In time for the next round of deception, abuse, and tyranny. There must be an inward transformation, and it begins with an examination of what was gotten wrong by them...
Anyone who hadn't noticed that "our colleges, newspapers, and entertainment industry are now just a giant propaganda machine" was not paying attention, and had not read Antonio Gramsci's ideas about cultural hegemony. I appreciate this attempt to point us in the direction of forgiveness, but in order to be forgiven, one must first repent.
Repentance is the "inward transformation" I'm talking about - and it must be preceded by a realization, the falling away of veils of deception and false respectability. Once having made that realization, one can turn away, because then one knows what one is turning away *from*.
When the offending parties realize their errors and sincerely regret them, and wish to make amends to those they've injured, trying to empathize the hurts done, then the PROCESS of forgiveness can begin. How often must they apologize? Until the injured party says that it's enough. It is up to the injured to decide. Frankly, I don't need any of these people in my life until they hate what they did as much as I do. I live not too far from Graham Seibert in the Kyivski Region, and my family is coping with a situation largely fomented by the West, and the overreaction of Putin (who stupidly thought he'd be welcomed in Kyiv with garlands). They poked him, and poked him, and now many lives have been destroyed. My hatred of TPTB will never be assuaged. Those who support them can stay the hell out of my life, and I hope they all burn in hell, which is also where Mr. Putin is going.
BTW, we in Ukraine are kicking ass. Slava Ukraina!
Chances are, if they have that necessary inward transformation, they will hate what they did even more than you do - and hate those who conned them into it in the first place - and that can foment and sustain revolutionary change. Slava Ukraina! - and it looks like not only will that come about, but there may be some changes coming in Russia - the kinds of repression and censorship that have come in there aren't the sorts of things done by a government confident of its popularity - or its chances of staying in power... and more and more, this seems to apply to the other governments who seem to be subservient to the WEF in policy matters.
I should mention that I took the kids to Germany this week at the constant pleading of my wife, who remained behind and would not abandon our home, pets, neighbors and the Territorial Defense team in our village. I tried to make her take the kids, and I would stay behind, but she insisted that I would be of little use, due to my limited language skills, age, etc. So I am speaking as one who is as safe as one can be, while my soul is bleeding, not to be staunched until our family is re-united.
Thank you for your thought provoking article! And the stakes are high. My little brother is an emergency room pediatrician that has promoted the vaccine, mandates and censorship— but has been very kind about it.
My daughter caught Covid, mildly, on the front lines. Her 3 kids caught it too. Nonetheless, she was mandated to get the stab and has been able to avoid it so far. The stress has been awful. Not right. And I’ve been treated like an outcast by family and friends...
Beyond forgiveness, indoctrination and cognitive dissonance are very real forces. Therefore, I’ve had to draw a line with my brother. The insanity and feelings are almost impossible to manage as I am being threatened and rejected because of his tragic stances.
Perhaps the delusion of love and rationality has been revealed: We live in a mad world. Sharp boundaries are essential for survival!
Excellent article.
Anyone who hadn't noticed that "our colleges, newspapers, and entertainment industry are now just a giant propaganda machine" was not paying attention, and had not read Antonio Gramsci's ideas about cultural hegemony. I appreciate this attempt to point us in the direction of forgiveness, but in order to be forgiven, one must first repent.
Repentance is the "inward transformation" I'm talking about - and it must be preceded by a realization, the falling away of veils of deception and false respectability. Once having made that realization, one can turn away, because then one knows what one is turning away *from*.
They will want to just move on, with no admission of being wrong. I am living with one of these creatures. Maybe not for much longer.
When the offending parties realize their errors and sincerely regret them, and wish to make amends to those they've injured, trying to empathize the hurts done, then the PROCESS of forgiveness can begin. How often must they apologize? Until the injured party says that it's enough. It is up to the injured to decide. Frankly, I don't need any of these people in my life until they hate what they did as much as I do. I live not too far from Graham Seibert in the Kyivski Region, and my family is coping with a situation largely fomented by the West, and the overreaction of Putin (who stupidly thought he'd be welcomed in Kyiv with garlands). They poked him, and poked him, and now many lives have been destroyed. My hatred of TPTB will never be assuaged. Those who support them can stay the hell out of my life, and I hope they all burn in hell, which is also where Mr. Putin is going.
BTW, we in Ukraine are kicking ass. Slava Ukraina!
Chances are, if they have that necessary inward transformation, they will hate what they did even more than you do - and hate those who conned them into it in the first place - and that can foment and sustain revolutionary change. Slava Ukraina! - and it looks like not only will that come about, but there may be some changes coming in Russia - the kinds of repression and censorship that have come in there aren't the sorts of things done by a government confident of its popularity - or its chances of staying in power... and more and more, this seems to apply to the other governments who seem to be subservient to the WEF in policy matters.
I should mention that I took the kids to Germany this week at the constant pleading of my wife, who remained behind and would not abandon our home, pets, neighbors and the Territorial Defense team in our village. I tried to make her take the kids, and I would stay behind, but she insisted that I would be of little use, due to my limited language skills, age, etc. So I am speaking as one who is as safe as one can be, while my soul is bleeding, not to be staunched until our family is re-united.
Thank you for your thought provoking article! And the stakes are high. My little brother is an emergency room pediatrician that has promoted the vaccine, mandates and censorship— but has been very kind about it.
My daughter caught Covid, mildly, on the front lines. Her 3 kids caught it too. Nonetheless, she was mandated to get the stab and has been able to avoid it so far. The stress has been awful. Not right. And I’ve been treated like an outcast by family and friends...
Beyond forgiveness, indoctrination and cognitive dissonance are very real forces. Therefore, I’ve had to draw a line with my brother. The insanity and feelings are almost impossible to manage as I am being threatened and rejected because of his tragic stances.
Perhaps the delusion of love and rationality has been revealed: We live in a mad world. Sharp boundaries are essential for survival!