Currently, the connotations of Left-Right are completely FUBAR from their basis. They used to mean something. To put it simply: Right prioritized freedom, Left prioritized fairness. Both are necessary for a healthy society, no matter what ideology it is supposedly based upon. They certainly should not be abused to provide an artificial basis for division, into smart vs stupid or good vs evil.
"To put it simply: Right prioritized freedom, Left prioritized fairness. Both are necessary for a healthy society, no matter what ideology it is supposedly based upon. They certainly should not be abused to provide an artificial basis for division, into smart vs stupid or good vs evil."
Again agreed. But the division is there for a purpose. The Deep State is made up of rapacious megalomaniacs whose goal is total control of the United States and as much of the rest of the world as possible. The tactic used is what I call acts of societal disruption. The purpose is to divide and conquer.
It's based in Psychological Problems; an inability to maintain an open mind towards learning, confront truth and facing reality, indicating the U.S society to now be WEAK, SPOILED, SOFT and STUPID; indoctrinated/brainwashed by poor education and kept in a deliberate state of 'False Safety and Security' since 'The Greatest Generation.' In the 1950's the Secret Society Menagerie loyal to the U.K/London/GCHQ/Fabian Society attacked the U.S. Family-Oriented, Traditionally Christian Society with 'Unlimited WWIII Warfare.' This attack was documented to begin in 1954 in a 'Bilderberg' document found in an old copying machine and verified as true by several whistleblowers.
This Spiritual/Ideological Warfare based in UTOPIAN FANTASIES was evidenced by the advent of Rock Music, Illicit Drugs, Hippy Generation, Free Love/Sex, Feminism, Anti-War Rioting, ABANDONMENT OF CHRISTIAN GOD through the 1960-70's and escalating to the current time.
IMPERIALISTS viewed the U.S. necessary for long-term dream of 'WORLD COLONIZATION' by the Imperialist Fabian Society and was determined to be too strong with too many blessings, not the least of which was NATIONAL IDENTITY, to fall to Coup by IMPERIALISM which is now known as TOTALITARIANISM/ COMMUNISM/ FASCISM and other 'isms' contingent upon minor social variations in norms, laws, resource foundation, customs, weaknesses as 'Race' in the U.S. and 'Class' in other societies.
After reading this, "Recent reporting about Bluesky is a reminder that the desire to cultivate and protect free speech is not really a natural inclination. This explains why, throughout history, protection of free speech has been a rare exception and not the rule." I was prompted to share my thoughts on the historical and social dynamics of repression and transformation:
The insecurity described is understandable in a world undergoing rapid changes and increasing social tensions. However, this sentiment can be addressed through individual and collective efforts to foster mental resilience, solidarity, and knowledge. Returning to fundamental values such as intellectual curiosity, community, and purposeful human action offers a realistic path to counter the fear of a metaphorical "zombie apocalypse."
There is reason for hope. As a social scientist, I have learned from history and social science that tyranny has both a beginning and an end.
While societies rarely resort to extreme measures against their leaders, parallels can be found in the natural world. For example, New Scientist reported a striking case in Senegal where chimpanzees killed and cannibalized their former alpha, Foudouko. This rare event sheds light on the dynamics of betrayal and coalition-building.
Dr. Yeadon's observations align with Gustave Le Bon's theories on crowd psychology. In The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind, Le Bon explains that leaders who betray their followers’ trust can trigger intense emotional reactions, leading to impulsive and collective actions.
This phenomenon, referred to as the "Le Bon effect," reflects the social unrest that emerges when prolonged repression stifles a society’s freedom.
History also demonstrates that sustaining strict control through repression, censorship, and surveillance is ultimately unsustainable. Key reasons include:
Economic Strain: Maintaining surveillance and large-scale security infrastructures drains financial resources, diverting them from essential sectors like education and healthcare.
Social Unrest: Persistent repression breeds widespread dissatisfaction, increasing the likelihood of rebellion or resistance.
In recent history, no oppressive regime has endured indefinitely. The combination of public dissatisfaction, economic challenges, and external pressures inevitably forces change.
Over time, these regimes must either adapt or collapse under their inherent instability.
Some governments respond by easing restrictions, implementing reforms, or transitioning to more democratic systems.
South Korea provides an example, evolving from authoritarian rule to democracy in the late 20th century under significant internal and external demands for change. In contrast, regimes that resist adaptation often face sudden and dramatic collapse.
The Soviet Union, for instance, disintegrated due to widespread dissatisfaction and economic decline.
Romania’s history offers another vivid example. Nicolae Ceaușescu's authoritarian regime fell in 1989 during a popular uprising fueled by years of oppression and economic mismanagement.
This collapse highlights how accumulated grievances, declining resources, and external pressures can dismantle even the most entrenched regimes.
History underscores that no tyranny has lasted indefinitely. The pressure to maintain control in the face of growing dissatisfaction, economic hardship, and external challenges ensures that oppressive systems eventually transform through gradual reform or abrupt collapse.
These regimes are inherently unsustainable in the long term.
While some regimes, such as those in China and North Korea, have maintained control for extended periods, their endurance often depends on external factors like geopolitical leverage and internal propaganda rather than fundamental differences.
The inherent pressures of repression inevitably lead to either reform or collapse.
Although regimes like Iran and Syria have persisted for decades, their survival is not guaranteed indefinitely.
Economic hardship, internal dissent, and shifting international dynamics could challenge their hold on power.
History teaches that even the most entrenched tyrannies are ultimately vulnerable to collapse or transformation.
Fitting, Free Speech to those who agree with me and censorship for those who do not. Insanity!
I agree with you John that much of what motivates people, especially since the Plandemic and Bioweapon Jab, is fear. That's just how the Psychopaths in charge planned it if you accept it. Fear of Death, Fear for Health, Financial Fear, etc, etc. Don't accept this fear Live in true Courage. Courageous Discourse is aptly named.
The term ‘adult’ is a misnomer. Adults may be fully developed but emotionally most are just grown children on a bigger playground. Everyone wants to be ‘king of the mountain’ so they can push out, bully, or silence those with whom they don’t agree. It is a rare bird who can listen to opposing voices without feeling threatened.
Agreed. They love honeypots and other entrapments and exposures.
American also doesn't have freedom of audience. If you are actively prevented from reaching an audience (e.g. shadow banning), you are being censored, but as I understand it this is perfectly legal.
The factors that matter in 2024 -- as they always have -- are things like attractiveness, intelligence, wealth, connections, health, youth. Yes, there certainly *was* a time in the West when racism, sexism, etc. mattered quite significantly. But those days are, to put it simply, gone. Since our Dear Leaders, however, want to milk it for all it's worth, they will continue to find specific *instances* and imply these are *representative* of larger groups. One of the countless ways media distorts reality.
You left out one group identity tactic that actually is a Major reason for the trans dysphoria crap, but no one will get this. The male vs female "group identity." This has caused damage since the very beginning.
They talk about the bubble that tech puts people in using their algorithms They dont need to bother. People are doing it to themselves. Sad. How can a democratic society function if people dont even know the full range of discussion around issues? I see that even when people do discuss the other side's view point they use the strawman fallacy; pick the most extreme illogical expression of those views, and then proudly attack and reject them. I hear that all the time on the Best of the Left podcast for example. But its everywhere, left and right.
Added to the trans toxicity, Bluesky has recently illustrated the upside down morals of their crowd when there was wide support on the platform for the assassination of the UNH executive in NYC. As opposed to X, the upside down morals on Bluesky are destructive to society.
I see Bluesky and X as fundamentally equivalent—both serving as digital arenas where human thoughts are drawn like moths to a flame. These platforms act as honeypots for our expressions, enticing us with the promise of connection and validation. We share our ideas, seeking solidarity with those who think like us, yet inevitably collide with opposing perspectives. This friction often escalates, transforming dialogue into division and, in some cases, culminating in a kind of social excommunication. In this way, these platforms mirror the broader human experience: a continuous cycle of connection, conflict, and consequence.
People who identify as liberal want to be sure they can block any speech that reveals they aren't. What a sad and fragile world view.
Given that "liberals" view mislabeling people as a hate crime, and they mislabel themselves, this aligns with modern liberals' core tenet of self-hate.
Excellent article. I agree. BlueSky is a snowflake haven. That is why tyrants love the left. Nazi Germany was socialist left. I see so many correlations between The Nazis and today liberal left, especially how they quickly embrace totalitarianism. Basically every study shows the liberal left being the side that overwhelmingly wants others to be silenced, mandated, imprisoned, lose all their rights etc. all the while they tell themselves that they are the compassionate and progressive side. A self delusion of moral superiority that actually makes totalitarianism possible.
For a good word on fear: 1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
Which helps to explain how we have gotten so deep into the divisions we face: instead of casting out fear with love, our society in general has chosen to cast out God, who IS love.
Fear has a little brother called 'abuse' which has another sibling called 'deception'. In Bluesky we are free to deceive those who believe they are free to believe in deception. Say it ain't true!
"And yet, if you only talk and listen to people with whom you already agree on everything, you are unlikely to learn anything new."
Liberalism in a nutshell.
"Liberalsim in a nutshell."
This position is not held by liberalism alone.
Agreed. The Authoritarianism dimension, however realized at the top and/or supported from below, has nothing to do with Left-Right.
Agreed. The left-right narrative is a charade...a ploy to get the populace to think they are making a choice.
Currently, the connotations of Left-Right are completely FUBAR from their basis. They used to mean something. To put it simply: Right prioritized freedom, Left prioritized fairness. Both are necessary for a healthy society, no matter what ideology it is supposedly based upon. They certainly should not be abused to provide an artificial basis for division, into smart vs stupid or good vs evil.
"To put it simply: Right prioritized freedom, Left prioritized fairness. Both are necessary for a healthy society, no matter what ideology it is supposedly based upon. They certainly should not be abused to provide an artificial basis for division, into smart vs stupid or good vs evil."
Again agreed. But the division is there for a purpose. The Deep State is made up of rapacious megalomaniacs whose goal is total control of the United States and as much of the rest of the world as possible. The tactic used is what I call acts of societal disruption. The purpose is to divide and conquer.
They are putting the MRNA vax in your food you need to
do this right now....... https://t.co/KXjORB2xR3
Rust - be careful. Any group is prone to this.
It's based in Psychological Problems; an inability to maintain an open mind towards learning, confront truth and facing reality, indicating the U.S society to now be WEAK, SPOILED, SOFT and STUPID; indoctrinated/brainwashed by poor education and kept in a deliberate state of 'False Safety and Security' since 'The Greatest Generation.' In the 1950's the Secret Society Menagerie loyal to the U.K/London/GCHQ/Fabian Society attacked the U.S. Family-Oriented, Traditionally Christian Society with 'Unlimited WWIII Warfare.' This attack was documented to begin in 1954 in a 'Bilderberg' document found in an old copying machine and verified as true by several whistleblowers.
This Spiritual/Ideological Warfare based in UTOPIAN FANTASIES was evidenced by the advent of Rock Music, Illicit Drugs, Hippy Generation, Free Love/Sex, Feminism, Anti-War Rioting, ABANDONMENT OF CHRISTIAN GOD through the 1960-70's and escalating to the current time.
IMPERIALISTS viewed the U.S. necessary for long-term dream of 'WORLD COLONIZATION' by the Imperialist Fabian Society and was determined to be too strong with too many blessings, not the least of which was NATIONAL IDENTITY, to fall to Coup by IMPERIALISM which is now known as TOTALITARIANISM/ COMMUNISM/ FASCISM and other 'isms' contingent upon minor social variations in norms, laws, resource foundation, customs, weaknesses as 'Race' in the U.S. and 'Class' in other societies.
After reading this, "Recent reporting about Bluesky is a reminder that the desire to cultivate and protect free speech is not really a natural inclination. This explains why, throughout history, protection of free speech has been a rare exception and not the rule." I was prompted to share my thoughts on the historical and social dynamics of repression and transformation:
The insecurity described is understandable in a world undergoing rapid changes and increasing social tensions. However, this sentiment can be addressed through individual and collective efforts to foster mental resilience, solidarity, and knowledge. Returning to fundamental values such as intellectual curiosity, community, and purposeful human action offers a realistic path to counter the fear of a metaphorical "zombie apocalypse."
There is reason for hope. As a social scientist, I have learned from history and social science that tyranny has both a beginning and an end.
While societies rarely resort to extreme measures against their leaders, parallels can be found in the natural world. For example, New Scientist reported a striking case in Senegal where chimpanzees killed and cannibalized their former alpha, Foudouko. This rare event sheds light on the dynamics of betrayal and coalition-building.
Dr. Yeadon's observations align with Gustave Le Bon's theories on crowd psychology. In The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind, Le Bon explains that leaders who betray their followers’ trust can trigger intense emotional reactions, leading to impulsive and collective actions.
This phenomenon, referred to as the "Le Bon effect," reflects the social unrest that emerges when prolonged repression stifles a society’s freedom.
History also demonstrates that sustaining strict control through repression, censorship, and surveillance is ultimately unsustainable. Key reasons include:
Economic Strain: Maintaining surveillance and large-scale security infrastructures drains financial resources, diverting them from essential sectors like education and healthcare.
Social Unrest: Persistent repression breeds widespread dissatisfaction, increasing the likelihood of rebellion or resistance.
In recent history, no oppressive regime has endured indefinitely. The combination of public dissatisfaction, economic challenges, and external pressures inevitably forces change.
Over time, these regimes must either adapt or collapse under their inherent instability.
Some governments respond by easing restrictions, implementing reforms, or transitioning to more democratic systems.
South Korea provides an example, evolving from authoritarian rule to democracy in the late 20th century under significant internal and external demands for change. In contrast, regimes that resist adaptation often face sudden and dramatic collapse.
The Soviet Union, for instance, disintegrated due to widespread dissatisfaction and economic decline.
Romania’s history offers another vivid example. Nicolae Ceaușescu's authoritarian regime fell in 1989 during a popular uprising fueled by years of oppression and economic mismanagement.
This collapse highlights how accumulated grievances, declining resources, and external pressures can dismantle even the most entrenched regimes.
History underscores that no tyranny has lasted indefinitely. The pressure to maintain control in the face of growing dissatisfaction, economic hardship, and external challenges ensures that oppressive systems eventually transform through gradual reform or abrupt collapse.
These regimes are inherently unsustainable in the long term.
While some regimes, such as those in China and North Korea, have maintained control for extended periods, their endurance often depends on external factors like geopolitical leverage and internal propaganda rather than fundamental differences.
The inherent pressures of repression inevitably lead to either reform or collapse.
Although regimes like Iran and Syria have persisted for decades, their survival is not guaranteed indefinitely.
Economic hardship, internal dissent, and shifting international dynamics could challenge their hold on power.
History teaches that even the most entrenched tyrannies are ultimately vulnerable to collapse or transformation.
Fitting, Free Speech to those who agree with me and censorship for those who do not. Insanity!
I agree with you John that much of what motivates people, especially since the Plandemic and Bioweapon Jab, is fear. That's just how the Psychopaths in charge planned it if you accept it. Fear of Death, Fear for Health, Financial Fear, etc, etc. Don't accept this fear Live in true Courage. Courageous Discourse is aptly named.
The term ‘adult’ is a misnomer. Adults may be fully developed but emotionally most are just grown children on a bigger playground. Everyone wants to be ‘king of the mountain’ so they can push out, bully, or silence those with whom they don’t agree. It is a rare bird who can listen to opposing voices without feeling threatened.
America has freedom of speech, but not Freedom After speech.
I agree.
There are two kinds of speech: Free and controlled.
Agreed. They love honeypots and other entrapments and exposures.
American also doesn't have freedom of audience. If you are actively prevented from reaching an audience (e.g. shadow banning), you are being censored, but as I understand it this is perfectly legal.
“marginalized groups?”
Can we dispense with all the group identity crap?
Everyone is marginalized. The cool kids and the nerds. The jocks and the pocket protector kids. The Patels and the Brahmins.
We have rights as individuals, not as groups.
The factors that matter in 2024 -- as they always have -- are things like attractiveness, intelligence, wealth, connections, health, youth. Yes, there certainly *was* a time in the West when racism, sexism, etc. mattered quite significantly. But those days are, to put it simply, gone. Since our Dear Leaders, however, want to milk it for all it's worth, they will continue to find specific *instances* and imply these are *representative* of larger groups. One of the countless ways media distorts reality.
You left out one group identity tactic that actually is a Major reason for the trans dysphoria crap, but no one will get this. The male vs female "group identity." This has caused damage since the very beginning.
Interesting perspective.
They talk about the bubble that tech puts people in using their algorithms They dont need to bother. People are doing it to themselves. Sad. How can a democratic society function if people dont even know the full range of discussion around issues? I see that even when people do discuss the other side's view point they use the strawman fallacy; pick the most extreme illogical expression of those views, and then proudly attack and reject them. I hear that all the time on the Best of the Left podcast for example. But its everywhere, left and right.
Added to the trans toxicity, Bluesky has recently illustrated the upside down morals of their crowd when there was wide support on the platform for the assassination of the UNH executive in NYC. As opposed to X, the upside down morals on Bluesky are destructive to society.
I see Bluesky and X as fundamentally equivalent—both serving as digital arenas where human thoughts are drawn like moths to a flame. These platforms act as honeypots for our expressions, enticing us with the promise of connection and validation. We share our ideas, seeking solidarity with those who think like us, yet inevitably collide with opposing perspectives. This friction often escalates, transforming dialogue into division and, in some cases, culminating in a kind of social excommunication. In this way, these platforms mirror the broader human experience: a continuous cycle of connection, conflict, and consequence.
Straight People are the marginalized people now
The Founding Fathers were quite clear, either there is Free Speech or there isn't. No ambiguity.
People who identify as liberal want to be sure they can block any speech that reveals they aren't. What a sad and fragile world view.
Given that "liberals" view mislabeling people as a hate crime, and they mislabel themselves, this aligns with modern liberals' core tenet of self-hate.
Excellent article. I agree. BlueSky is a snowflake haven. That is why tyrants love the left. Nazi Germany was socialist left. I see so many correlations between The Nazis and today liberal left, especially how they quickly embrace totalitarianism. Basically every study shows the liberal left being the side that overwhelmingly wants others to be silenced, mandated, imprisoned, lose all their rights etc. all the while they tell themselves that they are the compassionate and progressive side. A self delusion of moral superiority that actually makes totalitarianism possible.
Freedom is toxic, deal with it...
For a good word on fear: 1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
Which helps to explain how we have gotten so deep into the divisions we face: instead of casting out fear with love, our society in general has chosen to cast out God, who IS love.
They are putting the MRNA vax in your food you need to
do this right now....... https://t.co/KXjORB2xR3
Fear has a little brother called 'abuse' which has another sibling called 'deception'. In Bluesky we are free to deceive those who believe they are free to believe in deception. Say it ain't true!