Occasionally I run across items
that are insightful, challenge one's thinking and help understand the
nature/causes of events. I share them with you for your
enjoyment/edification. I do not expect you to read all items. Some may
interest you, others not. Some may offend readers but should instead
cause one to give them careful consideration. Different opinions and
verifiable data contrary to one's belief system should be evaluated and
not dismissed out of hand. All of us may have views that upon
reflection are not consistent with reality, logic or reason. Because
some of these items are lengthy, save and read those of interest as time
permits.
Very interesting and highly
relevant to current times. Quote: "To mount an effective response to the
reigning egalitarianism of our age, therefore, it is necessary but
scarcely sufficient to demonstrate the absurdity, the anti-scientific
nature, the self-contradictory nature, of the egalitarian doctrine, as
well as the disastrous consequences of the egalitarian program. All this
is well and good. But it misses the essential nature of, as well as the
most effective rebuttal to, the egalitarian program: to expose it as a
mask for the drive to power of the now ruling left-liberal intellectual
and media elites. Since these elites are also the hitherto unchallenged
opinion-molding class in society, their rule cannot be dislodged until
the oppressed public, instinctively but inchoately opposed to these
elites, are shown the true nature of the increasingly hated forces who
are ruling over them. To use the phrases of the New Left of the late
1960s, the ruling elite must be “demystified,” “delegitimated,” and
“desanctified.” Nothing can advance their desanctification more than the
public realization of the true nature of their egalitarian slogans."
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2015/12/murray-n-rothbard/oligarchs-love-equality/
This is an interesting article about Joyce Dreger and her new book Galileo’s Middle Finger: Heretics, Activists, and the Search for Justice in Science.
The article provides this quote from her web site: "I do social justice
work in medicine and science, and I do that through my research,
writing, speaking, and advocacy. I’m constitutionally inclined to use
evidence (especially historical and scientific evidence) to help create a
more just present and future. I spend a lot of my energy pushing
specific groups of people to be more evidence-based, particularly within
controversies." And here's what she says about her new book: "I’m
increasingly obsessed with American democracy and the critical role of
academics and journalists within it. Evidence, as I argue in my new
book, is fundamentally critical to American democracy and to social
justice. With academics and journalists under increasing threat from
harsh economic and cultural pressures, I’m growing quite concerned about
the health of American democracy. The book calls on American academics
to step up, defend academic freedom, and be responsible to truth and
democracy, both." http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/when-science-is-ideologically-inconvenient/
Two quotes: "It is more than a
little ironic that progressives are so disdainful of people of faith.
Their progressive belief system, they claim, is based on reason and
science. In reality those claims are boloney. That is why the
President’s recent State of the Union address could be so full of
contradictions, hypocrisy, half-truths, and outright lies, and still be
accepted by his followers on faith, just like a cult." And,
"Progressivism churches are college campuses, their priests are liberal
professors. Anyone listening to their current high priest, President
Obama, in his last State of the Union address should have been struck by
his disconnect from reality. Yet, according to the latest Rasmussen
Reports, 28% of Americans strongly approve of the way Obama is
performing as president. These are the same 28% who believe America is
heading in the right direction. Only those with a cult mentality could
ignore the truth to such an extent." http://eaglerising.com/28692/the-cult-of-liberalism-has-infected-the-usa-and-the-sotu-is-proof/
This is a good follow-up to Red Skelton. These twenty quotes tell the story of left leaning socialism. http://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2016/01/12/everything-you-need-to-know-about-socialism-in-20-quotes-n2103130/page/full
This
is a commentary dealing with the nature of truth and is a logical
follow-up to the previous item. The author writes "In this diseased
society truth is narrowed down to “yeah right”, or “that’s YOUR
opinion”. Subjectivism combined with 24/7 propaganda is one of the main
reasons humanity is mentally diseased today as evidenced by the
self-inflicting wounds it is bestowing upon itself every day at the
hands of the globalists control freaks." http://www.thesleuthjournal.com/will-global-awakening-render-truth-movement-obsolete/
Talk
about truth. There is not much of that in the Global Warming/climate
change crowd. This item succinctly sums up the matter. Read the two
links to Maurice Strong. You might also want to read the piece
discussing one of Strong's relatives. He was a billionaire socialist if
not a full fledged Marxist and was not an honest or ethical man. He
cooked up the global warming scam and sold it to the 1992 UN summit in
Brazil. It has ever since been falsely hyped as the planet's most
serious problem. Globalists around the world jumped on the bandwagon
and have thrown the people's money after it in order to provide "so
called" scientific justification for their lie. Their real intent all
along has been to scare the public into believing their lie and their
claims that only they can solve the problem. Give us your money,
believe what we say, forsake your allegiance to your country and let us
install a global governmental mechanism that will take care of you and
the planet. That is of course what they desire and their whole scheme
is to bring control all nations within a socialistic governmental
superstructure headed by the United Nations. The UN is an organization
which has not one single person on staff elected by any of the people of
any member country. Despite what you may think it is an ineffective,
inefficient, and wasteful bureaucratic nightmare with failure after
failure as its record. http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/12/31/global-warming-is-not-the-problem-global-governance-is/
This
item rightly declares that Hillary is a miscast figure in this year's
presidential election cycle. Quote: "Poll after poll indicates voter
dissatisfaction, with a vast majority of voters believing our country is
headed in the wrong direction,
and a sense that anger at the governing establishment is the prevailing
emotion. It looks like the forces of change are gathering — and among
today’s presidential candidates, on either side, Clinton is the biggest
mismatch for today’s zeitgeist. That is particularly true among
Republican and independent voters, but even some Democrats are
questioning Clinton’s suitability." https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/01/04/hillary-clinton-is-the-most-miscast-figure-on-the-2016-political-stage/
The subject of this item reveals its message. "Hillary Clinton’s Email Scandal is Exploding and this Could Get Very Ugly." http://eaglerising.com/28655/hillary-clintons-email-scandal-is-exploding-and-this-could-get-very-ugly/
This is a logical follow on to
the two previous items. It is by a former judge who suggests that
Hillary's email scandal will surely result in criminal indictments. foxnews.com/opinion/2016/01/14/why-hillary-clintons-legal-woes-are-grave-or-even-fatal-tale-two-smoking-guns.html
If you think your money is safe
in the bank. Think again. Government confiscation of the people's bank
assets is very possibly in our future, and believe it or not part of
the Dodd-Frank law. Don't believe me? I have read a number of items
discussing the issue and the authors are not flakes. This is a good
piece by a credible professional which provides insight into the
issue. http://www.activistpost.com/2015/12/a-crisis-worse-than-isis-bail-ins-begin.html?
This resurrects a very good idea. Term limits need to be imposed on political positions top to bottom. http://eaglerising.com/28601/we-need-term-limits-how-career-politicians-took-over-congress-and-its-troubling-consequences/
This addresses the recurring and
now hot topic of a convention of the states to address changes to the
Constitution. Due to their success in amending the intent of the
Constitution by unconstitutional legislation and court rulings the left
is all of a sudden uncomfortable with the possibilities of change they
do not like. They are against the idea of a convention of the states. http://townhall.com/columnists/thomassowell/2016/01/12/messing-with-the-constitution-n2102880/page/full
An interesting discussion
regarding the cognitive dissonance Obama has inflicted on many in our
country and its horrific implications. Quote: "Cognitive dissonance is
the mental stress and discomfort caused when important beliefs,
attitudes or values, called cognitions, are inconsistent, conflicting or
contradictory to each other. In the 1950s the psychologist Leon Festinger
theorized that the mind spontaneously, continuously reduces cognitive
dissonance to enable goal-directed functioning in a paradoxical,
inconsistent, deceptive world. Festinger's discovery founded a rich
tradition of research which has demonstrated how the mind resolves
contradictions. It provides a powerful way to understand why people
can't face what President Obama is doing to America." And "Festinger's
induced-compliance paradigm of dissonance theory explains why black
Americans may be the last group to face Obama's destructiveness --
because his policies have hurt them the most." And, "The social
psychologist Elliot Aronson
advanced cognitive dissonance theory, further explaining why people
can't face Obama's hatred and destruction. Aronson's self-concept model
theorized the central purpose of dissonance reduction is to preserve
positive self-image (I am a good person) and self-justification (I was
right all along). Because so many Americans now have been convinced we
are a racist nation, to maintain a positive self-image people cannot
face the truth about Obama. The loss of opportunities and the
diminishing of hopes which Obama's policies have inflicted create a
monumental need for self-justification among his supporters. “The
president shows us America is still racist. We were right all along.”
They have let go the truth that America is about freedom. No one knows
how many still stand upon that truth, how many care, or if there are
enough big lies left to elect Hillary." http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2015/12/why_people_cant_face_the_truth_about_obama_.html
This item deals with technology
that will help weaken government and empower the people. A very
interesting piece. The author quotes Gary North who says that
"Technological innovation is not going to be stopped by any local
government, state government, national government, or the World Trade
Organization. Technological innovation is about as close to an
autonomous process as anything in history." And, "This is going to
change the whole shape of civilization, and it isn’t going to take three
generations. It is fairly far advanced now, and another 40 years of
this is going to change the political landscape entirely." The author
of this piece then adds, "I say 20 years, but either way government is
doomed, liberty is enhanced. For libertarians, that’s a comforting
thought this holiday season." https://www.lewrockwell.com/2015/12/george-f-smith/take-comfort-libertarians/
An
excellent read! Quote: "Gelernter says: "And during this same period,
universities were being taken over by intellectuals and moving hard to
the Left. Intellectuals have also been Leftist, have always been hard to
the Left. So the dramatic steer to the Left coincides with a huge jump
in the influence of American universities. We have a cultural
revolution. And the cultural revolution is that we no longer love this
country. We no longer have a high regard for this country or for the
culture that produced it. We no longer have any particular feelings for
Western Civilization." In
conversation, Yale professor David Gelernter and Bill Kristol talk
about how the past two generations in American life have focused on
disdaining Western culture.
Ayaan
Hirsi Ali is a best-selling author and fellow at the Harvard Kennedy
School and the American Enterprise Institute. This item is an interview
with Bill Kristol during which she provides her assessment of the
problems in Islam today,
including the dangers of what she calls “Islamic totalitarianism.” In
chapter 1 she shares her own experiences as a young woman in Kenya
attracted by radical Islam and explains the dangerous allure of Islamism
to youth all over the world. In chapter 2 she calls on Westerners to
assert the superiority of liberal societies to political Islam—and
argues that our current obsession with multiculturalism and political
correctness has rendered us ill-equipped to do so." http://conversationswithbillkristol.org/video/ayaan-hirsi-ali/
A
shameful tale. Quote: "Code words such as “populist,” "southern,"
"redneck," "nativist" and "racist" all mean white Middle America and
their culture -- the tough minded Scots-Irish traditions of honesty,
hard work, honor, patriotism, and military ferocity. This is the left's
nemesis, what they hate and fear the most. These characteristics that
for 150 years powered the ascendency of America are being dangerously
corroded by a toxic mix of “white guilt,” “sex, drugs and rock and
roll,” welfare, and an education system that that actively suppresses
knowledge, especially historical knowledge."
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/01/the_lefts_endgame_hits_the_wall.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/01/the_lefts_endgame_hits_the_wall.html
Quote: "“Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can…”
John Lennon wrote these words for a fantasy song to glorify his
understanding of the road to peace. John may not have understood the
true origins of his thoughts, but we know it as Communism. Barack Obama
knows that too and is determined to make sure you understand the
consequences of “no possessions.” In government-speak it’s called the
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule.” (AFFH) Once it becomes a
reality you will be able to fully appreciate John’s statement – imagine
no possessions.” For if AFFH is allowed to stand, the concept of private
property is about to die in America. The Affirmatively Furthering Fair
Housing Rule is federal enforcement of Sustainable Development Smart
Growth Cities. Until now there was at least a pretense that Smart Growth
development was a local process. That, of course, is what the American
Planning Association (APA), Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and
your city council have assured citizens. Now, through the revelation of
AFFH, it is clear that such development is a top-down dictatorship,
overseen by the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)."
And, "Well America, get ready to receive your due! Barack Obama has just
nationalized your home. Along with that, he has put your local
government in chains and he and his central government will now make the
rules in your local community. If you do nothing now then it won’t
matter whom you elect to city council or county commission. It won’t
matter how loud you scream. Imagine no possessions. I wonder if you can!
Ignore this warning to take action today or you’re going to learn." http://americanpolicy.org/2016/01/04/private-property-ownership-the-first-american-right-to-die-under-barack-obamas-tyranny/
This
item includes an interview with a former KGB propagandist who defected
to the US. He outlines how the communists have for years waged their
propaganda in this country in their quest to turn our nation into a
communist state. It has been a slow but truly successful undertaking
and should be obvious to anyone who has been paying attention to the
real news (vs left wing propaganda/deceptions/actions). Serious
assessment of government, academic, financial and crony capitalist
activities undeniably reveal that our culture, financial stability,
freedoms and sovereignty have been seriously undermined. http://www.thesleuthjournal.com/32-years-ago-kgb-propagandist-explained-how-america-would-turn-marxist/
Is
this the type thing our government should engage in? I think not. Our
government for many years now has messed in the affairs of other
nations. It is unethical. Most times it has not resulted in anything
good and for our sake and the sake of other countries it should stop.
This item discusses the possibility of inciting riots in Israel to get
that country to bend to what the US wanted for Palestine. http://www.redstate.com/2016/01/11/hillary-clintons-state-department-discussed-creating-riots-israel/?
President
Obama claims to be a Constitutional scholar but has lost almost every
case that reaches the Supreme Court. He has no authority under the
Constitution to make laws. That is the sole authority of the
Legislature. Executive actions are suppose to be limited to
presidential guidance/instruction to the Administrative branch of
government. He does not have the authority to make broad nationwide
law. He, as have past presidents, has repeatedly violated that part of
the law of the land. Nowhere in the Constitution does he have any
authority to make immigration law. That is a sole function of the
Legislative branch. But no matter. He has opened Pandora's box as
related to inviting into the nation illegal immigrants from Central and
South America as well as secretly invited into the country un-vetted
middle eastern refugees. This item suggests that not only does he
violate the Constitution he also has no common sense when it comes to a
primary function he does have. That is to faithfully protect our
borders from intrusion by non-Americans. This is a consequence of his
illegal activities. Merely claiming that his actions are humanitarian
in nature neither trumps the law nor his responsibility to protect
the security of the citizens of this nation. http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/261255/florida-muslim-leader-commemorates-hamas-calls-joe-kaufman
Socialist
billionaire and Democrat activist George Soros is afraid of Donald
Trump and Ted Cruz. Why? This item suggests it is because he
is "...frightened that his globalist efforts will be crushed as America
shifts toward conservative principles and policies that seek to solve
the real issues of government tyranny and violent extremism? The leftist
agenda, funded by Soros, seeks to disarm law-abiding American citizens,
ostensibly to solve the problem of violence, but this only creates the
conditions for Americans to live in the ultimate state of oppression and
fear. But a new wave of Americans are rejecting this kind of victim
mentality. They will not become a defenseless population of dependents
forced to comply with the dictates of centralized power and terrorists,
and that's why leaders like Trump and Cruz are here to stay, no matter
what they say." http://www.naturalnews.com/052513_George_Soros_Donald_Trump_Ted_Cruz.html
This
item does a good job reminding us what the role of the federal
government is. For well over 100 years the executive branch has
systematically expanded its Constitutionally assigned role/powers so
that it is now the object of persistent and unconstitutional citizen
oppression. The powers of the Executive Branch are approaching those of
an elected dictator. Both the legislature and judiciary play along by
creating laws and conditions that eat away at the Constitutional rights
of the states and the people. That is because both the federal
legislative and judicial branches have usurped their responsibilities
under the separation of powers provisions the Founders specifically put
in place to limit the size and power of the federal government. The
three branches were to have equal powers for the purpose of not letting
one become more powerful than the other. All three have played a role
in the theft of Constitutional responsibility assigned to the states and
the people. The states, the people and both the legislature and
judiciary have lost power while the executive has gained power.
Tragically the states and the legislative and judiciary
branches passively allowed the executive branch under powerful
presidents to unilaterally usurp their powers. That includes we
the citizenry. Everyone let it happen. This piece suggests how to set
things right. http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/01/the_purpose_of_government.html Passively sitting on our hands guarantees the march to total dictatorship will eventually arrive. Do not let that happen.
This
is an interesting analysis of liberal misuse or maybe better said
misunderstanding of recorded comments rendered in the past. Quote:
"Given liberal-progressive movement’s obsession with youth and the minds
of the young and its disdain for tradition, it should not surprise us
that American progressives often treat history as an afterthought – a
topic to be consulted only when one needs usable examples to advance a
particular point for the duration of a particular argument. Remarks by
Justice Scalia over the weekend offer just one further neat example of
this dynamic." http://www.redstate.com/2016/01/05/liberals-know-history-ideas/?
Liberals
and neocons don't like it but Donald Trump is bucking the ruling
political elites in both parties. Instead of political pabulum they
spout he speaks the truth of the frightful condition of our country and
the leaders who helped put us in the mess we are in. In other words, he
is instilling fear in their hearts. They are not afraid for the
country they are instead afraid that by telling the truth he
will destroy their cozy little tax payer funded, crony capitalist,
special interest political empire. Hence they are trying their best to
destroy him by telling their lies to combat his truths. Love him or
hate him, you have to give him credit for taking on the political mob
all by his lonesome. Too bad more political leaders don't have his
guts. Time will tell who is the winner of this sordid game of
an entrenched political army in open combat against a lone ranger dead
set on disrupting their tidy little schemes. http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2015/12/the_polemics_of_donald_trump.html
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