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Stegiel's avatar

Of course the human spirit may rise above.

Here the word "may" seems operative. Stolen elections we do not rise above not mass vaccinations. Individually yes, as a collective no. In post-modern America many spiritual paths seem dead ends collectively.

And here I think of Ramana Maharishi who pointed out the sage in meditation can influence millions. And arguably these influencers have prevented the worst from arising. However we remain socially the old Adam. We have force and fraud substitute for wise governance. This despite broad education and mild rhetoric regarding civil rights. So the race is on. Heartache is pulling to the inside

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KW NORTON's avatar

Nope, we certainly don't "rise above" the misdeeds of the nation states: WEF / Bilderberg scams, stolen elections, Maxwell hammer operations, child pornography & human trafficking ops, 9/11 con jobs, 60's assassination scams, war profiteering and arms dealing ops, Covid 19 & vaccine assaults, Bankster greed and all the rest by some airy fairy, bliss-ninny religion or philosophy. At the same time state sponsored religions have led many astray. There is however reason to furnish resources within which it is possible to understand moral, spiritual, and scientific concepts. We are part of a process. "Winning" this war will continue to be quite an exercise. These gimmicks being fostered by the nation states have been around since the first civilization.

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Stegiel's avatar

Each one teach one.

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KW NORTON's avatar

Yes, I believe so. A creaky, uncomfortable journey but yes one that seems necessary. We live in a wilderness of technocratic hubris, governed by those who would be king. Our task is not that much different than our that of our forebears - traitors to the King. We will either win or be killed - maybe both. i have seen individuals change in front of me from erstwhile allies of the deep state and defenders of the status quo to flaming revolutionaries. Once we understand it isn't a choice - it all changes. Our American revolutionary forebears understood this. But then they had the genius of Jefferson, Paine,. Adams. Washington, Revere, Dorr and Madison to rely on. We are short of leaders, common sense, free speech and a town square.

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Stegiel's avatar

Our people are a great beast.

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KW NORTON's avatar

Maybe but I maintain a steadfast belief in the ability of the people to achieve common sense. Their opinions are shaped and mandated by beasts. It is the beasts we must destroy.

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