Warning: This series of essays is a scathing criticism of so many institutions, traditions, customs, and habits held dear by the vast majority of Americans…
Scathing. I promise.
Committed to the idea that responsible freedom is the only moral and sustainable basis for human flourishing, this series of essays are a full-frontal assault on all that stands in the way of that goal.
These writings are at once an indictment of the preachers, politicians, and oligarchs who profit from the status quo as well as a call-to-arms issued to the masses held hostage by their own ignorance, obedience, conformity, and tribalism.
These writings are bound to irritate liberals, conservatives, and moderates alike.
At least I hope so.
I would take such as a badge of honor… and a reliable indicator of truth. Because the truth is almost never found by choosing sides. And because our problems will not be solved, because they cannot be solved, by picking the “right” religion, “right” economic system, or “right” political ideology.
It will become clear from these writings that nothing would please me more than to put all the politicians, preachers, and billionaires permanently out of business. We the people do not need them anymore.
We no longer need them to speak for us.
We no longer need them to organize us.
We no longer need their approval.
We no longer need them to tell us right from wrong.
And we no longer need them as scapegoats to blame for our own shortcomings.
To be clear, I am not advocating anarchy, the banning of religions, or the overthrow of governments. Coercion, while sometimes necessary and expedient, is unethical and unsustainable. And, while I hope to socialize the ethic of responsible freedom by persuasion and living example, I recognize that violence may be necessary on occasion to reign in the bad actors. I also recognize that we the people still have lots of growing up to do… that we may need to keep the powers-that-be around for a while until we’re mature enough and brave enough for freedom.
continue… Politics 101: Full Disclosure
Bring it, brother, I can’t wait!
Thanks a bunch for the enthusiastic encouragement, brother Larry. I’ll take all the tail winds I can get! : )
I’m tuning in, too. No pressure!
Thanks a bunch, Ali. Feeling the pressure already! : )
“Because the truth is almost never found by choosing sides.”
This is very interesting to me as a European. In our eyes America is about “if you are not with me, you are against me”. I am convinced that the world and life is not as simple as that.
Danke sehr, Liebe Stella, for sharing your perspective and for being a voice of reason and decency.
As has been said, there are two kinds of Americans: those with passports and those without.
Looking forward to getting more of this. Go for it!
Thanks a million, Kath… I’ll take all the encouragement I can get!
A well balanced perspective. Continuing to present the balance won’t guarantee you don’t get fingered as a radical, but for those who care more for wisdom than sensationalism, it’s there. 👌
To my eyes, humanity is presently, and very swiftly, splitting itself into two parts ~ those who are indeed ready for the reality you describe and will create it, and those swiftly spiraling back down toward the brutish, whom my perception sees continuing to exist also, on a lower dimension. Call me crazy!
I, too, feel that we are at a hugely consequential watershed, Ana… in a real fight between the best of us and the worst of us… and I feel responsible for doing my humble part to nudge things in the direction of humanity, not brutishness. If you be crazy, then I be crazy! Sent with a warm hug.
Haha, ‘s good to have your company!
I think things have progressed so far that it’s down to individual souls now. None of us are going to be able to stop the juggernaut, but a few more of us can still hop off before it goes over the cliff, right?
Please take heart in knowing we’re not alone, dear Ana.
There are actually supposed to be quite a few of us, as I understand it. I cannot reach out, because every friendly connection becomes victimized.
Thank YOU for the very human connection.
So far, for actual consistency of success in communication in my life, the WP comments have beaten out emails, texts, chat rooms, the US mails, telephone messages and automated connections, and in-person verbal exchange. Nice to be in touch, brother.
Likewise, sister.🌻🙏
I’m definitely tuning in, Frank.
Thanks so much for the words of encouragement, Rosaliene. I hope I don’t disappoint.
My curiosity is certainly piqued! Looking forward to your posts, your views, and some healthy civil discourse!
Thanks so much for checking in, Jill. Here’s hoping I haven’t just jumped out of a plane without a parachute! : )
Well, you have raised my interest, Frank. I look forward to what comes next.
Thanks for checking in, Gerald, and for the vote of confidence.
I hope I haven’t bitten off more than I can chew or painted myself into a corner! : )