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Free Society?
While we were growing up we were told that we lived in the freest country in the word.
In fact, we were told, that we lived in the freest country that has ever existed.
Hmm. That's pretty impressive.
As we got a bit older, we were additionally endlessly instructed by the corporate media, and in the government schools, that there were “evil” governments elsewhere in the world. "They" weren't like “us.” Some “countries” were so evil (we were told) that “we” needed to go over there and break all of their stuff and kill lots, and lots, and lots of people, year, after year, after year.
We were told, “Freedom isn't Free.”
So what was it that made all “those other governments” “over there” so evil?
Well, first and foremost; the people in “those countries” were not allowed to be Free.
But how could we tell that they are not Free?
I'll list several things we were told. Please add to this list as you think of more:
People “over there” were not allowed to own private property.
They had to fill out endless government forms.
People "over there" even had to carry paperwork with them at all times.
People could not have a business without government permission. And, IF they were able to get permission, they were then subjected to endless regulation and routine (often by surprise) government inspections.
“Those evil governments” put people in prisons for “political” reasons. As in; even if there was no victim, the government could lock people away just because the government did not approve of their behavior. Those victims of government violence were called “political prisoners.”
“Those governments” had large percentages of the population in prisons.
People in “those evil places” were encouraged to spy on their neighbors – and even on their own family members.
Some people were even required to report things they saw to the government.
“Those governments” did random searches of cars and trucks at roadblocks.
“They” had government cameras on the streets.
“Those governments” tortured their prisoners.
And just because I'm getting tired I'll end now with; “Those evil governments had endless wars all over the planet. Sometimes the wars were to control (aka steal) resources, and other wars were simply to impose “their” form of government on others.
Every single one of these is now done by “your” government.
If these things are what made the other governments evil, then what does it say about “your” government?
And so in closing:
What do you suppose that those “evil governments” (way over there) tell the children in those government schools? That the U.S.A. is the freest country in the world, and that “their own” country is ruled by tyrants?
In fact, we were told, that we lived in the freest country that has ever existed.
Hmm. That's pretty impressive.
As we got a bit older, we were additionally endlessly instructed by the corporate media, and in the government schools, that there were “evil” governments elsewhere in the world. "They" weren't like “us.” Some “countries” were so evil (we were told) that “we” needed to go over there and break all of their stuff and kill lots, and lots, and lots of people, year, after year, after year.
We were told, “Freedom isn't Free.”
So what was it that made all “those other governments” “over there” so evil?
Well, first and foremost; the people in “those countries” were not allowed to be Free.
But how could we tell that they are not Free?
I'll list several things we were told. Please add to this list as you think of more:
People “over there” were not allowed to own private property.
They had to fill out endless government forms.
People "over there" even had to carry paperwork with them at all times.
People could not have a business without government permission. And, IF they were able to get permission, they were then subjected to endless regulation and routine (often by surprise) government inspections.
“Those evil governments” put people in prisons for “political” reasons. As in; even if there was no victim, the government could lock people away just because the government did not approve of their behavior. Those victims of government violence were called “political prisoners.”
“Those governments” had large percentages of the population in prisons.
People in “those evil places” were encouraged to spy on their neighbors – and even on their own family members.
Some people were even required to report things they saw to the government.
“Those governments” did random searches of cars and trucks at roadblocks.
“They” had government cameras on the streets.
“Those governments” tortured their prisoners.
And just because I'm getting tired I'll end now with; “Those evil governments had endless wars all over the planet. Sometimes the wars were to control (aka steal) resources, and other wars were simply to impose “their” form of government on others.
Every single one of these is now done by “your” government.
If these things are what made the other governments evil, then what does it say about “your” government?
And so in closing:
What do you suppose that those “evil governments” (way over there) tell the children in those government schools? That the U.S.A. is the freest country in the world, and that “their own” country is ruled by tyrants?
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No, America is not a perfect country. Far from it. But in a sense, Churchill's quote could be paraphrased -- to a large extent -- about the U.S.
Which countries do you think are better?
as a start... the one I'm living right now, Japan, most European countries too.
Is American a "Free Society"?
Woodrow Wilson didn't appear to think so:
"I am a most unhappy man. I have unwittingly ruined my country. A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated. The growth of the nation, therefore, and all our activities are in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated Governments in the civilized world no longer a Government by free opinion, no longer a Government by conviction and the vote of the majority, but a Government by the opinion and duress of a small group of dominant men." -Woodrow Wilson
Metta,
Guy
I can not think of any government I would advocate anymore. I'm sure some are less horible than others. I am very concerned about how normal, Peaceful, individualists, (minorities of one) are treated.
I can not think of any government which treats free individualists very well.
I think its well past time we should start evolving towards a Peaceful and voluntary world. One of cooperation and zero coercion.
In Peace and Metta.
It did play the major role in starting the democratic/republic revolution.
President #34's warning:
President #35's warning:
Where are the videos of President's #36 through #44 warning people about the powers that be? The possible conclusions that can be drawn from this (lack of warnings) are:
1) The "monolithic and ruthless conspiracy" (JFK's words, not mine) simply curled up and died despite having no one stand up to it's power. Therefore all presidents after JFK have felt no need to mention it.
OR
2) The presidents after JFK know nothing about this "monolithic and ruthless conspiracy".
OR
3) Even if current presidents are aware of the scope of this "monolithic and ruthless conspiracy", they fear their fate may be the same as JFK's if they spoke out against it.
OR
4) The presidents after JFK are willing participants in the "monolithic and ruthless conspiracy".
What do you think?
The following quote speaks volumes about exactly how free any given society (not just America) may be:
"Give me control of a nation's money and I care not who makes it's laws."
- Mayer Amschel Bauer Rothschild
Metta,
Guy
the presidents after JFK didn't think talking about a monolith would get them campaign dollars and votes? :rolleyes:
When you hear hooves its more likely to be a horse than a zebra.
I also like the graduated income tax rates that were in effect during the Eisenhower administration- the top bracket was 91 or 93%. Reagan probably had Eisenhower spinning in his grave.
Prophetic or not, like it or not, the American people have let it happen.
maintain racial purity= content populace= freedom?
I am not saying that America is the best country in the world. I could list just as many shortcomings as many of you seem prone to do so. We are an imperfect nation and an imperfect society in a world full of imperfect nations and imperfect societies. Yet, of the 191 million immigrants who live in the world today, 20% (approximately 38 million) live in the US -- the most popular destination.
These notions of racial purity are often the result of nationalistic pride.
This pure blood thing that East Asia has makes me think of Mudbloods from Harry Potter. I know for a fact that mixed blood is frowned upon via my significant other's first-hand account of growing up in East Asia. However, I also heard it was a fading thing.
Just a story I heard.
in that case you are right. The US was the first to make laws of it. I guess i was a bit stupid and thought you meant that they came up with the concept and struggle of such things. It was in England where the struggle for a free press began.
Freedom of assembly can be seen throughout history, especially in egalitarian societies. But in terms of making it a law and being made by a modern style government the US was the first.
so yea, I guess you were right
...the low bar was just a comment.
1) Are you suggesting that the problem (i.e. "a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy") is real but talking about it doesn't serve their purposes of getting elected? If this is what you are suggesting then it is not a valid reason for why no other presidents have talked about this issue because Eisenhower gave his speech at the END of his term in office; he had no motivation for campaign dollars or votes. Where is George Bush's speech about the dangers of "monolithic and ruthless conspiracy" or "military-industrial complex"?
OR 2) Are you suggesting that the "monolithic ruthless conspiracy" JFK spoke about and the "military-industrial complex" Eisenhower spoke about and the "Government by the opinion and duress of a small group of dominant men" which Wilson spoke about are all "zebras" (unlikely to be true)?
OR
3) Are you suggesting that the problem (of a "monolithic ruthless conspiracy") is somehow not a real problem anymore for all those presidents who have been elected after JFK? If so, how exactly did this problem disappear?
OR
4) Something else - if so, what?
Metta,
Guy
AND that is in no way shape or form connected to the abscence of talk about that topic since Kennedy.
Rather the reason people don't mention it would be because they wouldn't get elected speaking that rhetoric anymore. Its not the flower era anymore.
It would be more like a horse to think they are interested in their own ass, re-election as opposed to something else. The idea of a monolithic ruthless conspiracy = zebra.
That computer you are typing on is part of the military industrial complex btw
Those foreign corporations then turn those natural resources into "goods" which they sell to us, the middle-class consumers in "western" countries. We (the middle class, which continues to become a smaller and smaller minority on the world stage) get enough toys so that we don't complain.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my lifestyle, I am in the same (sinking) boat as most everyone else. The problem is how dependent we have become on "the system" to provide for us. We go to work, get pieces of paper with symbols on them, then hand them in for food. People in "developing countries" are continuously sold the idea that city life is more comfortable (and it is) than living a simple farming life in small communities. If leaders of "enemy" nations cannot be corrupted they are over-thrown and corrupt leaders are put in place who are prepared to sell their country out in exchange for some toys.
"The historical cycle seems to be: From bondage to spiritual faith; from spiritual faith to courage; from courage to liberty; from liberty to abundance; from abundance to selfishness; from selfishness to apathy; from apathy to dependency; and from dependency back to bondage once more"
- H. W. Prentis (?)
Dependency (on big government) is only one step away from bondage. We need to look for and explore alternatives to the dependent lifestyle which controls almost every aspect of our life and everyone else on this planet. This is not "America's problem" this is humanity's problem.
The more we move closer to a "one world government" the greater the need to break free. It won't be easy, it won't be comfortable, but it seems to be increasingly necessary.
Metta,
Guy
There are "dynasties" though within the global elitists. For example, look at the history of the Rockefeller family:
Metta,
Guy
Besides, money is not the endgame. The endgame is total control of the world. Money is just a means to an end.
Metta,
Guy
It is not far fetched that the extremely old families that have most of the world's wealth and power would want to have a hand in the events of the world.
Metta,
Guy
You can't fix samsara.
"The Money Masters"