Founding Fathers To The Rescue
It's A Close One
The remarkable recent events immediately following the inauguration of President Trump may be, at least partially, credited to the founding fathers of the United States and the governing document, the Constitution of the United States. If not for the wisdom of the founding fathers and hence that wisdom being installed in the Constitution, it's unlikely the present turn around would have taken place.
Indeed, it nearly didn't, and there is still great danger from entrenched powers.
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." ~ John F. Kennedy
"When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil." ~ Thomas Jefferson
It appears Mr. Trump is using the Jefferson remedy.
The people of the deep state have managed to nearly make the peaceful revolution of our periodic elections meaningless, but the separation of powers prescribed was sufficient to open the log jam.
"Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws." ~ John Adams
I dare say that many of the deep state personnel have that attitude, even if they don't believe in God. Many don't believe that there is a deep state, but I think every country has one; it's simply people and organizations that have a certain amount of influence outside of regular governmental channels. CEOs of major companies, military officials, unions, powerful organizations, and so on. They always exist, and I don't think it's possible for a large, modern country to not have one. We don't want them to get out of hand and take over in place of the elected, but it seems that here in the USA, and many other modern countries, they have been doing just that.
For a remarkably simple minded look at the deep state (unless it's simply propaganda) here is Wikipedia's take on the deep state:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_state_conspiracy_theory_in_the_United_States
‘The deep state conspiracy theory in the United States is a false American political conspiracy theory that posits the existence of the deep state, a clandestine network of members of the federal government (especially within the FBI and CIA). The theory argues that there exist networks of collaborators within the leadership of the high-level financial and industrial entities, which exercise power alongside or within the elected United States government.”
When they call something a conspiracy theory you know they're trying to smear anyone who believes in it, and anyway, how on Earth can they believe themselves competent to declare it to be false? Divine revelation, perhaps?
For some perspective on it's nature, here is a video of Tim Pool interviewing former employees of the deep state operation known as USAID:
It's apparent from the interview that USAID is an organization that acts as though it's exempt from any congressional or presidential oversight.
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Experience has taught us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession, and when the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter." ~ George Washington
As we see, Washington, and no doubt the others, were well away of the danger of runaway and uncontrolled governmental power, and we see the need for the First Amendment elucidated therein. Washington was referring to an out of control government raging like a wildfire, with hidden rulers, a deep state, added on.
"The future of this nation depends on the Christian training of our youth." ~ George Washington
The above comes as part of the First Amendment.
Regarding the Second Amendment:
"Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself." ~ George Washington
Some may disagree, but I think that but for the Second Amendment we would already have been far more completely controlled and dominated.
Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who kept their swords." ~ Benjamin Franklin
If not for the Bill of Rights we would have spent the Covid years being sent to camps, and even Australia and our deep blue states had them. The Fourth Amendment would have been ignored and our homes invaded “for our safety.” Before the American Revolution, in order to enforce the Stamp Act, British agents would come to your house to inspect your papers for stamps; an ignominy that was probably more the reason for anger than the actual tax money. In the USSR officials would periodically search houses. Things like that are more about keeping the people too fearful of the Powers That Be to be a threat, and it was certainly moving in that direction here, with the Bill of Rights seemingly being discarded, “for our safety.” Even the constant mantra of “stay safe” may have been intended to make people more docile, so reply to “stay safe” with “stay free.”
Stay Safe or Stay Free
How often during the recent pandemic festivities have you been told “stay safe”? How often has someone replied “stay free” or “stay brave”, or even better, “stay brave, stay free?” Why not? People were quite fearful at the time, so it would seem to be vital to remind others as well as oneself of the importance of not succumbing to fear. I encourage all …
Much of the power that the ruling class has over individuals comes from intimidation and implied threats. It's important to keep the rubes looking over their shoulders, so things like individual income tax are more useful than tariffs for maintaining power. Keep reminding them who is boss. Property taxes imply the possibility of losing your home, and now we have the FBI threatening everyone in the country with investigation, so being intimidated simply for going to a protest.
Deep In The Heart Of Taxes
The old saying is that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. True dat, but we can hope for a system that interferes with freedom the least, keeps taxes at the level of necessity and not at the level of want, and does not support the production of a totalitarian nightmare.
Every proposed legislation or order must be investigated with an eye towards whether or not it increases or decreases the intimidation factor. The talking heads generally only talk about costs, which party benefits and etc., and generally seem unaware of the intimidation versus freedom issue. Always therefore consider all proposals with an eye towards whether or not it will increase or decrease that intimidation factor, and whether it increases or decreases personal freedom. Remember, many of the effects on the freedom/intimidation of any particular bill will be counter intuitive. I think many congress critters don't even think in those terms.
The powerful especially don't like the Second Amendment, because of things like this:
A Win For The Good Guys
We are assured by The Powers That Be that the personal possession of weapons in general, or firearms in particular, is of no benefit to the populace as a whole, and is in fact a detriment. Although one is naturally suspicious of a narrative propagated by said PTB that benefits the PTB, it's good to try to find some hard data. Thus we turn our attention …
Of course, we can tell them that if they have done nothing wrong they have nothing to fear.
From this link:
https://www.owleyes.org/text/the-bill-of-rights/read/the-ten-original-amendments-to-the-constitution-of#root-32
The Ten Original Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Stay Brave, Stay Free
Excellent read.
I think we need to add an Online BIll of Rights, securing illegality and justified prosecution of those who would steal, sell, and control our data and who would institute any form of censorship.
Perhpas the Online Bill of Rights needs its own amendment.
The internet and technologay have advanced the deep state and tyranny, as well as technocracy, beyond what we all could have imagined when computers first became a personal product, befire the turn of this century.
Always on the mark, David.