Modern politics isn’t about left or right—it’s about who takes responsibility and who avoids it. A society that punishes strength and rewards weakness is bound to collapse.
Who is John Gault? Well stated. Reminds me of how the word "community" is used by our (state funded) media. Not only are people being told thier burden is the result of oppression, they are encouraged to rage about it. They can carry on like children, throw a tantrum in public, steal items from stores, knowing the justice system will lighten any consequences on the oppressed. Nobody wins in what looks to be a managed decline of society
THIS is what is needed to be stated and so eloquently......cannot be overstated. The elephant in the room IS the dualistic, divisive fear-driven rhetoric that persists which will NOT get us through, nor sustain us through this 'great awakening'. THIS last 5 years needed to happen and for that I am grateful. As challenging as it has been, IT absolutely needed to shake up the world that we inhabit. NOTHING else would have done that. The other BIG issue, other what you articulated here, is how we have been directed towards what it means to be a grown up. In my humble opinion that means the acceptance of the unavoidable cycles of life ~ suffering ~ grief ~ revelation ~ shift in consciousness ~ health ~ vitality ~ well being ~ peace of mind......and then circling back to yet another cycle. The power of thought is the secret.....mind ~ body ~ spirit ~ intention. Taking responsibility for ones life is the BIG hurdle as we have been dis-empowered ~ infantilized ~ propagandized into believing someone else will take care of it all, (like government, doctors, whatever else) OR someone else is to blame for our lot in life, OR WE can stop outsourcing our health and well being, our states of mind, our lives and recognize WE are the change that needs and needed to happen.
And New York City is about to find out at scale what happens when impossible promises keep being made to benefit those that refuse to carry their boulder.
This does not account for the process of money printing that has gone on for decades, that has created ever wider divide between the beneficiaries of financial policies and everyone else who is paying through the nose. Governments banks and their corporate partners are increasingly relying on money printing to prop up a system that is increasingly unsustainable This has escalated since the 2008 financial crisis. They are well aware the inflation combined with concentrated economic power, is decimating the poor and middle class, so they are providing a few crumbs as consolation for the loss of purchasing power.
So, yes, I agree the government is creating dependency, and the rigged system is discouraging initiative, but there are few tools left in the tool box to deal with the instability the excesses, and the concentration of power, that is the result of a rigged monetary system. The capitalist system it supports must continue to grow to survive, and as more of the population is impoverished demand is stagnant. They are in crisis mode putting out fires to avoid a financial collapse that could become contagious. I honestly don't know how this story will end. Usually it ends with massive destruction. Wars have a way of resetting the system. Death and destruction provides lots of opportunities to restore and rebuild. An economic reset.
Eloquently said! As a student of the Bible, everything you said is also in scripture. It sure would be nice if enough people would engage their brains so we could avoid complete collapse.
Beautiful essay!! Life to me is about taking my personal responsibilities sorting through all to action responsibly while trying to be positive, kind and enjoy life with likeminded individuals.
I enjoy each-other’s inputs, perspectives and actions maybe at times done together.
Who is John Gault? Well stated. Reminds me of how the word "community" is used by our (state funded) media. Not only are people being told thier burden is the result of oppression, they are encouraged to rage about it. They can carry on like children, throw a tantrum in public, steal items from stores, knowing the justice system will lighten any consequences on the oppressed. Nobody wins in what looks to be a managed decline of society
THIS is what is needed to be stated and so eloquently......cannot be overstated. The elephant in the room IS the dualistic, divisive fear-driven rhetoric that persists which will NOT get us through, nor sustain us through this 'great awakening'. THIS last 5 years needed to happen and for that I am grateful. As challenging as it has been, IT absolutely needed to shake up the world that we inhabit. NOTHING else would have done that. The other BIG issue, other what you articulated here, is how we have been directed towards what it means to be a grown up. In my humble opinion that means the acceptance of the unavoidable cycles of life ~ suffering ~ grief ~ revelation ~ shift in consciousness ~ health ~ vitality ~ well being ~ peace of mind......and then circling back to yet another cycle. The power of thought is the secret.....mind ~ body ~ spirit ~ intention. Taking responsibility for ones life is the BIG hurdle as we have been dis-empowered ~ infantilized ~ propagandized into believing someone else will take care of it all, (like government, doctors, whatever else) OR someone else is to blame for our lot in life, OR WE can stop outsourcing our health and well being, our states of mind, our lives and recognize WE are the change that needs and needed to happen.
Blessings ~ strength ~ breathe....
Just Sayin'.
One of the most sensible things I have read all year. Love you guys!
Amen. Ayn Rand was right indeed.
And New York City is about to find out at scale what happens when impossible promises keep being made to benefit those that refuse to carry their boulder.
This is insightful, especially your point I’m new on Substack but loving how people share deeply here.
This does not account for the process of money printing that has gone on for decades, that has created ever wider divide between the beneficiaries of financial policies and everyone else who is paying through the nose. Governments banks and their corporate partners are increasingly relying on money printing to prop up a system that is increasingly unsustainable This has escalated since the 2008 financial crisis. They are well aware the inflation combined with concentrated economic power, is decimating the poor and middle class, so they are providing a few crumbs as consolation for the loss of purchasing power.
So, yes, I agree the government is creating dependency, and the rigged system is discouraging initiative, but there are few tools left in the tool box to deal with the instability the excesses, and the concentration of power, that is the result of a rigged monetary system. The capitalist system it supports must continue to grow to survive, and as more of the population is impoverished demand is stagnant. They are in crisis mode putting out fires to avoid a financial collapse that could become contagious. I honestly don't know how this story will end. Usually it ends with massive destruction. Wars have a way of resetting the system. Death and destruction provides lots of opportunities to restore and rebuild. An economic reset.
Acutely astute and well-written analogy!!
Well said♡
Eloquently said! As a student of the Bible, everything you said is also in scripture. It sure would be nice if enough people would engage their brains so we could avoid complete collapse.
Beautiful essay!! Life to me is about taking my personal responsibilities sorting through all to action responsibly while trying to be positive, kind and enjoy life with likeminded individuals.
I enjoy each-other’s inputs, perspectives and actions maybe at times done together.
Excellent analogy.