"Do they really think most people want their children turned into homosexual Communists with missing body parts and an inability to produce grand children?" I'm not sure what they think; I suspect they care more for their virtue-signaling personas, than - perhaps - anything else. They live in a bubble and want to please their bubble brethren.
David, it's not that they prefer virtue signaling over their own children. But at the risk of overgeneralizing, I believe that for most people, the pinnacle of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, is not self-actualization, but belief in their own significance. And for some on that quest for significance, gaining acceptance and respect, takes control for better and for worse.
Such an excellent article! And thank you for the cross post...much appreciated!
The decades-long conditioning of many Western civilization populations has done more damage to our countries than any kinetic war could do. And it was all by design, following the playbook for "color revolutions," but turning them inward to our own citizen populations, rather than foreign enemies.
There are still so many millions of people who have been conditioned, in a slow but methodical fashion, to accept the continuous moving of the cultural goal posts, through their exposure to state-sponsored arts, music, television, books, and films. I think if these people ever learn the real reason for this cumulative subversion of our culture, traditions, and norms, propagated in the guise of tolerance, they would likely reconsider their propagandized beliefs and may just start to realize that they need to become intolerant of cultural wars fostered for the purpose of destabilizing societies, which make them ripe for globalist, communist takeovers in their governments. These people might just take up the "To thine own self be true" doctrine.
Speaking of bubbles why not check out the book The Reality Bubble by Zia Tong.
The modern dreadfully sane everyperson of consumer society is a propagandized individual, participating in a "culture" of illusions and, effectively, self-destructing.
At present, a "culture" of total war, a "culture" of death is ruling, while the people are engrossed in self-oblivious consumerism
This reference describes the nature of the principal zombifying propaganda machine.
It's true, people jump in on the perceived winning side. Especially police, bureaucrats and corporate types, most of them never had a moral compass anyway. They would be puzzled by the concept. The leftist politicians are a bit slower because they are ideological and mostly stupid so they will kvetch longer. The masses pretty much do what they're told to do. Fence sitters always outnumber the committed when there are great or even small events at hand. They go with whichever side appears to be the winning side. Not a great recommendation for humanity.
DEI is dying a fast and well-deserved death. It will be remembered along with other mistakes made (such as the abandonment of Bagram AFB, the ravings of Joseph McCarthy, and prohibition). The proletariat will suddenly discover that they hate Russian, they have always hated Russia, and we have always been at war with Russia.
Sadly, just as in physics, every action taken in politics results in an equal and opposite reaction. Consider Dalton Trumbo, an admitted communist, who wrote what most believe is the best anti-war book ever written (JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN). There is good and bad in all of us.
Well birthing and raising children is expensive and a giant hassle, whereas Virtue Signaling is Cost-Free and All Good. Amirite? Strictly for your amusement, some of you out there might check out our primary website <https://cultivateunderstanding.com>
Speaking of a moral compass it is darkly ironic the Orange Oaf (aka the Trumpen-Fuhrer) does not even have a teensy-weensy iota of a moral molecule in his bone spurs.
He is of course a religiously and culturally illiterate nihilistic barbarian, a pathological liar and a life-long professional shyster.
"Do they really think most people want their children turned into homosexual Communists with missing body parts and an inability to produce grand children?" I'm not sure what they think; I suspect they care more for their virtue-signaling personas, than - perhaps - anything else. They live in a bubble and want to please their bubble brethren.
Scary thought, want to virtue signal more than they care for their children.
David, it's not that they prefer virtue signaling over their own children. But at the risk of overgeneralizing, I believe that for most people, the pinnacle of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, is not self-actualization, but belief in their own significance. And for some on that quest for significance, gaining acceptance and respect, takes control for better and for worse.
Such an excellent article! And thank you for the cross post...much appreciated!
The decades-long conditioning of many Western civilization populations has done more damage to our countries than any kinetic war could do. And it was all by design, following the playbook for "color revolutions," but turning them inward to our own citizen populations, rather than foreign enemies.
There are still so many millions of people who have been conditioned, in a slow but methodical fashion, to accept the continuous moving of the cultural goal posts, through their exposure to state-sponsored arts, music, television, books, and films. I think if these people ever learn the real reason for this cumulative subversion of our culture, traditions, and norms, propagated in the guise of tolerance, they would likely reconsider their propagandized beliefs and may just start to realize that they need to become intolerant of cultural wars fostered for the purpose of destabilizing societies, which make them ripe for globalist, communist takeovers in their governments. These people might just take up the "To thine own self be true" doctrine.
Speaking of bubbles why not check out the book The Reality Bubble by Zia Tong.
The modern dreadfully sane everyperson of consumer society is a propagandized individual, participating in a "culture" of illusions and, effectively, self-destructing.
At present, a "culture" of total war, a "culture" of death is ruling, while the people are engrossed in self-oblivious consumerism
This reference describes the nature of the principal zombifying propaganda machine.
http://www.awakeninthedream.com/articles/the-invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-comes-to-life
It could be posited that the Orange Oaf is the inevitable manifestation of the (TV) zombie machine.
Many years ago Vance Packard wrote a book titled The Hidden Persuaders.
Did you know that there now cable TV channels specifically designed for Two Year Olds!
I consume therefore I Am. Shopping as therapy. I am the Logo(s) that I identify with (No Logo)
By the time a toddler is two years old he/she can already recognize dozens (even hundreds) of brand name Logos on the supermarket shelves.
Once upon a time McDonalds Golden Arches was the most recognizable "cultural" Icon.
A book to check out:
This Little Kiddy Went To market - The Corporate capture of Childhood by Sharon Beder.
I’ll definitely check it out - thank you!
It's true, people jump in on the perceived winning side. Especially police, bureaucrats and corporate types, most of them never had a moral compass anyway. They would be puzzled by the concept. The leftist politicians are a bit slower because they are ideological and mostly stupid so they will kvetch longer. The masses pretty much do what they're told to do. Fence sitters always outnumber the committed when there are great or even small events at hand. They go with whichever side appears to be the winning side. Not a great recommendation for humanity.
DEI is dying a fast and well-deserved death. It will be remembered along with other mistakes made (such as the abandonment of Bagram AFB, the ravings of Joseph McCarthy, and prohibition). The proletariat will suddenly discover that they hate Russian, they have always hated Russia, and we have always been at war with Russia.
Joseph McCarthy turned out to have been correct.
Sadly, just as in physics, every action taken in politics results in an equal and opposite reaction. Consider Dalton Trumbo, an admitted communist, who wrote what most believe is the best anti-war book ever written (JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN). There is good and bad in all of us.
Well birthing and raising children is expensive and a giant hassle, whereas Virtue Signaling is Cost-Free and All Good. Amirite? Strictly for your amusement, some of you out there might check out our primary website <https://cultivateunderstanding.com>
Speaking of a moral compass it is darkly ironic the Orange Oaf (aka the Trumpen-Fuhrer) does not even have a teensy-weensy iota of a moral molecule in his bone spurs.
He is of course a religiously and culturally illiterate nihilistic barbarian, a pathological liar and a life-long professional shyster.
Thank you, Zippy, for reminding us that everything is about Donald J. Trump when you have a terminal case of TDS.
Don't hold it all in, Mister Zippy! Let it all hang out! Tell us what you really think of the POTUS Orange Golem.
https://youtu.be/d8QZJ4MuZiE?si=r-bl_mHCpfkkfkaP