Yea, I am in part glad that the COVID business shook a lot of people's blind faith in their institutional leaders, and in part bothered that it didn't do it a a whole lot more. Not just government but business, religious and social groups all had their leaders bow down and reply "Whatever you say!" to the government. Yet people seem to be ignoring that behavior, as though that was the only difficult decision those leaders ever will have to make.
If I were to choose a new church, for instance, a good answer to "So, how did you respond to the COVID mandates?" would be a key consideration.
My (trademarked) "Law of Opposite Effects" gives me a sense of optimism. If what our rulers really want is more control, they are going to lose their control.
Here's what I think: They HAVE to keep 100-percent of the important "truth-seeking" organizations completely captured. If one or two "break ranks" and do real reporting, the whole pack might follow and the whole house of cards might crumble. So they must be worried about that key apostate going rogue.
I like thinking the critical mass could be just 2% of the ranks but the impact of Elon at X, and to a lesser degree (but feels like it's growing) Tucker Carlson gives me some hope that only a handful of fearless, perhaps nothing-to-lose actors [edit late upon reread] can change the landscape.
Agree. The two biggest lies: “We’re from the government and we are here to help you.” AND “We’re glad you’re here.”
Yea, I am in part glad that the COVID business shook a lot of people's blind faith in their institutional leaders, and in part bothered that it didn't do it a a whole lot more. Not just government but business, religious and social groups all had their leaders bow down and reply "Whatever you say!" to the government. Yet people seem to be ignoring that behavior, as though that was the only difficult decision those leaders ever will have to make.
If I were to choose a new church, for instance, a good answer to "So, how did you respond to the COVID mandates?" would be a key consideration.
My (trademarked) "Law of Opposite Effects" gives me a sense of optimism. If what our rulers really want is more control, they are going to lose their control.
"Law of Opposite Effects"
I hadn't titled it yet but I think kinda the same thing. The tighter the grip, the more sand that's slipping through their fingers.
They're losing they're grip and they're completely freaked out about it.
Here's what I think: They HAVE to keep 100-percent of the important "truth-seeking" organizations completely captured. If one or two "break ranks" and do real reporting, the whole pack might follow and the whole house of cards might crumble. So they must be worried about that key apostate going rogue.
I like thinking the critical mass could be just 2% of the ranks but the impact of Elon at X, and to a lesser degree (but feels like it's growing) Tucker Carlson gives me some hope that only a handful of fearless, perhaps nothing-to-lose actors [edit late upon reread] can change the landscape.
Truth will out.