly/44pEBV6 🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47KVbBM 🔗 Rumble: https://bit.ly/3HPzG6V 🔗 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3SKeZjn 🔗 Substack: https://bit.ly/3TI9Jgw 🔗 X: https://bit.ly/43sR7oa Mike Vera isn't your average Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC). Armed with an MS in Exercise and Health Promotion and extensive experience as a seasoned personal trainer, he's the strategic mind behind Red Pill Health & Wellness and the engaging voice of the Healthy & Awake Podcast. With a strong foundation in cognitive psychology, Mike is adept at unveiling the hidden influences that impact our health.

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The Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) Bill, which has been passed by the Oireachtas this week, has sparked some debate primarily around the issue of surrogacy. However, the Bill raises numerous other ethical issues that merit urgent attention, particularly with regard to embryo research and screening. Although the AHR Bill prohibits the creation of embryos specifically for research purposes, it allows the usage of ‘spare’ embryos created during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments but not used for implantation. These surplus embryos can be utilised for research and experimentation aimed at improving IVF procedures, the Bill says. This is a blatant instrumentalisation of human beings at the earliest stage of their lives, failing to accord them the dignity they deserve. While the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill prohibits cloning and genetic manipulation that could affect future generations (germline modification), it permits various other forms of research on human embryos for ‘medical’ purposes, further dehumanising them. The Bill also permits pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) and diagnosis (PGD). These processes allow embryos to be screened for genetic or chromosomal anomalies, such as Down Syndrome. Embryos identified as carrying these anomalies can be discarded, with only those deemed free from certain disorders being selected and used for implantation. This practice is profoundly immoral. The desire for healthy children does not justify the destruction of embryos considered “defective”. This process is a form of eugenics, promoting the selection of the fittest embryos and the destruction of those who do not meet certain criteria. As disability rights advocates have rightly argued, selecting against embryos with specific genetic conditions devalues the lives of individuals living with those conditions, perpetuating negative stereotypes and discrimination. Such practices reinforce societal biases against people with disabilities or anomalous conditions. Another contentious issue addressed by the Bill is that of the sex selection of embryos. While the Bill generally prohibits sex selection, it allows exceptions in cases where there is a risk of a child being born with a genetic disease that affects only one sex, or one sex more than another. What is presented as a medical justification is, in reality, another form of eugenics. Here again, it is not the abnormal condition that is addressed and dismissed, but the person who carries it. Sex selection is not a cure or a preventive treatment; instead, the Bill allows the selection of healthy human beings at their embryonic stage and the destruction of the defective ones. But we wonder how clinics in will police the law against the sex selection of healthy embryos. If the commissioning adults are not allowed to request it, then will the clinic itself implant embryos without knowing their sex? Or will there, in fact, be a nod and wink between the clinic and the couple which will result in the sex selection of embryos in practice? We might never know. In summary, while the AHR Bill aims to regulate and advance assisted human reproduction technologies, it raises severe ethical concerns. These include the potential for eugenic practices, the devaluation of embryonic lives with disabilities, the implications of sex selection, and the ethical considerations surrounding embryo research. Disturbingly, none of these concerns have been adequately discussed in the Oireachtas so far.

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In an era where digital content is accessible at the click of a button, the exposure of children to inappropriate material, particularly pornography, has become a pressing issue. In response to these concerns, Senator Rónán Mullen, along with a bipartisan group of co-sponsors, has introduced the “Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill” in Seanad Éireann. This Bill, which will be debated on Thursday, mandates strict age verification measures for accessing pornographic content online, aiming to safeguard children aged under-18 from exposure to such material. Key elements of the Bill include:Age Verification Mandate: Website controllers and app store service providers must ensure that users undergo an age verification process before accessing pornographic content. This can be outsourced to approved third-party organisations, but the ultimate responsibility remains with the service providers.Liability and Legal Defences: Providers will be held liable for any failure to implement age verification measures. However, a legal defence is available if it can be proven that circumvention of the age verification was facilitated by another party.Data Security: The Bill mandates secure storage of age verification data for five years, accessible only for legal proceedings.Focus on Child Protection: Senator Mullen emphasised that the Bill solely focuses on protecting children and does not aim to restrict adult access to pornography. The concern about children’s access to pornography is not confined to Ireland. Various European countries have implemented or proposed similar measures, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to address this public health concern. Spain has recently launched an innovative solution known as the “Porn Passport”. This mobile application aims to verify the age of users before granting access to online pornography. The application, developed to protect minors, requires users to verify their age through a secure and anonymous process. This initiative is part of Spain’s broader efforts to regulate access to adult content and ensure the safety of younger internet users. Italy mandates age verification systems on websites distributing pornography and includes fines and potential site blockage for non-compliance. In France age verification laws have been strengthened, and recently the Court of Cassation ruled that “a child protection can ask the courts to order internet service providers to block access to pornographic sites likely to be viewed by a minor without first having to take action against the host, publisher or author of the content.” The French government is also testing a “double anonymity” verification solution to enhance protection. In Germany, providers must implement age verification mechanisms, and regulatory authorities can block non-compliant sites. Research underscores the detrimental effects of pornography on young people, including the development of addictive behaviours, distorted perceptions of sexuality, and emotional and relational issues. Statistics reveal alarming rates of pornography consumption among minors across Europe, necessitating urgent policy interventions. (More information can be found in the European Child Shield Platform advocacy paper: https://www.fafce.org/european-child-shield-platform-launches-awareness-campaign/ ) The “Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill” represents a critical step towards defending children from the harmful effects of online pornography. By enforcing stringent age verification measures, Ireland aims to join other European nations in addressing this pervasive issue. As Senator Mullen aptly stated, “Everything must give way to the protection of children”. The successful implementation of this Bill could serve as a model for other countries, fostering international cooperation in the fight against the exposure of minors to pornographic material.

Military Versus Economic Might Posted on June 29, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, instead of being the military engine of the world, perhaps it would behoove the US, to become the economic engine of the world again? Not by financial shenanigans, or service sector growth… but by becoming an industrial power house again. Of course the government would have to get out of the way. That’s the biggest challenge. Regulation and taxes have chained down US entrepreneurs. How do I know this? Ask your friends, “If they’re not, why aren’t they an entrepreneur?” They’ll generally answer, “It’s too hard to start and run a business today.” Proving the point. The elite would ask, why should the US become an economic power house, instead of a military monster? Because, there’s no future in military might, but there is in economic superiority. Financial shenanigans have kept the US economy afloat for the last few decades but they’re losing their effectiveness. How could I say such a thing? Because of the huge budget deficit. If we take the elite Keynesian economic experts at their word, that deficit spending is a means to shore up dwindling aggregate demand to keep up with aggregate supply, then apparently, the US has been in a near permanent recession since the 1970’s. Since we’ve had deficit spending every year since then, with the exception of the years Gingrich was speaker of the House. Lacking the huge deficits shoring up the otherwise crumbling economy, and the literal gaslighting of the government, (as proved by Wikileaks), the US economy would grind to a halt under the friction of regulation and taxes. Regulation and taxes are like a car’s brakes and emergency brake. Regulation is the emergency brake because once they’re in place the friction never goes away. As taxes are the brakes, because they’re raised and lowered depending on the administration. But are never fully released. Which means the government is constantly holding back our economy. Like a granny that rides the brakes with the emergency brake on. Who complains her brake pads are constantly worn out and she gets terrible gas mileage. Failing to see how her own actions are causing the problem. That granny would freak out at the mere thought of lifting her foot from the brake peddle. The car could careen out of control! Which is exactly the reaction we get from the elite when faced with lowering regulation or taxes. Being the world’s policeman is not only a thankless job but a self serving one at that. When you treat people like children they act like children. It’s human nature. We do what’s expected of us. So when the US treats the rest of the world like children, in need of spankings, time outs and naps, the rest of the world is aggravated and lashes out… like children. Meaning, the simple fact the US has become the world’s policeman, makes the world a less mature place. Add to that, most nations across the globe are on US foreign aid… and you get a world ruled by teenagers. With all the negative outcomes associated with it. Living in their parent’s house (receiving US financial aid), eating their parent’s food (getting US food aid) and being defended by the US (military aid)… why grow up? Being a military superpower requires the economy to back it. Deficit spending will only maintain a military for so long. Moreover, hollowing out the population’s wealth, isn’t conducive to recruitment. In order for the US to remain a superpower it needs a roaring economy. But the elite are terrified of lifting their foot off the brake. Like that Granny. Maybe if they also lifted their foot off the Keynesian accelerator, the economy might normalize. Because national power comes from the worn handle of a tool, not the hot barrel of a gun. Many military powers have been swept away by history… but not one economic powerhouse. Until they hollowed out their economy with regulation and taxes. Like Rome. Of the two, leading by example bests leading by might, every time. Our elites should try it. Sincerely, John Pepin

Apparently, I am a right-wing jerk! I couldn't help but laugh at this latest headline opinion piece from The Guardian. This isn't the first time I've seen a headline equating fitness and a healthy lifestyle with being right-wing. It seems baseless, possibly because the author dislikes people on the right or those who are healthy. To be clear, I don't align myself with the right or the left. I have a variety of views, but one thing's for sure: I am a fit person. It's unfortunate to see headlines demonizing a healthy lifestyle by associating it with a political agenda. There's nothing wrong with being fit or healthy, and it certainly doesn't turn you into a right-wing jerk. As a personal trainer and health coach who has worked with hundreds of people, I can confidently say the biggest side effect of a healthy lifestyle is feeling good. It's important to laugh at this type of propaganda and dismiss it for what it is. It seems there's an attempt to demonize the healthy lifestyle because the term "right-wing" has become a boogeyman. Some commenters on my posts mention right-wing propaganda, and while that exists, so does left-wing propaganda, though it often goes unmentioned. So, what's the counter to this article? Maybe something as ridiculous as "being a lazy, unhealthy, junk-food-eating non-exerciser makes you a left-wing jerk." It's as nonsensical as the headline I'm addressing. There are plenty of people with different political views who live healthy lifestyles. Do you feel like this headline is true? Why do you think such silly headlines are being spread around in the first place? How do you view the connection between health and politics? 👉 If you're looking for a health coach who can help you get fit and make healthy habit changes without turning you into a right-wing jerk, click the link in my profile to get started with your first session for just $1. You can also check our website for testimonials on how we've already helped many people. Full website - 🔗 mikevera.com Healthy & Awake Podcast: 🔗 Apple: https://bit.ly/44pEBV6 🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47KVbBM 🔗 Rumble: https://bit.ly/3HPzG6V 🔗 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3SKeZjn 🔗 Substack: https://bit.ly/3TI9Jgw 🔗 X: https://bit.ly/43sR7oa Mike Vera isn't your average Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC). Armed with an MS in Exercise and Health Promotion and extensive experience as a seasoned personal trainer, he's the strategic mind behind Red Pill Health & Wellness and the engaging voice of the Healthy & Awake Podcast. With a strong foundation in cognitive psychology, Mike is adept at unveiling the hidden influences that impact our health.

Here we go, folk. The new attack on men has been launched. Coercive control is now a criminal offence in NSW, punishable by seven years in prison. Now the fun begins, as the NSW government launches its massive campaign to try to ensure that only the right people are punished for this newly concocted form of evil behaviour - a preview of what will happen in other states as similar laws are rolled out across the nation. Look at this list of people most at risk from coercive control, according to the NSW government website:WomenPeople with disabilityAboriginal peoplePeople from multicultural, migrant or refugee backgroundsLGBTQI peopleOlder peopleChildren and young people Funny that. We’re talking about almost everyone, EXCEPT ordinary, heterosexual blokes. “Cisgender” men, as the government literature calls them, claiming they are overwhelmingly the perpetrators. No matter that our official Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows men just as likely as women to be victims of emotional abuse – defined using many of the same behaviours now listed as coercive control. See this image from the ABS website a few years ago. For just one day some years ago the ABS website referred to “coercive control” in describing this equally common male and female behaviour but that data is now suitably massaged to fit the new narrative. No way you are going to see male victims in any of the new propaganda material pouring out of all our governments, dutifully promoted by the ABC and other compliant media. But this new front in “gendered violence” has hit a bit of a stumbling block. It appears the bureaucrats have discovered the abundant evidence that lesbians are brilliant at emotional abuse, in fact they excel at all types of domestic violence. Hence, we find one of the new propaganda videos featuring Jade being coerced by her girlfriend. The nasty perpetrator is shown pulling meanly on Jade’s pet dog’s leash. “They even hurt the ones you love,” notes the solemn commentary. Hmm, the lesbian theme rather dismantles the gendered violence narrative, doesn’t it? Of course, most of the new videos feature nasty, coercive men. Like the ethnic version featuring Anjali and her controlling husband, who shuts off her laptop, takes away her mobile phone and won’t let her have a job. “They need you all to themselves,” comments the narrator. Sometimes the producers keep you guessing, as in this Queensland government campaign, where Ben, a male “survivor” talks about how “they” persecute him by constantly monitoring his text messages and phonecalls. Sneaky way of avoiding explaining whether Ben’s abuser is a “he” or “she”. But naturally, there’s never, ever any mention of female perpetrators controlling men. Never any mention of men who spend their lives being coerced by vindictive partners. Men who don’t dare leave the relationship because that would mean putting their children at risk by leaving them with a frightening mother. Absolutely no chance of hearing their side of the story. Unless of course, you come to the Restoring the Presumption of Innocence conference where you will hear from a bunch of Australian men who were victims of coercive control. These men were part of a cohort of nearly 1000 local men who took part in the large international survey on male victims of coercive control run by the University of Central Lancashire. Their experiences represent the truth that our governments are so determined to bury. Take a look at the press release we released last week, promoting the conference. As you might imagine, most of our media wasn’t interested. (It would be great if you could share it on your social media.) But what media exposure we have achieved has resulted in fascinating people coming out of the woodwork, all keen to be involved, like former prosecutors, police officers, lawyers. Funnily enough I heard from one woman who had discovered my work through the Long Bay Jail grapevine. Her partner is in prison as a result of a false sexual assault allegation, and was told by other prisoners about our campaigning. Then there was the former social worker and child protection bureaucrat who is now writing blogs on Substack. We’ve managed to squeeze him into the conference program where he will wade into very deep waters indeed. He’s pulling together the abundant evidence that shows that removing dad from the home increases the risk to children, particularly when the single mother pairs up with a new boyfriend. The social worker is writing under the pseudonym, Lori Lavers, since he knows all too well that even though everyone in child protection knows the vulnerability of children in single mum families, woe betide anyone who talks publicly about it. His stories from the coalface will be worth hearing. But it has been chilling talking to potential speakers and realising how many would risk their careers if they told the truth about what is going on in our justice system. We won’t be naming some of the brave speakers who are now joining us – including some who are household names. But it is all looking great. We are squeezing in all sorts of truth-tellers into this remarkable one-day event and tickets are selling well. Do act now if you want to be sure to be able to be part of what promises to be a remarkable day. Or sign in for live streaming if you can’t make it to Sydney on August 31. We’re including a call for action – what can we do to restore that presumption of innocence? There’s no point talking all day about the ways the system is now stacked against men without thinking through what we can do to improve things. We’re hoping for a very exciting surprise speaker to advise us on how we can get action on punishing false accusers. Now wouldn’t that be a step forward? But we’ll also be talking about how people can protect themselves – from false allegations of coercive control, for example. We’ve just had a former prosecutor and a criminal lawyer update our advice for these men – included in our comprehensive coverage of this topic on the Mothers of Sons website. Any man in a shaky relationship really should read this vital information. Plus, there’s advice for male victims. If you have never looked at the MoS information on coercive control, please check it out. We spent many months researching and putting it all together. It is the most comprehensive, truthful analysis of this dangerous new law available in this country. Just this week I spoke to a number of police officers who are tearing their hair out at the prospect of having to charge men over a crime that is undefinable, let alone unprovable. Such a waste of police resources. But lots of lawyers will get richer defending these poor blighters. And feminists are rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of more men behind bars.

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“YOU WILL NEVER!NEVER IN LIFE!MEET A HATER!DOING BETTER THAN YOU!” Dropping gems like a butterfingered watchmaker there, that’s David Gogigns, back with single number two from the very long awaited GOGGINS II album (out July 9th!), an instant Meaningwave classic called HATERS (NEVER IN LIFE) Experience the glory now on your platform of choice and watch the music video here! Thanks to everyone that’s been listening to and sharing last week’s single, WHO’S GONNA CARRY THE BOATS? (THEY DON’T KNOW ME SON!) It had the most first-week streams for a Meaningwave single this year so far, and it’s been an amazing year so far! Each release has done better than the last, and we are just warming up! GO HARD OR GO SLEEP! LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! AKIRA THE DONDSPDC, July ‘24 ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

It wouldn't surprise me if this website is one day called themanhattenproject.org It's obvious when you look at the color scheme, and collection of minds housed here, that this darkweb hot spot for intellectuals, takes on tones and secretly investigates the mysteries of the universe, life, and existence. Jordan Peterson really turned an attack on free speech, spin around full into, a dark speech platform, which houses, all of the very minds his detractors are most hot against. MMO More than a place to live online, thinkspot contrasts from other news aggregators out there, with word counts and word limits, and a general expectation to get things done. Having cleared up the air surrounding Jordan Peterson's rise to fame, and the uncanny issues around speech that surrounded it, one has to wonder, what other missions does Jordan Peterson have in it, for tor the denizens of this dark web community. The dark web is a little past its infancy, and this website is just the perfect greasing pitch, for something to happen online. Ideas happen on thinkspot, and all of a sudden, a "dark web intellectual: is a thing to be. The most bold innnovaiton i've seen, and Jordan PEterson is a business inivator, is the lack of a general news agggregator feature, and a disticntion user vs commentator acccount feature. The internet has power now. No longer is it aimless and without control. The dark web is an energy for an internet which has power. THe interntet ha spower Jordan peterson's innovation triggers one Jordan Jo

The Leader. He’s spent his career in the halls of Government. He was the number two to a head of state who, although charismatic, was also highly controversial. This experience prepared him for his nation’s highest office. Still, he’s one of the oldest leaders ever to serve in that position, so questions about his health remain at the forefront of his legacy. Early in his term, he was forced to recognize the bitter failure of his country’s incursion into Afghanistan. He finally ordered the complete withdrawal of all military from that country. No doubt this will do down as a blot on his record. Nonetheless, the country’s military continued strong. The economy is always a key metric in evaluating any leader, and the record is not so good here. Economic growth declined to between 1% and 2%, some of the lowest growth rates post-World War II. Some analysts have spoken of “stagnation.” Relations with China have deteriorated dramatically, and unless things settle down on that front, a confrontation is likely. For a long time, there have been rumblings in the Capital that the Leader relies too heavily on his cadre of close advisors—a “brain trust,” if you will, of supporters who have been with the Leader for years and who some feel are making many of the country's most critical decisions. Perhaps most important for the average citizen is the perception that things are getting more complex. The cost of living has escalated, and there is genuine concern that consumer goods may be less available in the near future. Leonid Brezhnev. Leonid Brezhnev I think this is a fair evaluation of the nation’s Chief Executive. As you’ve no doubt guessed, I’m speaking of Leonid Brezhnev, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet and General Secretary of the Communist Party for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Did you think I was talking of someone else? The parallels are astonishing, aren’t they? You can’t help but notice the close similarity between the Soviet Brezhnev of 40 years ago and America’s Biden of today. Everything we spoke of was the conditions of the old Soviet Union under then Chairman and General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev, who led the USSR for 18 years from 1964 until his death in 1982. Ten years after his death, the Soviet Empire would fall, replaced by the current Russian Federation. One wonders if we risk a similar fate. Both countries project their influence across the globe, with militaries that were/are stretched to their limits. Many historians consider these two countries the closest thing to an empire in the modern world. Interestingly, Afghanistan has been called the graveyard of empires, and it has collected two more scalps from both the Soviets and the Americans. President Biden’s ordered withdrawal was among the lowest points in his Presidential record. Chairman Brezhnev and President Biden set the tone for their administrations in their first days in office. Brezhnev immediately set about arresting any political opposition in a move that brought back the oppression of the Bolsheviks. It is estimated that Brezhnev had 5,000 political prisoners incarcerated within months of assuming office. Whether by coincidence or happenstance, the Biden Administration saw more than 1,000 January 6 demonstrators jailed. Few may remember that the Soviets and China had an ongoing border dispute beginning in 1969. Brezhnev spearheaded the Soviet response, but the two communist countries remained bitter enemies throughout Brezhnev’s tenure. Incredibly, the Ukraine War and the EU and American sanctions against Russia have drawn Russia and China back together. Today, China and Russia are the leaders of the BRICS movement, the most significant economic challenger to the American Dollar-based international financial system since World War II. Additionally, America faces a Chinese challenge in the Taiwan Straights. And like Brezhnev, Biden is not hesitant to rattle his missiles. Speaking at the recent U.S. Military Academe’s Commencement, Biden said: “The U.S. is standing up for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait…, he said. “I have always been willing to use force when required to protect our nation, our allies, our core interest. When anyone targets American troops, we will deliver justice to them.” Like Brezhnev, Biden is dedicated to diplomacy at the end of a gun. The old Soviet Union maintained one of the strongest armies in the world throughout Brezhnev’s tenure. Indeed, some analysts believe that the Soviet Military may have surpassed the American military capacity in the mid-1970s. However, by the end of Brezhnev’s leadership, it became clear that American military technology had surged ahead of the Soviets. President Reagan challenged the country’s scientists and engineers to produce an effective anti-missile system. Dubbed “Star Wars” after the popular movie, many believe this was a chief motivation in the Soviets' decision to go to the negotiation table and seek an overall reduction in the two nations' nuclear weapons. Three years after Brezhnev’s death, the Americans and Soviets signed the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. This was the first time that the two nuclear powers agreed to reduce the number of atomic weapons in their inventories. Today, the tables may have turned. Many believe that the West has little defense against the new generation of Russian hypersonic missiles. Although a great deal of controversy is associated with these new missiles, several European observers claim that two Kinzhal hypersonic missiles may have defeated the American Patriot Anti-missile system in Ukraine. I cannot determine whether these claims are viable or not. However, we all know that technology, especially military technology, continues to advance. What’s inconceivable today will likely become reality tomorrow. Many historians point to Brezhnev’s health as a key reason the INF Treaty was not signed during his lifetime. Although he was old and sick, no one outside his immediate circle was allowed to know that. Brezhnev had assembled a close cadre of advisors around him to help guide the country and prohibit any outsider from learning just how ill he was. Brezhnev suffered from a series of ailments. But it was a massive heart attack that finally took his life on November 10, 1982. He had remained in power to the very end. Perhaps it is a glorious way for a leader to go. However, for the country, he left a legacy of economic stagnation and political decline that ultimately contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union. Today, most in Russia point to his leadership as the beginning of 30 years of hardship for the average citizen. Only within the last few years has the Russian Federation regained prominence and is approaching its past. A feeble and dying leader had remained in power long past his prime. Rigid in his views, he could not grasp the changing world dynamics. Brezhnev had trapped the Soviets in their past. Only when a new generation took the reins of power could the new Russian Federation fully meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. ** Recently, my sister-in-law asked for suggestions on where to place some extra cash. She wants to refrain from investing these funds, as she may need them in the future. So, where's a good place to put idle cash?I get this question fairly often, and I'd like to explore this important component of most people's investment profiles.Cash Management Cash management is a vitally important discipline on Wall Street. It's no place to let your money sit idle, as those extra percentages you can gain by investing cash wisely can make all the difference in your long-term returns. And perhaps even more importantly, any cash investment gone wrong can tarnish a sterling reputation. No one knows this better than Warren Buffett. After all, he's likely the most famous investor of our time and has been on Wall Street longer than most people have been alive. What's more, Buffett has accumulated the largest "stash of cash" in history. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, has an incredible $163 billion in cash in its latest annual report (for year-end 2023). It's an unimaginable sum, made all the most so when you realize that only four banks in the country, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, and Wells Fargo, have a net worth greater than that. And three of the four have recently been added to the FDIC's list of potentially troubled banks. Banks that the FDIC wants to change how they prepare for the next banking crisis. The FDIC has NOT said these banks are in trouble currently, but their crisis plan needs to be revised. It's not something you and I have to worry about; we're covered by FDIC insurance. But for Buffett, this is a very big deal. His cash position must remain safe, and the only way for him to guarantee that is to hold cash at a safer institution than the nation's largest banks. So, Buffett's only place for his cash is the US Treasury, where he has 80% of his cash holdings. (The other 20% is in various checking accounts, deposit accounts, and other accounts tied to his business activity.)The Berkshire Annual Report tells us that all its cash is in "T Bills," US Treasury Bills. That makes sense because these are the shortest-term, most liquid Treasury Instruments.T Bills generally mature anywhere from one month to one year. It's relatively easy to build a T Bill ladder of maturities. In a T Bill ladder, you divide up your cash into several different portions, investing each portion in a different month or quarter. Say you have $120,000 in cash. In a ladder, you'd put $10k in each month's T Bill (January, February, March, and so on). That way, you'd have one T Bill maturing each month. You'd then roll it over to the T Bill offering 12 months from now. Simple. This gives you a steady stream of cash (T Bills maturing) and helps you ride the fluctuating interest rates up and down. No doubt, this is the method that Buffett uses to manage his T Bill portfolio. And it's worked like a charm. Buffett has been accumulating his cash hoard for several years now. When he began T Bill, interest was only about 1/4%; today, interest on T Bills is nearly 5 1/2%. Buffett didn't have to anticipate any change in the interest rate; by laddering his Bills, he rolled over his older low-interest bills to the newer high-interest bills as the old bills matured. The same will be true if and when interest rates are lowered. But if all of this seems like too much work or if it's above your budget (you'd probably need about $10k on each step of the ladder), then I'd suggest any of a number of Money Market Funds (Buffett would recommend Government Money Market Funds), savings Accounts, or CDs at a solid bank. Check out bankrate.com for an up-to-date list of the best savings accounts. The Macro View Interest-rates for 3 month T Bill (red), 5 year Treasury Note, and 10 year Treasury Note. Normally T Bills have the lowest interest rate (shortest maturity). Currently the Yield Curve is inverted, this has usually meant a slowing economy ahead (and lower interest-rates). **A note about Wall Street's current view of interest rates: I've included a chart of three maturities of 3-month T Bills, 5-year T Notes, and 30-year T bonds. You'll notice that the interest rate of the 3-month T Bill took off in 2022. This is when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to fight inflation. Consequently, for the last two years, the interest rate on the T Bill has been higher than the Bond or Note. In Wall Street's parlance, the Yield Curve is now inverted. Interest rates are not as they should be. Longer maturities should have higher, not lower, interest. To the Street, this is a sure sign that the economy will slow, and eventually, interest rates will come down. So far, the Street has been wrong about that. They thought the Fed would reduce rates four times this year. But, the Fed has stood pat so far, missing the first two rate declines. Most Wall Street analysts still believe that the Fed will lower rates, perhaps once this year and a couple of times next year. If they're right, this might be the opportune time to capture these higher interest rates before they fall. **I hope this has given you a basic framework for how Warren Buffett and Wall Street approach cash management. **Current Rates T Bills 5.10% - 5.48% (1) CDs 2.5% - 5.4% (2) Savings Accounts 1% - 5.25% (2) Money Market Funds 2.5% - 5.30% (2) (1) (https://home.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/interest-rates/TextView?type=daily_treasury_yield_curve&field_tdr_date_value_month=202406) (2) (www.bankrate.com) Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

To understand how dental health care varies from state to state, Dentaly recently ranked all 50 states along with the District of Columbia. Their ranking system utilized these twelve different metrics in order to give a fair comparison in regards to overall dental health. - Dentists per 100,000 people (overall availability of dentists in each state) - Dental consultation frequency (average amount of times a person in each state visits the dentist) - Smoking prevalence - Sugar consumption - Alcohol consumption - Fluoride usage in water - Poor or fair oral condition (percentage of people in the state without optimal dental health) - Share of elderly people without their natural set of teeth - Pain due to oral condition - Reduced life satisfaction due to oral condition - Reduced social participation due to oral condition - Amount of work absences due to oral condition These metrics are so varied that it brings merit to the rankings by Dentaly. Let's look at the Top 5 states in dental health care. 1. Connecticut 2. District of Columbia 3. Massachusetts 4. Washington 5. Illinois The top five span from the east all the way to the west. There is no rhyme or reason as to why these five are so good at providing quality dental health care to their constituents. However, there is a similarity to the worst five states in dental health care. Break the banjos out. 51. Arkansas 50. Louisiana 49. West Virginia 48. Mississippi 47. Alabama Why do people in the South have such horrible teeth? If anyone that reads this lives in the South, then give me a response. For even more fun with these rankings, I did a separate post on Arkansas having the worst dental health care in the USA.

A Human Hearted World Posted on July 13, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, if we envision human heartedness as a house, it’s roof is reciprocity, and the Golden rule is the foundation. Reciprocity, or returning the deeds of others, is a form of justice. A kind of justice even a dog understands and is capable of. Reciprocity emerges in spontaneous play among children as well. Therefore, we can presume that reciprocity is a deeply ingrained understanding of a feeling tied to action, that we call justice. Before we have the ability to reciprocate the actions of another, often we must act. In that case, the Golden Rule should be our guide. Would we live a good life we need to be human hearted. Start an interaction in a way so that if the other reciprocates, it shows humanity, while if they don’t, they prove themselves cads. Then we can reciprocate appropriately. The goal of everyone should be the best life they can have given the circumstances. How can we do that when we’re manipulated into following the goals of another? By being human hearted. Grounding ourselves in right thinking and acting has a way of focusing us on right goals. That was the basic philosophy of Ben Franklin anyway. In Poor Richards he often opined how right action leads to right outcomes. More eloquently than I. When we use the golden rule, then reciprocate, we’re using right action to get right outcomes. The golden rule sets the tone of engagements and reciprocation shows our ductility to change. Everything we ever get comes from others, so if we seek to get good from others, then it’s up to us to give good, and reciprocate, to be human hearted. Reciprocity is an appropriate response in any circumstance. If you follow the golden rule and offer your hand in peace, then they try to stab you, reciprocation is warranted, or if they offer you a meal, reciprocation in some way is also warranted. Reciprocity allows the other the ability to reset the interaction to their way of communicating. Sass is returned for sass, as respect is returned for respect, no matter their station. Moreover, if you can tell the character of a person by how they treat the help, then reciprocity is the measure used. The reason I came up with the idea and term, “reciprocal attribution,” is as a way to reciprocate appropriately to positive and negative attitudes, that lead to actions. Including reciprocal attribution to inhuman as well as human heartedness. Human heartedness is a translation of a Confucian term, “jen,” that I’ve commandeered for my own philosophy. Mirroring much of what I believe Confucius meant by it. But since I can’t read ancient Chinese, and therefore have to rely on second hand accounts of what he said and meant… it’s impossible for me to know, only presume. It’s also been translated as “Ritual and righteousness” and “Man to manedness.” In it Confucius highlights the right way to live in the world as he saw it. If everyone lived in a human hearted way, the world would be great. That’s impossible though because of the multitude of personalities. Some compatible with human heartedness and others incompatible with it. How to get the majority to be human hearted when some are incorrigible? To benefit us all. Confucius said that people follow their leaders… in morality and in villainy. If we accept this maxim, then it follows that if the elite, the leaders, are examples of human heartedness, then the rest of us will follow and become human hearted. The same logic works in reverse though. If the elite are dirt bags… we’ll follow and be dirt bags. The trick then is to force the elite to be human hearted. If some guy is a dirt bag, that sucks for him and his family, but if our leaders are, that sucks for all of us. In more ways than merely being oppressed. Their injustice makes us as inhuman hearted as they… forcing us all to dwell in a house of horrors. While human hearted elites would put us in a mansion of miracles. It goes both directions, we can reciprocate inhumanity to force the inhuman, to be human hearted. Sincerely, John Pepin

Goals And Results Posted on June 30, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, the world needs idealists, but it can’t be run by them… for that it needs pragmatists. Moreover, idealism is best when the idealists idealize human goods, not the means to them. Because an idealist thinks in terms of ideals not reality. So, when reality diverges from their theory, its reality that’s the problem to be solved… not their theories. They’re ideal. That’s why we have so many people committed to the administrative state. They idealize their imagined outcome… and ignore the reality it delivers. So an idealist will claim regulations make capitalism “fair.” By fair, they mean a politically favored person or group will get an advantage, in an otherwise free and fair exchange. Because idealists focus on goals and ignore outcomes. So they make the same mistakes over and over. Idealism isn’t bad or good, it simply is. When idealists focus on human hearted goods they serve their purpose exquisitely. When they focus on the means to those goals, however, they become single minded despots. Why wouldn’t they? To an idealist their ideal is the wharp and whoof of their life. Climate change zealots honestly believe the world will burn up any second and we’ll all die. If you believed that, wouldn’t you destroy a painting, if you thought that would save us? If you honestly believed communism is the ideal system… it just hasn’t been tried yet, wouldn’t you be a communist? A true sycophant of the administrative state, only sees their ideas of what it could do… not what it has, does or will do. Because they’re not pragmatists, they’re idealists. Pragmatists don’t focus on goals they focus on results. If an action results in a bad outcome, a pragmatist will eschew it in the future, for a different strategy. An idealist will try again and again, because they could care less about results, they’re goal oriented. That’s why we need pragmatists having a say. To control the headlong rush of idealists. Protecting us all. Since pragmatists judge by outcome, when given a goal by an idealist, the pragmatist is in the only position to make the idealist’s dreams come true. Because pragmatism allows us to understand what works and what doesn’t. If a plan doesn’t work, it doesn’t work, no matter how many times it’s tried, or zealously applied. Doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results… is the bailiwick of idealists. Pragmatists/realists and idealists are on opposite sides of the philosophical spectrum. To the unwise pragmatist, idealists are insane, and to the unwise idealist, pragmatists are killjoys. Because the unwise don’t see the world as it is, therefore they don’t understand it. A wise idealist will recognize the value a pragmatist brings to the table as a wise pragmatist understands the value of idealism. Both are required for mankind to advance. Idealists set the goals and pragmatists achieve them. When pragmatists are shut out of the process though the process fails. Because, idealists can’t be bothered with results, the world is at stake! A functional society and culture then, needs both idealists and pragmatists… with no one having unlimited power. The end of slavery, civil rights and indeed all the advances of the Enlightenment were born of idealist minds. It was pragmatists that realized those dreams though. Idealists however don’t see the value in pragmatism. The pragmatist is a wet blanket. “Socialism doesn’t work…” a pragmatist tells an idealist, who thinks, “What an idiot, how can we help the poor without socialism, he must hate the poor!” So an unwise idealist will censor, beat down and even jail a pragmatist who gets in their way. The world is at stake! Never understanding, being idealists, that both are needed. An unwise pragmatist on the other hand will try to hold the world in stasis. Which is another fools errand. A healthy civilization needs both idealists and pragmatists, staying in their lanes, and recognizing the value of the other. Sincerely, John Pepin

Violence is the foundation of progressive leftwing Democratic Party, socialist politics. Fundamentally, every law is enforced by the police. Progressive leftwing Democrats/socialists prefer using laws, rather than voluntary non-governmental organizations and rational persuasion, to force their ideas on everyone including dissenters. In contrast, libertarians prefer voluntary relationships and rational persuasion. It is this preference for the mass coercion of police-enforced laws that underlies the fact that America’s most recent brushes with political massacre and assassination were carried out by leftwingers against conservatives. Just a nice image for this article. We need calming images after this latest bout of progressive leftwing violence. We had the socialist Bernie Bro, James Hodgkinson, who came close to massacring a group of Congressional Republicans practicing baseball. We have the leftwing nut preparing to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Now we have the left almost assassinating former President Trump after years of violent rhetoric by prominent leftwing voices explicitly and directly advocating that someone assassinate him. The progressive left of Democratic Party socialist has now incited civilization-ending political violence against all three branches of government. Perhaps the only reason these events have not resulted in political catastrophes is that all these progressive leftwing shooters thankfully failed (as they usually do at everything else too such as public education). _______________ Support Non-Violence writing by tipping me at Ko-Fi.com or by donating some Ethereum digital currency at this public address! 0x5ffe3e60a7f85a70147e800c37116b3ad97afd5e  — — — — — — — — —  It does not help that progressive leftwing Democrats have spent the past few weeks engaged in mass hysteria (definitely ginned up by some organized campaign) against the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. If you have heard something awful about Project 2025, it likely was a lying hallucination. Every political party throughout history has started planning an agenda in case they win the next election, and Project 2025 is no different. But that’s the leftwing progressive Democratic Party attitude towards a lot of privileges: It is fine when they do it (like violence), but not when their political opponents do it. Right now it is the political left in America that has legions of fascists, Antifa (who act like fascists, and so are fascists despite their deceitful name), Hamas-supporters, and 2020’s Summer of Love and “mostly-peaceful” arson. In contrast, when rightwing extremists attempted to engage in non-violent disruption protests on January 6th (just like how the progressive left has spent decades doing sit-in disruptions of the Supreme Court of the United States, and of state legislative houses like Wisconsin’s), the progressive leftwing Democratic/socialist elites of America engaged in massive gaslighting lying propaganda calling it an “insurrection”. Oh really? A bunch of 2nd Amendment-supporting gun owners supposedly tried to start an “insurrection” and did not bring any guns or even weapons at all??????? That makes no *@(%$# sense. For a round-up of recent violent rhetoric from progressive leftwing Democrats/socialists, including from President Biden himself calling for Trump to be put in a “bull’s eye” a few days ago, just visit Instapundit.com. just another nice calming image True, the American right also engages in violent rhetoric. The difference is that the American right owns far more guns than the American left, yet engages in far less gun violence whether criminal or political. It would take a much higher incidence rate of political gun violence from the American right to even equal, let alone surpass, the severity of the American progressive leftwing Democratic Party’s addiction to violence. So, actually, it is different when conservatives do it. When conservatives engage in violent rhetoric, they have a proven track record of not carrying that over into physical, real violence, whereas progressive leftwing Democratic Party socialists do. And lest you Dearest Reader naïvely reassure yourself that “Surely, this assassination attempt against Trump is just a freak black swan”, ponder over Venezuela. Think back to 1999 when Hugo Chavez, the socialist, took over a country that was the wealthiest in Latin America, with a thriving middle class. Think back to 1999 when American leftwing progressive Democratic Party types were swooning over Hugo Chavez. No one who was swooning over Hugo Chavez should have any influence in America anymore, and yet these are the very people still elitely leeching off and gaslighting the free world. Think that Venezeula's disaster cannot happen in America? You’re kidding yourself. Don't give progressive leftwing Democratic Partisans the coercive government power they crave. UPDATE: According to the most recent information, Trump’s would-be assassin donated money to hardleft organizations while having registered as a Republican, which makes him hard left. If you are deliberately naïve, you might believe that party registration is significant, but donating one’s own hard-earned cash is not, and ignore the fact that political movements have spent decades encouraging their members to register with the opposite side in order to screw with their nominations. _______________ Support Non-Violence writing by tipping me at Ko-Fi.com or by donating some Ethereum digital currency at this public address! 0x5ffe3e60a7f85a70147e800c37116b3ad97afd5e

Emergent Self Government Posted on July 10, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, I’ve been thinking about alternative ways humanity could organize itself, other than hierarchical government. It must be possible to utterly change the paradigm of government from a hierarchy to a self organizing system. I have an idea of how such a thing would work but a real plan will take someone a lot smarter than me. One reason it’ll take a genius to come up with is because we’re programmed from birth to think we need a hierarchical structure. Because that’s the way it’s always been. And maybe that’s the way it will always have to be. But perhaps not. It would be a culture based society, where individuals are not only empowered to take matters into their own hands, in full view and approval of the public, but are obligated to… whenever an exigency is recognized. A top down government of the kind we’ve become inured to isn’t the only possible game. Though all the systems we talk about are hierarchical. Monarchy, aristocracy, polity/democracy, tyranny, oligarchy and a republic. All types of governments we’re used to are some derivation of these hierarchical systems. The government orders the people take their place. In a complex system, no one would rule, yet all would rule and no one would. People would be absolutely free, within the constraints of the culture, and if that’s too constraining, they would be free to leave for a hierarchical system elsewhere. Meaning ostracism might have to be a thing in a self organizing system. Since there may be people unable to self control, but I think a lack of self control is a childhood issue, carried to adulthood. I’m not talking about hippy communes. A complex system of organization would need a culture that’s conducive, feed backs to limit behavior, like instant punishment at the hands of peers, and rewards for good behavior. Good and bad predicated on it’s effect on everyone else. Judged by the aggregate opinion of the people… not a judge. The basic idea of a complex system of organization, as I see it darkly, would be a culture. Early American Christian culture as Tocqueville explained it, might form a basis. They would have to be combined with cell phones and internet for the transparency required for such a system to work though. Total transparency of public actions would be necessary. For public opinion to be useful. It would be a system of equals, enforced by equals, with great men ostracized. Thrasymacus’ great men would stand in the way. They would argue, how are the immediate hard decisions made? By prime time TV voting? Showing they’re stuck in hierarchical thinking. Democracy itself is a form of hierarchy. It’s simply the majority that tyrannizes the minority, instead of a despot or oligarchy. A complex system wouldn’t need to be led. Like a flock of birds it would self direct. If attacked the system would react like an organism does to infection. Such a system would have to embrace free enterprise since there wouldn’t be anyone to direct us… but ourselves. In this the culture driven feed backs would self limit the avarice of capitalist actors. How? By transparency producing public outrage. That outrage leading to immediate punishment. If only as a general boycott. Replacing hierarchical government with self organization may not be possible. It does make a good thought experiment though. Moreover, perhaps someday it may be possible. Given the right confluence of events… the right culture, along with sufficient moral, philosophical, metaphysical and scientific advancement. Maybe such a self organizing system could be implemented on another planet, if we get that far, before the elite bring on the Beast system and the End times. A system without police, courts, or government to direct us, let alone a command and control anything, is at the periphery of human comprehension. Focusing on it might draw it closer to the middle. Pragmatically… from it, ideas how to limit our present hierarchical governments might be gleaned. Sincerely, John Pepin

What is "thinking"? I think most people never take the time to think about what thinking really is. Of course, this is some kind of "meta-thinking". But still, there are important thoughts to think about here: What is it to "think"? Ultimately, wouldn't "thinking" be something like "playing with how to connect ideas"? You may not think correctly. You may not think exhaustively. But really, to "think" is to put ideas together and see how well they work. Well, what are "ideas"? Ultimately, wouldn't "ideas" be basically ANYTHING? Anything can be an idea. A word. An action. A random description. A picture, even. All of it. Any of it. Anything is an idea. Even when you reason with ideas, that's technically an idea in and of itself. Ideas are necessary, but you also should WANT to reason with them in order to fit them together into better ideas. But what is "reasoning"? Ultimately, isn't "reasoning" trying to perfectly connect ideas? By trying to reason, you are trying to come up with the "correct" way to connect ideas. If there is some connection that is "inferior"—something that doesn't work—you tend to throw it out. It's not consistent. You can't depend on it or really use it to do anything useful. If there's an inferior connection, you don't use it because it may or may not work. It's not dependable, something to count on. So really, when you "think", you are trying to correctly connect ideas (anything) together in a perfect way. You are playing with connecting ideas, seeing what works and what doesn't. It's not exact. It's not perfect. It's the PROCESS of working toward perfection. BUT, reasoning is something that you can actually categorize into two categories: 1) There are absolutes, connections that will always work, will always be true, will always be consistent—simply based on the nature and structure of the connection! 2) There are connections that are (more often than not) correct; they may not always work, but they are generally correct, generally true, generally consistent, but they are NOT absolute. These two categories are more basically simplified into 1) absolutes and 2) non-absolutes (things that are probabilities instead). You may know these more commonly as 1) deduction and 2) induction. Ultimately, this captures EVERY mode of reasoning. Even bad reasoning (sometimes called "abduction") is really just misled induction—reasoning from probabilities, but badly performing your probability calculations. Logic is this fundamentally "best" way to reason. It is the best way to orient your connections between ideas. It's funny that "logic" comes from the Greek root logos. It is the thing that connects other things. Logos can mean "ratio". I'm not sure how mathematically minded you are, but a ratio is a comparison of two things. It connects two things (a numerator and a denominator). Thus, LOGIC—reasoning, correctly connecting ideas—is based on having the proper comparison of two things. It's funny that the apostle Paul frequently called Jesus Christ (whom John called the logos) our "high priest" (check out his Hebrews epistle). The reason I find it a bit "funny" is because the priest is the mediator—the CONNECTION—between man and God (the Father). So we have ideas (anything) that are connected by reason (logic/logos). EVERYTHING that is of meaning, which we do in life, is entirely about communication. It's entirely about relationship. It's entirely about the connection of ideas. We communicate with one another. Even experiencing a beautiful piece of music is communication of one idea to the listener. Every child is born of a mother—there is that connection they have, even if not relationally, they still have that connection physically. The DNA of the father and mother communicate with a back and forth to create new genetics in the child. When we enjoy a physical sensation, our body is communicating to our brain. When we work with our hands, we are communicating our idea to the real world. Any ACTION we take is a communication between two things. Spiritually, when we pray we communicate with God. If we don't recognize that communication is necessary, that reasoning is necessary, and that relationship is necessary, we won't see that life is necessary.

Significance of the Name "Pracheta" The name "Pracheta" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "pra" meaning "before" and "chetas" meaning "mind" or "consciousness." Thus, Pracheta can be translated as "forethinker" or "one who has foresight." This name signifies a person who possesses a forward-thinking mind, someone who anticipates and plans for the future. In the context of Hindu mythology and philosophy, such a trait is highly valued as it implies wisdom, prudence, and a deep understanding of the consequences of one's actions. Role in Hindu Religion Pracheta, the father of Valmiki, holds a significant yet subtle role in Hindu religion. Valmiki, often referred to as the Adi Kavi (the first poet), is the revered author of the epic Ramayana. Although Pracheta himself is not a central figure in Hindu mythology, his role as the progenitor of Valmiki ties him to the vast narrative of Hindu religious and philosophical thought. The foresight implied by his name suggests that he may have possessed qualities that he passed down to his son, Valmiki, who later became an enlightened sage and a master storyteller. Pracheta’s foresight can be symbolically linked to the prophetic nature of Valmiki’s poetry, which foresees the moral and ethical dilemmas of humanity and offers profound lessons through the story of Lord Rama. According to legend, Valmiki was a notorious highwayman before his transformation into a sage. His encounter with the divine sage Narada marked a turning point in his life. Narada's teachings and the mantra "Mara" (meaning "kill" in Sanskrit) led Valmiki into deep meditation. As he repeated "Mara," it gradually transformed into "Rama" (the name of the divine prince in the Ramayana). This shift in his consciousness symbolised the metamorphosis from a life of sin to one of spiritual awakening. This narrative underscores the power of transformation and the eternal resonance of divine names, illustrating how even the most sinful can attain enlightenment and contribute to the spiritual heritage of humanity. Parallels with Prometheus Prometheus, a figure from Greek mythology, shares a strikingly similar epithet to Pracheta. Prometheus's name is derived from the Greek "promētheus," meaning "forethought." Like Pracheta, Prometheus is celebrated for his forward-thinking and his contributions to humanity. In Hindu philosophy, the concept of foresight is intertwined with dharma (righteousness) and karma (action and its consequences). Pracheta, as the forethinker, represents the ideal of living a life guided by wisdom and prudence, ensuring that one's actions align with the greater cosmic order. Similarly, in Greek philosophy, Prometheus is best known for his defiance of Zeus by stealing fire from the gods and giving it to mankind, an act that symbolises the transmission of knowledge and the overcoming of ignorance to progress toward a more enlightened state of being. Interestingly, the son of Pracheta was given the name Agni at birth, meaning fire, and only later became known as Valmiki. It is worth noting that both Prometheus and Pracheta are associated with the gift of fire to humanity. The discovery of fire was a pivotal moment in human evolution, profoundly impacting brain development and cognitive abilities. Cooking food made it easier to digest and increased its nutritional value, allowing for more efficient energy use. This dietary shift contributed to a smaller gut, freeing up metabolic energy that supported larger brain growth. The enhanced brain size and function facilitated advanced cognitive abilities, social behaviours, and tool-making skills, setting the stage for the complex societies we have today. Fire not only provided warmth and protection but also fuelled the evolutionary leap that shaped human intelligence and societal progress.

This Is An Historic Election Year Posted on July 5, 2024 by john Dear friends, It seems to me, this is a critical election year for nations across the planet. Britain just had an election, where Reform received 4 million votes and 4 seats, while Lib Dems received 3.2 million votes and 71 seats. Proving the British elite have saved democracy. In France, National Rally is the biggest vote getter in the first round of elections, and their victory is met with riots from the left. Imagine the outrage if the conservatives rioted in Britain because they lost? Then there’s the US. The administrative state has its hands full. Since deep state Biden is failing at everything. Saving democracy from the voters this year is going to be tough. If they don’t though, and Trump should get elected, the elitists will have their storm troops riot, and make America ungovernable again. Like in 2020. In France Marine LePen’s National Rally is set to win big. Which is a shocking result if you think about it. They’ve faced decades of wall to wall propaganda against their policies, slandered in the press without mercy, and the elite have even talked of banning them. Like they’re talking openly about banning the AFD in Germany. In Europe, nothing speaks of defending elections, more than democracy affirming banning of populist parties. Because everyone should only seek the best interests of the elite. This outrage, the election of National Rally, has so infuriated the left, they’ve called out their “Sturmabteilung” to burn France down. Punishing the French for their treachery. One wonders if the left will get away with it in France, under National Rally, like they have everywhere else? In Britain, the people are so fed up with the communistic policies of the Tories, they’ve voted in Marxists to replace them. Labor will increase the migration crisis, raise taxes and regulations, while rejoining the EU, to insure the British people never get a say in Britain again. Should the conservatives riot however, the press would be quick to call for their arrests, and imprisonment without bail or trial, to make examples of them. Like American fascists did to Jan 6th protesters. Even as Islamists are given room to vent in London. Britain will be in a world of hurt in a year. It may not even exist as a sovereign nation in 10 years. Under Labor it could become the British state of Europe. Like Tibet is a state in China. Britain will be a vassal state under the wise and despotic leadership of Labor. In the US this years election is shaping up to be a hum dinger. In every other avenue the introduction of digital computers has created huge gains in efficiency. Except elections. When we cast paper ballots, counted by hand, the results were known the next morning… now with digital, it takes sometimes weeks. Which is handy when it comes to election fortification by fraud. You don’t want to introduce too many votes into the system, else it becomes obvious… and too few, loses the election. So they need the delay to figure out how many votes are required to win by 10k. With 8 million illegals poised to cast votes in the election the democrats thought they had it in the bag. Except, with Biden crashing and burning, 18 million may not be enough… let alone 8 million. Causing the deep state to panic. What is becoming obvious though, is that where populists win, there will be riots, arson and iconoclasm. To punish the voters. Where the elitists win, there will be despotism, poverty, war and suffering on a national scale. Regardless of who wins an election, the progressive elitists are determined to lower the lot of humanity… whether in power, or out. It’s the left that’s pushing the agenda of chaos, war, socialism, crime and migration. We see it in France with the riots, in Britain with Labor’s policies and in the US, with deep state Biden dismantling our Constitutional system. Yup, this year will show if elections have any ability to change the direction of a nation, despite the wishes of the elites that run it. Giving our votes unprecedented power to make history. Sincerely, John Pepin

Advantage In War Posted on July 9, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, history records that in war, the side that commits the most war crimes, loses. During WWI Germany was pretty decent, as far as war goes, but they allied with Turkey, that committed genocide against the Armenians. Which doomed them both. In the war between the states, as much as I agree with many of the points of the South, their war crimes in Andersonville undid them. The crimes of the Nazis are well documented, and again, damned them too. How do I explain the historical examples? I’m not saying the side that’s good wins, nor am I saying the side that’s the defender wins… no, I’m saying the side that respects human rights, has an advantage. Because war is a complex system. In such systems subtle inputs often makes all the difference. Like the fluttering of wings. My understanding of complexity theory is that it seeks to explain complex systems. Such as ecologies, economies, bird flocks, etc… as well as war. Complex systems have a few attributes in common spanning the multitude of regimes complexity theory is applicable. A complex system is made up of individual parts, interconnected, interdependent, with a lack of hierarchy and are self organizing. From these basic components arise an astonishingly effective analogue of reality. Complex systems are resilient, and adaptive. From them are born “emergence.” Explaining the wax and wane of species in an ecosystem, the boom bust cycle of the economy, and the uncanny movement of flocks of birds. In this analogue, war is both an emergent phenomenon and a complex system in itself. When war emerges from the complex system of international politics, it is emergent and itself a complex system. We look at the obvious in war, winning battles. Yet wars have been lost with every battle won. Instead we should look at the intangibles. The will to fight largely depends on the justness of the fight. In the minds of the contestants as well as bystanders. Because in complex systems like war seemingly small inputs can have out sized effects. War crimes have a negative effect on the will to fight of the side that commits them, and enhances the will to fight, in the side that’s victim of them. Plus they turn public opinion against the criminal. To sharpen the point, in a fight between a wolverine and a grizzly, the grizzly will always back down, because the will to fight in a weasel is unmatched. How can war crimes effect the will to fight of people who don’t know about them? Quite easily if you agree with Jung’s collective unconscious. In his theory of collective unconscious, Jung asserted that there is a deep layer of consciousness, the collective unconscious, or as the Kabalists call the unconscious, the super conscious… that’s the foundation of human cognition. We see it manifested in art, literature and iconography. A paleolithic fat woman statue for example. Crimes against humanity then, must be recorded in the collective unconscious… if it exists. Making the knowledge available to everyone. If only as a vague feeling of unease. Intuitive people will understand this more intuitively, than sensing people will sense it, but intuition is available to everyone. What are we to make of this then? Was Jesus right in saying turn the other cheek? Even as he told his disciples to hammer their plowshares into swords? Righteous fighting in war bestows an advantage. An edge that’s subtle and impossible to quantify. Yet cuts like a razor. War crimes lurk in the collective unconscious… nagging at us. Not just at yours, and not only mine… but mankind’s. Every war crime is a butterfly’s flutter in the hurricane of war. As is every act of humanity. History agrees with me. The short term advantage of barbarity becomes a liability. When reality agrees with hypothesis, that hypothesis must have some merit. Else it wouldn’t agree with empirical examination. War crimes are detrimental to a war effort. Unless war crimes are the point. Which would make victory a secondary goal. Sincerely, John Pepin

A Flawed System Posted on July 7, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, a system where what’s legal and what’s illegal, doesn’t rest on common sense, justice, or human heartedness, but on how a microscopic group of elites think it should be… is fundamentally flawed. Flawed in a way so deep and profound that the flaw is a feature. Human systems will naturally have a human element. Even in an AI system of law. Someone had to program the AI. Where a flaw must be introduced, that flaw should be kept as small as possible so it won’t negatively effect the final product. In law however that flaw is magnified not mitigated. Law rests entirely on a judge’s opinion. Certainly not on public opinion. Because, even had the public agreed with Buck v Bell back then, we would have certainly rescinded it by now. Judges, not so much. The US system isn’t unique in this respect. All legal systems have at their core the opinions of a few powerful people. Who follow Thrasymachus’ version of justice… not that of Socrates, Confucius or Jesus. In what universe does it make sense, for an “International Court,” to fine a nation that produces under 3% of the world’s CO2… because it hasn’t done enough to stop global warming? While a pass is given to the nation that single handedly is responsible for over 30% of the CO2 emissions? Where are the rulings condemning the Armenian genocide in Nargono Karabackh? Would you say the courts in Iran are fair? Justice is a tool the powerful use to justify their avarice. Everywhere. How could I say such a thing? Judging by their actions above and rhetoric below. The incessant assault on populism by the elite is an example of anti justice rhetoric. How could an elitist judge, who orbits the right circles, find for a populist over an elitist? In that case what is just isn’t expedient. Moreover, that inexpedience is because of the earlier rhetoric. Judges in the US today take stands on political questions all the time now. (As long as they’re politically correct stands). Judge Merchan had a literal monetary stake in the outcome of the Trump trial he oversaw. Yet the system had no problem with that at all. Giving up even the appearance of fairness. Very progressive. Destroying the appearance of justice for the exercise of power. Even as the rest of us are expected to cheer the innovation in despotism. All of which proves that judges are a flawed instrument of justice. Then there’s the flawed idea of “standing.” A legal innovation to forbid politically disfavored plaintiffs from legal remedy. This flawed notion has been exploited to great effect, in the religious exemption vaccine cases, the 2020 election cases, and even disputes between states themselves! Which is the kind of thing that leads to literal war between the states. Nevertheless, the lazy experts in the legal system claim, standing is a vital doctrine to lower their case load. Because they would rather use their OP authority to step on the downtrodden, than to settle the big questions of law in the name of justice. That would be self harming, and no elite would do that. They didn’t get to be the rich and powerful by charity. Unless they ran a charity fraud like the Clinton’s red barn con in Haiti. All systems of law can be turned on a dime by a court ruling. Constitutional Rights can be nullified, precedent can be overturned and whole new rights created. Like gold from base metal. All at the clap of a gavel. By people with a stake in perverting the system to their own benefit. Self interest goes a long way in effecting human behavior. We see this in cases like Wickard v Filburn, where the court gave the government unlimited power to regulate. Buck v Bell so the government can sterilize us at will against our wishes… and has been used as a silent genocide of Indians as well as the mentally deficient. Until the human element of the legal system is removed, all law will ever be, is the manifestation of the despotic power of the few, masquerading as legitimate authority over the many. Sincerely, John Pepin

Astonishing Hypocrisy Posted on June 27, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems astonishing to me, that Israel is supporting Azerbaijan, in its genocide of Armenians!? I thought the words, “Never again,” rang in the minds of Jews across the world? Is it the case that the phrase is hollow? Depends on your definition of “never,” and “again.” While I fully support Israel’s right to exist and defend itself… I don’t support this move. Moreover, Israel is being charged with genocide of Gazans, in their war with Hamas, as a strategy to weaken it. A charge that’s mere rhetoric. Because if they are, Israel is the worse genocider in history. The population of Gaza is growing fast… not shrinking. Like the population of Nagorno Karabackh. Yet Israel is actually guilty now of abetting genocide. Not of Gazans, but of Armenians. Like I said… astonishing! When Hitler proposed the final solution, the genocide of Jews in Europe, he was asked by an astonished OKH, what would history think of Germany for such a heinous act? Hitler slammed his fist on the table and shouted, “What does history say of the Armenians?!” Meaning, no one cared, that the Young Turks had systematically exterminated every Armenian they could get their hands on. Especially relishing cutting the babies from pregnant women, in front of their husbands and fathers. To show their superiority. Since history had recorded these atrocious crimes against humanity, and has passed judgment… that it was perfectly acceptable, Hitler thought exterminating the Jews in a far more humane way, gas chambers, would be even more acceptable. Boy was he wrong. While the continued liquidation of Armenians by famine, is acceptable by the world elites, the arming of Armenia against genocide is not. The world is livid that France had the audacity to send arms to Armenia. The globalist shills in the media are already exclaiming Armenia will attack Azerbaijani occupation forces in Nagorno Karabackh! Where Armenians have been systematically exterminated since it was surrounded by Azerbaijan. As the Armenians are exterminated, their cemeteries are plowed under, their homes razed and their churches burned to the ground. All traces of the existence of Armenians in former Armenia are destroyed. Total erasure of the people, culture and past. As if they never existed. Which is what Hitler wanted to do to the Jews, Gypsies and Russians in Leningrad. None of this would be possible without the coordinated efforts of the unbiased media. The presstitues whore themselves out to the globalist elites, for money, prestige and privilege. While there are lots of articles vilifying France for hindering genocide, and many praising Israel and Azerbaijan, Nargono Karabackh is never mentioned. I suppose, because letting the masses know there is an actual genocide going on there, right now, might change their perspective. Just remember, everything the media tells us is a lie. A lie of omission, commission or yellow gaslight. Even as the media laments the continued war in the Caucuses, because it distracts from the wars in Ukraine, Middle East and the pending war in Taiwan. You can count on the press to lie when the truth would serve them better. Even as the media shouts about a fake genocide, and covers up a real one, we’re left wondering what’s true and what’s not. We become agitated when propaganda is applied in liberal doses. Becoming a mindless mob instead of mindful men. Which is the idea. Bernays would be proud of today’s media. Making genocide palatable and self defense a crime is a rhetorical coup. Which makes it all the more astonishing that Israel, the former victim of genocide, and the present victim of propaganda, is hiding behind the media’s propaganda and abetting genocide. Supporting Israel’s right to exist and right of self defense, as well as Armenia’s right to exist and Armenia’s right of self defense, is no inconsistency. To support Israel, and not support Armenia however, is the acme of inconsistency. It’s hypocrisy. Sincerely, John Pepin

Joe Biden was sworn in as President of the United States on January 20, 2021 ** As we near another Presidential Election, it’s easy to focus on the doddering octogenarian who occupies the White House. His falls and foibles are on display daily, so naturally, many of us will associate his failings with the troubles we’re experiencing. Get a new President, this thinking goes, and many of our problems will disappear. While that may be true to an extent, the fundamental issues we face today have their roots as far back as the 1960s. Then, as today, the real problem was a government that did not represent the people — the social contract upon which this nation was founded was broken. A nation of the people, by the people, and for the people, said our 16th President. Abraham Lincoln succinctly described how the American Government was supposed to work. And for the next century, that was the expectation of “we, the people.” In the words of philosopher John Locke, a contract was established between our government and its citizens. It was a “social contract.” As citizens, we would pay our taxes and obey the government’s rules, while the government would represent our fundamental hopes and objectives. The government was NOT our ruler but our representative. The concept presupposed that the government would know and understand its citizens. Elections would help establish that representation by placing citizens’ chosen candidate as our President, Senator, or Congressperson. However, by the 1960s, the country had gone off its rails. Locke’s Social Contract was no longer in effect, as a series of US Presidents, principally Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, took actions that were counter to the goals and desires of a large segment of the population. The occasion was the Vietnam War, a war halfway around the world that, at its peak, enlisted half a million soldiers and would ultimately see 58,000 young Americans die. An unelected war, with a universal draft, meant that many young people were sent to fight in a conflict they did not vote for. The country was no longer a “representative democracy,” if indeed it ever had been. Throughout history, the inevitable result of a government's actions contrary to the people’s desires has been rebellion. By their nature, rebellions are brutish and nasty events in which no party ultimately wins. This is not to justify the rebels' actions or methods. Rather, it is an exploration of the origins and causes of the rebellion. Fundamentally, when a government, any government, goes contrary to its people, the people rebel. When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with [their government]… The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 These are the forces that Joe Biden has unleashed. Americans are a peaceful people, traditionally opposing foreign wars. Unfortunately, Vietnam and a parade of conflicts in this century have gone contrary to our fundamental nature. Presidents have entangled (to use George Washington’s word) the country in relatively small “brush-fire” actions far away from our homeland. As a people, we’ve overlooked these skirmishes. Some have even justified them by saying that “war is good for business.” (Thank you, Lindsey Graham!) But as reprehensible as that sentiment is, most Americans seek peace instead. The Biden Administration, on the other hand, is the most pro-war leadership this country likely has ever seen. Before the President assumed office, the nation was in relative peace. No significant conflicts had broken out. Today, the country faces the possibility of not just one but three conflicts: Ukraine, Gaza, and possibly Taiwan. Something is wrong when a country is embroiled in this number of conflicts. It’s not always the “other guy” who is at fault. The possibility exists that we, too, may be guilty. But even asking the question of America’s provocation in these conflicts invites the ire of this Administration and, regrettably, many of our fellow citizens. How is it that America is currently embroiled in wars around the globe? This question requires a self-examination that many would rather not do. Did the world change so much on January 20, 2021, when Joe Biden took office that now we must fight a two-front and possibly three-front war? It’s highly unlikely. The more probable case is that this is an Administration that would instead “shoot first” and ask questions later. This government has a hair trigger and sees war as the preferred resolution to global disputes. No doubt Joe Biden considers the United States the “big guy” on the block. As he said on 60 Minutes, “We’re the United States of America, for G-d’s sake.” All we have to do is rattle our swords, and other nations will bend to our will. But it hasn’t worked out that way. The opposition, principally Russia, and Hamas, and possibly China, are not backing away. They’ve stepped up to the challenge. The result has been that America is being drained, armaments depleted in Ukraine and Gaza, and a fortune spent supporting the governments of those two countries.* US F16 Fighter Jet. “The idea that we’re going to send in offensive equipment and have planes and tanks and trains going in with American pilots and American crews — just understand, don’t kid yourself, no matter what y’all say, that’s called World War III,” Biden told a gathering of House Democrats in Philadelphia. Joe Biden, March 11, 2022 Philadelphia https://nypost.com/2022/03/11/thats-called-world-war-iii-biden-defends-decision-not-to-send-jets-to-ukraine/ Recently, President Biden authorized those same F16s to be sent to Ukraine. Does it follow that this is WWIII? ** Americans are increasingly restless. The current situation is not what we want. Even the most “hawkish” of our fellows are beginning to see that our path is a dead-end. Joe Biden’s presidency does not represent the American people. And that’s the fundamental issue. The Biden Administration has broken its Social Contract—its sacred obligation to represent “we the people”—and that’s what’s on this year’s ballot. Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

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The First Trump Assassination Attempt Posted on July 14, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, the Trump assassination attempt exposes the secret service, and indeed the administrative state, as the abject failures they are. The Secret Service failed Trump, the courts fail justice, and our leaders fail us. It’s a system of failure from the top down. Of course there’s the stochastic terrorism angle. Where the elite have been vilifying Trump so hard an assassination or an attempt was all but guaranteed. Making the elite themselves complicit in the attack. Moreover, the very people who’s failure and rhetoric led to the assassination attempt, claim to be smart and wise enough to run the world. No wonder the world is failing so badly, it’s being run by abject failures, stochastic terrorists and criminals of the highest order. The assassination attempt itself was proof of failure of the Secret Service. Which makes them fit right into the administrative state, where failure isn’t an option, it’s a standard feature. Top to bottom the singular attribute of the deep state is it’s failure at everything. Look at the results of three years of bureaucratic rule of the US. The economy is a shambles, as are our Constitutional Rights, we’re in a two fronted war, with another front possibly opening up any time, crime is rampant, kids are dying in the streets of Fentanyl overdoses, inflation is wasting the savings of the few that did save, border patrol abets illegal crossings, the DOJ abets the Biden crime family and the Secret Service abets an assassination attempt on Trump. By ignoring warnings of a man with a gun at a Trump rally. The assassination attempt wouldn’t have happened without the elite and the media pushing the “Trump will end the world” narrative. Projecting their own policies and results on him. The press has gone wall to wall detailing how Trump will start WWIII, destroy the economy and end democracy. The easily manipulated will find this rhetoric to be captivating. While most of us realize democrat rhetoric are just lies they make up to smear their political enemy, the insane don’t. They take it very seriously. Remember when the media vilified Sara Palin when Tulsi Gabbard was shot? Because on one of her campaign ads there was a target over Arizona. The press claimed she caused the attack by that ad. Which makes one wonder, why the Biden ads in Pennsylvania have been pulled, and memory holed? At some point stochastic terrorism becomes a punishable crime. The bar is very low for you and I but apparently very high for the elite. Regular people are charged with incitement at the slightest provocation, while the politically favored can outright call for an assassination, and it’s their first amendment Right. Because in Amerika today some are more equal than others. Every night all night on CNN, MSNBC and the rest of the media that calls itself unbiased, establishing themselves as liars right out of the gate. Can you imagine how the deep state would have treated Julian Assange had they been able to tie and actual assassination attempt to him?!?! Then again, what am I thinking, in the double standard legal system we live under, such things are common. This assassination attempt proves the elite are worthless and have the integrity of a pile of dry sand. By their insane rhetoric against Trump, open double standards and proven incompetency. These same villains claim to be smart enough, wise enough and dog gone it, better people… who should run the world without oversight, consequence or limit. They’re that smart. Yet,we’ve given the elite the benefit of the doubt all throughout this article, and they come across as the wrong people for any job, let alone to run the world. The benefit of the doubt? We could say this was an actual assassination attempt by the deep state against Trump. It would fit with their raising the stakes, starting with election fraud, then weaponizing the law and now… assassination. So you see, I have given them the benefit of the doubt. Sincerely, John Pepin

Senators Walter Mondale, Hubert Humphrey, and President Jimmy Carter shortly after signing the Humphrey-Hawkins Act. ** This week, we were treated to one of the great traditions of the Western World: the Federal Reserve's biannual report to Congress. Always delivered by the Fed's Chairman this year, that duty fell to Jerome Powell. By all accounts, Powell performed most masterfully. A lawyer by training, Powell transitioned easily among the Fed's favorite measures of GDP, Inflation, and monetary policy. Cognizant of his historic role, Powell reminds the Congressmen and Senators, in his very first sentence, that:" The Federal Reserve remains squarely focused on our dual mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit of the American people." It sounds idyllic. Maximum employment and stable prices are a couple of economic conditions that everyone can agree on. We all would like to see as many people employed as possible, and stable prices would be a relief from the current bout of inflation. But have you ever wondered where the twin mandate came from? Or why were these two economic principles, and not some other verity, chosen? We must travel back nearly half a century to 1978 to find the answer to these questions. Jimmy Carter was President, and the country had not yet emerged from what would become the most extended recession of the post-World War II era. Many economists consider the 1970s to be the "lost decade." This time of high unemployment, low economic growth, and inflation led to the invention of the term "Stagflation," which describes the dismal economy of this time. That year, one of the canniest politicians of all time, Hubert Horatio Humphrey, was in the US Senate. For 29 years, Humphrey has roamed the Halls of Washington, having served as first a Congressman, then a Senator, later Vice President of the United States, and now, in 1978, senator from Minnesota. Humphrey had a long record as a classic political liberal and a defender of the working men and women of the country. 1978 would be Humphrey's last year in Washington, and he was anxious to enhance his legacy. Before him were two institutional mandates: the mandate of the Federal Reserve to set short-term interest rates. The second mandate (from the Employment Act of 1946) is for the Federal Government to pursue "maximum employment." Something that the Federal Government was not achieving. From 1970 until 1978, the unemployment rate in the country ranged from 5.5% to 9%, well above what the public saw as acceptable. Humphrey saw an opportunity to offload the Federal Government's responsibility for employment and put it on the Federal Reserve. Killing two birds with one stone, as they say, enhanced Humphrey's reputation as a pro-labor politician while relieving the Congress and President of a task they proved to be woefully inadequate. Congress, both Senate and House, would be all for this new legislation. So, with the help of fellow Democrat and labor advocate Augustus Hawkins, the Humphrey-Hawkins law was created. The Federal Reserve would then report to Congress on its twin mandate, "full employment and stable prices." It's been 46 years since the Humphrey-Hawkins Law was enacted. This week, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve reported for the 91st time on the twin mandate, indicating that the Fed is doing all it can to uphold those two economic realities. It's a Tradition! Like changing the guard at Buckingham Palace or laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Fed's Report to Congress is a long-standing tradition. But it is a tradition, I fear, that yields little in providing a timely, informative look at the current state of our economy. Timeliness is at the root of nearly all the issues with Fed Monetary Policy. You see, our economy moves at the speed of the internet. The lightning-fast propagation of data moves markets, informs analysts, and impacts our lives. But in Washington, the Committee Calendar sets the pace. So, when Jerome Powell testified before the House and Senate on Tuesday and Wednesday, he relayed the decisions made by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee on June 11 and 12 a month ago—all based on last month's data—which in today's financial world is surely antiquated. As Powell pulls up his chair and sits before the assembled press and various Representatives, he must present last month's policy decision and underlying data as if it were news, somehow making June's FOMC Meeting Results relevant in mid-July. Now we know why "stand pat" is the most oft-heard refrain from the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. He is under complete restraint. The Fed's Interest Rate Policy has been set for a month now; Powell cannot change that. The Fed was frozen from the moment the FOMC Meeting ended on June 12 until Powell reported those results a month later on July 9th and 10th. All policies are frozen for two months each year, the month before the Fed's March and July testimony before Congress. They cannot change lest the Fed's carefully crafted economic scenarios unwind. While it is true that the Chairman could schedule a "special" FOMC Meeting and change policy mid-month, imagine the "PR" nightmare that would create. No, Powell would rather remain too restrictive than risk any perceived sudden change in policy. Even though unemployment has risen all year, from 3.7% to 4.1%, and inflation (CPI)has fallen all year, from January's annualized 3.66% to June's -0.67, Powell refused to budge: the Fed's policy will remain restrictive. He knows that once your "message" is set, it's best to wait until all the Committees have met before making any change. It's sad, but I fear an authentic commentary on how the United States implements its 1970s Monetary Policy today, in the 21st century. ** Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

One of the biggest failures of the mainstream media is manipulation by omission—not reporting on big stories. One recent example is the lawsuit against Pfizer by multiple states for fraud. This shouldn’t be surprising to anyone paying attention. Many, including myself, have been warning about this from day one. Let's not forget Pfizer has one of the largest criminal fines of any business. They're accused of misleading the public, among other things. I encourage people to check out the story for themselves, wherever they can find it—certainly not from the mainstream media. It’s crucial to stay informed, but if you only trust the mainstream media, you're likely misinformed or uninformed. This omission shapes perceptions and conversations, drastically altering public discourse. You have to wonder why the media covers for these large companies. Just think logically: pharmaceutical companies spend millions on ads with these media organizations. A pharmaceutical insider recently claimed that the reason for these massive ad spends isn’t just to persuade the public to buy their products, but to ensure favorable media coverage. It's essentially buying them off. Enough time has passed for people to have made up their minds. Skeptics have been skeptical from day one and will likely remain so. Conversely, those who trust these companies and the mainstream media continue to do so, seemingly unchangeable. However, I hope this story will develop and gain enough attention to reveal that pharmaceutical companies and the media do not have your best interests in mind. Think for yourself, explore stories beyond what large organizations present to you. If you want the truth, you have to dig deeper. How do you find information? Do you trust the media despite these failures, or are you skeptical? If you want to work with a health coach who believes skepticism is one of the healthiest qualities, especially towards these media organizations, click the link in my profile to learn more about Avantia Health Optimization. Your first session is only $1. Check out testimonials from people we've already helped. Click now to get started today. Full website - 🔗 mikevera.com Healthy & Awake Podcast: 🔗 Apple: https://bit.ly/44pEBV6 🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47KVbBM 🔗 Rumble: https://bit.ly/3HPzG6V 🔗 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3SKeZjn 🔗 Substack: https://bit.ly/3TI9Jgw 🔗 X: https://bit.ly/43sR7oa Mike Vera isn't your average Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC). Armed with an MS in Exercise and Health Promotion and extensive experience as a seasoned personal trainer, he's the strategic mind behind Red Pill Health & Wellness and the engaging voice of the Healthy & Awake Podcast. With a strong foundation in cognitive psychology, Mike is adept at unveiling the hidden influences that impact our health.

On November 15, 2023, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met. After the meeting, CNN reported that Biden called Xi a dictator, which is hardly diplomatic protocol. ** Our country is currently embroiled in two wars, the War in Ukraine and the Conflict in Gaza, with the possibility of a third conflict over Taiwan. Fortunately, none of these battles currently involve American soldiers. However, each has the potential to widen into a global confrontation that would impact us all. Here is the back story of how America moved away from negotiations as its primary instrument to settle disputes. These changes were exemplified by subtle but unnoticed changes in the State Department's “Mission Statement,” changes that have inevitably contributed to these wars. You may be as surprised as I was to learn that major departments within our government do not have a standard "Mission Statement." For those who are unfamiliar with that term, a "Mission Statement" is simply a declaration used by most companies, and I thought all government agencies, to tell the world what they do. The Ice Cream Shop down the street may have a mission statement saying, "We make the world's best ice cream." You get the idea. However, things don't work that way in the U.S. government, particularly at "Foggy Bottom" (the U.S. State Department). The "mission statement" seems to change nearly every time a new Administration is elected.I saw these subtle but significant changes when visiting the USA.gov website. There a more traditional mission for State was presented: "The Department of State (DOS) advises the President and leads the nation in foreign policy issues. The State Department negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign entities and represents the United States at the United Nations." (My emphasis.) https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-department-of-state Notice that all-important word: negotiates. That's what Diplomats do; they "negotiate." It's the time-honored method that rival countries avoid war. We've quoted Clausewitz before: "War is Politics by other means.”In this traditional view of the State Department, "negotiation" is one of, if not the chief duty of the country's diplomats. Under then-President Barack Obama State added a very provocative preamble to its "Mission Statement:" "Diplomacy is an instrument of power. It is essential for maintaining effective international relationships and a principal means by which the United States defends its interests, responds to crises, and achieves its foreign policy goals. The Department of State (Department) is the lead institution for American diplomacy; its mission is based on the Secretary of State's role as the President's principal foreign policy adviser." As if listening to their inner Clausewitz, the country's diplomats have acknowledged that U.S. Foreign Policy will henceforth include the exercise of "power." Quite a change from the more traditional view of negotiations within a community of nations. The Obama State Department then goes on to deliver its Mission Statement: "Create a more secure, democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community." This statement was in effect from January 20, 2009, until January 20, 2017. It's easy to see how this statement reflects the realities of the post-Soviet world that then existed—a world with one superpower, the United States. The Biden Administration simply modified the Obama State Department statement, effective January 20, 2021:Department of State Mission Statement: "To protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values and shape an international environment where all Americans can thrive." https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FY-2023-APP.pdf p.5 Words have consequences, and never more so than in an organization's all-important core statement, its "raison d'etre" (reason for being). If you're like me, those opening words sound remarkably similar to the Mission Statement of the Department of Defense. Its mission statement reads, "...to defend the security of our country..." Both Government Agencies focus on protecting (State) and/or defending (DOD) our "Security."Perhaps that's why the recent actions of the U.S. State Department read more like Defense Department Policy rather than the chief agency to "make Treaties" Article II Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. This may also be why we find ourselves embroiled in countless wars instead of reaching multinational agreements/treaties. With that background and understanding that the word "negotiations" has been eliminated from the State Department's Mission Statement, let's look at the State Department's actions in the three conflicts currently underway. Yemen Houthis, or Ansar Allah Rebels, are a lethal paramilitary group that supports the Hamas Rebels in Gaza. Since October 2023, the Houthis have instituted an effective blockade of all ships bound for the Israeli Port of Eilat. That port has been effectively shut down, a major blow to Israel's war effort. In January 2024, the U.S. State Department declared that the Houthis are a "terrorist organization," effectively cutting off any communication between the U.S. Government and the Rebels. To date, the only U.S. response to Houthi actions has been bombing raids using missiles or fighter jets. The most recent raid on Houthi positions took place on Saturday.Diplomatic solution? There appears to be little hope that a diplomatic solution to this conflict will occur anytime soon, as no diplomatic channels exist between the Houthis and the U.S. State Department. Gaza Israel is currently fighting an all-out war with Hamas in Gaza. Hamas, translated as the Islamic Resistance Movement, grew out of a 1987 Intifada against Israel. In 1997, the U.S. State Department designated Hamas as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), effectively cutting off any American aid or support for Hamas. The FTO designation also precludes any diplomatic communication between America and Hamas. This led to a bizarre situation where the United States could not have a direct contract with Hamas. The closest we've come to negotiations with Hamas came last month when Secretary Blinken visited Doha, Qatar, to talk with "mediators" for Hamas. I reported on this meeting here: https://valueside.ghost.io/ghost/#/editor/post/667959560f6a4d00015c7eba It raises the question: can America find peace in Gaza when we are prohibited from talking with both sides of the dispute? With Hamas off limits, the Americans must rely on Israel for any negotiated settlement, and that appears highly unlikely. Ukraine America finds itself in the same diplomatic box in Ukraine. Immediately following the Russian invasion in February 2022, all communication between Presidents Biden and Putin were severed. That left negotiations in the hands of the Secretary of State. But Antony Blinken was, if anything, less inclined to call his counterpart than the two Presidents were. The two principal diplomats spoke for the first time, nearly two years into the dispute when they found themselves at the same G20 Meeting. With the US State Department effectively out of the loop, there appears to be no alternative communication between the US and Russia. https://davidreavill.substack.com/publish/posts/detail/145942895?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts Conclusion All three of these disputes have one thing in common: There is no American initiative to move the conflict from the battlefield to the negotiation table. Most often, there is no effort to speak to the other side. Neither Secretary Blinken, our chief negotiator, nor President Biden appears willing to pick up the phone. While America talks to its allies, Ukraine and Israel, there is almost no communication with their opponents, Russia, Hamas, or the Houthis. Is it any wonder that in the natural progression of things, war was inevitable in all these disputes? And, what's worse, these conflicts appear interminable as there is little hope for a negotiated settlement. ** Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

Constitutional Rights Posted on June 28, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, now the precedent has been set that a constitutional Right can be removed, by criminal statute, we can expect to see a full assault on them all. Via criminal law. Since anyone can have their constitutional Right to keep and bare arms removed by a complaint of criminal intent, why not the freedom to speak, freedom of association or of religion? Should those charged with wire fraud be allowed freedom of speech? How can we tolerate crackpots preaching disliked ideas, when all we need do is charge them with something, to remove that Constitutional Right? Why should any criminal have any rights? Then all the state need do is make everyone a criminal, and voila, Constitutional protections only apply to politically favored people. As the elite want. The US Supreme Court recently ruled, all it takes to have one’s second amendment rights removed, is an allegation of domestic abuse. Not a conviction… merely and allegation. Rest assured however, that while an allegation would be sufficient to get you or I disarmed, a criminal conviction wouldn’t be enough to have an elite’s guns taken away. The hypocrites need them for self defense. Bestowing the power on all angry women to have their ex-husbands abused at the hands of the State. Now that’s progressive! Especially because, to remove someone’s firearms over an allegation, negates all Constitutional protections. The politically disfavored already have little access to protection against state abuse, and with this ruling, they’ll have none whatsoever. This ruling shows that our Constitutional Rights are subject to allegations of intent. An ex charged with domestic abuse, who is disarmed, is being charged with the intent to do a crime… not a crime itself. Apparently, our courts are mind readers… or corrupt. Because only a mind reader can know if someone is about to commit a crime. Else are so corrupt they deny their obligations. Now this example has been set, this tactic can be used against all of our Constitutional protections. Freedom of speech could be taken away by the mere allegation of intent to misinform. How is that any different? The mere allegation of intent to do a crime is now enough to have a Constitutional Right removed, therefore, any allegation of intent will be sufficient. SCOTUS has taken us on a slippery slope wearing skis. Why not use the same strategy on all our Constitutional Rights? That simply follows logically. How can we be safe in our person or papers… if there is an allegation we’re considering doing a swindle? That allegation alone should be sufficient, under the new rules, for government to search our premises without warrant or court order. You have to admit, that would be much more effective at law enforcement. The fact violent crimes aren’t prosecuted in many cities now, depending on who the victim is and who the attacker is… only serves to enhance the despotism. What if someone is charged with wanting to start a cult? Can their freedom of religion be taken away? Of course it can! Now that SCOTUS has negated our Constitution, as it pertains to citizens, we’ve entered a brave new world. Constitutional protections are only for the elite and illegal aliens today. Citizens are on the outs with our courts. Today, if the police order you to self incriminate, SCOTUS stands behind them 100%. Proving our Constitution is merely pacifying prose written on friable paper. Hiding their naked despotism behind a cheesecloth of court rulings. We can fight back though. Follow the tactic they used in Scotland. Use the elite’s own despotism against them. Demand local prosecutors charge national elites with their obvious crimes, and order their weapons removed… as well as their security detail. Who are essentially a weapon. Remove their constitutional rights, and you’ll find our Constitution is important to protect after all. But only when their rights are at stake… not and never ours. Sincerely, John Pepin

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While Jesus wanted to be clear with His followers, sometimes we as His followers can get things twisted in our minds when reading some of the things that He has said. As an example, a simple reading of a statement Jesus shares with His disciples prior to being arrested and crucified may cause us to be confused over what He actually meant. During this final conversation with the disciples before His arrest, Jesus tells them, “I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.” (John 16:24 NIV) The next big thing to happen was Jesus’ death, and if we look for evidence that says Jesus went to the Father at death, we may find some verses that could help support that theory. However, just three days later, Jesus clearly stated that He had not yet returned to the Father. Jesus tells Mary, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” (John 20:17 NIV) According to what Jesus told Mary, it was following the resurrection that Jesus ascended to heaven. Did He do this before meeting them in the upper room and while fishing on the lake, or was this a statement that foreshadowed the official ascension forty days later? I don’t know the answer to this, but the clear truth John shares in His gospel is that Jesus did not leave to go to the Father at His death. Instead, Jesus’ death and resurrection marked the completion of His earthly ministry, and signaled the start of His heavenly ministry on our behalf. This means that Jesus is in heaven right now looking at our life’s record. Jesus isn’t doing this to find reasons to keep us out of heaven. There are too many reasons to keep us out of heaven than even He could count. Instead, Jesus is looking for reasons that give us entrance into heaven – and the only reason we have that works is having accepted the free gift God has offered to us through Jesus’ death on the cross. We accept His gift by placing our faith, hope, trust, and belief in Jesus, and when God finds this declaration in our life’s record, we are able to be saved for eternity. This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

Stalin looks kind of meek and reserved in videos, holding people at bay like a writer would with his hand not like an orator. Maybe it's not so revolutionary analysis but "Communist Manifesto" could title a document about writing, or describe being persuasive with the pen. The wrong side of history in this world would not simply be a case of what can go wrong with unethical immoral rhetoric, as that would not unmask the grave immortal evil that lurks behind these regimes, but it's difficult to wrap one's head around what went wrong in Russia, the way we can with Germany, when you hone in on a knack for public speaking. IF Stalin had found some kind of niche as a writer it would suggest a common thread, running through power on the wrong side of history and illuminate what was so captivating about this man in particular, Joseph Stalin. What was so completely captivating about Joseph Stalin, what made this enigmatic leader, so persuasive, and what motivated his place in the horrors of the 20th century? While there is no doubt as to Stalin's place of prominence, without a lens to focus on his power, it's difficult to shine a clear light on Communist Russia and comprehend the cult personality that surrounds his dictatorship. It's becoming clear that making sense of the 21st century is part of living with it, and moving forward into the future may require getting over the past completely, or at least reconciling history with itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRwNRPmfX4&list=RDMC0Om8v8H7g&index=3&ab_channel=%E2%98%ADJosephStalin%E2%98%AD

On June 25th, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared “gun violence” to be a public health crisis. The impacts of gun violence on our society cited in his report are absolutely true and horrible, but why are we blaming the guns? Don’t we actually have a crime problem, a law enforcement problem, a mental health problem or lifestyle problems? If a drunk driver kills someone, do we ban cars or alcohol? No, we take action to take the driver off the road and help him or her get treatment. So, what does the declaration of a “public health crisis on gun violence” do? After all, the surgeon general has no real power or authority. He doesn’t make laws, doesn’t adjudicate laws, and doesn’t even do scientific research. The surgeon general is a policy advisor with no obvious power. His real role lies laying the groundwork to move the ball down the field. This declaration of a “public health crisis” will allow state attorneys general to file “public nuisance” lawsuits against gun manufacturers and gun owners. According to an article on public nuisance lawsuits from Bloomberg Law, “The plaintiffs...misapply public nuisance law and inappropriately try to expand it far beyond its original meaning and intent.” Public Health Lawfare This type of lawfare has been used successfully against the tobacco industry during the Clinton era, against opioid manufactures in 2022, and is being currently used against “Big Oil” in multiple states using the supposed “public health crisis” caused by “climate change.” If the progressive left can’t get a law passed to ban something they don’t like, they resort to “public nuisance” lawfare. Now, they’re looking to disarm the average American citizen and remove the most common and effective self-defense tool, in the name of public safety and “saving lives.” How does removing the ability to defend oneself from bodily harm save a life? We can see from Chicago and New York City that removing guns creates more gun violence and more death. Perhaps the most infamous use of “public health” to strip citizens of their civil rights happened during the Covid-19 crisis. “Two weeks to slow the spread” turned into a year of lockdowns, mask mandates and school closures. In some areas in western Washington, proof of vaccination was required to enter restaurants and other businesses. Unvaccinated people were fired, masks were mandated, valid science was censored and vilified, and doctors and pharmacists who prescribed alternative treatments were threatened, fired, censored and blacklisted. This was all justified as “for the public good.” The public health system, starting with the CDC and the NIH, was used to propagandize and terrify the public in order justify the nearly complete cessation of medical privacy, patient choice, scientific freedom, public education and even the freedom to travel, to practice religion or exercise in public spaces. Public health officials demanded that citizens give up constitutionally protected rights in the name of “protecting public health.” They demanded censorship on social platforms, and got it. In the name of “public health,” they lit the constitution on fire and tossed it in the trash and felt proudly justified about it. When you hear the phrase “public health crisis,” you know that more government tyranny is coming, using lawfare from progressive attorneys general, executive actions by Democratic governors, rulings by liberal judges, “standard of care” guidance from health insurance companies, and policy from state and local boards of health. The progressive power play in regards to the “gun violence public health crisis” is to try to redefine firearms as “consumer products,” like drugs, tobacco, automobiles—and create new ways to regulate and control them. Democratic candidates want to disarm you What does Washington state Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson believe about regulating gun ownership? He believes that “Washington’s regulation of assault weapons fits comfortably within the long historical tradition of regulating dangerous and unusual weapons.” What does state Senator Manka Dhingra, candidate for attorney general, think of gun ownership and “public nuisance laws?” Well, Dhingra sponsored SB 5078 which would “allow individuals to sue gun manufacturers... for harm caused by a firearm and authorizes the Attorney General to declare a product a public nuisance.” Weird. Democratic candidates Bob Ferguson and Manka Dhingra believe in using public nuisance laws to destroy both the gun industry and private ownership of firearms. Americans have a constitutionally protected right to posses firearms. That’s what the Democrats hate. That’s why the U.S. surgeon general is declaring a “gun violence public health emergency.” It’s the next move in the long battle to disarm American citizens and complete the destruction of America. With the Supreme Court punting the decision on Murthy v Missouri (free speech censorship by government, you can expect the government and non-governmental organizations to work even harder to censor those fighting against public health tyranny. Fifteen minutes into the future, only the opinions approved by the surgeon general will be acceptable on the topics of gun violence, vaccine mandates, and environmental scams like global warming. WINNING IS THE ONLY CURE The prescription for curing the scourge of public health tyranny is supporting good candidates and working to win elections. It’s time to get busy and get involved. Research your candidates and work to elect good people who believe in the Constitution. Donate money and volunteer your time to a candidate. Make sure you and your family and friends are registered to vote. Observe elections. Serve on boards and attend public meetings. Talk to your elected officials. There is nowhere to run to escape these phony public health emergencies; we must resist. In the words of Samual Adams, writing as Candidus, “The truth is, all might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they ought.” And as Paul wrote in Galatians 6:9, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Nancy Churchill is a writer and educator in rural eastern Washington State, and the state committeewoman for the Ferry County Republican Party. She may be reached at DangerousRhetoric@pm.me. The opinions expressed in Dangerous Rhetoric are her own. Dangerous Rhetoric is available on thinkspot, Rumble and Substack. Support Dangerous Rhetoric Sources: 1) U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Public Health Crisis of Firearm Violence in the United States, June 25, 2024. https://bit.ly/4blEJbT 2) Public nuisance litigation is the real nuisance, Bloomberg Law, Feb. 26, 2024, https://bit.ly/45KZr3G 3) ‘Not tools of self-defense’: Ferguson makes case for Washington’s new semiautomatic rifle ban, Washington State Standard, 05-23-23, https://bit.ly/3XMddB4 4) 2023-24 SB5078, https://bit.ly/4cFf5zK 5) SB 5078, League of Women Voters, Gun Safety Update April 16, 2023, https://bit.ly/3XG6hp7 6) Murthy v Missouri Scotus Decision Analysis, Uncover DC, https://bit.ly/3zpKDLM 7) Who are a free people, Tenth Amendment Center, https://bit.ly/3VLgwWz

I heard a feminist the other day arguing: "That's why the terms 'less manly', 'he's less of a man than him', or 'she's not that womanly' makes sense. If gender was truly a binary, those words would make no sense. It would be like 'cat and not cat': that doesn't— You can't have an in-between really. And the same thing applies for gender: there is a spectrum there, that's why the words less womanly, more womanly, less manly, more manly makes sense to us." This is the kind of nonsense that comes from growing up sheltered. "Sheltered?" you may wonder, "What's that got to do with being sheltered?" "Sheltered" is a term we used to use to indicate that someone was protected from ways of looking at things, protected from thinking about different thoughts, protected from hearing different sounds. The children that attend the modern elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and universities are sheltered. Let's consider what this poor girl said: "That's why the terms 'less manly', 'he's less of a man than him', or 'she's not that womanly' makes sense." Firstly, WORDS make sense to us because we're able to bend them around. If someone said "I saw a whole half a cake on the table", a critic might argue "WHAT? What is a WHOLE HALF?" See? Is it a whole? Or half? Of course, the way we use words, we bend the word "whole" to exaggerate a bit. It has nothing to do with the cake existing as some "in between state" of being. It has to do with what we are communicating. You could just say "I was impressed to see as much as a half a cake on the table—I wouldn't have expected that much." But there's a difference between speaking colloquially and speaking technically. "If gender was truly a binary, those words would make no sense. It would be like 'cat and not cat': that doesn't— you can't have an in-between really." OK, Miss Sheltered, let's see: If two alley cats were able to speak and have personality, and one of them said to the other, "You're less of a cat than I am", you don't think that bears the meaning in the exact same way that a man might say to another man "you're less manly than I am"? Of course it does! Actually, here's what's most impressively stupid about her argument: the very FACT that those things ARE binary is what makes the insult so effective. If I tell a man, "You're way less of a man than I am", it's insulting to him. Why? Because a man is a man—there is no in between—so it's like questioning whether he's a man at all. That's the MEANING that it conveys. That's why one woman being MORE womanly than another is considered impressive: she is more capable of ACTUALLY "being a woman"—the absolute category. It's two binary categories, and we can use our words to exaggerate one thing more than another, even when the categories are binary. It's this kind of childish thinking—this lack of focus, concentration, attention to detail—that makes me wish every person left the schools and learned a trade. At least they'd be more in touch with reality.

As Jesus nears the end of His famous “Sermon on the Mount”, He gives a warning to those listening to His words. This warning is about false prophets, and Jesus gives a very clear way we can single them out. Surprisingly, this way of identifying false prophets is not what people seem to use today. Jesus tells those listening, “Watch out for false prophets! They dress up like sheep, but inside they are wolves who have come to attack you. You can tell what they are by what they do. No one picks grapes or figs from thornbushes. A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit. Every tree that produces bad fruit will be chopped down and burned. You can tell who the false prophets are by their deeds.” (Matthew 7:15-20 CEV) The incredibly simple test we can use is by looking at what the prophet does. How the prophet lives will determine whether they are from God. Jesus could have said, “Watch out for prophets, because anyone who comes after me who claims this title is trying to lead you astray.” When we look at the broad Christian church throughout the centuries following Jesus, it would seem as though most take this stance, but Jesus doesn’t say this. Instead, Jesus hints at the possibility of more prophets coming in the years after He lived. Most people believe prophets were simply people in the Old Testament who called the people back to God and/or who predicted about the upcoming birth of Jesus. The logic says that since Jesus came and fulfilled the prophecies, there is no more need for any prophet to come. However, this is a poor way of looking at the Prophet’s role. Instead, each prophet was called to share a message from God for a people at a specific period of history. All of God’s prophets pointed towards Jesus in some way. The Old Testament examples we have all point forward to Jesus. But following the gospels, any new prophet must point back to Jesus and forward to His second coming to be eligible. Also, to be considered a true prophet according to Jesus’ own words, the prophet’s actions must line up with God’s character. This doesn’t mean that they are sinless, because even the prophets in the Old Testament couldn’t claim this level of perfection. Instead, it means that they are continually striving towards God and better representing Him to those they are sent to. Someone who claims to be a prophet must love like Jesus and be a genuine witness for God through both their words and their actions. False prophets always have great things to say and a convincing argument, but their actions betray their motives, and if they are not living in a way that is moving towards God then Jesus calls them false. If they have a sin that they don’t want to get rid of, then they cannot be from God. Because Jesus put this test in place, we can trust it will stand the test of time! This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

As a child, I was given quite an unusual piece of advice by my parents regarding my career choices. When the time came to select my subjects in high school and later in college, my mother, with her gentle wisdom, said, "Study what you want." My father, standing firm beside her, echoed her sentiment but added his own pragmatism: "Study what you want, but make sure you earn your degree." In a country like India, this was a strangely bold and forward-thinking piece of advice to give a child on the cusp of choosing a career path. Most of my peers were steered toward careers that promised good earning prospects, stability, and societal respect. Broadly speaking, the only careers that met these criteria were engineering, medicine, law or public service. It was, and often still is, believed that any other field was for those who couldn’t achieve the marks to pursue these esteemed professions. At this juncture, let me be clear — I believe it is wise and practical advice to steer a child toward these professions. Most of the people I work with, and many of my friends, studied these very subjects. Today, they enjoy well-paying, respectable, and stable careers in the private or government sectors. One undeniable advantage of choosing these fields is the likelihood of securing a job immediately after completing your course. This isn't the case if, for instance, you're a history or an English major, as I am. For us, the path is longer and more winding: a master's degree, perhaps even a PhD, a teaching credential, numerous internships, and other hurdles before landing a job. India stands apart from many Western nations in that nearly everyone pursues a college education, at least earning a bachelor's degree. This holds true even for those hailing from villages or impoverished backgrounds, as tuition fees at government colleges in one’s home state are often negligible—unless, of course, one aims for the top institutions. Whether the degree carries any real value is a different story altogether. I’ve encountered engineering graduates who struggle with the simplest math, history majors who are oblivious to India’s past before the Mughal era, and political science graduates who seem to believe Lenin was really onto something. To add to the confusion, a host of so-called pseudo-disciplines, like queer studies, have emerged—though this was not the case during my school days. Back then, such courses existed, but garnered little serious interest from those dedicated to genuine education or any pursuit of significance. Without a college education, one might turn to a trade or find work in sectors where skilled labour is unnecessary, like waitressing at a McDonald's or bagging groceries at the local supermarket. Yet, in a society that venerates education, such jobs carry little respect. Many of my friends who studied abroad held these positions alongside their degrees, but to do the same in India would be unthinkable for them. Another significant drawback is that as degrees become as common as buttons, you encounter bricklayers and janitors who proudly declare themselves to be engineering graduates, adding to the tangled fabric of expectations and reality. These are still less obvious drawbacks. My mother’s advice, though well-intentioned, felt a touch unrealistic and impractical, especially in my early twenties when the notion of "follow your passion" clashed with my responsibility to provide for a dependent parent. I have wavered in my assessment of that guidance throughout my life, yet I would be less than truthful if I claimed it brought me no benefit at all. When you’re encouraged to pursue what you want in a profession, you don’t shut the door on the myriad opportunities that so many of my peers did, all because they were told they were destined for greater things. I watched countless friends spend their twenties chasing after competitive exams—truly competitive in India—year after year, clinging to the hope of landing that perfect government job. Others poured their fortunes into one degree after another, emerging from college burdened with loans the day they graduated. Even when they found success, the race was never over. They secured good jobs yet remained perpetually on the lookout for something better, updating their CVs every few months. Many poured their time, money, and energy into self-improvement, and still remained unsatisfied, boosting their self esteem by one upping their friends at Saturday night parties. The ones who were unsuccessful often redefined success as survival, and confused status security with financial security. They genuinely believe they are fighting for their existence, despite the ease with which an engineering degree can land them a job. Even a humanities degree can open doors if approached wisely. Yet, some remain unemployed for a decade, holding the right degrees and connections from college, all while grappling with paralysing anxiety about their financial future. For them, taking a regular job in a smaller company or exploring freelance work isn’t even on the table. I’ve never shared that sentiment. I’ve always felt surrounded by endless options and opportunities, despite having just one degree in the humanities. When they do take temporary work to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams, they intentionally underperform, afraid to shift their goals and lose sight of what they truly desire. My father’s words carried weight as well. He often reminded me that one must earn even what is given by birthright. Rights come not as gifts but through the burden of responsibilities. Citizenship is a privilege earned through service and adherence to the laws of the land. He impressed upon me that if I held a degree—any degree—it should represent the knowledge I had truly acquired. I should have studied deeply enough to claim that title with integrity. "Educating yourself is your responsibility," he would say, "whether we're footing the bill for your tuition or the state is paying your teachers." His principle was clear: never accept anything without earning it. A friend of mine once said, “Right now, we’re all in school together. We laugh at the same jokes, we share our lunches, we pass notes in class. But once we graduate, we may find ourselves in entirely different economic classes. One day, you might be in the top 1%, while I’m struggling in the lower middle class, and we may not even recognize each other. Even if we do, even if we remain friends, our lives will be so different that we won’t relate to each other at all.” Her words linger in my mind still.

Yesterday, this nation received a miracle. A would-be assassin sought to end the life of Donald Trump, candidate for President. By an incomprehensible fraction, his bullet merely grazed the former President’s ear. At an estimated 130 yards, this fractional near miss was a miracle indeed. At that distance, the tolerances are so small that the shooter’s breath, the beating of his heart, or even the blink of his eye meant the difference between life or death for Trump. But, as shots rang out in that small Pennsylvania town, there was tragedy too. One member of the audience was killed, another gravely wounded, along with the shooter, who was also killed. Two lie dead. As Sunday morning begins, we recognize that a miracle happened last evening: Donald Trump was not among them. By some miracle, his life was spared. As Americans, we must realize the significance of this, not because we’re Trump supporters or because we may vote for Trump, but because we still have the opportunity to choose who will next serve as America’s President. It has become apparent that some would take our right to vote away. There are forces in our country that wish to make that choice themselves, to take away the people’s vote and decide by fiat who will represent us. This morning, fingers are pointed at various factions who may have contributed to this climate of hate. Hate that drove a young man to trade his life for a shot at the Presidential Candidate. We can only hope he acted alone or with only a few co-conspirators. Unfortunately, it will likely take weeks, if not months, before we learn of the whole scope of this plot to assassinate Donald Trump. This morning, we can celebrate that the democratic process we call a presidential election has been permitted to continue. Yes, Trump has been spared, but our form of representative government has been spared in the broader sense. Because Donald Trump lives, we, the people, will have a genuine choice in who governs the country. Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

A few weeks ago, we explored how the Biden administration is going to weaponize the nation’s public health agencies to work towards the ultimate goal of civilian disarmament. The surgeon general issued an advisory notice declaring “firearm violence” to be a “public health crisis.” As I wrote on July 1, declaring a “public health crisis” will facilitate lawfare against manufacturers, vendors, and gun owners. However, that’s not the only play in the playbook, and it’s important for citizens to be on the lookout for other ways that you or your public officials may be manipulated in order to “move the ball down the field” towards civilian disarmament. It’s important to keep in mind that the progressives play a ground game of slow but incremental progress rather than trying Hail Mary passes. Much of this ground game involves using marketing techniques to “frame” a proposed program in a manipulative way. In today’s example, the “frame” involves manipulating the emotions of greed and compassion to sucker in well intentioned administrators, politicians, and citizens to accept an invitation that probably has some hidden strings attached. Free Stuff! Save Lives! In a recent meeting of the local public health advisory board, I was able to observe a manipulative “frame” for a new program that was basically a pitch to accept some “free stuff” so that we could “save children’s lives and prevent suicide.” The health department runs proposals by the advisory board to get feedback from the public before they pitch the proposal formally to the Board of Health, which in this regional health district involves two commissioners and a mayor from three different counties. The health department staff was asking the advisory board to approve a proposal to participate in a program that would provide free gun safes and gun locks to the community at pop-up events like fairs and festivals. “We’ll save children’s lives! We’ll help mental health professionals assist families to prevent youth suicide! People can’t afford gun locks, and their grandchildren can’t visit until the guns are locked up!” The pitch was an emotional curve ball involving greed and compassion. An official description of the program was not provided to the advisory board, but a vote was expected on this “action item” so it could be presented to the Board of Health. An Unnecessary Program? Upon being questioned, the health department staff had no data available to prove there was a need for this proposed “Lock It Up” program. They could not demonstrate the region is experiencing a “crisis” of accidental child deaths or youth suicides. Neither was there any data provided to prove that gun locks (or gun safes) would actually prevent accidental deaths or suicides. And regarding the affordability argument, no one seemed to consider that if someone can afford to buy a gun and ammunition, they can probably afford to buy a $20 gun lock, too. A review of a scientific meta analysis points out that much more research needs to be done regarding the impact of gun locks and child access prevention laws. After looking for (and not finding) a link between gun locks and fewer accidental deaths and suicides, the article points out: “In the absence of strong causal models, however, alternative explanations remain plausible.” One example pointed out that kids are curious and can often get around gun storage strategies (including locks and safes) that their parents think are secure. The “Lock It Up” program appears unnecessary and spends taxpayer funds on a wasteful program that provides no demonstrated benefit. Taxpayer funds would be better spent on shooting sports teams in our local schools which would teach the student participants about responsible gun use and proper safety. Good people can be easily manipulated. The staff of our health department and the members of the Public Health Advisory Board who supported the “Lock it up” program are good people, who passionately care about public safety. But unfortunately, good people can be easily manipulated by the emotions of compassion and greed. We can easily understand the compassionate desire to save lives, but how is greed at play? How does the health department benefit from joining a program to give away free gun locks? They get more funding, they can hire more staff, they can expand the scope of the health department. This proposed program “primes the pump” to teach the public that the health department is an authority on gun safety. Slowly, this bureaucratic agency grows in funding, public influence, and ultimately gains still more control over the public. Additionally, this program manipulates and conditions the public to expect more and more “free stuff.” This is inexpensive stuff that gun owners can easily pay for, but it’s not free! It’s a program paid for by taxpayers. Finally, the “frame” of the proposal did NOT include the important fact that it was an invitation to participate in an advisory group based in King County and Seattle which is focused on “firearm safety and violence prevention.” Failing to provide all the important facts to the advisory board members before the requested vote was another type of manipulation. Another type of Gun Registry Unfortunately, I can imagine this gun lock giveaway being used to create a gun registry. If they give something away, they’re going to have to collect identification in order to prove that they’re really giving them away to local residents. This could easily be used to create a covert gun registry. Free stuff usually comes with strings attached. Unfortunately, Washington state has had some dramatic first hand experience with the State Board of Health completely destroying civil liberties during the COVID-19 crisis. During that time, the governor seized total control of state government, and used the Board of Health as his personal power tool. Given the past abuses by government officials, I’m not very excited about a new move to expand the scope and future power of our local health department. “Gun safety” and “Gun Violence” should NOT be considered part of the mission of the health department. That’s a new initiative created out of thin air by the Biden administration and the U.S. Surgeon General, who are clearly working towards civilian disarmament. If you’re concerned about protecting your Second Amendment rights, call or email your county commissioners and mayors, to let them know our local Eastern Washington health departments should NOT participate in the “Lock It Up” program. Nancy Churchill is a writer and educator in rural eastern Washington State, and the state committeewoman for the Ferry County Republican Party. She may be reached at DangerousRhetoric@pm.me. The opinions expressed in Dangerous Rhetoric are her own. Dangerous Rhetoric is available on thinkspot, Rumble and Substack. Support Dangerous Rhetoric Sources: 1) U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Public Health Crisis of Firearm Violence in the United States, June 25, 2024. https://bit.ly/4blEJbT 2) The Intersection of Public Health and Tyranny, https://bit.ly/4bKJHyO 3) NETCHD Public Health Advisory Board, https://bit.ly/3WmhHgE 4) The Effects of Child-Access Prevention Laws, 1/10/23, https://bit.ly/3xZa32l 5) Lock it up program description, NETCHD, July 2024. https://bit.ly/4cETDve

RING THE ALARMS! IT’S HAPPENING! GOGGINS II SEASON IS GO! That’s right, brave wave-riding individual, the first single from the oh-so long-awaited second GOGGINS album is here! Five years after the first album dropped like oh so many nukes, five years of daily messages from YOU, demanding “WHEN MORE…” At last, the Meaningwave Universe is once more to be blessed with an abundance of the kind of music that cannot exist in any other manner. GOGGINS X MEANINGWAVE = PURE NAPALM WHO’S GONNA CARRY THE BOATS? (THEY DON’T KNOW ME SON!) And for single number one, we took it to the source, and sampled what could well be the most iconic workout video of all time, one that posed a question that haunts and motivates millions… WHO’S GONNA CARRY THE BOATS? AND THE LOGS? THEY DON’T KNOW ME SON! The single is out now on all platforms, and LO, you can enjoy this suitably epic and action (movie) packed music video that I have been slaving over for the past 5 days. An album five years in the making surely deserves an inaugural music video 5 days in the making. The album, GOGGINS II, drops on July 19th and will be preceded by two further singles. GET READY FOR GLORY! LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!AKIRA THE DONDSPDC, June ‘24 ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

On October 7, 2003, Hamas unleashed one of the most horrific terrorist acts against Jews since the Holocaust. Of course, Israel retaliated with missile strikes on the Gaza Strip. Israel continues to send missile strikes because Hamas is still holding over 100 people captive in that part of Palestine. Hamas leaders really thought that Israel should not have retaliated even though Hamas started this conflict nine months ago. Their Islamic thinking had Hamas leaders so deluded that they believe that they should be allowed to terrorize anyone throughout the world without an inkling of retaliation. That's not how the world works. If someone starts a fight with you, then you have the green light to fight back. Their wayward thinking explains why Muslims follow a religion in which its main prophet was a pedophile who married a six-year-old while he was in his 50's. The biggest concern now is the next conflict in the Middle East after Israel finishes the job and totally demolishes the Gaza Strip by the end of this year. The next conflict that should start in 2025 between Israel and Hezbollah,the Lebanese group, over the Golan Heights will escalate quickly. We have seen a preview of this new conflict after Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets into Israel back in April of this year with almost all of the rockets blocked by the Iron Dome defense. Israel retaliated with rockets of their own, but almost all of those rockets were blocked by Hezbollah. Both parties have been in a stalemate since their conflict in 2006. However, this conflict between Israel and Hezbollah will escalate next year because Hezbollah is continuing to become stronger and stronger due to them being backed by Iran and Syria. Iran is not vulnerable to an attack, but Syria is vulnerable to a sneak attack. The book of Isaiah talks about a war in the future that will take place between Israel and Syria. The first part of the battle is listed in Isaiah Chapter 17 where Damascus will be destroyed. In Isaiah Chapter 22, it states that the forces of Elam and Kir will retaliate and will uncover the shield (Iron Dome). Ancient Elam is modern-day Iran; ancient Kir is modern-day Syria. They will torch Jerusalem. The destruction that will be unleashed on Jerusalem will be so furious that the Dome of the Rock will be destroyed. That will allow for Israel to build the 3rd temple on that spot in the future. Finally, as listed in Isaiah Chapter 23, the entire nation of Syria will be destroyed when Israel retaliates after Jerusalem is struck. I was able to put this prophecy into poetic form in order for the masses to gain a better understanding as to what will happen next in the Middle East. You may be reading this and may be thinking that this is all a bunch of malarkey, but the new US defense bill states that every American between 18 and 26 are automatically placed into a military draft. Major war in the Middle East is coming soon.

I have worked on computers and systems since I was 14 years old. My first run into a major problem was crashing the main-frame at my high school just trying to load a paper-tape program. Now I am an Application Support Engineer where my primary duty is to Evaluate the Performance of customer’s applications. In other words, I look at numbers to verify trends. One of the tangents of my work is to identify problems and offer solutions. Most of what breaks is due to changes in code, the rest is due to undefined behavior such as content changes, platform changes, network changes, OS patches, and even user behavior. Some of these translate into outages, some translate into degraded performance. In order for me to effectively do my job, I need a flexible tool-set that allows me to directly look at the raw metrics. I can tell the difference between a subset of tools that point to a problem area and when a tool is needed to recognize a potential problem area. This last part requires a query language and pattern recognition. Many tools assume they know this. Sometimes they get it right but I know when they get it wrong. This is experience. This is a skill. When a company is looking for someone with certain skills, let’s say, C#, many have knowledge of the syntax of this language, many don’t. I personally don’t. But if I was asked to write a program in C# that did ‘such and such’, I would learn the language on the fly. I don’t not need to be a C# expert. I need to know enough to get the job done. In this case, this is an example of C# being a tool. The experience that matters is how to you translate the problem into steps using the canonical structures of decision, repetition and loops. The flow of an application is dictated by imposition of flow as written in the code. AI, on the other hand, is a hybrid but is eventually dictated by the data fed into the ‘program’. Knowing how to dissect a problem into steps is a skill. Knowing how to traverse your dataset is a skill. You DO NOT need to be an expert in the tool used for this task. This ability is a skill. I have many cognitive algorithms based on a duality of data representation and the pattern that is created. I will not get into details because I’m not one to thrown away my ideas and work without compensation. However, the problem I have is that I cannot monetize my ideas without losing my work to the ether. Since I also have run into the wall of my limitations (I prefer boundaries), I need to remove tertiary problems that drain my needed time to get back on track. I know I have an IQ limitation (even though my number at age 30 was 142), my ability to juggle more than 6 deeply complex ideas becomes stressful. Not to mention that I have to spend time on things I see as trivial and a waste of my abilities. I’ll stop there. My research has shown me that a high IQ is not necessary, but only a sufficient IQ is needed. E.G. you may understand the timing of components of an internal combustion engine but you do not need to know the tolerances of pistons inside the cylinder or the length of the push rod and how that impacts power output measured in torque. Your knowledge to rebuild an engine does not need former. Knowing this difference is also a skill. No AI or gatekeeper software to a resume can even pick this up. At best, you may run into a person that could push solutions\ideas forward, but your system is not designed to look for them. There is a probabilistic equation that describes this but the “Antiquated Corporate Model” refuses to look. This is where the widget counters will fail a company into Enron. Thinking dimensionally is a skill. Do you have that capability? I do.

How could it be that something formed from nothing, which is the apparent explanation we are left with. Well for starters we can at least be sure that in the beginning there was nothing. Nothing does not have to be created so it can just sit there eternally. But nothing is coincidentally also something, and is worth looking at it little more closely. In this nothing there must be endless potentials, including all the potential energy of the universe, making the big bang scenario at least least a little bit more likely. Nothing is also ever but something to a mind, which makes the observer an inextricable part of the explanation. How long can all the potential energy of the universe sit there before something happens, hence the phrasing 'nothing' 'something.' Perhaps this potential is enough, that it already is something, for the big bang to happen. In all these potentials there is only the possibility for something actual. There is no possibility of nothing itself and all this energy simply disappearing, without it actually disappearing into something. Nothing also, contains information, which will not be lost at the origin of the universe. More so, than The Big Bang, however, *nothing* *something* is an idea. The idea, is that nothing is worth looking at all by itself. Nothing Something That the laws of nature are in place whether or not there is any particular thing to act in or upon, requires a closer look at nothing, just to see exactly what's going on. That evolution exists, whether or not life exists. What exactly is natural selection acting upon when there is no life in existence? What is being selected for, and how?

The Hypocrisy Of Inclusive Language Posted on July 17, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, “inclusive” speech is bullying, pretending to be kindness. The proponents of inclusive wording claim the rest of us have to use the language they demand we do else they’ll punish us… for the greater good. The term “illegal alien” is offensive to those who came here illegally. So they demand we don’t use the word, illegal alien. I suspect a rapist finds the word rapist offensive too, and so do the thought police. In my SEO plug in, inclusive language is included in the SEO assessment. I take great pride in trying to always fail on inclusive language. Which is one of the reasons I use words like stupid, despot, retard, half wit, fool, pervert, hypocrite, etc… to describe the thought police. Bullies like the thought police deserve our ridicule if we’re to be the least reciprocal. We think in pictures, emotion and words. Experts claim the smartest among us think in pictures. They’re able to create and manipulate complex objects in their minds. Observing them from different angles inside and out. It’s how many engineers are able to think. Others have empathy and are able to feel the actual feelings of others. They use emotion as a limb. Then there’s the rest of us, who think in words. We all use pictures and emotion sometimes, but mostly, I think, we think in words. That’s why I also believe that the language we speak has a profound effect on our cognition. But that’s a different subject. When the words we can use are robust and wide ranging, our thoughts can be robust and far ranging. But when our words are hemmed in… so are our thoughts. Hemming us in by controlling our words is conniving. If someone else controls our words, they control a major aspect of our thought, and that makes them our master. Take the example of illegal alien versus migrant. Both are true enough depending on the level of interpretation. They are indeed migrating so they can be called migrants. Which is one level of interpretation. They are also crossing borders illegally which makes them illegal aliens. Which is another level of interpretation. When we’re only allowed to think of them as migrants, and not illegal aliens, that traps us in the poor migrant level of interpretation. Closing off our ability to see them in a more nuanced way. This channelization technique controls how we feel about the situation, outside our own organic self interested interpretation. Controlling our thoughts makes us slaves to their will. Taking illegal immigration further, when people who are negatively effected by illegal migration are forced to think only in ways that benefit the illegal, and to their own detriment, can’t be considered in any way human hearted, just, or reciprocal. It’s a naked self interested manipulation of people to act against their own interest. The way slaves are forced to act in ways that are antithetical to their self interest. Because only the slave master’s interests matter… or the hypocritical thought police’s. The yoke and lash is too obvious, and triggers many to rise up, so the scum bag despots have thought up a solution. Control what we say, and think, therefore control us. Brilliant… but evil. Putting the thought police in the same league as sewage. The despotic thought police always call up the “greater good” to justify their usurpations of our very thoughts. Because the retards are so much smarter, wiser and dog gone it, just better people than the rest of us. Maybe not in action but definitely in the stupid fool’s own minds. No hypocrite who advocates we follow their rules of speech, and therefore thought… would ever submit to their own words and thoughts being controlled by us… for the greater good. Which is why refusing to participate in our own subjugation by the half witted thought police, is not only justified… it’s an obligation. Because, do we really want, stupid, half witted, foolish, retarded hypocrites, ruining the world through running our minds? If not, then speak as you want, or shackle and yoke your own mind to serve them. Sincerely, John Pepin

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The Coming Bird Flu Pandemic Posted onJuly 12, 2024 by john Dear friends, It seems to me, as ex-CDC Director Robert Redfield said, “We will have a bird flu pandemic… just a matter of time…” because the government and elite are working diligently to make it happen. We know they had bio weapon labs across Ukraine. That’s proven and admitted. Moreover, Covid was a gain of function experiment that escaped, or was set free, we don’t know yet. Then there’s the monkey pox virus, that the experts are doing their best to make more deadly, and transmissible. To protect us from it. Bird flu is the gold standard of gain of function though. It can kill a cow, chicken or person. At least it can, now, with the billions I’m sure that’s been spent on improving its transmissibility. I believe an expert, when they say there will be a pandemic, like an arsonist who threatens to start a fire. The elite claim that they have to do gain of function to protect us. If they don’t create novel and deadly viruses in a lab, how could they research vaccines for them? Of course, they skirt the elephant in the room, there’s no need of a vaccine for a virus that doesn’t and will never exist. So the experts solve it… by creating them. If a few escape and kill millions, oh well, that’s the price the elite are willing for us to pay, to advance the science of the weaponization of viruses, er… gain of function. Billions of dollars are spent on this noble research… how to exterminate mankind by disease. To protect us from randomly occurring mild colds. The inflation for food, housing and clothing is partially a result of all that spending. No need to thank the elite, they’re happy to do it. Since gain of function has become a dirty word, due to the millions of deaths from Covid, the elite defined it into non existence, so they can continue creating ever more deadly and transmissible viruses, for fun and profit. Fauci claimed in his testimony before Congress, that the NIH never funded gain of function… by their definition. Which is like a bank robber claiming in court, “I didn’t rob the bank at gun point… by my definition.” Both are self serving lies. The progressive faction demanded Roger Stone spend the rest of his life in prison, for a politically motivated perjury frame. That injured no one but Stone. Even as they defend Fauci for actual perjury, and his lies cost millions of people across the planet… their very lives. Hypocrisy at it’s finest. Then there’s the vaccine that isn’t. It provided little or no protection, at a cost of heart enlargement, turbo cancers, eel like blood clots and strange diseases that baffle doctors. A minor trade off when you consider that Fauci made millions for his efforts. A dollar a human life. Not a great trade for the dead but wonderful for Fauci and big pharma. Meanwhile, the latest research shows that the vaccinated are far more likely now, to get and die of Covid… as well as cancer, heart disease, stroke, etc… But hey, Fauci and big pharma meant well, right? I’m sure if your well meaning meth lab created a cloud of poison gas that killed millions, then the meth you cooked up killed a few more million… the government would be as forgiving of you. Even your perjury over it would be allowed. Wouldn’t it? Which brings us to the fact, no one has been punished for anything related to the crime against humanity, that was Covid… so why wouldn’t they release monkey pox and Bird flu on us next? A bank robber who’s allowed to get away with it… isn’t likely to stop. The villains have no motivation to cease creating ever more deadly and transmissible pathogens, and releasing them on us by stupidity, or malevolence. Especially when there’s so much profit in the vaccine. Both immediate, and long term, in treating the life altering side effects. Without actual consequences for killing millions of people across the planet, it’ll happen again… if not now. That’s why I agree with director Robert Redfield, that we will have a bird flu pandemic. Because the experts and elite are working diligently to make it happen. Sincerely, John Pepin

It seems that with some issues, there is an effort to prevent us from critically thinking. Pejorative terms like "conspiracy theorist" are used for those who challenge the status quo. You're told that you have to sacrifice certain liberties for the greater good and that you're a bad person if you question that. You're told to trust the science. And if you start asking too many questions or the wrong questions, people get upset. For me, those are red flags that warrant further scrutiny. Maybe I have contrarian tendencies, so when someone tells me not to do something, I want to do it. But it's also more than that; it's a healthy suspicion and skepticism. It seems unusual that asking questions is discouraged, especially in matters involving my own health or certain freedoms I've always had. In today's day and age, it takes strength to continue to ask questions and challenge the status quo, and I celebrate those who do. Strength and a healthy sense of skepticism are crucial for protecting your health. Have you noticed this sort of effort, or do you think I'm engaging in the types of conspiracy theories I'm referring to? What do you have a healthy sense of skepticism towards, and where do you feel more questions should be asked? 🔍 If you want to work with a Board Certified Health Coach who isn't afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo, start your first session for just $1 today. Head over to our website to sign up, and check out our testimonials. Full website - 🔗 mikevera.com Healthy & Awake Podcast: 🔗 Apple: https://bit.ly/44pEBV6 🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47KVbBM 🔗 Rumble: https://bit.ly/3HPzG6V 🔗 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3SKeZjn 🔗 Substack: https://bit.ly/3TI9Jgw 🔗 X: https://bit.ly/43sR7oa Mike Vera isn't your average Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC). Armed with an MS in Exercise and Health Promotion and extensive experience as a seasoned personal trainer, he's the strategic mind behind Red Pill Health & Wellness and the engaging voice of the Healthy & Awake Podcast. With a strong foundation in cognitive psychology, Mike is adept at unveiling the hidden influences that impact our health.

Last Tuesday, “A federal district court ruled... to halt the Biden administration’s illegal attempt to rewrite Title IX while the lawsuit, State of Kansas v. U.S. Department of Education, continues.” According to Alliance Defending Freedom, “The injunction covers not only the states of Kansas, Alaska, Utah, and Wyoming but also every school across the country attended by plaintiff Katie Rowland, the members of Female Athletes United, the members of Young America’s Foundation, and the minor children of the members of Moms for Liberty.” The states could lose billions in federal funding for their public schools if they don't comply. “The Biden administration’s radical redefinition of sex won’t just rewire our educational system. It means girls will be forced to undress in locker rooms and share hotel rooms with boys on overnight school trips, teachers and students will have to refrain from speaking truthfully about biological sex, and girls will lose their right to fair competition in sports,” said ADF Legal Counsel Rachel Rouleau. “The court was right to halt the administration’s illegal efforts to rewrite Title IX while this critical lawsuit continues.” According to the Southeastern Legal Foundation, “In May 2024, Moms for Liberty and Young America’s Foundation sued the Biden Administration to stop its overhaul of Title IX—an unconstitutional attempt to gut Title IX’s guarantee that America’s schools afford girls the same opportunities as boys and protect girls and boys with sex-separate private spaces like bathrooms and locker rooms. Represented by Southeastern Legal Foundation, the two organizations assert the claims on behalf of their members whose First Amendment rights are being trampled by the Biden Department of Education’s new regulation, which threatens to punish students for voicing their beliefs in biological sex and forces them to affirm views on gender fluidity, transgenderism, and queer theory.” The “Biden Rule” would redefine “Sex” Southeastern Legal Foundation’s article continues, “Biden issued an Executive Order unilaterally changing the definition of “sex” to include “gender identity” and ordered the Department of Education to rewrite Title IX regulations to forever remove equal access and other legal protections. Soon after, the Department of Education proposed changes to Title IX, claiming it had authority to do so as part of its rulemaking powers. “The Department of Education (DoE) sought to change the definition of “sex” to include gender identity, lower the standard for finding harassment, force individuals to use incorrect pronouns that are not based on biology, and centralize all investigative and disciplinary authority under one campus Title IX coordinator. “…the Department of Education forged ahead and ignored the public’s concerns, issuing a final rule (the “Biden Rule”) in late April 2024, which Moms for Liberty and Young America’s Foundation now challenge in court.” In State of Kansas et al. v. U.S. Department of Education, “the states and organizations argue that the Biden Rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act and separation of powers because the Department of Education changed Title IX without congressional authority; that the Rule violates students’ First Amendment rights because it will compel them to affirm other students’ so-called “gender identity” and discriminates against opposing views; and that the Rule violates other provisions of the Constitution, including the Spending Clause and the Tenth Amendment.” “The states and organizations are asking the Kansas federal court to declare the Biden Rule unlawful and unconstitutional and to stop its enforcement.” The Purpose of Title IX: Protecting Biological Women As the judge noted in his ruling, “Significantly, the purpose of Title IX was to protect “biological women from discrimination in education[;] [s]uch purpose makes it difficult to sincerely argue that, at the time of enactment, “discrimination on the basis of sex” included gender identity, sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics’; The DoE’s reinterpretation of Title IX to place gender identity on equal footing with (or in some instances arguably stronger footing than) biological sex would subvert Congress’ goals of protecting biological women in education (emphasis added).” “...Plaintiff Organizations assert that the Final Rule violates the First Amendment rights of individuals by compelling speech that aligns with Defendants’ ideology, censoring speech through content-based restrictions and viewpoint discrimination, chilling speech through vague and overbroad language, and forcing individuals to engage in speech that violates their sincerely held beliefs.” “The Final Rule’s interpretation of sex and discrimination are therefore contrary to the statute and historical context of Title IX. The court finds that Plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their claim that the DoE exceed its statutory authority in expanding the definition of sex discrimination in the Final Rule… The DoE simply lacks authority to expand sex to mean gender identity.” ACT NOW: Join one of the plaintiff organizations before July 15 In addition to the four states involved in the lawsuit—Alaska, Kansas, Utah and Wyoming—the injunction covers ALL schools attended by the children of members of Moms for Liberty, as well as the members of Young Americans for Freedom and Female Athletes United. Washington parents concerned about protecting freedom of speech and the rights of biological women under Title IX can join Moms for Liberty here. Students can join Young Americans for Freedom here. Student athletes and their supporters can join Female Athletes United here. According to the order, “Plaintiff Organizations are directed to file a notice in the record identifying the schools which their members or their members’ children, as applicable, attend on or before July 15, 2024.” Take action today and join one of the plaintiff organizations before July 15 in order to protect your child’s school from the Biden Rule while this important lawsuit continues! Nancy Churchill is a writer and educator in rural eastern Washington State, and the state committeewoman for the Ferry County Republican Party. She may be reached at DangerousRhetoric@pm.me. The opinions expressed in Dangerous Rhetoric are her own. Dangerous Rhetoric is available on thinkspot, Rumble and Substack. Support Dangerous Rhetoric Sources:Exempt your school! Join one of these organizations by July 14, 2024 1) Moms for Liberty: https://bit.ly/3zJrGna 2) YAF: yaf.org/membership-request-form 3) Female Athletes United: www.femaleathletesunited.org 4) ORDER – Preliminary Injunction GRANTED: STATE OF KANSAS, et al., v UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, et al., https://bit.ly/4cQH7bx Other Sources: 5) SLF Represents Moms for Liberty and Young America's Foundation in Title IX Lawsuit, https://bit.ly/3VXRL9A 6) Third court puts a stop to Biden admin's illegal Title IX rule, ADF Legal, July 2, 2024, https://bit.ly/4btPIzW Unused Sources: 'Humiliating, degrading, erasing women': GOP states swarm Biden Title IX regulation with lawsuits, Just the News, Link A third judge blocks the feds' addition of gender identity to Title IX, Moms for Liberty (source NPR, July 3, 2024), Link ADF represents Female Athletes United, ADF May 14, 2024, Link Redefining ‘Sex’ Threatens Title IX, ADF, May 30, 2024, ADF Legal, Link Moms for Liberty Succeeds in Halting Title IX Changes, Moms for Liberty, Link

A Simple Rule Predicts The Future Posted on July 11, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, a measure of the barbarity or civilization of mankind, is how much is built versus how much is destroyed. It’s a pretty simple measure. A metric that’s easily quantified… but is it accurate? I propose it’s not only accurate, it predicts the future. It’s accurate because history tells us it is. Human history is nothing but the record of civilizations rising and falling. When they rise there’s always construction, and when they fall, there’s always destruction. The two are interconnected. They’re not concurrent they’re consequent. The obliteration of cities characterizes the rise of barbarism. Moreover, barbarians don’t create they destroy. Because a barbarian is the avatar of the toddler knocking over a sand castle. A castle carefully built by someone else. If we look at human history from the earliest record of it, we see humanity rising and falling. The collapse of the Bronze age was one such event. While no one knows who the “Sea Peoples” were, there is agreement they were consequential to the collapse. Waging war on The Hittite Empire, the Levant and Egypt. Perhaps driven from their homes by climate change, because of their copious use of fossil fuels for smelting tin and copper. Else they could have been merely conquerors. Nevertheless, we see that the Hittites were ready to collapse due to corruption. So when the Sea Peoples showed up… they collapsed. While Egypt fended them off. The barbaric age that followed didn’t see much construction.. but a lot of destruction. The future can only be gleaned close at hand, due to the rapid onset of chaos in a dynamic system, like history. But we can presume yesterday plus today equals tomorrow. Or a facsimile of it. Using the barbarism civilization measure, of construction versus destruction, we can tell where we are in the cycle. When the amount of destruction is accelerating while construction is decelerating, we can surmise we’re in the destruction phase, and barbarism is coming, if it’s not already here. If there’s more construction, than destruction, then we can presume we’re in the civilization phase. When in the civilization phase, there’ll be good times ahead, and if in the barbarism phase, poverty, crime and want, lurk in the future. We have to look at construction and destruction in the aggregate though. Elitist theory, the theory I subscribe to as opposed to class theory, says that before a civilization collapses, that civilization has been hollowed out by the elite, abandoning their societal myth. In the case of the Sea People’s, had the Hittites been at their zenith the Sea Peoples would have ended up enslaved, instead of conquerors. The conquerors are interested only in conquering. So they ushered in a dark age. This is an important lesson. A force can be considered civilized or barbarian by it’s proclivity to build or destroy. Leading us to the vista of what their advance to power would mean. Barbarians usher in dark ages while civilized people bring civilization to barbarism. Civilization however wouldn’t be vulnerable to barbarians were it not for the elite’s corruption. Looking at the world today, construction is dropping off in China, Europe and elsewhere. Meanwhile war is destroying Ukraine wholesale as well as parts of Russia. The Middle East is struggling to outpace the destruction of war. Even with their riches from oil. American cities are crumbling with abandoned infrastructure rusting in the rain. South America, the Middle East and Africa are and will remain economic basket cases due to their cultures. Who are the conquerors of today? The Islamists and globalists. Neither of which have shown any interest in building… only in conquering. Which means, judged by the measure of building versus destroying, the Islamists and Globalists are, and will, usher in a new dark age. With toddlers in control again, we’ll see if this scale still predicts dark ages. Sincerely, John Pepin

Years ago in 2020, a precursor to this Non-Violence publication pointed out the need to start thinking about what prisons on Mars and the Moon will look like. One year later in 2021, an influential leftwing space podcast called Celestial Citizen interviewed an indigenous, First Nation native (Canadian) woman named Dawn Marsden who basically came to the same conclusions about space prisons. The original Non-Violence publication article, though, goes into technical and concrete specifics about how to implement humanitarian prisons on other planets. Ultimately, what this article does is point out how there is no actual alternative to prison. In the year 2020, many do-gooder activists around the Anglosphere proclaimed campaigns against incarceration and the prison-industrial complex, advocating for systems that do not require police forces at all. What this indigenous scholar, Dawn Marsden, does is pour the cold water of reality on the fevered dreams of the George Floyd criminal-glorifying activists, even if the indigenous activist Dawn Marsden does not explicitly or directly say so. By going into concrete details, this Non-Violence publication advocates a fully honest treatment of the issue of what space prisons will look like. On the other hand, the indigenous interviewee pays merely cursory attention to the most difficult issues, preferring to remain in feel-goody vague admonitions to engage in “restorative justice”. AI-generated image of a prison on Mars. This article takes Dawn Marsden’s words, and shows how a sober, realistic perspective on these issues of interplanetary criminal justice requires addressing difficult issues that Dawn Marsden refuses to adequately provide solutions for. However, as a representative of indigenous wisdom, she does more to competently address this problem than a leftwing academic interviewed on the same podcast. _______________ Support Non-Violence writing by tipping me at Ko-Fi.com or by donating some Ethereum digital currency at this public address! 0x5ffe3e60a7f85a70147e800c37116b3ad97afd5e _______________ The interviewer, Britt Duffy Adkins with the Celestial Citizen podcast based in Pasadena, California, (the same city out of which NASA’s Mars missions are run) begins by asking the following critical question: “How do we handle issues as they arise in space? So when we talk about potentially serious crimes taking place in space in the future as we start to establish communities, how would future space societies attempt to implement restorative justice practices?” — Britt Duffy Adkins, host Well, that is a really good question. Rather than address the host’s question directly and head-on, the indigenous leader does not address the most serious crimes like murder or rape, but rather first discusses less serious crimes such as probably theft. “There’s already a model for restorative justice…You take the people who are having the disagreements, or injuries, discuss that. So the people who have done the actions and the people who have received the actions, and all their supporters, and anyone else who is involved, you bring all those issues to the table, and you talk about the damages that it’s done, and then you talk about how to repair the damages, if possible, provide restitution or reparations for the damages. I’m thinking back to the stories about how if a person couldn’t hold in their temper and they’re always beating people up and they might be restrained for that temporarily until they went through restorative justice process.” — Dawn Marsden, representative of indigenous wisdom This restorative justice framework does seem like a great idea. Notice, however, that at the end of discussing it, Dawn Marsden admits that sometimes wrongdoers will have to be “restrained”. No kidding. The topic of restorative justice deserves probably many articles and even books devoted to it. However, we should take this time to note on potentially grave problem with the concept: Restorative justice should not be forced on unwilling victims. Honestly, it does seem as if advocates for restorative justice do ignore victims’ rights. Victims should not be pressured, let alone forced, to participate in a process that they have not consented to, and do not feel comfortable in. Forcing victims to participate unwillingly would constitute abuse of a very serious kind. Now putting aside this grave concern for the moment, let us continue to observe how Dawn Marsden’s indigenous, communal and communitarian approach to criminal justice in space really does not differ from a generic non-indigenous, sober, libertarian approach to this same topic as articulated in this publication’s 2020 article on the topic. “And then if necessary people would volunteer to take care of that person [the offender] and say ‘I’ll help them to live and work without harm’. I think that’s a good system. If you think of probation, it’s not very similar, but if you had caring people who would step up and say ‘Okay, I’ll look out for this person’ and usually in a community situation in which you’ve spent decades with that person [the offender] there are going to be people who will step up.” — Dawn Marsden, representative of indigenous wisdom This, like restorative justice, is also a fantastic idea. Thankfully, Dawn Marsden the representative of indigenous wisdom does do more here to imply that consent (from the caretaker) is required, as opposed to doing nothing to acknowledge that consent from the victim is required to engage in restorative justice. AI-generated image of a prison on the Moon, with some trees inside of it. Also, it is questionable how uniquely “indigenous” this idea is. You can see a very good representation of this idea in action in the very non-indigenous 1970s Little House on the Prairie television show in Season 1 Episode 20 entitled “Child of Pain”. In that episode, the townsfolk become very worried about the extreme beatings an alcoholic single father inflicts on his pre-teen son. To reform the alcoholic, the main character father figure, Charles Ingalls, lives with the alcoholic father for a week or so to sober him up and set him on a straight path. _______________ Support Non-Violence writing by tipping me at Ko-Fi.com or by donating some Ethereum digital currency at this public address! 0x5ffe3e60a7f85a70147e800c37116b3ad97afd5e _______________ So, how uniquely “indigenous” is this idea? It is not so much “indigenous” as very spiritually wise in a way that multiple spiritual traditions, including Christianity, have clued in on. After floating this construct, Dawn Marsden finally gets to the tricky part. “I think you might be interested in the other part, where it’s kind of tricky, I had to work hard with my brain around the idea of expulsion, if they were murderous, or if they did heinous crimes, then they would be either killed or excluded. And in space, you could do the same thing, you could isolate people but you don’t have the space and resources to do that.” — Dawn Marsden, representative of indigenous wisdom This resource limitation in space is exactly what this Non-Violence publication’s previous article on the topic honed in on as the most difficult issue. To see where that discussion could go, envisioning the most humanitarian conditions for humanity’s future in space as possible, read that article in this Non-Violence publication. “So if you can at all do any sort of restorative justice and retraining over time, then that would be the ideal. The thing about self-determining communities, is that everyone is aware. Everyone knows, comes to know everybody’s idiosyncracies, and issues, you adjust your relationships with those people according. So if you have people who are really just nasty people, you avoid them. It’s a form of shunning in a way, but if there’s also encouragement on the other end for change, and how to change, then those people [offenders] can be re-integrated into society. There’re modern instances of that, where people are put in isolation on islands, they’re given resources, and elders to talk to, and re-integrated into society. So those are all possibilities.” — Dawn Marsden, representative of indigenous wisdom Huh, put the offender in isolation, given resources, allowed some communications with healer-types — That is exactly what this Non-Violence publication also recommended as the best course of action to deal with serious space crimes. Again, to see where that vision might go, read the earlier article in this Non-Violence publication. In reality, Dawn Marsden’s insights are not so much uniquely indigenous as they are reflective of innate human wisdom that we also see in the Bible. Take Matthew 18:15–17 in which Jesus instructs Christians to try to resolve conflicts first with the accused directly one on one, and then escalate to involving the community. “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.” — Jesus Now combine these instructions with St. Paul admonishing Christians not to use law courts against each other in 1 Corinthians 6:1. “Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints?” — St. Paul Not going through the law courts sounds exactly like the intent of restorative justice, which is meant to minimize use of force and prisons. So we see that unfortunately, until we can all become nearly as perfect as Jesus, we will probably need to continue using prisons, even in space, and even if we endeavor to implement indigenous restorative justice principles as humanity settles the stars. Contrast Dawn Marsden’s sobriety with another, later guest on the Celestial Citizen podcast, Lucianne Walkowicz, who when posed with a similar question simply stated that the police ought to be abolished. Meaning: 100% abolished. To demonstrate just how naïve the views of white holier-than-thou academics like Walkowicz are, Walkowicz (correctly) accuses NASA of using police forces to clear the roads leading to observatories in the Hawai’ian mountains. What Walkowicz does not want to admit is that those native Hawai’ian protestors themselves were attempting to function as police forces, policing use of what they considered their land by preventing those whom they viewed as trespassers (NASA) from accessing the land. The native Hawai’ian “protestors” (really, dissident police forces) were using their physical presence to try to prevent others from accessing the land. Such an action is no different in character or type (only in degree) from a line of official riot control police. Back during the 2020 Summer of Lockdowns, activists revealed the same disingenuousness: They wanted official police to go away, but still wanted individuals using their physical presence, and even physical force, to enforce order. Because crime is everywhere. Every protest encampment will unfortunately experience some sexual harassment, and the individuals (usually men) who use their physical presence and strength to physically interact with offenders are in reality police even if no one wants to call them police. So, what Walkowicz is doing is mouthing the words of 100% police abolition, but in reality supporting the continued use of what are in reality police forces. Just because a different word is used does not mean that it is not police. “Policing” is an action that individuals of any status can engage in whatever their title, whether they are called “peace officers” or “protestors”. The degree to which a society can reduce the number of individuals actively engaged in physical activities to enforce order depends exactly on the degree to which each individual in a society voluntarily chooses to refrain from engaging in physical coercion his or herself. Walkowicz’s ideal to abolish the police is admirable, but the only way it can be done is by convincing each individual to voluntarily choose to refrain from using physical actions to promote their views. Walkowicz is treating the symptom, not the cause, trying to start with reducing the numbers of official police officers, not recognizing that this strategy puts the cart before the horse. And, in the end, there will always be sociopaths and psychopaths among us who use physical coercion regardless of cultural pressures to choose to refrain from engaging in physical manipulation to force one’s views on others. As a result, we will always need at least a few (ideally official) police officers to deal with them. Indigenous, native wisdom, and five years ago this Non-Violence publication, recognizes this reality. 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Biden Is A Deep State Asset Posted on July 2, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, since the deep state is so protective of Biden and his criminal enterprise, it leads me to conclude, he’s a deep state asset. Why else would they go so far to protect the man? The Biden laptop lie letter, signed by top intel bureaucrats, proves they will even destroy their own reputations to defend Biden. Turns out many are actual spooks on the payroll! Obviously this breaks a multitude of laws protecting our bureaucracies from being partisan. Which proves the point all the more. Why put yourself in jeopardy for no reward? Unless it’s a function of your already dangerous job. Then there’s the obvious unindicted disclosure of classified information the Biden docs case proves… I, and any rational person can only conclude, Biden must be a deep state asset. People don’t do work to help another unless they have something to gain. That’s simply human nature. When was the last time you put great effort into helping someone for nothing? Even charity gets the laborer a ticket to heaven, goodwill or a tax write off for a donation. Moreover, those who signed that letter put themselves at risk for it. Both reputational and criminal. People who rise to great heights in a bureaucracy don’t put themselves at risk. Certainly not those who’ve scaled the heights of the signers of the Biden laptop lie letter. That’s not the way the game is played. Plus, many are still on the CIA’s payroll! Making their signatures a literal criminal offense. Since the action is apparently so against logic, precedent and self interest… there must have been a powerful reason for it. Those in the national security apparatus are prickly about national security. At least acting as if they are. Going to great lengths, to jail anyone who discloses even the most mundane fact to the public, let alone our enemies. They raided a former President’s house with orders to shoot to kill anyone who balked, even Secret Service agents. Despite those documents being in a secure location and the legal property of that former President. Showing how serious they must take national security in general and secret papers in particular. Which is in stark contrast to the way the same people didn’t lift a finger, to get top secret documents out of a Delaware university, the Penn Biden Center and even Biden’s garage next to his corvette. Until we found out. What explains this disparity in action? Both examples, the lie letter and allowing our national enemies to have access to top secret papers via Biden’s bribery scheme, makes any sense… is if Biden is a deep state asset. The national security apparatus must want that top secret information to be fed to our enemies. They need to protect him at their own risk, maybe because he’s part of a disinformation campaign against the CCP. The huge bribe to the tune of 30 million is simply smoke to cover the operation. Spooks are willing the throw themselves on their own sword to keep a CIA operation going. No matter the cost. Which explains their zealous defense of the criminal… because he’s their criminal. Is that the whole story though? While it wraps up the enigma in a pretty blue bow… there maybe more to it. We have to ask ourselves, “who’s really in charge up there?” Clearly, it’s not Biden. There was no question to anyone with their eyes open before the debate. Now even those with their eyes firmly closed and humming the Star Spangled Banner, see and hear it. It’s the deep state that’s in charge. So, while the deep state may or may not be protecting him because he’s an operational asset… it looks like he’s an actual asset, like a rental property. He pays dividends. Which brings the circle of logic to its start. Of course the administrative state loves Biden, whether or not he’s an operational asset… because he allows them to run the show. They’re not selflessly protecting a disinformation operation, they’re serving themselves. Adding political to their already mighty bureaucratic power. Sincerely, John Pepin

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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV) “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” (Proverbs 23:17-18 NIV) “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21 NIV) This past week, many people faced disappointment as something that they expected to happen didn't. This thing could be something in their personal lives, or something happening in the broader world. Since the political state of the world is at or near the top of many minds, this weekend is a great time to share a simple reminder: God > politics. We could just as easily write: • God > politicians • God > democrats • God > republicans • God > liars • God > cheaters • God > evil • God > sinners (i.e. every human living today) In Romans 3:23, Paul reminds those in the early church that all have sinned and have fallen short of God’s glory (i.e. God’s standard). Every person living today, you and I included, has missed reaching the standard God set for us. We all have failed. Equally challenging is assuming that we know exactly what God’s preferred outcome is in a situation we don’t understand. Some people might feel that if they had done more to push for a different outcome in a situation they faced, then God’s will would have been brought about, rather than what happened. However, it is dangerous for us to assume we know the outcome God wants in any situation. Take Jesus’ crucifixion weekend. The religious leaders planned to skip arresting Jesus that weekend (Matthew 26:5, Mark 14:2). However, God’s plan was for that weekend to be remembered for eternity. Also, on the night of Jesus’ arrest, Peter insisted he would never deny Jesus (Matthew 26:31-35). Instead, just like Jesus predicted, Peter denied Him all three times. Even the Old Testament prophet Jonah, when he ran away from God’s mission for him, had his experience with the enormous fish transformed into a foreshadowing of Jesus on crucifixion weekend (Matthew 12:40). Each of these situations happened differently than what sinners planned — but each of these situations landed firmly within God’s plan. When things appear to not follow our preferred plan, remember that God is greater, His plan is greater, and He knows more than we do about how to set the stage for Jesus’ return and the end of sin. Even while the events of this past week might not have conformed to what you would have liked to have happened, it would be a mistake to assume that God was not involved. Just like God was involved in redirecting the plans of sinners back onto His plan during crucifixion weekend, it is much safer to believe that He was behind what has been happening recently — and that He has a bigger purpose in mind for it. Together, let’s take the disappointment and reframe it into one more reason we can trust God — because God is greater! 🙏 📖 ✝️ 👍

Modern Bigots Posted on July 19, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, a society that gives special treatment to certain groups of people, is at it’s core bigoted. That’s how you can tell which groups have political favor. The elite as a group always have political favor. Due to their status as elites. Others however can become politically favored. By acting as a group, garnering sympathy, and inflicting violence. A way to gauge the political favor of a group is to examine if it’s illegal or uncouth to call it or its members names. Anyone you’re not allowed to criticize, is someone who the political establishment considers more equal than you. Proven by their special treatment of that group and its members. Moreover, those members of groups that are called names by the elite, have negative political favor, proven by the name calling, by the politically favored. To be bigoted doesn’t mean only to be racist, sexist or any other kind of ist… it’s holding some groups as superior and others as inferior. It’s group politics. The definition of the members of that superior or inferior group is irrelevant. As in the Star Trek OS episode Let That Be Your Last Battlefield. A bigot then, is someone who judges others by the irrelevant, while ignoring the relevant. Enlightenment thinkers pointed this out when it comes to appeal to authority, civil rights and the social contract. Appeal to authority is when we’re to believe the mutterings of a certain group because they’re the authorities. Civil rights is all about the rights of groups in politics. Then there’s the social contract. Where the rulers have an unwritten “contract” with the ruled. Each an example of group politics. The problem with vilifying group politics, as the term bigoted does, is that there are bigots who desire to wield the power of group politics. So they do it anyway and gaslight us about it. Calling it protecting the weak. That way the bigots claim their bigotry is virtue. As they’ve always done. Meanwhile, modern bigots openly demagogue their political foes. Calling us the worse names they can come up with. The most privileged justifying their attacks on us as attacks on privilege. Even as they use violence to silence. State coercion. Used against their political foes while they call citizens the enemy of the state. The real perversion of this practice is illustrated when two politically favored groups go at it. The elite go spastic trying to pander to both sides and attack them at the same time. Modern bigots use the law instead of burning a cross on your lawn. Say the wrong thing on Facebook in Europe and the police will knock on your door. With an arrest warrant. Because you called the wrong people names. They can call you anything they want, they have Rights, but you better keep your mouth shut. You don’t. The bigots in the police department will come knocking. In the US, a joke writer is in prison today, because he ridiculed Hillary voters as stupid. While a democrat posted the exact same meme ridiculing Trump voters, and she was lauded for it, not imprisoned. The law has always been the tool of the powerful… aimed by self interest. From slavery, to whistle blowers having to flee the nation, the law has always been the tool of the bigoted despot against their political enemies. The definition of what’s a politically favored group is irrelevant. The relevant fact is that there are politically favored groups. Proven by the fact there are some people and some groups we’re simply not allowed to criticize, let alone call names. This practice has profoundly negative effects on mankind. It’s clearly not human hearted. Nor is it civilized. Using the law and manipulation to enforce bigotry is itself an evil. Plus, forbidding politically disfavored groups from using rhetoric, is hypocrisy writ large. Since the bigot would never tolerate any diminishment of their Rights. Bigots using the law and manipulation to create politically favored groups, will never go away… until the incentive goes away. The only way to derail the incentive is to stop obeying the bigots and call them what they are. Sincerely, John Pepin

most likely 9/11 can be accounted for by the 1991 WTC bombing at the base of the tower that weakened the foundation. This movies been out 10-20 years now, and it's worth wrapping up the discussion for the dark web's sake, that whatever criticisms you have of the events surrounding 9/11 it is utterly ridiculous an obscenity even, to divorce the attacks of 9/11 from the world trade center bombing of 1991. Which also happened on it's own 911. That this could be an islamic attack as well has not really been considered, a precusoror to our modern war with terrror. But the documentary, that and zeitgeist, is a precusor to the darkweb, exploring issues, requiring deeper analysis, before the internet had instrumentation to handle it. I liked the idea of loose change, and prompting a further examination into 9/11 is a tangible outgrowth, of what modern dark web criticisms attempt to accomplish, without sending the whole thing into overdrive. What is the darkweb truely, what is the Zeitgeist, that is the spirit of this and that films. A deeper think engine? A jet engine is not a sufficient answer, past bmobs and modernw arfare, and this movie is little more than a discussion on the modern web. NEvertheless this documentary marked a forefront of deeper analysis into probing issues we face right now, like free speech, and other whatnot's. What strikes me as unique about the dark web, and what this documentary didn't have, is an official platform. This style of thought, and probing inquiry into the deeper nature surrounding the events so odd as seems ordinary, And in those early days it appeared there was something more renegade about the dark web, something more worth banishing beneath the surface. apparently it's worthy to creep out.

Monotheistic Faith Systems: Unity and the Problem of Exclusion Monotheistic faith systems, which centre around the worship of a single deity, offer the benefit of a uniting principle placed at the apex of a hierarchical structure. This unifying element can foster a sense of cohesion and shared purpose among adherents. The singular focus on one deity can create a clear, consistent moral framework and a strong collective identity. For example, in Christianity, the belief in one God provides a foundation for universal moral guidelines, promoting a sense of brotherhood and shared values among believers. However, the rigidity of monotheism can also lead to significant dangers. The exclusivity inherent in monotheistic systems can lead to an "us versus them" mentality, where those outside the faith are viewed with suspicion or hostility. This can lead to social fragmentation, intolerance, and even conflict. The emphasis on a single truth can stifle diversity of thought and practice, potentially leading to authoritarianism where dissenting voices are suppressed. Polytheistic Faith Systems: Diversity and the Problem of Integration Polytheistic faith systems, like Hinduism, worship multiple deities, each representing different aspects of life and the universe. This multiplicity allows for a rich diversity of beliefs, practices, and rituals. The pluralism inherent in polytheism can encourage tolerance and acceptance of different perspectives, fostering a more inclusive and harmonious society. However, the diversity within polytheism can also lead to potential dangers. Without a single unifying principle, there is a risk of fragmentation and lack of cohesion among followers. The various deities and their respective mythologies can sometimes lead to conflicting beliefs and practices, creating divisions within the community. Additionally, the absence of a centralised authority can make it challenging to maintain a consistent moral framework, potentially leading to ethical ambiguity. How do the polytheistic Hindus achieve unity? At the heart of Hindu philosophy lies the concept of Brahman, the ultimate reality or universal spirit. Brahman is the singular, all-encompassing divine presence that transcends individual deities and is the source of all existence. This principle is encapsulated in the ancient Vedic saying, "Ekam Sat, Vipra Bahudha Vadanti," which means, "Truth is one, the wise call it by many names." This idea suggests that while the divine can be experienced and expressed in countless forms, all these forms are manifestations of the same underlying reality. Thus, whether one worships Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, or any other deity, they are ultimately connecting with Brahman. This philosophical cornerstone fosters a sense of unity among believers, despite the surface-level diversity of their worship practices. In Hinduism, deities represent various aspects of life and cosmic principles. For example, Saraswati embodies knowledge and wisdom, while Lakshmi signifies wealth and prosperity. This multiplicity allows individuals to relate to the divine in a way that is personally meaningful to them. Yet, these deities are not seen as isolated or competing entities but rather as different expressions of the same ultimate reality. How did the polytheistic Ancient Greeks achieve unity? Ancient Greek religion, characterised by a pantheon of gods and goddesses, found unity through philosophical integration. Heraclitus introduced the idea of logos, a rational principle that governed the cosmos, bringing order and harmony to the ever-changing world. Heraclitus is often credited with introducing the concept of logos as a fundamental principle of change and stability in the universe. For Heraclitus, logos represented the rational structure that underlies all reality. He famously stated, "You cannot step into the same river twice," emphasising that while everything is in a state of flux, there is a consistent order or pattern to these changes, governed by logos. Plato saw logos as the principle of rationality that connects the world of Forms (the true reality) with the material world. In his dialogues, Plato often uses logos to refer to reasoned discourse and the process of logical thinking. By viewing each deity as an aspect or expression of logos, the Greeks could maintain a coherent religious framework that embraced a variety of divine forms while recognizing an underlying unity. For instance, Apollo, associated with prophecy, music, and healing, could be seen as an embodiment of the rational and harmonious aspects of logos. Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare strategy, represented the intellectual and strategic dimensions of logos. This understanding allowed for a cohesive theological system where the gods were not isolated entities but interconnected parts of a larger rational order. How do the monotheistic Christians achieve diversity? Christianity, while rooted in the monotheistic belief in one God, achieves a diversity through the philosophical integration of unity and fringe elements. A proper unity must leave room for the fringe because the limits of the unity are defined by the fringe. Without the fringe, unity risks becoming tyrannical, stifling creativity, and excluding those who do not conform. Conversely, without a central unity, the fringe can become dominant, leading to chaos and the collapse of clear definitions. The fringe, often seen as the stranger or the marginal, plays a critical role in enriching and challenging the core, preventing stagnation. The cherubs placed at the edge of Eden with a flaming sword represent the boundaries and the mysterious, powerful fringe of God's creation. These figures symbolise the limits of human experience and understanding, reminding believers that there is a divine mystery and power at the fringes of their existence. These boundaries define and protect the sacred space, just as the fringe defines and strengthens unity. Gargoyles, often grotesque and unusual, serve not only as architectural features but also as symbolic protectors of the sacred spaces they adorn. They represent the fringe, the strange and the monstrous, guarding the purity of the central unity. Their presence on sacred buildings suggests that what is marginal or grotesque is integral to the protection and definition of what is sacred. Strangers, or those outside the immediate community, play significant and often important roles in the Biblical narrative. These figures often serve as catalysts for change, sources of wisdom, and symbols of God's inclusive love and justice. Jethro is a prime example of how a stranger can significantly influence the trajectory of God's people. As Moses' father-in-law and a priest of Midian, Jethro was an outsider to the Israelite community. However, his counsel and wisdom were crucial in shaping Moses' leadership and the governance of Israel. This principle of unity and fringe extends beyond religious contexts into political and social realms. A society that embraces its marginal elements—the stranger, the artist, the outcast, the unconventional thinker—becomes more vibrant and resilient. Marginal elements challenge the status quo, inspire innovation, and prevent the tyranny of uniformity. It is this balance—where unity acknowledges the role of the fringe and diversity is anchored by a unifying thread—that fosters a truly enriched and harmonious existence.

In these few verses of Matthew's gospel (Matthew 27:27-31), we find one of the greatest truths that we can wrap our minds around. While the whole crucifixion event has been glamorized and marked in time through Easter weekend, the profound truth found within this passage is often missed, glossed over, or plain ignored: Jesus came and endured some of the worst torture that has ever been imagined in the course of history’s timeline so that everyone in the universe (that includes us) will see and know how much God loves us! In this passage, we see both the character of God/Jesus, as well as how twisted we as a species have become. No other group of creatures has used their imagination to come up with more painful ways to kill one another. It is likely that no other group of creatures have even had this thought. Having the ability to think this way is a gift from God, but Satan has twisted God’s gift so far that we don’t ever stop and ponder how special free thought really is. And to top it off, as we have used this imagination throughout history, often we have created great things, but we have also devised some really evil things as well. In one of the most evil times in history, Jesus steps in, and He endures the cruelest and most painful punishment ever as a way to show us God’s love for us. It is incredible to think that our Creator would be willing to submit to us as His creation. The Gift-Giver allows those who received His gifts the freedom to turn against Him. I really don’t understand it at times, but God sustains the life of both the good and the bad in this age for a reason – and His reasons come from an eternal perspective. God showed us His love from this eternal perspective as well. Jesus chose this point in history to step into because He wanted us to see how much God loves us – even while we are actively rebelling against Him. This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

Wisdom And Stupidity In Action Posted on July 16, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems odd to me, that someone could care less about hunger in their own town, but are livid over “starvation” in Gaza. That’s acting to stop a thing you have no control over while ignoring a thing you do. It’s so demented it’s almost Satanic. To fixate people on that which can’t be solved keeps us from solving that which we could. You and I are capable of lending a hand in our towns, donating to charity or better yet, giving charity directly to those we know need it. That’s how we solve hunger. By grappling with the close at hand. But the distant is glittering, and since the press keeps it front and center, ignoring the suffering in our backyards, so it’s all we see. That our neighbor’s bad decisions leading to their poverty is no more damning than the bad decisions foreigners made. There are problems we can solve and those we can’t. Wisdom is, in part, knowing the difference. We only have power over the proximate, the close at hand, not and never the distant in space or time. No matter how upset and motivated you may be over injustice 200 years ago… there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it today. You’re powerless because of distance in time. If you’re watching a live stream, and the streamer is murdered on camera, there’s nothing you can do to stop it. You can call the police… if you know which police to call. But due to distance in space you’re input to the situation is zero. It’s only when a crime happens in your presence that you can stop it. Only when the injustice is in the now can you stop it. Our power is with the close at hand and we’re powerless with the distant. Bonhoeffer said stupidity is harming ourselves and harming others without malicious intent. If that’s the case, then spending effort on that which we are powerless to solve, at the detriment of that which we can… is the definition of stupidity. The opposite must also be true. Those who benefit themselves and others, without trying, are wise. How to benefit ourselves and others? By acting on the close at hand to end poverty, stop injustice and using our energy effectively… not wasting it. By this definition, protesting to stop a fake famine across the world is stupid while feeding your neighbor is wise. Because the one effects actual want while the other creates want by wasting effort. Bonhoeffer would be deeply impressed by today’s sophists. Like the press. The media wants us to focus on the distant unsolvable problems at cost to the close at hand solvable ones. I suppose to keep them unsolved. If your livelihood rested on chaos, then you’d protect chaos too. No one willingly destroys their career. Even to save the world. It’s not in our nature. Which means, the energy we waste protesting global warming, famine among the overweight in Gaza and slavery from 200 years ago… the less energy we have to solve solvable problems. Protecting those solvable problems from the threat of solution. When Covid could have been cured by quick administration of Ivermectin, as the science now proves, the media, experts and politicians universally rejected that solution. For a pie in the sky vaccine, with technology they could never make work… and still haven’t. Stupidity is harming ourselves and others, while meaning to do good, and wisdom is it’s opposite. Therefore, simply by acting in the world the wise make it better, while the stupid make it worse. If we’re wise then, we solve the problems we can, while paying attention to the ones we can’t. Because it improves our lives and the lives of those around us. While expending energy on unsolvable problems is emotionally satisfying, it creates more problems, and solves none. The elite won’t help in this regard, their livelihoods rest on the chaos… keeping us malleable, afraid and weak. Which is why no societal problem ever gets solved, new ones are simply added to the bag of old ones, and we carry them too. Until the burden becomes more than we can bare and society collapses. Which is why I find it odd. Sincerely, John Pepin

That’s right, brave wave-riding individual, after aeons of chart domination from the mighty Jocko, we have a new number one at the top of the Meaningwave Top 50 Most Streamed Tracks chart… comprised from the past month’s streaming data across DSPS… released just two weeks ago, and synchronistically titled… THERE IS NO OPPONENT! In other chart news, after being out for merely three days, the new David Goggins starring banger WHO’S GONNA CARRY THE BOATS? (THEY DON’T KNOW ME SON!) is a new entry just outside the top ten at number 12… Check out the whole chart on your streaming platform of choice here! MEANWHILE! At the other end of the charts, we have just published the MEANINGWAVE BOTTOM 50… that’s the LEAST played Meaningewave songs across DSPs in the past month. Where we ALSO have a new number one! Check that out on your streaming platform of choice here, and maybe discover some rare gems! Meanwhile, here in Mexico, we’re preparing for a hurricane. It’s just been upgraded to Naranja. Don’t threaten me with a good time! The whole family is hard at work preparing - it’s possible we could be devoid of electricity for an undetermined amount of time, but I have prepared everything for this week’s single, so you’ll be getting new music and new music video regardless. LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!AKIRA THE DONDSPDC, July ‘24 ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

Let's not kid ourselves: indoctrination is a big part of what comes out of the education system. This isn't by accident; it's by design. Even John D. Rockefeller, who had a substantial role in developing the public education system, said, "I want a nation of workers, not a nation of thinkers." My own experience was mostly about listening to the teacher and following the textbook. Critical thinking was rarely discussed. It felt like they didn't want us to think critically; they just wanted us to listen to authority and follow orders. Nowadays, you see ideologies being brought into classrooms, with certain flags and agendas being pushed. I've heard complaints from teachers fed up with these ideologies. Further, student performance on a global scale is dropping for US students. It's worth scrutinizing our education system, not only because of the ideologies or declining performance, but because it's the perfect environment for indoctrination. A government-run system will push government values, praising and celebrating authority when they are the authority. Let me be clear: I highly value education. I've gone through a lot of it myself, and I think it's incredibly important. But when we relinquish influence over our children to an authoritarian government, it should be no surprise when they come home with ideologies and a lack of critical thinking. What was your experience in the school system? What do you think is the solution? Should we abolish the education system completely and eliminate government involvement, or do you have other thoughts? If you want to work with a health coach who values critical thinking and teaches about propaganda and indoctrination, click the link in my profile to learn more about Avantia Health Optimization. Your first session is just $1. Check out testimonials on the website to see how we've already helped people. Full website - 🔗 mikevera.com Healthy & Awake Podcast: 🔗 Apple: https://bit.ly/44pEBV6 🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47KVbBM 🔗 Rumble: https://bit.ly/3HPzG6V 🔗 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3SKeZjn 🔗 Substack: https://bit.ly/3TI9Jgw 🔗 X: https://bit.ly/43sR7oa Mike Vera isn't your average Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC). Armed with an MS in Exercise and Health Promotion and extensive experience as a seasoned personal trainer, he's the strategic mind behind Red Pill Health & Wellness and the engaging voice of the Healthy & Awake Podcast. With a strong foundation in cognitive psychology, Mike is adept at unveiling the hidden influences that impact our health.

“When everything falls apart in your lifeAnd your plan is f#$%*#d upWhat the f*$# are you gonna do?There's only one m*#@%$*g option…StayF*#@%$*gHard!” IS THIS THE HARDEST GOGGINS SONG YET? IT MIGHT BE! IT CERTAINLY HAS THE MOST SWEARS! You might not even be reading this since it got caught in anti-curse filters or something. Anyway. This will have you bench-pressing buses full of nuns in no time. Enjoy! STAY… HARD! Experience the glory now on your platform of choice and watch the music video here! The album, GOGGINS II drops next week. STAY! EFFING! HARD! LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!AKIRA THE DONDSPDC, July ‘24 ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

In some good news, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has recently ruled that there is no right to assisted suicide under the European Convention on Human Rights, allowing individual signatory States such as Ireland to continue banning euthanasia and similar practices. Last month, the ECHR ruled on the case of Dániel Karsai, a Hungarian lawyer suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Mr Karsai argued that Hungary’s ban on euthanasia and assisted suicide violated his human rights under Articles 8 (respect for private and family life) and 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights. Mr. Karsai maintained that he was being discriminated against because terminally ill patients in Hungary are allowed to withdraw from life-sustaining treatments, but he had no option to hasten his death. Hungarian law criminalises facilitating suicide, even if it occurs abroad. Given his condition, Mr. Karsai claimed he could not end his life without assistance, which he argued was discriminatory. The Court, which has jurisdiction over 46 member States of the Council of Europe, affirmed that there is no right to assisted suicide in the European Convention on Human Rights. In a 6-1 majority decision, the ECHR rejected Mr. Karsai’s arguments, recognising the distinction between the right to refuse or withdraw from medical treatment, which is common among the members of the Council of Europe, and the request to be actively killed or helped with suicide. The Court acknowledged that while what they call “physician assisted dying” (PAD) has been introduced in some countries, “the majority of member States continue to prohibit and prosecute assistance in suicide, including PAD. Moreover, the Court notes that the relevant international instruments and reports, including the Council of Europe’s Oviedo Convention, provide no basis for concluding that the member States are thereby advised, let alone required, to provide access to PAD”. The judges observed that opinions on this topic differ profoundly in democratic countries, granting member states a considerable margin of appreciation (that is, freedom to decide their own laws). This means States are free to legislate on the matter of euthanasia and assisted suicide according to their societal values. The judges observe that “the wider social implications and the risks of abuse and error entailed in the provision of PAD weigh heavily in the balance when assessing if and how to accommodate the interests of those who wish to be assisted in dying.” The member States enjoy considerable freedom in deciding how that balance should be struck. The ECHR noted that the available options in palliative care, including the use of palliative sedation, are generally able to provide relief to patients in Mr Karsai’s situation and allow them to die peacefully. Mr Karsai complained that Hungary’s law considers as a criminal offence the facilitation of suicide even when it happens abroad. The Court replied that this is nothing unusual or excessive. “The criminal prohibition on assisted suicide is intended to deter life‑endangering acts and to protect interests arising from considerations of a moral and ethical nature”, they said, and the State is entitled to extend this protection of its citizens even outside its borders. This is an important ruling that reaffirms that, even as euthanasia and assisted suicide are gaining wider acceptance, they are not human rights under the Convention and States have no obligation to permit these practices.

A member of Cork City Council has called for an end to saying a prayer at the start of council meetings, appealing to the principle of the ‘separation of Church and State’. Cllr Pádraig Rice noted that more than 50 years ago, the people of Ireland voted to remove the special position of the Catholic Church from the 1937 Constitution. “That seems to have been ignored by Cork City Council. With the prayer and the crucifix, it still feels like 1930s Ireland in there,” he said. But prayers are not just said at council meetings, they are also said at the start of sessions of the Dail and Seanad. However, the origins of this tradition are not so much a legacy of our Catholic history, and are much more connected to British parliamentary practice, which we follow. The custom of beginning official proceedings with a prayer is found in a lot of countries that follow the British parliamentary tradition, including the UK itself, the US, Canada, Australia and South Africa. In the UK, prayers have been a fixture in Parliament since around 1558. Every sitting of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords begins with prayers led by the Speaker’s Chaplain in the Commons and a senior bishop in the Lords. The Northern Ireland Assembly begins with a silent period of prayer or reflection. The Scottish Parliament, instead, has a multi-religious ‘Time for Reflection’ at the beginning of each week. Ireland and Malta, which were both under British rule, are the only European countries maintaining this tradition of initial prayers. Aside from the countries listed above, others that have prayers at the start of parliamentary meetings are Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, and Namibia, again all of which have historical ties to the UK. In contrast, this is much less common in French-speaking African countries, with Muslim-majority Senegal being an exception. Beginning with the French Revolution, France has enforced a very strict form of secularism, often more than in the US which is almost founded on the separation of Church and State, even though religion remains a prominent feature of public life. In Asia, the Indian Parliament traditionally begins its sessions with a short silent prayer or meditation. Pakistan and Bangladesh start their parliamentary sessions with a recitation from the Quran, while in Sri Lanka, prayers from different religious traditions are offered. Again, these countries have historical links with Britain, all being former colonies. In South America, where Catholicism is traditionally prevalent, formal prayers at the beginning of parliamentary sessions are not customary, with these countries often emphasising the secular nature of their state procedures. Nonetheless, in Europe, some religious elements are still present in legislative bodies even if formal prayers are not common. For instance, a survey by the Oireachtas Library and Research Service found that 10 European countries have a parliamentary chapel or prayer room, and 18 offer religious services within their premises or outside, usually at the start of the year or on special occasions such as Christmas or commemorations. In the United States, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have chaplains. While prayer before proceedings is more of a British tradition, religious iconography in public venues is prevalent in other European traditions. Crucifixes are commonly displayed in public buildings, including government offices and schools, in Italy, Poland, Austria, and some parts of Germany. An absolute ban on such displays is instead a key feature of the French concept of laïcité. Many European countries also have crosses in their flags, a heritage of Christianity, even if the religious symbolism is largely lost today. Praying before parliamentary work has deep historical roots in many legislative bodies worldwide, and the practice varies significantly across different countries, reflecting diverse cultural and religious landscapes. In Ireland, in 2017, after numerous calls to end the tradition, the Oireachtas decided to retain the daily prayer at the start of each business day. Additionally, a 30-second period of silent reflection was incorporated into the Standing Orders. This compromise appears to be a reasonable solution that accommodates individuals of all faiths or none. Removing the prayer entirely would not only have dismissed a long-established and deeply felt custom but also denied a brief yet meaningful moment that many consider important. This approach balances respect for tradition with inclusivity for a diverse population.

Often in my life, I find myself praying, and then waiting for God to answer. Perhaps you can relate with this experience. Sometimes these prayers receive a clear response, while other times, I am left waiting for a really long time, and even today, I have some prayers that I’m still waiting to receive or observe an answer for. However, while we often wait on God, have you ever thought of the idea of God waiting for us? While I’m sure for many, He is waiting for them to repent and return to Him, but I’m actually talking about a different sort of waiting. In our passage for this entry, have you ever noticed one of Jesus’ most amazing promises: “For I tell you, I will never eat it until it is given its full meaning in the Kingdom of God. . . I tell you that from now on I will not drink this wine until the Kingdom of God comes.” (Luke 22:16, 18 GNT) Jesus promised His disciples that He will wait for them before doing the two most symbolic parts of the last supper ever. Jesus is waiting for His second coming before taking part in communion with us – though when He returns, and we have the big communion feast, there will be an exponentially larger crowd present than the original disciples. This means that Jesus is waiting for you and I as His followers as well. So what does this mean for us today? God has a different frame of time than we do. Jesus has been “waiting” for close to 2,000 years and this is because He wants as many people as possible to experience His second “communion-feast”. While we often wait on God, He is also waiting for you and me. When we arrive in Heaven, there will be a feast prepared, and chances are, it will begin with communion – Jesus’ adaptation of the Passover supper. What are you doing to get ready for that special day? This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

“Problems”. These are things that we human beings hate but love to create. If there is a “Problem”, a human caused it. There are no “Solutions” to “Problems”, only trade-offs as the great Thomas Sowell says often. To avoid “Problems”, it’s best not to create them. In the movie “War Games”, a computer game became the “Problem”. The solution was not to play. This idea is clearly not mine. But I was born into it. Just like the “Problems” I have to deal with, were here before my birth. Most likely, these “Problems” will be here after my death. “Problems” will be someone else's “Problems”. They can toil endlessly, frustratingly, in futility, to find a “Solution” to the “Problems”. Good luck. I may have not figured out the right trade-offs to these “Problems”, but maybe the receiver of the baton can. Not likely however. But what would I care, I’d be gone. No more “Problems”. But there’s a “Problem”, I’m not in any hurry. So I’m stuck with these “Problems”. And that is my “Problem”. I clicked on a button to publish, I ran into another "Problem". Not enough words. Somehow, a decision was made that less than 250 words wasn't enough to convey an idea. Just wonderful. So now, I have to fill the empty space with words just to have more words, at least 250 total. That's a "Problem". I don't like to using words for words sake. There's no meaning to these words. You know. Like when a politician speaks. just sound smart, sound good. But it doesn't have to be any of that. That's a "Problem". Good grief. Now I have to do something non-sensical, that has no value. That's a "Problem". See what I mean? Problems, Problems and more Problems.

When we look at the fishing trip the disciples took after Jesus’ resurrection, we can see an amazing picture of how God moves, and how He may choose to work in our lives. When everything has been finished, there is no question left in our minds whether it was God working or not – we just know it. After this miracle, John tells us that Jesus invites them for breakfast. John also adds that, “None of the disciples dared ask him, ‘Who are you?’ They knew it was the Lord.” (John 21:12b NIV) With the massive catch of fish after a night filled with disappointment, every disciple who was present at that breakfast meal had no doubt that the person sitting with them was Jesus. They may not have recognized Jesus as clearly in His resurrected body, but there was no doubt in their minds that it was Him. This detail John includes in this event is important for us to remember. With this detail, we can learn that just because we don’t recognize Jesus moving in an event, this does not mean that He is absent. Just because an event does not line up with our picture of God, we should not discount the possibility that God has a purpose in mind through what happened. This even is the case in horrible events as well. Note that God does not cause bad events to happen, but in every bad event that He allows to happen, I believe that He has a way of bringing good from it. What happened may not have been our first choice, and it definitely was not His first choice, but if He allowed it, He can use it for His glory. In this miracle, none of the disciples truly recognized Jesus like they knew Him before. Following the catch of fish, an unnamed disciple (assumed to be John), identified that the man on the shore must have been Jesus. Prior to that, none of the disciples recognized Him. Even sitting on the shore next to Jesus, it seems as though the disciples didn’t recognize Him clearly. It seems as though John tells us that each disciple had the question in their minds to ask Jesus who He is, but none of them were brave enough to actually ask – and also because they all believed the man to be Jesus. This brings us back to this big idea: Just because we don’t recognize Jesus moving in an event does not mean that He is absent. Just because an event does not line up with our picture of God, we should not discount the possibility that God has a purpose in mind through what happened. This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

I joined in 2021 and left plenty of material on this site only to find my 2023, 2022, and 2021 history deleted. What a waste of time. I joined Thinkspot in 2021 and this year I posted a video I made and released to Rumble about the climate crisis hoax and they immediately blocked me from viewing my own post and froze it while claiming that me sharing my own video was spam of which I have shared plenty of my own videos over the years there without a problem. They also sent me a threatening email but I basically responded telling them to go screw themselves. I also released plenty of material other than videos on Thinkspot since 2021 but I recently looked and noticed that thinkspot deleted everything I released from 2021, 2022 and 2023 so I don't see much point in sticking around there when they are so eager to try and hide my history for WEF imbeciles or so that they can try and take credit for my work I suppose. Thinkspot I find abusive towards it's members. Around the time thinkspot blocked my video on Rumble I joined a site called Quora and shared that rumble video there too and they cited it as spam and permanently banned me from the site for sharing a video containing facts that expose much including the climate crisis as the hoax it proves to be then soon after Thinkspot did the same citing it as spam but didn't delete my account. As an activist which is why I join social sites but this site has become such a pain in the ass to share my releases I am puzzled as to why they would make this sire worse that it was when one would think those running the site would want to make it more popular. Redundantly strange. love Primary Factual Fundamentalist World Class Activist David Jeffrey Spetch Burlington Ontario Canada Ps. Be good, be strong!

During Jesus teaching, Matthew describes a point where He shares His big issues with the religious leaders of that time period. While Mark and Luke include a brief summary couple of verses, Matthew devotes almost an entire chapter to this section of Jesus’ words. In this teaching, Jesus describes one of the ways the scribes and Pharisees are hypocrites: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence. You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, so that the outside of it may become clean also.” (Matthew 23:25-26 NASB95) Jesus then restates this idea with a different metaphor saying, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. So you, too, outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.” (Matthew 23:27-28 NASB95) With these two challenges and warnings, Jesus shares a principle that can help us be wiser. This principle says that our inner lives will ultimately, eventually reflect our outer lives. Applying this principle to these scribes and Pharisees tells us that even though they are putting on a good show and are currently fooling many people, the robbery, self-indulgence, hypocrisy, and lawlessness will eventually come out and taint their outwardly perfect looking lives. But the challenge Jesus shares with them in this principle is that by fixing their inner lives and getting rid of the sin that his hidden right now, they will be able to keep an outwardly clean life. It is the same with us living today. While it is easy to fracture ourselves, and show a different side of ourselves whether we are at home, at work, with friends, or sharing online, eventually all the facets of our lives will blend together. If any of the parts, facets, or sides of our lives do not go well together with the other parts, we will have a problem, and the negative parts of our character will bleed over and taint the positive image we are trying to portray. Jesus’ challenge for everyone listening to Him (including us 2,000ish years later) is to focus on cleaning up our inner, hidden lives, because only by doing this first will we better able to keep the public sides of our lives congruent and clean. This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

In this passage, Jesus gives one of His more profound and perplexing statements. It is our tendency when we read this that Jesus is talking to a select group of people, but this teaching was to a crowd where every group and class of people were represented. John 10, verse 10 is the verse that holds this statement: “A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest.” (John 10:10 CEV) In this short verse, Jesus contrasts the mission of His ministry with all other “ministries” that would come before and after. In this verse, Jesus challenges the notion that He came to “steal” people away from earth. That idea goes against what Jesus says here. A “thief” steals from the places they have targeted, and Jesus positions Himself on the opposite side of this idea. Jesus sets Himself on the platform that He came to help everyone have a full life. This is where things can get a little uncomfortable for some. Jesus clearly says “everyone”. This is not Jesus saying, “Only those who follow Me can have the full life.” That might make sense, but this is not Jesus’ words. Jesus wanted everyone in the crowd to live a full life – regardless of their past, and regardless of where they were in the moment He spoke those words. The same is true today. Jesus wants you and I, regardless of our past or where we are in the present, to have a full life. His statement is 100% inclusive and not exclusive to anyone. However, not everyone wants a “full” life. Not everyone believes the truth about what leads to a full life. There are billions of people running across the planet who might say they want a full life, but then they act in ways that cheapens their value to others and themselves. God’s idea of a “full” life does not lead to anyone feeling less than how God feels about them, and if you don’t know what God thinks of you, simply look to the cross – the place where the Creator of the earth died. We see our value in how much God gave up to be with us. When we get a glimpse of how valuable we are to God, we can begin to live life to God’s fullest! This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

Notes from a parent Sorry Millennials and such. Perhaps it was the drugs, but somehow my Boomer generation really dropped the ball. After the sixties, we pulled ourselves out of the purple haze, straightened up and went to work. We found Truth after years of running from it. We never told our kids the disturbing details; we just told them to accept the truth we had found because we didn’t want them to experience a repeat of our wasted youth. We protected them with church, sports, activities, hobbies, video games, before sending them off to trusted institutions where one lefty unraveled all our hopes and dreams in one semester. What we couldn’t possibly imagine was that the original Devil was back at work and “his desire was for” our kids in a new and diabolical way. Like I say, it may have been the drugs, but some of the old Boomers who embedded themselves into dependent clusters of liberalism and government had discovered some new technology with which they could experiment on a generation of confused minds and bodies. Like an “accidental” release of a man-made virus, a cross-media "gender" ideology escaped from the former Psych labs and spread like Kudzu while at the same time, plastic-surgery-on-demand was popularizing “reality” TV, and depressed female patients over-dosing on prescribed hormones were sprouting mustaches. Only the Devil (them-self) could mash these trends into a hellish strategy to cancel a generation in its tracks. Well, that’s pretty much what happened… as I remember it. My family wasn’t spared. Unfortunately, the “experts” do not even hint at the collateral damage done to family, friends, reality, reason, etc., so for the benefit of those who think the Devil (and fiends) somehow missed their family, I have taken some notes along the way and am raising them here in two categories for the potential trans-parent to gaze upon, hopefully before the fiery serpents bite them. Here they are in no particular order (but note you will generally find out about them in the past tense): The Rejections Rejection of biological and scientific reality Rejection of traditional psychology Rejection of physical reality (limitations) Rejection of truth (measurable, proven) Rejection of meaning (language) Rejection of functionality Rejection of participation in biological future (humanity) Rejection of family (name, history, non-compliant members) Rejection of historical data Rejection of common sense (common side-effect of affirmation) The Affirmations Affirmation by sacrifice of healthy tissue Affirmation by human sculpting, manipulation Affirmation by cross-sex hormones Affirmation by re-programming of thought and speech Affirmation by a new legal name (identity) Affirmation by sterilization Affirmation by psychological non-treatment Affirmation by controlled, group filtered exposure to the world Affirmation by public policies (education, human resources) Affirmation by law (enforcement, lawsuits and intimidation) Now, if you are to remain in their life, what all must you affirm or reject? So far (and it’s been five years), I’m okay affirming the new name (in public); I’m just not willing to make self-delusional pretense a permanent feature of my self-perception or personality. I have become adept at pronoun avoidance, rather than falling into the pit of “He’s my daughter,” which, while capturing the preferred pronoun and my relationship to it perfectly, is probably unacceptable in borderline-woke company. Like anyone else, I pretend at many things, but as a child, I learned to stop the pretense when playtime is over. I can’t easily forgive those who continuously and publicly pretend at being understanding influencers, healthcare providers, legal support, teachers, and woke politicians but are corrupting the seed of the future with harmful and deadly “treatments,” propaganda and vacuous pride. You have received your attention and your financial reward; enjoy it while you can. You have caused troubled and confused children to stumble, and their Creator will be your judge - when playtime is over.

On the night of Jesus’ arrest, Luke includes an interesting instruction that Jesus shares with His disciples during their supper together. In this instruction, Jesus echoes back to an earlier challenge He gave to the disciples. Luke tells us Jesus sets up this statement by asking the disciples, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” (Luke 22:35a NIV) The disciples responded by saying, “Nothing.” (Luke 22:35b NIV) Then Jesus adjusts and updates this earlier command by telling them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. It is written: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors’; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.” (Luke 22:36-37 NIV) On the surface, this seems pretty practical. Earlier, it was safe to be associated with Jesus, but from this point forward, being one of Jesus’ followers could potentially be dangerous. Jesus intended His instructions for each disciple personally moving forward, but they seemed to understand His words as transitioning His ministry into a military one. In this statement, the disciples excitement was felt because Jesus seemed to be preparing for the conquest against the Romans that tradition at the time said would happen. The disciples eagerly tell Jesus, “See, Lord, here are two swords.” (Luke 22:38a NIV) It’s as though the disciples heard Jesus’ instructions to buy a single sword, and they are excited because they doubled His expectation with two swords. But Jesus, realizing that they have missed His point simply responds, “That’s enough!” (Luke 22:38b NIV) Jesus was not interested in taking a military role for His ministry. The swords He recommended the disciples purchasing were not intended for offensive action. The swords were simply to be a deterrent for someone else deciding whether or not to attack. One is less likely to attack someone who is armed than one who is not armed. Following Jesus after His death has been more physically dangerous at some points than at others. Early on, Christians were crucified and fed to lions for sport. However, following Jesus at this time is less physically dangerous in most places of our world, but the growing danger is one that is a social danger. It is unpopular to associate with Jesus openly, and while the pendulum is swinging away from Christian spirituality, it will only become more unpopular to hold to a Biblical worldview. But Jesus has called His followers to take the harder, unpopular path – the one that gives glory and honor towards the Father. What Jesus predicted came true. He was numbered with those who broke the law, and He was crucified – but His crucifixion opens the way for us to have eternal life. When we put our belief, faith, hope, and trust in Jesus, we are safe to save for eternity – and eternity lasts longer than today’s popular opinion. This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

President Biden on Marine One. ** Everything changed on Sunday. In the most dramatic transition of government since John F Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 Campaign for President on Sunday. At least, that’s what we’ve all presumed. The President, or at least one of his aids, apparently typed a hastily written note indicating that he would no longer be a candidate in the coming election. The note was posted on “X” (the former Twitter). After spending most of the past year traveling the country and raising more than $100 million in campaign financial support, Biden acceded to the wishes of most in the Democratic Party to withdraw. He then proceeded to post his decision on the most popular social media site, “X,” which was the equivalent of nailing the declaration on the nearest “telephone pole” in the days before electronics. It was all so puzzling. Why did Biden not use the official White House Stationary for this all-important declaration? Why did he not call some of his most important and financially committed supporters? Why wouldn’t he provide a written statement to his Vice President, Kamala Harris, whom he has endorsed to take his place? And why didn’t the signature match his normal signature? Someday, we may get the answer to all of these questions but don’t hold your breath. For now, we must face a more critical issue: precisely who is steering the United States? After all, we are living through one of the most dangerous times in memory — two devastating wars rage in Ukraine and Gaza. Additionally, tensions in the South China Sea are mounting as a potential conflict over Taiwan looms. For six days, Biden has been in self-imposed isolation, the result of a relapse of Covid. Biden’s staff has cleared his calendar for most of the coming week, canceling nine Presidential appearances. His only remaining trip is an undisclosed jaunt with Vice President Harris on a presumed campaign stop. Biden’s absence has created a steadily increasing murmur among the country’s Press and pundits. Where is he? Is he OK? After all, an 81-year-old man who has come down with one of the deadliest viruses to hit this country is not a small development. The American President is a critical center of power and influence for this country as well as around the globe. The World focuses on every move and nuance of America’s top leader, especially today. Biden suddenly becoming AWOL (absent without leave) is inexcusable. The American public and the international community deserve to know whether Biden will be able to continue through the remaining six months, until January 20, 2025, of his term. Some may remember a similar crisis with President Ronald Reagan when a would-be assassin shot him. Reagan was critically injured on March 30, 1981. After enduring an operation to remove the bullet, Reagan greeted the Press and even signed a piece of Legislation the very next day. Reagan understood the necessity of maintaining continuity in the Nation’s Government. Eleven days later, Reagan returned to his position at the White House. He was undoubtedly in pain and not feeling 100%, but he was determined to be at his post. Reagan understood the critical importance of demonstrating to the World that America’s leadership was still functioning. Today marks the sixth day that Joe Biden has been out of sight. While we wish him the best, questions are beginning to arise: What is Biden’s current condition? Has there been a transfer of power between the President and Vice President, as there was when Reagan was under anesthesia during his operation? Vice President George H.W. Bush assumed all Presidential duties while Reagan was being operated on. As I’m writing this, there has been no announcement from the White House. Finally, the United States is involved in two active conflicts, Ukraine and Gaza. As the principal supporter in both wars, our country bears responsibility for each. We know, for instance, that the US military closely guides the scope of the Ukraine war. Recently, much has been made on which Russian targets and Ukrainian forces may engage. So, too, for Israel, it is US-supplied bombs and missiles that make the conflict with Hamas possible. Both military conflicts require direct US Presidential authority. A responsibility that President Biden has taken seriously. Yesterday, a new Israeli offensive was launched against forces in Khan Yunis. At the same time, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine complained that he was not receiving sufficient arms and equipment to pursue their war with Russia. Is President Biden monitoring those two wars? Is he still making the determination of which arms are sent to Ukraine and Israel? Our future, and the future of the World, hangs on whether America still has a fully functioning President. Follow me here on Medium for more stories from the ValueSide. ** Follow me here on ThinkSpot for more stories from the ValueSide.

7/21/24 Healthy & Awake Newsletter Hey Critical Thinkers! I hope you're all doing well. Lately, I’ve been on a new health journey that I wanted to share with you. For about three years, I struggled with persistent gut issues. Despite numerous doctor visits and tests, I couldn't find a clear solution. So, four weeks ago, I decided to take matters into my own hands and started a strict carnivore diet. My meals now consist solely of bacon, eggs, steak, butter, tallow, and raw milk—no carbs except for a little from the milk. Remarkably, within just two weeks, I started feeling significantly better. One of the surprising benefits of this diet is that re-quitting coffee has been much easier this time around. I've tried quitting coffee before and always struggled, but it seems like the carnivore diet might have made a difference. Not sure why. However, the challenge is that writing has become almost impossible without my daily coffee fix, which has halted my daily posts. I'm considering having coffee once a week just for a dedicated writing day, but I'm cautious about potential headaches. At least I still feel sharp when recording the podcast. Speaking of which, let’s dive into our latest episodes!🎙️ Current Episode: Sergeant Boone Cutler Today on Healthy & Awake Podcast, I'm excited to bring you an interview with Sergeant Boone Cutler. Sergeant Cutler is a decorated warfighter, author, and a recognized leader in the field of 5th generation warfare, which includes the influence of media and information on public perception and health decisions. We delve into how this modern form of warfare impacts your health choices and discuss practical steps you can take to protect yourself and better understand the complex world we live in. This episode is packed with insights that can help you navigate the complexities of modern information warfare and make informed health decisions. Don't miss this enlightening conversation! Click here to tune in: Rumble, Apple, Spotify🗓️ Next Episode: Shocking Videos w/ Dr. Stephen Luk In our next episode, I speak with Dr. Stephen Luk, a podiatric surgeon and one of my best friends for over 10 years. Dr. Luk specializes in foot and ankle surgery, and in this episode, we explore his professional insights through a series of video clips. You'll see his reactions as a medical professional to some fascinating surgical technologies and a few surprising injuries. While it's not too graphic, if you're squeamish at all, there will be an audio version available as well. This episode is both educational and fun, especially with Dr. Luk's expert take on these topics. Don't miss it!🔥 Post of the Week: Provoking Thought and Sparking Dialogue It seems that with some issues, there is an effort to prevent us from critically thinking. Pejorative terms like "conspiracy theorist" are used for those who challenge the status quo. You're told that you have to sacrifice certain liberties for the greater good and that you're a bad person if you question that. You're told to trust the science. And if you start asking too many questions or the wrong questions, people get upset. For me, those are red flags that warrant further scrutiny. Maybe I have contrarian tendencies, so when someone tells me not to do something, I want to do it. But it's also more than that; it's a healthy suspicion and skepticism. It's unusual that asking questions is discouraged, especially in matters involving my own health or certain freedoms I've always had. In today's day and age, it takes strength to continue to ask questions and challenge the status quo, and I celebrate those who do. Strength and a healthy sense of skepticism are crucial for protecting your health. Have you noticed this sort of effort, or do you think I'm engaging in the types of conspiracy theories I'm referring to? What do you have a healthy sense of skepticism towards, and where do you feel more questions should be asked? 🔍 If you want to work with a Board Certified Health Coach who isn't afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo, click here to start your first session for just $1 today. While you're there, check out our testimonials to see how we've already helped people improve their health. Stay healthy & awake, Mike Vera Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC) MikeVera.com

GOGGINS II Akira The Don x David Goggins The long-awaited second album… OUT NOW! PRAISE BE! That’s right, dear reader, you read correctly… After 5 long years, one month, and four days exactly, Meaninwave proudly presents the SECOND FULL LENGTH GOGGINS JOINT! 2019’s GOGGINS album is a beloved Meaningwave classic, with over 8 million streams across platforms, and I have been getting letters literally every week since asking when the next one is coming. Well, it’s not coming. IT IS HERE! And not only do we have a brand new, 14-track album, we also have a full-length, hour-long VISUAL ALBUM - the most ambitious visual project from Meaningwave thus far, and you can watch that right here, right now. To celebrate this momentous Meaningwave masterpiece and milestone, we’re having NEW ALBUM SALE! Use code GOGGINSII at checkout to get a powerful 15% off everything at www.meaningwave.com for the whole weekend. ENJOY THIS POWERFUL NEW RECORD! LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!AKIRA THE DONDSPDC, July ‘24 ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

A Warning To European Leftists Posted on July 23, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, European leftists who just won would be wise to look at the Biden administration, as an example of where they’ll be in four years. They’re high on fumes right now but that’ll wear off soon enough. The moment they enact their policies the economy of Europe will go into free fall. Which will be exhilarating. Soon rampant crime will be normalized making business impossible in many places. The civil war between diverse factions and races will be hard to stop. The elite in Europe think this will manipulate the people to turn to an all powerful state. In Hegelian fashion. Yet, in their transcendent ignorance, the elite fail to consider how self interested those factions are. Which will lead to the loathing of the leftists… as the democrats are experiencing today in the US. Evil always destroys itself… if not by malevolence, then by stupidity. European leftists will not only continue their war on farms but will double down. Attacking their food source with gusto. Which, most would agree, is the summit of stupid. Even if famine is the desired goal, that proves stupidity and malevolence, wrapped up in one putrid package. Of course, the open borders, free welfare to all comers and sharia courts pretending to be European, will sow the seeds of open civil war. Not a war between states, as WWI and WWII were, but a true civil war. A kinetic war between factions within the state itself. Looking at Ireland, Britain, France and Germany, and judging their future trajectory by their past, makes this prediction inevitable. As long as leftist governments are in charge. The economy of Europe will continue to fall… but that fall will accelerate to 9.8 M/S^2. As the childless natives age and retire, with only immigrants who refuse to integrate to replace them, there will increasingly be a shortage of skilled workers. So, not only will the culture be replaced by the migrants, so will the economy. No longer will Europe be a value added economy but an area barely able to sustain itself… until it can no longer. Because there’s no oil in the ground, the coal has been mined and the minerals are played out. The only thing left is to build things. And that takes a culture of innovation, hard work and education. Replacing all three with a culture of conquest, sloth and zealotry, will result in poverty. That’s why so many people have fled it for European welfare. Leftists think they can simply ban parties that disagree with them. Until leftist’s are the only one left. Like in China, North Korea and the former Soviet Union. We see the stirring of this in Germany with calls to ban the AFD. If they manage to get that passed, then expect a wave of party banning to travel across Europe, like bubonic plague. Because leftists have a fundamentally different view of the role of law. They see it as Thrasymachus, Han Fei and Engles did. As a tool of political power. Not as Solon, Socrates, Confucius, Solomon and Christian thinkers have… as a tool to promote social concord, through justice. That’s why leftist parties are so quick to exploit the power of law to political ends. It’s the role of law in their eyes. Which is also why leftist parties always become totalitarian. All adding up to a general revolt in a few years against leftist rule across Europe. Even the factions they’ve empowered will turn on them. Because nothing is as revolting as total utter and complete failure at everything. Economic disaster isn’t magnetic. Civil war doesn’t speak to the wisdom of the rulers. Just as government imposed famines tend to alienate the populace. After a few years of the left’s evil rule, they will have thoroughly destroyed themselves, Europe and their reputations. No amount of legal warfare will stop the seething anger of the people who’ve been subject to the stupidity. So in the end, the leftists will rue the day they finagled this election, to get power. Because, like Biden, being too stupid to keep their tongue out of the socket… that power will electrocute them. Sincerely, John Pepin

“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 5:10 NIV) “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV) “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (1 Timothy 6:9-10 NIV) As I sit down this morning to write out this weekend’s thought, God led me to a verse that is both powerful and relevant. In the book of Hebrews, as the author is wrapping up his message, he writes: “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV) I suspect that every generation has faced the temptation of discontent, mixed with the temptation to be jealous of those who have more. However, I also suspect that this temptation has a much bigger footprint in today’s society. I suspect one reason this temptation has made inroads into Christianity is because many are forgetting, ignoring, or discounting the promise included in this verse. God promises, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Instead, the predictive description Paul wrote to Timothy appears to be alive and well in our world: “People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power.” (2 Timothy 3:2-4 NIV) The easiest answer for solving this fake spirituality is for Jesus to return. However, while this would solve the problem on a worldwide level, if His return is prior to a friend or loved one turning back to Him, then they may be lost. However, the other, less-than-easy answer is to ask God for His Holy Spirit. Ask God for help to return to Him, for spiritual oil for our eyes, for spiritual clothing to wear, and for spiritual gold that God has refined in His fire. (Revelation 3:18) Along with asking God for these things, ask Him to grow within your life His “fruits of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22-23). The fruits of the Spirit directly oppose the list Paul describes to Timothy. Paul’s list to Timothy describes a group that has a form of godliness but denying its power. The fruits of the Spirit reflect true godliness while also accepting His power. Without the Holy Spirit, we have no hope of growing any of the fruits of the Spirit. As we await the day Jesus returns, let’s love God and stay connected to Him. As we stay aligned with Him, His love will shine through our lives, and others will see His power through us as we stand firm against the current of this world! 🙏 📖 ✝️ 👍

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (Proverbs 16:9 NIV) “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5 NIV) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’” (Luke 14:28-30 NIV) While the summer is often a time where people focus on their vacations, for many years, it is a time where I plan for the future. I suppose one reason for this is that at the start of July, the retirement plan I am in has an automatic increase in the percentage of savings withheld from each check — specifically for those saving under a specific percentage. Leading up to this, they will email everyone, alerting them of this change. Most of those I work with appear to be irritated with this move. Perhaps it feels forced; perhaps it is just grumbling that they have to do something extra to decline the increase. However, this increase doesn’t bother me. In fact, it doesn’t even affect me, because I am saving several percent over the threshold for this increase. Some might recoil at the idea I would continue to save in my retirement fund (which is primarily in mutual funds that hold stocks) when the market is down. Like most people, I’ve lost double-digit percentages as the market has fallen. However, unlike most people, I continue to save because I see the current situation as simply one dip on the roller-coaster that the market is. Right now, I view the market as being on sale, and it is only a matter of time before it increases. The book of Proverbs contains a significant number of verses dedicated to planning. However, while Solomon always frames planning for noble things as good, he also recognizes that God is the one who directs our steps. Does this mean we should not plan, since God is the one directing us? I don’t think so. Instead, I believe God is best able to use us as we are walking forward. While God redirected Jonah while he was running away, it was only after Jonah left that God “redirected” his journey. In the course of our lives, I picture God challenging each of us to live, prepared for His return today, while also planning for the future with the time-frame that we will live decades longer. Jesus emphasized the wisdom of planning when talking about the man building a tower and the king preparing for war. Jesus also challenges His followers with investing for the long-term through His parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) and His parable of the ten minas (Luke 19:12-27). While each day we have is a blessing and a gift, let’s keep our perspective focused on Jesus, and on growing His blessings while we look forward to His return! 🙏 📖 ✝️ ✅

Holding Ourselves Back Posted on July 21, 2024 by john Dear friends, It seems to me, the reason we don’t get ahead, is because we hold ourselves back. We do this individually, communally and as a species. One way to hold ourselves back is by relearning lessons we’ve already learned. Getting us stuck in a loop. Often we don’t think we’re capable and so don’t even try. Other times we race blindly into the dark, holding scissors, and are shocked when we’re horribly wounded. The ways we hold ourselves back are myriad and countless. Advancement starts with the individual, continues through society and culminates in the philosophical advancement of us as a species. Why? Because a species cannot be philosophically advanced if it’s populated by barbarians. Which means, as we advance individually, we drive mankind forward. Individually we hold ourselves back all the time. Psychopaths would confuse this as limiting ourselves by ethics. Because psychopaths and sociopaths have no integrity and assume no one else does either. Those unfortunates are doomed to cycle in the loop of relearning lessons forever. Ethics and morality are the aggregate of centuries of learned wisdom. Others hold themselves back because they have no self confidence. Confidence is a trait that’s grown though, it needs to be nurtured, and not allowed to be smothered by the weeds of self doubt. Fear is another factor that holds us back as people. We fear taking that first step. Fear the outcome should we lose… and fear the outcome should we win. But it’s fear of the unknown that binds us firmly to mediocrity. Communally we hold ourselves back as well. Our culture is subject to some of the problems individuals are… with an added few that are more problematic. Since communities are run by the elite, they reflect the personalities of the elite. Elites don’t hold themselves back by a lack of self confidence, fear or “ethics.” So communities act without regard to these things. Trapping cultures in the doom loop of relearning lessons already learned. Often at great cost. The lack of integrity of the elite always leads the people to display a shocking lack of morals. The elite’s failure to humility creates corruption which obliterates advancement. Moreover, arrogant community leaders nurture an arrogant community. All of which holds back a community, and its culture, often for centuries. As a species we’re held back by our elites and the barbarians among us. The elites with their corruption and barbarians by their crimes. Often, the crimes of the barbarians facilitate some Hegelian manipulation of the elites, so it’s enabled. Which, clearly, holds us back as a species. Then there’s war. The elite love their wars. Happily slaughtering whole generations for fun and profit. A great deal of profit. Wars however destroy, they don’t create anything, other than barbarism. So war doesn’t hold us back as much as it forces us to retreat. Losing hard won ground in the ongoing struggle to advance mankind to a better place. For us as a species to advance we need a confluence of events. Individual growth and cultural advancement lead to our growth as a species, in philosophy, science and wealth. Wise advancement is the goal then. As a species today, our philosophy is far more advanced than that of the Middle Ages. Just as their philosophy was more advanced than that of the Bronze age… and so forth. That advancement in philosophy, individually, communally and species wide, has allowed us to advance to become the science, economic and tech giants we are. From here we could advance or we could retreat. It depends on us. Are we going to retreat as a species? Will we have to relearn the lesson of morality again? Are we going to ruin that which our forefathers built by war? Will we diminish the human genome by slaughtering whole generations and races? Or will we advance as people, a culture and therefore as a species? It starts with us. By not holding ourselves back. Sincerely, John Pepin

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.” (Psalm 90:17 NIV) “Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.” (Psalm 134:1‑2 NIV) “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” (Isaiah 49:15‑16 NIV) When my kids were younger, for a Christmas gift, they received kid’s tool boxes. However, far from being “play” tools, the tools in these kits were real hammers, screwdrivers, pliers and more. These tools were just a little smaller, making them kid friendly even though I will admit that I've used them occasionally when my tools were not as close. Several months later, my wife asked me if I could find some scrap wood for them to play with, so they can hammer nails and screw screws in to make things. While I don’t have much scrap wood lying around at home, I found some scrap wood destined for a dumpster at the place I work. However, this scrap had a slight problem: Each piece also came with a half dozen long staples sticking out one end — which is less ideal for kids aged 5 & 7. But this problem also came with an opportunity: this could be the first project for this pile of wood. Yesterday, for about two hours, the three of us worked together to pull the staples out of the pieces of wood using hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers. As we worked on this project, making a little assembly line for progress, I could not help but think of the skills being taught as we worked with our hands. We learned some problem solving, how to pick the right tool for each task, and even teamwork, as some of us were better than others at various tasks. And all of this happened without the aid of anything electronic. This even also reminded me of three other things. First, for many years, perhaps even over two decades of His developing life, Jesus likely worked with His hands helping Joseph with carpentry. Second, this event reminded me of how we can use our hands to praise God, as the psalmist wrote at the beginning of Psalm 134. Third, this event reminded me of God’s message through Isaiah that we are engraved on the palms of God’s hands. Being engraved on God’s hands is very relevant! This statement foreshadowed the nail scars Jesus would gain from facing the cross. These scars would come because Jesus was paying the debt of sin that He did not owe. Also, being engraved on God’s hands challenges us to do God’s will and to show God’s character in the world around us. If we need an example to follow, model Jesus, who modeled God the best! As we look forward to Jesus returning, let’s use our hands to show His love to those He brings our way! 🙏 📖 ✝️ 👍

The only gospel writer to include any details of the Sabbath Jesus was dead is Matthew, and the details that Matthew includes are amazingly significant to the gospel story. Nothing about this weekend was normal or ordinary, but in this extraordinary set of days, we learn of some people who actually paid attention to Jesus’ words even better than the disciples had. Matthew describes what happens by saying, “On the next day, which was a Sabbath, the chief priests and the Pharisees went together to Pilate. They said, ‘Sir, we remember what that liar said while he was still alive. He claimed that in three days he would come back from death. So please order the tomb to be carefully guarded for three days. If you don’t, his disciples may come and steal his body. They will tell the people that he has been raised to life, and this last lie will be worse than the first one.’” (Matthew 27:62-64 CEV) What is amazing about this when I read what these leaders say to Pilate is that they actually heard Jesus’ prediction about coming back to life. While they don’t believe Jesus to be capable of resurrecting Himself, they don’t trust Jesus’ followers to not steal the body and claim this. The Jewish leaders’ fear prompts one of the most understated, key details to happen surrounding Jesus’ resurrection. Nowhere in the gospels do we read about the disciples thinking about crafting a resurrection lie or myth, but if they had thought this, the guards at the tomb would stop them from succeeding. In a strange way, the guards present actually validate the resurrection story because for those of us reading about this many centuries later, if no guards were present, a myth could spread that the disciples did come and steal the body. Even sleeping guards would discourage a midnight raid because the cost of waking them would be too high. But Pilate’s response is even more amazing than the religious leaders’ request. Matthew tells us Pilate told the leaders, “All right, take some of your soldiers and guard the tomb as well as you know how.” (Matthew 27:65 CEV) After John’s gospel record of Jesus’ conversation with Pilate the previous day, it is possible that Pilate actually believed the rumor these Jewish leaders brought to him. While the Jewish leaders believed Jesus to be lying about resurrecting, Pilate may have not been so sure. By saying “guard the tomb as well as you know how”, Pilate hints at his belief that Jesus may be capable of what they don’t believe. In Pilate’s mind, if Jesus was capable of returning to life, nothing the religious leaders could do would be enough to stop Him. By placing guards at the tomb, the Jewish leaders unknowingly help prove that the resurrection miracle actually happened. While trying to prevent a heist that could become legend, they actually place credible witnesses in place for the ultimate miracle of all of history. Jesus was the only person to ever predict His death and resurrection days later, and then have history play out exactly as He said it would. Reading about this Sabbath tells me that God can use anyone to help move His plan forward. Even the most unlikely individuals who had no faith and who were completely opposed to the thought of resurrection become a part of God’s plan. They end up being witnesses and the first to know of Jesus’ resurrection, and while they were trying to avoid rumors and speculations from spreading regarding a resurrection, they get the tables turned on them and have to create their own rumor about the heist they were trying to prevent. This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

Plausible Deniability Is A Conspiracy Theory Posted on July 24, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, the only people in America that get the presumption of innocence, are the elite. The rest of us are guilty until proven not guilty. The charged are forever unconvicted criminals. No matter how obvious the crime and the criminal, if the perpetrator is an elite, any accusation is a conspiracy theory. Then again, if not for the double standard in law, lawyers would have no standards. If the elite seek to oppress someone, all they need do is point out the man, and the KGB er, Gestapo, no… the FBI will find the crime. Take for example Trump. They started with the Russian collusion hoax, impeached him by anonymous witness, the Mueller lawfare, perverting FISA courts, etc… all went by without consequence, for the villains. Only the victims paid a price. So the villains are still in charge. The assassination attempt itself was proof of ineptitude or malevolence. There are no shades between. Because, if it happened without the knowledge of the SS, they’re inept, and if they allowed it, they’re involved. The only other possibility is the SS is both corrupt and inept. By ineptly allowing the shooter to get that close, then allowing him to get a shot off, before they took action. But, saying out loud the SS is corrupt and or inept, is a conspiracy theory. Until it isn’t. Jim Jordan and others are pushing to get answers. Had the bullet been discharged a mile away, from inside a blind, that would be different. But the story now is the post was abandoned because the SS officer was hot? Multiple snipers fired? Spectators pointed the assassin out? That conspiracy theory is rapidly becoming conspiracy fact. Covid came from a lab, was a conspiracy theory… until it wasn’t. The experts, scientists and press went spastic over it. Anyone who mentioned the gain of function lab at the epicenter of the Covid pandemic was vilified. Their speech censored as misinformation and disinformation. The pangolin story, though absurd, was driven down our throats. Turns out the laboratory that was up grading bat coronaviruses to infect people… caused it. Then there was the vaccine that wasn’t. Any mention of side effects was conspiracy theory, misinformation and disinformation, of the most dangerous kind. It could cost people their very lives!! Resulting in many being forced to take it and prove they had. Turns out the vaccine cost more young people their lives than Covid. Who’s been punished for it? That the 2020 election was the most secure in history was common knowledge… until it wasn’t. The courts refused to hear a single election related case. Even the Georgia court that was legally obliged to hear Trump’s case, within a month… sat on their hands. You try that, when the law gives you a deadline to act, see how your treated by that same court. With zero evidence the 2020 election had any integrity, and mountains of evidence it was fraud through and through… the loud mouths of public opinion claimed it was the most secure in history. Blinding us by the gaslight. Then the elite went a step further and imprisoned anyone who had the audacity to protest a stolen election. Many are still in prison. Despite the Supreme Court ruling most didn’t break the law. Has anyone been punished? Jeffery Epstein strangled himself with suicide proof paper sheets, is the narrative we’re expected to believe… against every whit of common sense. Anyone who’s watched a single episode of Hogans Heroes knows how that was done. Slip a micky into the guards coffee, disable the cameras, unlock the doors in that wing… and your hit man stationed in the next cell strangles him, making it look like suicide. The coroner knows better than to challenge the narrative. He could suddenly become despondent in a parking garage and beat himself to death with an iron pipe. So we live in a world where, we’re guilty until proven innocent, while the elite are innocent even when proven guilty. Which is why the elite are so utterly, totally and completely corrupt… they can be. Until they can’t. Sincerely, John Pepin

The Nuclear Family Posted on July 25, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, the nuclear family is under attack by the cultural elite, whether intentional or not. One could argue that dysfunctional families are a font of story. Moreover, they create characters that are broken enough to function in a tale. So the attacks are masked as the only source of story. Utilizing the David Copperfield approach. Though that’s not the only source of character flaw. Many people born of and raised by wonderful families, are terrible people, and many who are thrown aside, are wonderful human beings. For our culture to focus only on bad fathers, oedipal mothers and narcissistic families, eschewing all other sources of story, shows their blindness or malintent. Whether or not the cultural elite know what they’re doing, the effect is the same, the nuclear family is under attack. TV shows today that get multiple seasons generally seek to replace the nuclear family with a hybrid structure. Created because of the horrible childhoods of the protagonists. Disparate people come together as a family to replace the family they, never had, escaped from, or yearned for. Normalizing hybrid structures and establishing a nuclear family as bad. It’s a thing you escape from. You would never seek to be in one. A subtle, subconscious manipulation, that’s almost certainly lowered the population. I am in favor of people experiencing life in the best way they can. If a hybrid structure is all that’s available, then so be it. But a hybrid structure is not the ultimate nor is it ideal. The nuclear family, honed over a million years of human development, is the ideal. Though sometimes warped. The escaping from your family narrative plays well to a teen aged audience. People in the midst of an existential crisis of existence are open to manipulation in ways they wouldn’t be before or after. Teaching the youth that having a family is a bad thing then encourages them not to have families. Instead turns the energy God gave them for pairing up and having children, careers and lives… to self destructive narcissistic behavior. Because, someone smoking crack, on welfare, masturbating to porn in a basement, and considering strangers on Facebook family… is far better than living the American dream. Girls have a time limit on having children just as men who die in their twenties are limited too. Shilling a childless hybrid existence to teens filled with angst is like offering candy to a baby. The cultural elite are bolstered by the state in their efforts against the nuclear family, wittingly or unwittingly. How? By creating laws and court precedent that increasingly makes it self destructive for a man to get married. In divorce, his rights don’t exist. Nor do the child’s. The mother’s interests are of little concern to the state as well. The only concern of the state… is the state. How many children disappear into the state system never to be seen again? More than you could imagine. Taken from broken homes and put into the hands of slavers. For their own good. There are reports that over fifty thousand unaccompanied minors have disappeared in the last few years. Wittingly or unwittingly then, the legal system has created perverted legal incentives, against marriage, children and families. In the West, the birth rate isn’t close to the replacement rate. The aborted children have been replaced by migrants. Instead of starting families and having lives, many of us lived the slut life, aborted our kids and will die alone, lonesome, and terrified to face judgment for what we’ve done. Most of our unmarried women today are Eleanor Rigbys. Tragic, angry and befuddled why they’re so tragic and angry. We have a few generations of sad useless men without skill, gumption or hope. The cultural elite have us reaping what they’ve sown. Yes, we’re victims, but we couldn’t have been made victims, without our witting or unwitting consent. Maybe its time to change the paradigm, legal, social and cultural? So… exalt the nuclear family, fathers and mothers, to save the scarce next generation. Sincerely, John Pepin

Often when reading a passage from a different translation, I catch new words or ideas that I have never seen before. Perhaps this is the translation’s or translator’s fault, or maybe, the original language used a word that conveyed something more that this translation wants to draw out. Whatever the reason, this passage includes a word and an idea that I have not ever noticed before. In verse 27, we read Jesus’ promise, and see this “new” word/idea: “I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.” (John 14:27 GW) Jesus tells us not to be cowardly? What does that have to do with the peace He promises? Some might believe that God gives us peace in situations where we have no power to change the circumstances. This is often the case. But where people go too far in their thinking is that God’s peace excuses them from being engaged. Receiving God’s peace is not a sign that we can now retreat. That would be “cowardly”. The peace God has promised comes on a deeper level. His peace fills your heart. His peace assures us that we are loved, forgiven, saved, and now empowered to act. His peace says that He will be with us as we face whatever the future holds. Peace that the world gives is different. This peace is bartered and temporary. It could be the lull in a storm of circumstances. The world’s peace is nice, but it cannot fill our lives like God’s peace. God’s peace is present when things get out of control. God’s peace remains when the world’s peace has expired and left. God’s peace is peace that I want. When life throws us doubts and uncertainties, with Jesus’ peace, we can be empowered and freed to move forward – and moving forward with God is not cowardly! This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

Periodically throughout the gospels, we catch glimpses of doubt winning in people’s minds over whether to believe Jesus’ claims about Himself and His role – and when we find these places, we also find incredible lessons we can learn about ourselves and some of the things that might challenge our faith as well. During one of the more unique conversations Jesus ever had during His ministry, we see a significant reaction from some of those present who were doubtful about Jesus. John records this by saying that partway through this discussion some of the crowd began to complain about Jesus because Jesus had said, “‘I am the bread that comes down from heaven.’ They said, ‘This is Jesus, the son of Joseph. We know his father and mother. How can he say, “I came down from heaven”?’” (John 6:41-42 NCV) This short, two-verse reaction highlights one of doubt’s traps that we all can fall into. This trap says that the closer we are to a situation causes us to doubt how God is moving within it. Those who knew Joseph, Mary, and Jesus’ brothers on earth had a more difficult time believing God was His Father than those who knew nothing about His childhood. It is the same with us. The closer we are to someone who God sends our way with a message, the less likely we will believe it was from God. This doesn’t mean that we should avoid growing close to others or even opening up, but it does mean that we should be more open to looking for God’s words spoken in places we might not expect it – perhaps even by those closest to us. The closer we are to others, the clearer we can see their flaws, and the clearer they can see our faults. We are all fallen people with flaws and room to grow – and if we are to grow fully into the people God created us to be, we will grow into relationships with others who are also growing towards God. This set of verses also tells us that there will always be room for doubt. We can look at the fact that Jesus had a mother and father on earth in Mary and Joseph, and conclude that His claims of divinity were dreamed up by those who wanted to start a movement against the Jewish religion. There are plenty of reasons to doubt Jesus’ claims about Himself and His role. If we choose to doubt and our lives end before being shown the error of our choice, it will be too late to change. However, if we place our faith in Jesus, and choose to delay needing answers to all of our questions, an amazing reality opens up around us – and it is a reality that shows us evidence of God’s hand everywhere, working through all the events in history, leading His people towards a perfect future life with Him! This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

During a response Jesus gave to a group of Jewish leaders, He shares a statement and concept that is incredibly profound when we stop to think about it – and in this statement is something that we can all apply in our lives 2,000 years later. While giving His response, Jesus told the Jewish leaders, “If I testify about myself, my testimony is not true. There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is true.” (John 5:31-32 NIV) Perhaps you have known someone who seems to speak highly of themselves and their accomplishments. Individuals like this will brag about things they have done, who they know, what they own, or any number of other things that help them look good in whatever conversation they are having. However, the principle Jesus shares is that testimony about oneself should always make us cautious about believing it because it is rarely ever true. When someone else says something positive about the individual, it is more believable. Jesus says that His testimony about Himself, if it were by itself, would not be valid, but there is another who testifies about Him, making Jesus’ claims valid. While we might be quick to point out John the Baptist, who was Jesus’ cousin and forerunner in ministry, Jesus immediately acknowledges but discounts John by saying, “You have sent to John and he has testified to the truth. Not that I accept human testimony; but I mention it that you may be saved. John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.” (John 5:33-35 NIV) Jesus mentions John the Baptist as a secondary witness that would be someone everyone would know of – including the non-believing Jewish leaders. However, Jesus Himself does not need to rest on John’s testimony. Jesus continues His response by saying, “I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing—testify that the Father has sent me. And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent.” (John 5:36-38 NIV) God the Father is Jesus’ second witness, and God the Father validated Jesus’ ministry by giving Him the power to do the tasks that He had send Him to do. God the Father even spoke from heaven on a number of occasions, but those present who didn’t believe did not understand what was being proclaimed. The key in Jesus’ words to learning the truth about Him and the key to being able to hear the Father is simply by believing in the One He sent and by paying attention to the truth He has already shared in the past. These Jewish leaders did not believe in Jesus, and because of this, they missed out on seeing, hearing, and experiencing what He was doing during their lifetimes – and their unbelief led them to crucify their own Messiah. For us, we should focus on the testimony we have been given regarding Jesus and on the truth God has revealed through the Bible, and when we have these two things in place, we can move forward through life with Him by our side directing our steps. This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

Make Public Opinion Matter Again Posted on July 26, 2024 by john Dear Friends, It seems to me, the elite are indignant, the people of Europe and America are unwilling to lower our standard of living, so the elite can feel good about themselves. How selfish of us. Which brings us to the evil of public opinion. The elite hate to have to consider the will of the governed. Especially when that opinion conflicts with their plans. The globalist elite plan to lower the population, the survivor’s standard of living, and trap us in fifteen minute cities. We’ll own nothing and be happy… or else. That the will of the people conflicts with this goal is a conundrum. Unremarkably, the will of the people is always the same boring thing, a good standard of living, peace and safety. All of which conflict with the goals of the elite. Making us the problem. By every measure our lot is going down. Driven down intentionally by the powerful. Inflation is eating away our wages, crime is diminishing our quality of life, and disease is now a problem where it wasn’t before. All done to stem climate change, reduce our burden on the planet and make more gold available to the rich. That we don’t like it, isn’t a problem for the elite… it’s a problem for us. The elite are perfectly happy with inexorably driving down our standard of living. It’s public opinion that creates issues. Which is another reason to lower the population… to lower the power of the will of the people. If there are less people, we have less power. Moreover, the opinion of the victims can be mitigated with judicious propaganda, vilification of truth tellers and outright lawfare. The elite think our living too high on the hog is dangerous… to their privilege. Therefore our lives have to be made harder. So theirs can be marginally better. They want to put those of us that survive the culling in fifteen minute cities. Where we’ll live in tenements like Cabrini Green, have no cars, and no hope. But the elite think if we’re given unlimited access to debauchery we’ll be happy. That’s why they say, we’ll own nothing and be happy. Because we’ll be in a ditch, hopped up on drugs, riddled with VD and too stupid to know better. If the fifteen minute city plan creates a feedback loop, that wipes out mankind, so be it. The elite want to replace us with AI anyway. Public opinion is speciesist. So why pay attention to selfish people who would rather live than be replaced by AI. The speciesist will of the people then is only a problem when it’s heeded. As long as the elite pay no attention to the masses, with torches and pitchforks, our opinion is irrelevant. More to the point, it’s dangerous. We all know, things that are dangerous need to be eliminated, like free speech, freedom of association, and the freedom of self protection. So the elite are working diligently night and day to demolish those roadblocks. While their storm troopers in Antifa and BLM busy themselves with rioting, iconoclasm and terrorism, the top is using the courts to eviscerate our Rights. Justified because bigots like us who think our right to exist, trumps the elite’s right to do as they please, need to be put in our place. A pine box buried in the ground. Else we could use our opinion and will to fight back? While the elite would be incensed at our arrogance, they would have to bend, or break. Since public opinion is so obvious, people want decent lives to raise a family, it should be easy to meet. If we demand it be met. If instead, we continue to allow the elite their head, they’ll continue to run out of control. Until we’re swept off and land in a pile. So I say it’s time to pull back on the reigns. Get them under control. Then force absolute transparency on government, limit their power and prosecute those elites who’ve broken the law. Making examples of them. That’s the way to make public opinion matter again. Only if the will of the people forces change on the elite… will the elite change. Until then we’re riding a crazy horse headed for a chasm. Sincerely, John Pepin

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Now that Washington primary ballots are being delivered, I've been fielding calls about candidates. I know many of the Republican candidates personally from events I've attended around the state. When it's a tough choice between two great candidates, I look at fundraising and endorsements, because both tell me how good the candidates are at connecting with everyday people just like you and me. Republicans have been losing in Washington since the jungle primary was implemented. Since only the top two vote getters advance to the general election, my top strategy is to support good Republican candidates who are "electable". That means they must have good name recognition, strong fundraising, AND can also appeal to independent and moderate voters. The most electable candidate may not be the most conservative candidate, but we've got to start somewhere and prove to the general public that it's time for a change in Washington politics. This year, we have a great opportunity to win some races if we can remember to choose candidates who have a broad appeal! With that in mind, here's my top choices for each race on my ballot. Statewide Races U.S. Senator: Dr. Raul Garcia I've met Dr. Garcia and his lovely wife Jessica at many events over the past two years. He’s extremely passionate about solving the fentanyl crisis and improving public safety. He'd be a great Senator! (garciaforwa.com) US Representative CD #5: Jacquelin Maycumber We have other great candidates in this race, but I've had the opportunity to develop a great working relationship with Rep. Maycumber. She once called me from the floor and asked me why I was opposing a bill that she was about to vote for. She wanted to hear directly from one of her constituents before the vote. She's an extremely hard worker, smart, and has a deep understanding about the process of lawmaking. I think she'd be great in Congress. (votemaycumber.com) Governor: Dave Reichert Dave Reichert is well known in the Puget Sound from his time as King County Sheriff and his service in Congress. He's also a genuinely nice man, who knows how to build relationships with everyone and get things done. He's the change we need in the governor's mansion. (reichertforgovernor.com) Lt. Governor: Bob Hagglund I have worked with Bob Hagglund on the WSRP State Committee, as he's been very active in the Snohomish County Republican Party. I like his "Olympia is Broken" message, and he'd be a great asset in this position. (bobhagglund.com) Secretary of State: Dale Whitaker Dale Whitaker is one of the few candidates I haven't met in person, but my friend Bill Bruch in Skagit County has endorsed him. Dale is focused on Election Integrity and Election Transparency. He's the change we need to restore trust in our elections. (whitakerforwa.com) State Treasurer: Sharon Hanek I've also worked with Sharon on the State Committee. She is a highly trusted campaign treasurer who knows state law and the PDC inside and out. She's worked as treasurer on countless campaigns over the time that I've known her, and her work is stellar. (sharonhanek.com) State Auditor: Matt Hawkins I know Matt Hawkins well. He is the Spokane County state committeeman, and is a dedicated and hardworking conservative who wants to improve accountability and transparency in state finance and audits. (tinyurl.com/mrrkpw2t) Attorney General: Pete Serrano Pete Serrano is the mayor of Pasco, and is a constitutionally conservative attorney. He's part of the Silent Majority Foundation, an organization fighting for 2A rights. He'd be amazing as Attorney General. (serranoforag.com) Commissioner of Public Lands: Jaime Herrera Beutler Herrera-Beutler is one candidate I've never gotten to meet, but she falls into the category of “most electable,” due to her name recognition, fundraising, and endorsements. The former U.S. Representative knows how to work with people to find solutions, and is a true advocate for better management of Washington's Public Lands. (jaimeforlands.com) Superintendent of Public Instruction: David Olson. David Olson understands that parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education, and his top priority is improving student learning. I think he could turn around our state's failing education results if elected. (electdavidolson.com) Insurance Commissioner: Phil Fortunato Fortunato is a former Republican State Senator. He's running to stop the regressive policies being imposed on insurance markets in Washington State. A vote for Fortunato is a vote for affordable insurance! (votefortunato.org) State Supreme Court Justice Position 02: Dave Larson I've met Judge Larson, and he'd be an awesome addition to Washington's Supreme Court. "Judge Larson respects and follows our state constitution, and unwaveringly believes in upholding the rights of the people." You may not realize how rare it is to have the opportunity to elect a State Supreme Court justice—they're usually appointed by the governor, which is why our court leans so far to the left. Vote for Dave Larson for a justice who will bring some balance to our highest court. (larsonforwa.org)State Representative Races: 7th Leg District It’s very unusual for both of these seats to be open the same election cycle, but here we are. Rep. Joel Kretz has retired, and Rep. Jacqueline Maycumber decided to run for Congress! There are some really good Republicans in these two races, so it has been difficult to decide between them. State Representative Pos. 1, 7th Leg District: Andrew Engell Andrew Engell is highly qualified, having served in Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ field office in Colville for the last seven years. I've often encountered him attending all kinds of meetings all over the region, listening intently and asking good questions. He knows our problems inside and out, and knows how to find solutions. His integrity is unquestioned, and he's just one of the nicest and most honest people I've met in politics. Andrew deserves your vote. (electandrew.com) State Representative Pos. 2, 7th Leg. District: Hunter Abell I know Hunter well, and can highly recommend him! He is a conservative and has been active in the Ferry County Republican Party. He is a veteran and an attorney, and he brings deep experience in defending our freedoms under the U.S. and Washington Constitutions, something that is sorely needed in Olympia. He's another great person who would serve us well in Olympia. (voteabell.com)Ferry County Commissioner Races Ferry County Commissioner #1 (North District): Lorna Johnson. Lorna Johnson is the chair of the Ferry County Republicans and I've worked side-by-side with her for several years now to organize and host our events. We also sit on the planning commission together, and while we don't always see eye to eye, she's deeply knowledgeable about the Growth Management Act and is a fierce advocate for protecting property rights. Her deep knowledge of the county from her years of volunteer work is superior to any of the other candidates in this race. Because of her knowledge of the county, experience with many county committees, and willingness to work hard, Lorna is a great candidate who deserves your vote. Ferry County Commissioner #3 (South District): Zack Trudell I just can't say enough good things about Commissioner Trudell, who was appointed earlier this year. He's a native of Inchelium, he's got a military background and came home to raise his kids in Ferry County. Very smart, a quick study, a very hard worker, and willing to travel the distance to understand the issues that will impact Ferry County. I ran into him last week at an EPA meeting in Northport where we were learning about the proposed Upper Columbia River superfund. Zack and his wife are also volunteers supporting the Sugar Bowl Rodeo in Inchelium. Vote for Zack!Vote for Change As I said, these are my top choices, but I'm not bashing any of the other great Republican candidates in these races. If my favorites don't make it through to the general election, I'll support the Republican who does. Remember to VOTE VOTE VOTE! and FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT! Vote and return your ballot as soon as possible! Nancy Churchill is a writer and educator in rural eastern Washington State, and the state committeewoman for the Ferry County Republican Party. She may be reached at DangerousRhetoric@pm.me. The opinions expressed in Dangerous Rhetoric are her own. 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During Jesus’ initial “job description” for His disciples, He outlines a number of challenging ideas. But even with these challenging statements, Jesus shares a promise and He describes a bigger perspective regarding our life on planet earth. Tucked within this challenge near the beginning of their time together, Jesus tells the disciples, “So do not be afraid of people. Whatever is now covered up will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known. What I am telling you in the dark you must repeat in broad daylight, and what you have heard in private you must announce from the housetops.” (Matthew 10:26-27 GNT) In these few verses, Jesus gives the disciples their mission. The disciples are to repeat Jesus’ words and His teaching, regardless of whether it makes them “friends” or not. I put friends in quote marks because someone who will only be your friend if you choose to give up something is not a very good friend. But neither is someone who will only be your friend if you must do something for them to keep the friendship. The truth of history would show that the disciples made more enemies than friends by sharing Jesus’ message following His death. While the disciples succeeded in sharing God’s message and opening the door for the Holy Spirit to draw thousands into the truth about Jesus, many more people chose to ignore or be hostile towards what Jesus’ disciples taught. Many of the most hostile ones were the Jewish leaders – the very same ones who put Jesus to death. Our big perspective shift comes in the next statement, and it focuses on where we should place our fear. Jesus cautions the disciples by saying, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather be afraid of God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell.” (Matthew 10:28 GNT) Some might take Jesus’ words in this verse as a license to convert people by inspiring them to fear God and His “Hellfire” punishment. By itself, this definitely sounds like it supports a cruel picture of God, but Jesus again puts this fear statement in perspective with the next three verses. “For only a penny you can buy two sparrows, yet not one sparrow falls to the ground without your Father’s consent. As for you, even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth much more than many sparrows!” (Matthew 10:29-31 GNT) Jesus describes how we are so much more valuable than the least valuable living thing at that time. In the market, one could purchase two sparrows for a penny, meaning that each sparrow was worth half a penny. In some ways, we might believe that God sees us in a similar way. In the expanse of the universe, on a speck of a planet, are some tiny two-legged and two-armed creatures. It might be easy to picture God like the first century culture pictured sparrows: “worth less than a single coin”, but Jesus counters this idea by first giving value to sparrows, before giving value to each of us humans. “yet not one sparrow falls to the ground without your Father’s consent. As for you, even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth much more than many sparrows!” (Matthew 10:29b-31 GNT)” The reason we serve God is not because He will destroy our body and soul in hell if we don’t. The reason we serve Him is because He values us so much that Jesus came from God to be a sacrifice for our sins. God loves us so much that He was willing to pay the penalty of sin so that we could be restored to Him. This endless, limitless love is the reason we serve, and when time ends and the heavens and earth are recreated, we will live together with God because of His love for us! This post first appeared on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? Leave your thoughts below.

…well, technically he was already here, as for lines on the outro of the GOGGINS II track, BOBBLEHEADS: “Life of truth is eternalImmortal is its pastPower of truth shall endureTruth shall hold to the last” And now, the totality of that poem, sampled from a 1974 ITV interview with Ali, filmed in London, becomes the song, TRUTH… That’s a masterpiece! Streaming now on all platforms, and you can enjoy the music video here: Elsewhere in the MU! We hit 90,000 subs on YouTube this week, and celebrated with a STREAM PARTY, the first of our new streaming schedule: Tues 8-10pm Central YOUTUBEWeds 12-3pm Central TWITCHFri - 6-8pm Central YOUTUBEFri 8-12pm Central TWITCH MEANWHILE! The new album, GOGGINS II continues to smash up streaming services everywhere, having transcended a quarter of a million streams on Spotify alone in less than a week..! To celebrate we’ve extended our NEW ALBUM SALE until Saturday… Get 15% off everything at www.meaningwave.com with code GOGGINSII at checkout! SEE YOU ON STREAM TONIGHT! LOVE YOU! AKIRA THE DONDSPDC, Mexico, July ‘24 ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

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