There are two huge centers of unaccountable power in the modern state: intelligence and the bureaucracy. But perhaps intelligence owns the bureaucracy. Congress is nothing but a gateway for the huge money flows of the modern state, while the executive tries to consolidate all other power into itself. The judiciary is less powerful than Congress because they either rubber stamp what the powerful want, or are reduced to a nibble at the edges of the state apparatus. It’s time to get real about what kind of government we actually have.
Speaking of fire, if the voters put the Dems out of office in this coming election, we ALL have to hit the ground running and hold the feet of the R's to the fire. We cannot return our former state of complacency.
Most Rs are no different than the dems. They differ only in which roles they are assigned by central casting, much like “good cop, bad cop”. They both work for the same masters.
Couldn't agree more. Pointless continuing to just moan and whine about all the wrongs being committed on our tax dollars/euros/pounds etc, never forgetting we put these officials in power.
I had my “awakening” 9 1/2 years ago. From what I have learned since then added to the glimpses I saw before, Sadly I believe this too will die on the launch pad. So many have before now.
Wish I could find a vid showing this drum call in context. Have heard in context but can not find a vid or movie clip of it. Will continue to look. In the mean time, here is the call itself.
Congress outsourced its responsibility to the industries it has outsourced the regulation of to the Exec, as well. Congress does not, in the main, write bills as they should. Lobbyists do.
There are two huge centers of unaccountable power in the modern state: intelligence and the bureaucracy. But perhaps intelligence owns the bureaucracy. Congress is nothing but a gateway for the huge money flows of the modern state, while the executive tries to consolidate all other power into itself. The judiciary is less powerful than Congress because they either rubber stamp what the powerful want, or are reduced to a nibble at the edges of the state apparatus. It’s time to get real about what kind of government we actually have.
I agree. If there is one good thing that has come from covid; it is that it has lit a fire under my ass.
I was asleep at the wheel.
My wife and I have started getting involved at the community level and writing more letters, etc., to elected officials than I should admit.
But the real solution is right here:
Amplifying our voices in these Stacks' through coordination.
An action plan needs to be devised; or we will be stuck on the launch pad just going through mental simulations.
Speaking of fire, if the voters put the Dems out of office in this coming election, we ALL have to hit the ground running and hold the feet of the R's to the fire. We cannot return our former state of complacency.
Most Rs are no different than the dems. They differ only in which roles they are assigned by central casting, much like “good cop, bad cop”. They both work for the same masters.
Great to hear! Thank you:)
Couldn't agree more. Pointless continuing to just moan and whine about all the wrongs being committed on our tax dollars/euros/pounds etc, never forgetting we put these officials in power.
Ryan is a smart one! :)
https://simulationcommander.substack.com/p/this-is-not-a-drill-part-2
I had my “awakening” 9 1/2 years ago. From what I have learned since then added to the glimpses I saw before, Sadly I believe this too will die on the launch pad. So many have before now.
Otherwise, I agree.
Drummers! Beat the Long Roll!
Wish I could find a vid showing this drum call in context. Have heard in context but can not find a vid or movie clip of it. Will continue to look. In the mean time, here is the call itself.
https://youtu.be/kQYeQXL3XEc
Shoulda gone with my said instincts. Wrong navy but at least the one we descended from.
BEAT TO QUARTERS
https://youtu.be/AF7qrDujmw8
Congress outsourced its responsibility to the industries it has outsourced the regulation of to the Exec, as well. Congress does not, in the main, write bills as they should. Lobbyists do.