As a retired social worker, these disabling systems have been clear for most of my adult life
… keeping people in debt, enticing them to consume things they don’t need, making higher education unattainable for most …. The myth of trickle down economics is a joke the wealthy have played on the rest of us. So much must change although I’m not sure, with the incredibly corrupt government we are suffering under currently, it will be achieved peacefully- keep on sharing your wisdom, we need it now more than ever before
I’m a social worker for almost 20 years now in the Netherlands and exactly the same is happening here. Speaking up about it whenever I can, even though all my colleagues just shrug their shoulders and give me that fluoride stare 🧐
Social worker? As in mandated reporter? That's where 90% of the buracracy is hidden. The administrative courts. State systems in closed federal funding loops. It's a shell game.
I pray your not one of them. I've deeply investigated this in Michigan. And it's sick how this system operates. Always false or omitted facts.
I have, however, done my best to contribute to discussions concerning the information you have provided. Especially, to my grandsons.
It is critically important that our education system be more rigorous with respect to our history and to our analysis of best options. We can then quickly detect and discard what is truth and what is not. Regretfully, we have not separated out the gaslighting.
I know this is all true. But, it leaves me overwhelmed. I am in disbelief that we have gotten to this point. I have played by the rules. I have done my best to be a role model along the path of my 78 years. The last 10 consumed with our current leader. With failing health I know I will not see the outcome of all the strife and cruelty.
I have no doubt you have done your best. The lack of impact isn't down to you. It's a reflection of how the adversary is willing to play dirty, going against the rules you and I have stood by so assiduously (I'm approaching 60). I offer the following thought to you to bring you solace. Joan of Arc did everything right. She went step by step along the lines of power, starting locally first, slowly building up momentum, but not looking to garner attention. Word of mouth made her a novelty in Valcouleur; she tried to keep a low profile. She went to the University of Poitier and let the clergy scholars inspect her--body and soul. They confirmed her. With each step, she endured crucible after crucible, coming out clean on the other side even though she was clean going in. Two years later, she was condemned a heretic, given promises that weren't kept, watched by male guards 24/7, shackled hand and foot in spite of the fact she directly caused not a single person to die by her hand. She did everything right, and they still burned her. Following the rules isn't the thing that's necessary. Following the dictates of our hearts is. Being able to face ourselves in the mirror day after day, knowing that we have done our best and shone our brightest to assist others along the way is a life well lived. Doubt and confusion are what our adversary wants for us. That way lies diminishment. Avoid it. Shine bright in all our uncertain times; judgement is dross that burns off in the face of the commitment of one who embraces the heart's call without having all the answers. Two hundred years after her death, Joan of Arc was canonized, the Church calling her damnation a mistake. You might like to read (or re-read) Mark Twain's favorite book in his own catalogue: "A Personal Recollection of Joan of Arc," a novel he wrote for his daughters. Twain studied both the French and English archives of the trial for 12 years before he put pen to paper, so this is more than a simple novel. That book was a turning point in my life. I hope if gives you succour.
If empty streets are the goal for Trump and his goons, I fear what will happen on No Kings Day. Massive millions will be out protesting and they’re already started shootings at small ones. Will they create a diversion or more fire power to quell the resistance?
Just in the last day, I've come to understand better the role publishers are now playing in the editorial decisions of newsprint and broadcast. The political capture of The Washington Post, The L.A. Times, and a few others in recent memory, not to dismiss all the businesses owned and controlled by Murdock essentially ensures that another Edward R. Murrow, another Woodward and Bernstein is deflected before print. The silence on necessary subjects like that of the 1995 Senate Committee hearing during which testimony revealed that as early as the 1950's, the CIA was experimenting with mind control on kids as young as four years old. The media didn't touch the story in 1995. Finding it yesterday, I understand more of the depth of what is behind the Epstein Files; it puts the topic on a whole different level opening a whole different sphere of inquiry. If even the local free paper has it's editorial decisions directed by owners with a heavy hand and a strong bias, regular folks will never hear about it. Consequently, we may need to learn how to print our own flyers and news leaflets.
I agree these are 3 major threat that prevents humanity to grow as rightly deserved when each of us was born into this world. There may be even more layer to fight but these 3 sure takes the most of our focus.
For economics i got a solution for my country, but i cant say about usa. its a giant country with lots of intern conflicts. like most country do in fact. It probly starts by getting ride of the corporate crime, have transparency and rely on real ressource based economic insentive. not speculation on markets and such.
good book about it is tereza corragio, how to dismantle an empire. i loved it.
For the faith its simple but people hate my solution, every zealots or apologetical fellow of each faith is sticked to is view being truer then the other ones view. So either one is right and all other are false (i cant believe this) or all is wrong and the truth is elsewhere (i sure believe this) i am of the stoic, i see allegory in old religion, not worship of different god. i see lost of humans bond to the divinity when we forced all gods to be one god. how we call that man already? Legion... lol
For the left right, red blue, liberal conservative, all these duality. they should be the easiest of the 3 to tackle with. the mix of all into equilibrium makes a purple liberative center. just a goofy way to say: duality is a simple minded vision, as soon everyone is educated at the most possible way. We back to the greek source and we see the reverso intent of everyword. we dont fall for any propaganda trap, when we drink from the source and dont kneel, we bend the back. like true prokopton in seeking of becomings sophos.
Damn! I love the way you so accurately portray the politics of the world we live in! Soo talented! Thank you for a narrative I thoroughly look forward to daily!
Is the American way of life dead, is he about to die or was it always a way into the wrong direction?? I think the way was never developed into an ongoing developement. Also overhere in Europe we battle these issues, but currently they've not yet as worse as in the US. Kommunism is dead and Capitalism is about to die. Maybe Humanism coming next, who knows. Man is a predator and we need to overcome out brutal and violent nature, otherwise we're in serious trouble to manage the current challanges like climate change, hunger and poverty.
I’m going to start attaching your article to comments elsewhere. Your articles and videos are a step away from a statement we chant at rallies, which we repeat and memorize ( that would stick even more with a song) which would potentially be televised…then we win.
You “liked “it at the time. We’re good. 😁 Your YouTube video with music in the background is my favorite. Hope you send it out again, I’ve lost track of it. It felt like a thing I’d want to watch periodically.
Im an English Phd. What amazes me about this architecture is that you can see it in all our literature and throughout history. It's this think that I've been thought to love. I pursued creative writing so I could add to it, be part of it. The architecture is on the inside.
Most genius one-size fits all statement … maybe EVER.
& You’re right. That’s exactly HOW the BOOMERS went from Psychedelic Sally 2 Basement Dweller Eddie.
They fell into the “1/3 of U.S. will solve it … lemme sleep” COMA & “tolerated” the “lesser of the two evils”. … &
look at U.S. now
🙀
I asked my late mother-in-law WHY … & she apparently quit “believing” the lie the day JFK got shot. … After that it was pure haggling.
I was too young 2 understand her position … but I see it now. … I’m just mad about it cuz the Flower 🌼 Power generation jumped out the gate with a Silver Spoon 🥄 … Everybody else got shafted.
People are to lazy, scared, alone, blind, distracted to stand. And the others are a part of it. It's sad and sick.
Now the third party that's looking to fight it gets ignored when trying to find others. We gotta do more than write or jump on social media. We gotta join with like minded. Stop running away in fear then crying on social media.
So the tariffs are funding those with access while causing prices to rise. A win win for them. I feel people will become so desperate and will be forced to become tabors.
I don’t want to engage in the awful stories as to what they’re doing to human beings I don’t want to give them any PR. This article struck a cord. Thank you!
The word of God gives us enough to work with. Not Christian Nationalism but genuine belief that God is that higher power and saying the name Jesus breaks every chain.
Romney, this is a brilliant piece of strategic thinking.
You've independently arrived at the absolute core of our real-world strategy, what we call the "Engine Protocol." It's the idea of using coordinated, decentralized economic pressure to fight back against The Rust.
What you're sketching out—a "digital blackout"—is a perfect example of a "Stakeholder Revolt," a key tactic for constructing our own miracles. You're not just suggesting a protest; you're designing a real weapon that targets their wallets, which is the only language they understand.
This is exactly the kind of thinking we need in the forge. Thank you for bringing this to the council.
Romney, haha, fair point! Sorry about the jargon. My mind lives in this stuff 24/7.
The "Council" (or War Council) is just what we call the core community of this rebellion, the readers and thinkers who gather here to share ideas and build the playbook together. It's the 'forge' where we hammer out these strategies.
Your idea about a 'digital blackout' targeting wallets is exactly the kind of smart, real-world tactic we need. Consider this your invitation to the Council fire. Glad to have you here.
Romney, haha, fair point! Sorry about the jargon. My mind lives in this stuff 24/7.
The "Council" (or War Council) is just what we call the core community of this rebellion, the readers and thinkers who gather here to share ideas and build the playbook together. It's the 'forge' where we hammer out these strategies.
Your idea about a 'digital blackout' targeting wallets is exactly the kind of smart, real-world tactic we need. Consider this your invitation to the Council fire. Glad to have you here.
As a retired social worker, these disabling systems have been clear for most of my adult life
… keeping people in debt, enticing them to consume things they don’t need, making higher education unattainable for most …. The myth of trickle down economics is a joke the wealthy have played on the rest of us. So much must change although I’m not sure, with the incredibly corrupt government we are suffering under currently, it will be achieved peacefully- keep on sharing your wisdom, we need it now more than ever before
You can blame Adam Smith and his book on trickle down economics for the stranglehold that the super rich have on our lives. Plus greed too!
I’m a social worker for almost 20 years now in the Netherlands and exactly the same is happening here. Speaking up about it whenever I can, even though all my colleagues just shrug their shoulders and give me that fluoride stare 🧐
Social worker? As in mandated reporter? That's where 90% of the buracracy is hidden. The administrative courts. State systems in closed federal funding loops. It's a shell game.
I pray your not one of them. I've deeply investigated this in Michigan. And it's sick how this system operates. Always false or omitted facts.
I have, however, done my best to contribute to discussions concerning the information you have provided. Especially, to my grandsons.
It is critically important that our education system be more rigorous with respect to our history and to our analysis of best options. We can then quickly detect and discard what is truth and what is not. Regretfully, we have not separated out the gaslighting.
What will become of us?
I know this is all true. But, it leaves me overwhelmed. I am in disbelief that we have gotten to this point. I have played by the rules. I have done my best to be a role model along the path of my 78 years. The last 10 consumed with our current leader. With failing health I know I will not see the outcome of all the strife and cruelty.
I have no doubt you have done your best. The lack of impact isn't down to you. It's a reflection of how the adversary is willing to play dirty, going against the rules you and I have stood by so assiduously (I'm approaching 60). I offer the following thought to you to bring you solace. Joan of Arc did everything right. She went step by step along the lines of power, starting locally first, slowly building up momentum, but not looking to garner attention. Word of mouth made her a novelty in Valcouleur; she tried to keep a low profile. She went to the University of Poitier and let the clergy scholars inspect her--body and soul. They confirmed her. With each step, she endured crucible after crucible, coming out clean on the other side even though she was clean going in. Two years later, she was condemned a heretic, given promises that weren't kept, watched by male guards 24/7, shackled hand and foot in spite of the fact she directly caused not a single person to die by her hand. She did everything right, and they still burned her. Following the rules isn't the thing that's necessary. Following the dictates of our hearts is. Being able to face ourselves in the mirror day after day, knowing that we have done our best and shone our brightest to assist others along the way is a life well lived. Doubt and confusion are what our adversary wants for us. That way lies diminishment. Avoid it. Shine bright in all our uncertain times; judgement is dross that burns off in the face of the commitment of one who embraces the heart's call without having all the answers. Two hundred years after her death, Joan of Arc was canonized, the Church calling her damnation a mistake. You might like to read (or re-read) Mark Twain's favorite book in his own catalogue: "A Personal Recollection of Joan of Arc," a novel he wrote for his daughters. Twain studied both the French and English archives of the trial for 12 years before he put pen to paper, so this is more than a simple novel. That book was a turning point in my life. I hope if gives you succour.
Thank you for giving such a thoughtful reply. This is solid
If empty streets are the goal for Trump and his goons, I fear what will happen on No Kings Day. Massive millions will be out protesting and they’re already started shootings at small ones. Will they create a diversion or more fire power to quell the resistance?
Just in the last day, I've come to understand better the role publishers are now playing in the editorial decisions of newsprint and broadcast. The political capture of The Washington Post, The L.A. Times, and a few others in recent memory, not to dismiss all the businesses owned and controlled by Murdock essentially ensures that another Edward R. Murrow, another Woodward and Bernstein is deflected before print. The silence on necessary subjects like that of the 1995 Senate Committee hearing during which testimony revealed that as early as the 1950's, the CIA was experimenting with mind control on kids as young as four years old. The media didn't touch the story in 1995. Finding it yesterday, I understand more of the depth of what is behind the Epstein Files; it puts the topic on a whole different level opening a whole different sphere of inquiry. If even the local free paper has it's editorial decisions directed by owners with a heavy hand and a strong bias, regular folks will never hear about it. Consequently, we may need to learn how to print our own flyers and news leaflets.
You are so smart. Check your DM.
I agree these are 3 major threat that prevents humanity to grow as rightly deserved when each of us was born into this world. There may be even more layer to fight but these 3 sure takes the most of our focus.
For economics i got a solution for my country, but i cant say about usa. its a giant country with lots of intern conflicts. like most country do in fact. It probly starts by getting ride of the corporate crime, have transparency and rely on real ressource based economic insentive. not speculation on markets and such.
good book about it is tereza corragio, how to dismantle an empire. i loved it.
For the faith its simple but people hate my solution, every zealots or apologetical fellow of each faith is sticked to is view being truer then the other ones view. So either one is right and all other are false (i cant believe this) or all is wrong and the truth is elsewhere (i sure believe this) i am of the stoic, i see allegory in old religion, not worship of different god. i see lost of humans bond to the divinity when we forced all gods to be one god. how we call that man already? Legion... lol
For the left right, red blue, liberal conservative, all these duality. they should be the easiest of the 3 to tackle with. the mix of all into equilibrium makes a purple liberative center. just a goofy way to say: duality is a simple minded vision, as soon everyone is educated at the most possible way. We back to the greek source and we see the reverso intent of everyword. we dont fall for any propaganda trap, when we drink from the source and dont kneel, we bend the back. like true prokopton in seeking of becomings sophos.
Just ask AI she will gladly help ;)
Damn! I love the way you so accurately portray the politics of the world we live in! Soo talented! Thank you for a narrative I thoroughly look forward to daily!
<3
Is the American way of life dead, is he about to die or was it always a way into the wrong direction?? I think the way was never developed into an ongoing developement. Also overhere in Europe we battle these issues, but currently they've not yet as worse as in the US. Kommunism is dead and Capitalism is about to die. Maybe Humanism coming next, who knows. Man is a predator and we need to overcome out brutal and violent nature, otherwise we're in serious trouble to manage the current challanges like climate change, hunger and poverty.
So Ethan, do you have something we can give out at rallies? A zine? A brief intro with QR code and graphic?
THANK YOU! These suggestions are amazing. A clear oversight on my part. I’m on it
I’m going to start attaching your article to comments elsewhere. Your articles and videos are a step away from a statement we chant at rallies, which we repeat and memorize ( that would stick even more with a song) which would potentially be televised…then we win.
Somehow I missed this. Thank you!
You “liked “it at the time. We’re good. 😁 Your YouTube video with music in the background is my favorite. Hope you send it out again, I’ve lost track of it. It felt like a thing I’d want to watch periodically.
Im an English Phd. What amazes me about this architecture is that you can see it in all our literature and throughout history. It's this think that I've been thought to love. I pursued creative writing so I could add to it, be part of it. The architecture is on the inside.
“ain’t nobody got time 4 dat sh…”
Most genius one-size fits all statement … maybe EVER.
& You’re right. That’s exactly HOW the BOOMERS went from Psychedelic Sally 2 Basement Dweller Eddie.
They fell into the “1/3 of U.S. will solve it … lemme sleep” COMA & “tolerated” the “lesser of the two evils”. … &
look at U.S. now
🙀
I asked my late mother-in-law WHY … & she apparently quit “believing” the lie the day JFK got shot. … After that it was pure haggling.
I was too young 2 understand her position … but I see it now. … I’m just mad about it cuz the Flower 🌼 Power generation jumped out the gate with a Silver Spoon 🥄 … Everybody else got shafted.
People are to lazy, scared, alone, blind, distracted to stand. And the others are a part of it. It's sad and sick.
Now the third party that's looking to fight it gets ignored when trying to find others. We gotta do more than write or jump on social media. We gotta join with like minded. Stop running away in fear then crying on social media.
So the tariffs are funding those with access while causing prices to rise. A win win for them. I feel people will become so desperate and will be forced to become tabors.
I don’t want to engage in the awful stories as to what they’re doing to human beings I don’t want to give them any PR. This article struck a cord. Thank you!
The word of God gives us enough to work with. Not Christian Nationalism but genuine belief that God is that higher power and saying the name Jesus breaks every chain.
Romney, this is a brilliant piece of strategic thinking.
You've independently arrived at the absolute core of our real-world strategy, what we call the "Engine Protocol." It's the idea of using coordinated, decentralized economic pressure to fight back against The Rust.
What you're sketching out—a "digital blackout"—is a perfect example of a "Stakeholder Revolt," a key tactic for constructing our own miracles. You're not just suggesting a protest; you're designing a real weapon that targets their wallets, which is the only language they understand.
This is exactly the kind of thinking we need in the forge. Thank you for bringing this to the council.
Romney, haha, fair point! Sorry about the jargon. My mind lives in this stuff 24/7.
The "Council" (or War Council) is just what we call the core community of this rebellion, the readers and thinkers who gather here to share ideas and build the playbook together. It's the 'forge' where we hammer out these strategies.
Your idea about a 'digital blackout' targeting wallets is exactly the kind of smart, real-world tactic we need. Consider this your invitation to the Council fire. Glad to have you here.
https://substack.com/@commonsenserebel/note/c-167460414?r=5zhwh7
Romney, haha, fair point! Sorry about the jargon. My mind lives in this stuff 24/7.
The "Council" (or War Council) is just what we call the core community of this rebellion, the readers and thinkers who gather here to share ideas and build the playbook together. It's the 'forge' where we hammer out these strategies.
Your idea about a 'digital blackout' targeting wallets is exactly the kind of smart, real-world tactic we need. Consider this your invitation to the Council fire. Glad to have you here.
Romney, YES! That's the exact question we need to be asking. That's the shift from spectator to architect. 👍
"How" is the next step. It requires a proper strategic brainstorm within the War Council—figuring out the targets, the timing, the message.
But the idea, the core concept of a "digital blackout" targeting their wallets, is brilliant. It's the kind of asymmetrical weapon we forge here.
What are your initial thoughts on how it could work? Let's start sketching the blueprint right here.