Corruption, Broken Systems, and The Edge of Madness

Have you ever been at that moment when standing up for your rights feels like playing a high-stakes game of Russian roulette, where the chamber might be loaded with consequences while rolling over and complying seems like handing over the keys to the kingdom of injustice? Imagine a scenario where fighting back feels like you’re trying to win a chess match against a Grandmaster while blindfolded, and the simple act of compliance is like inviting the corrupt officials in for tea, only to find out they've brought their own brand of "justice" for sugar.

It’s a cruel joke that your constitutional rights are on paper but seem to vanish in practice. Take, for example, the Fourth Amendment, which is supposed to protect you from unreasonable searches and seizures. Sounds great, right? But in practice, it’s like telling someone not to enter your house, only for them to break in because they “felt like it was okay.” Or the Fifth Amendment’s promise of due process, which is often as elusive as a unicorn when you're up against corrupt officials who treat the rule of law like a buffet—picking and choosing what suits their needs. For example, the First Amendment—freedom of speech, except when your speech is inconvenient for those in power. At this point, you’re left wondering if your rights are real or just a figment of a bureaucrat’s imagination.

So, do you stand up for yourself and risk everything, or do you comply and hope you’re not just setting yourself up for a future where “justice” is as real as a three-dollar bill? It’s the ultimate catch-22, where defending your rights feels like a gamble, and compliance seems like an open invitation to a corrupt sausage party and everyone with a badge RSVP'd.

For those who have faced the harrowing reality of police misconduct, these questions are more than rhetorical—they're the grim backdrop to daily life. You might have felt that familiar pulse of anxiety when deciding whether to speak up or stay silent, knowing that either choice carries significant risks. How do you reconcile the need for justice with the fear of escalating an already volatile situation?

Like the psychological unraveling of Arthur Fleck, you can feel the shift from a marginalized individual to a figure of chaos embodying the extreme consequences of systemic neglect and personal trauma. Descending into the madness of your thoughts--driven by knowing your rights and the violations being carried out against you--offers a dark reflection of what you're capable of when the systems that should protect you instead work to push you further over the edge.

It's obvious societal pressures and injustices can warp an individual’s mindset, pushing them toward despair and radicalization. And it's used by our justice system as a tool of control. Arthur's story is not just a fictional narrative; it’s a cautionary tale that mirrors the real-life struggles faced by many who feel betrayed by the very institutions meant to safeguard them. The psychological toll of navigating a corrupt system—whether it’s enduring wrongful arrest, grappling with inadequate mental health support, or confronting the indifference of authorities—can drive anyone to the edge. And, when faced with such dilemmas, the edge of madness can seem tantalizingly close. The systemic failures and the crushing weight of feeling powerless against those in authority are designed to push people to the brink. 

Comply and endure, or fight and face the unknown. Imagine the deplorable environments in which the justice system often imprisons individuals—places where the lines between punishment and exploitation blur. Incarceration can become a tool not just for confinement but for extortion, where the threat of detainment is wielded to coerce compliance or silence dissent.  

Amidst this chaos, laws like the “Stand Your Ground” statutes offer a glimmer of hope. These laws are intended to protect individuals from unjust aggression, allowing them to defend themselves without fear of legal repercussions. Yet, the reality is that invoking such laws can have long-term repercussions, often dragging individuals into a prolonged battle with a justice system that may be more interested in securing convictions than ensuring fair outcomes.

The choice to stand your ground is not just a momentary decision but a weighty gamble with your future. It can set off a chain reaction of legal battles, public scrutiny, and personal upheaval. The prospect of defending your rights might seem like the only path to reclaiming justice, but it’s also fraught with risks that can reverberate far beyond the immediate conflict.

In the end, the decision to stand firm or to comply isn't merely about immediate safety or justice; it's a profound choice about navigating a system that often seems designed to punish those who dare to challenge it. Compliance may offer a semblance of safety and security, but it comes at the cost of surrendering to a system that often exploits those who choose to endure rather than fight. The danger lies in an overreaching, surveillance-driven society that operates on the premise of preemptive control, where individual freedoms are continuously eroded under the guise of security. This crossroads reveals a deeper truth: the very essence of our freedoms is tested in these moments of confrontation, and the real struggle lies in how we balance our principles against a backdrop of systemic resistance. It’s not just a choice between fight and flight—it’s a reflection of whether we will let our ideals be overshadowed by fear or confront the system's failings with the courage to seek true justice.

Amidst Brewing Division, America Intends to Vote. Again.

With curiosity spanning across the nation regarding military training practices, U.S. debt on the rise, and friendships with Cuba restored; the 2016 elections are shaping up to be chock full of irrelevant fluff, as usual. But, what difference does it make? Hillary Clinton is on the ballot with a promise of a “New Adventure” and a “New Chapter,” which sounds neither promising or like an adventure America wants to take. Not that we are tired of the flip-flop promises delivered by politicians to land their seat, but selecting a President that will do the job right is about as challenging as finding the right woman. Unlike politicians, how to attract women comes in a handy guide. Politicians come with dirt—literally and figuratively.

The years leading up to the next election have certainly provided an eye-opening experience for most Americans (as is proven by the positively-named Presidential Approval rating sitting below 50 percent). All these eyes are now focused on the mudslinging debates in hopes of selecting the next potential hope for the U.S. Fortunately, with real issues like education and unemployment on the backburner, Americans can continue to divide themselves over concerning pushes for gun control, immigration, global warming, and abortion.

Luckily, plenty of candidates are running for each party; but Donald Trump’s presence on the Republican card certainly trumps the playing field—with curiosity. With his exemplary skills showcased in his hit reality show - The Apprentice, Trump’s familiarity with a large voting populace may prove to the Republican advantage. Hopefully, however, he has deep enough pockets to keep the rumor mill at bay; otherwise, the nation might realize he’s not as rich or powerful as he illuminates himself to be.Honestly, it's just a shame we didn't listen to him about Obama.

One thing is for sure, the election of 2016 is going to be a turning point for the country. Dirty laundry is being flung and scandals revealed, and America is ready and waiting for it with voter I.D. in hand… or not. And while there is a growing concern for the usefulness of the vote (or its integrity for that matter), America— whether they believe in the vote, or are just going through motions— intends to do just that: vote. Again.

Heart & Soul-dier; the Longwinded Explanation why a Soldier will Shoot You When SHTF

When one reflects on the impending doom awaiting us at the end of any cycle—be it personal or worldly—it becomes a daunting reality as to how royally screwed we really are. Even as I write this (which at first is done by hand on paper), I condemn myself for my blessed curse. For why must words come so effortlessly when I sit with pen and paper, yet flee at the site of a computer screen? Every decent writer likely has the top-rated voice recognition software, I tell myself. Of course, I do too, but like losing weight—nothing is going to happen by nonuse and eating chocolate. Just owning the software and installing does not a page of words create.

But just as I’ve been blessed with the skill of words, it doesn’t extend beyond the paper. Being not the type for public speaking—or maybe just speaking my thoughts out loud—the idea of talking to my computer has not gone well, and therefore, I must continue to write by hand. This is great for so many reasons, and has very much to do with the past, present, and future traditions of our “great” nation, while breaking down the notion of whether or not our military will open fire on citizens. As the title suggests, it’s kinda longwinded. But you’ll understand, I don’t apologize for that.

So what could be so great about writing by hand? I mean, it takes longer, and the potential to forget what I was thinking before I get it written down is pretty high. On top of that, once I get it all jotted down fast enough, there’s the likely event that I can’t read half of what I wrote.

What’s so great is that, as with any art, it takes time and focus to write something amazing—not just a blog or book, but anything people take something from, like a life lesson, or something. How’s that for ‘great with words?’ The point is, it takes a lot of love to commit to our art—to anything—that in 

this fast-paced world will consume so much of our short time here. It’s the very reason why art is transforming into a digital monster, being used by industries such as marketing, film, and entertainment. We are able to mass-produce digital art quickly and without real thought or emotion, without knowing we’re really pushing out messages to the human mind. We push words out quickly to achieve a number of “likes” or “shares” and we don’t have a real concern for what the words say or mean. In most cases, we share things that we think are pretty awesome, pretty cute, pretty sexy, or pretty disturbing. And if it’s not that it’s advertising. By slowing down and focusing on a message, writing it down first is like my “think before I speak” moment. In the immediacy of updating Facebook and twitter of exactly what we’re thinking, or doing, at this exact moment, this filter has been lost—along with our ability to proofread. So guilty.

 

Whether we admit to it or not, it is a sort of desensitization to real-life scenarios—a screen, or veil we cast over ourselves that says “it’s okay to say this because the majority of people are saying it and a lot of people will like it.” An hour from now, you’ll either have sparked the daily Facebook piss-off that gets a lot of comments of varied ideas, or will have passed with little more than a few “amens.”

Often, the person who spends time focusing and putting love into their art reap the most beneficial experiences. It’s great that I can’t be bought into another product of the mass-producing agenda, because it gives me time to think and rethink. Is whatever I’m putting out expressing my full potential in whatever it is I do?

What about what you do? Are you among the vast majority who’s plugged into the digital revolution?

Many don’t like the word “revolution” which seems silly to me. The human race has terms to identify all kinds of things and then shies away from using those terms out of fear or offense. The truth is we label things because it’s easier than getting to know exactly what they are. It’s easier to formulate an idea with a label attached to it and simply identify things by that label. But let’s not go there just yet.

Not many are blessed with the ability to educate others (or know-how for that matter). After four years of homeschooling, I will say it hasn’t always been fun or easy, but most blessings never are. Anyway the opportunity has afforded me the chance to educate myself in areas I never would have again. For instance history; strangely, I love history, but it’s written so dully that I often fall asleep before I ever really absorb what I’m reading. Now that the world is going to hell and a hand basket and I have to teach my kids about history (because the public school system failed), it’s real easy to see where we went wrong. To make a long story longer, homeschooling demanded my love and focus on my kids and help me to identify a truth that every revolution—while seemingly good—has pulled us further and further away from what it appears (more and more every day) we are supposed to be.

From even the time when caveman began simplifying work, we have done nothing but find easier ways and solutions to everyday situations. We left the thinking up to inventors and enjoy the luxury of being able to sit back with our feet up for just a few minutes longer. The result of such movements has been the populace we have today, full of couch potatoes and keyboard warriors talking about the very revolution that they’ll not take part in, that is—unless upon a very specific set of terms, and on a weekend because they have work on Monday.

Effectively, we’ve exchanged the concept of “love for one’s country” to “love for status.” It’s that overwhelming sense of pride and loyalty one feels to his nation (as it has been so kind and rewarding to him) that inspires him to take arms against all enemies foreign and domestic, who would threaten the traditions and values we uphold most. Traditions as simple as the pen to the paper. But we don’t have a love for country.

We implemented, just as we did everywhere else—a system of hierarchy. At every level of the populace hierarchy based on value of one’s assets became the lay of the land. We appointed others to hold authority over us—we who were all created equal and free (wo)men-- as if vested with power from a higher being, these people somehow held the prerequisites to hold such authority over us. Were they gods? Cause gods are the only beings to which we give power over ourselves. They were not gods… but they lead us to believe only they could reach God.

And because property and material possessions determine the worth of a person, we have textiles beaming mass made art to display on your appearance exactly who you are and what you stand for. People and companies profit in the billions while the world swarms in a cesspool of vile thoughts and outlets to express them immediately and without thought and emotion. That’s a bit judgmental. Though, considering we have the freedom of speech, it could be written off as just a difference of opinion that doesn’t matter, because it really doesn’t hurt anyone.

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your type) we have become too much of competitive nation for all the wrong reasons. We’ve made no advancements out of a loving, true desire to make a difference in anyone’s life, but our own. How often have we initiated something with the thinking that this is going to pay off? We’ve been conditioned to call pay raises, bonuses, and benefits motivators; but the reality is, they are simply distractions that pull us further away from the very things they don’t want us to see. When you start researching and seeking things on this level, you do so out of love, and you begin to pick up on a pattern of violations against the loving nature of our being since the dawn of man. You understand why they outlawed certain music, and why they promote sex versus love. As there has been no greater study than that of the behavior of man, it’s simply not surprising to see where we are and what we’re headed towards if we continue on this path.

No one wants to be told there being conditioned, but the reality is that it’s occurring every day and you don’t even realize it. Even the people who think themselves “awake” generally have no real

comprehension of just how deep the proverbial “matrix” goes. It’s when you get to this point that you see truth in the symbols left by our forefathers, lurking in holy texts, and great works by those who lived in a day where you either loved your country or you didn’t; because you either dropped what you were doing (whether you were a skilled soldier, a priest, or a farmer) and fought for what you believed in; or you carried on in hopes of escaping the fallout.

It’s when you follow these trails that you see, not only have you been believing in the illusion of truth, but that you’re still knowingly contributing to it; that you either get ready for the fight or you carry on. The fight or fight flight response is another conditioning strengthened by our competitive nature. For many, this factor is not tested very much because maybe you live a “simple” life. However, escalations such as the kind we witnessed at Bundy Ranch, where the Constitution literally hung by a thread, and the nation was unaware of the brink of chaos they were breaching; leave me wondering about similar events on a global scale that we are unaware of.

If you consider that the technology we see today is a technology that the military has had for undoubtedly 20 years already, you might understand that technology is way more advanced than your average person is aware of. Sorry to bust your bubble, but the engineers of the military don’t just have a spark of technological genius and then decide to share with the civilian population without extensive years of research. If were getting it, it’s likely because the military has mastered and learned to control with it. Why do you think a video simulation is such a useful tool in training? Think of how perfected video gaming graphics and even other sensory related gimmicks have been added to what at one point would’ve been kids playing baseball outside, but is now time spent killing each other on hack-em-up video games? Don’t get me wrong, I love these games and tend to conquer sometimes, but I’m pretty savvy on my inability to stand the sight of real blood without passing out to know the difference between video world and what I like to call “reality.”

However, even that is only because I’m a stay-at-home mom in the sweet heart of Georgia, who for the most part doesn’t experience a lot of gunfights or high-speed chases. Then again—you don’t see me playing games like the Sims or Second Life, either. Similar video games or simulations are used in training soldiers. Why do you suppose that is? Well since most of the past two generations have grown up on video games, training using video simulators make a big impact while effectively severing the emotional bond for people by conveniently labeling enemies.

For soldiers though, the video simulators become reality. The veil of the screen is lifted, and the mind has been conditioned to perform an action. Without a doubt a large contribution to PTSD is the fact

that most soldiers act out of trained response to a stimulus. Afterwards is when they’ll be taken out of that environment and left with their inner self to answer to. The faces of those they engaged tend to have a haunting affect to any who let their mind wander uncontrollably. Why do you think there is medication that affects brain chemicals? Because what you can’t create on your own, can be provided for you… at a cost. Your continued support of the American government.

The inner self can be a strong adversary to face. It’s when you start questioning if you really love what you did, or if you loved the status. It’s this thinking that leads me to wonder, what exactly do we have to worry about with our own soldiers, and police, FBI, etc.… We’ve already been exposed to some of their conditioning and we see some are very aware of love of the job and love of the money, but how many would still refrain from pulling the trigger when the simulation is in action and when you are nothing more than a conveniently labeled enemy?

Recently there’s a video floating around on Facebook of some alleged terrorist getting shot from a helicopter. See below.

Now, most of us are cheering and touting off with ‘Merica!’not really knowing what it is we’re seeing. While any amount of research could probably dig up the details behind this video and why it would be in the hands of civilians, there will be questions as to what the soldiers doing the shooting felt in regard. Again, don’t think I don’t support our military. I do. I just know how they are used.

Now, I swore I wouldn’t touch on the sniper movie—and I won’t. Haven’t seen it, and I won’t. I won’t see it because I won’t participate with the machines conditioning me for and against warfare and controlling my feelings for my fellow man. What I will say, I have seen the propaganda for and against Chris Kyle. I don’t question whether he is a hero or not because that’s not for me to judge. Much of my knowledge of the guy came from one video. See below.

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It got a lot of support while trying—I think—to be anti-Kyle. I wasn’t formulating an opinion on Kyle or the movie as much as I was attempting to get a general perception of military guys that could assassinate people—literally, look down the scope, possibly look into the eyes of their victim and pull the trigger. Most of my knowledge on this topic stems only from talking to former soldiers who’ve done these things. Most are suffering from PTSD, and some handle it better than others. They all have ways of dealing and talking or not talking about it, but every one of them will attest to doing it for the love of their country, for the people they knew or their children, and always for “America’s freedom.” Some of them are struggling with grasping the consequences of their “skill.” The ability to pull the trigger.

I don’t ask or push questions, I just let them talk. I listen without making judgment and mostly trying to decide if I should try to comfort or just listen. In the end, I always come to the question that many have asked more often than not in the recent years. These conversations led me to this understanding of what we’re really looking at when we ask ourselves if our own military will fire on us. Being no scientist or doctor of any credible nature, I can only offer opinions based on things I’ve seen and read. In particular, this video of Chris Kyle confirms my thoughts further when the interviewee explained that this soldier loved what he did and there was no target off-limits—woman, child—it did not matter. It is mentioned that he loved his terrifying nickname and attributed to the successful death of 160 “terrorists.”

To all of this I say, even the reaper didn’t “love” his job, because being the judge and executioner is a duty for no man. But it could be a job. And thanks to having a standing army… It is a job. The training for this job is simple—Kill the enemy. Do you think soldiers are trained to research why this is their enemy? When a bomber is called to coordinates, do you suppose the pilot has much to say about the inhabitants he’ll be unloading on? Does the gravity of the simulated event sink in, or has the emotion been trained out of these men and women?

Will a soldier pulled a trigger against Americans? Would it not depend on the government’s label of the American? If that label is “enemy” do you think you show up any differently on the screen than the white blobs getting into the truck? Do you think you’re faced  appears any different to your enemy when placed between the hairs of his scope? Well, if there’s people loving this job, then my guess is that it doesn’t. These guys don’t get paid to do research, they get paid to kill and kill well, and for the most part people like you and me will never hear of it. So enemies are killed (Go ‘Merica!) and life goes on unaware of whatever impending doom was going to happen.

As a nation losing more and more of our roots to the plague of damnation, I wonder what would spark America’s rising at this point? With a paid for military no one could truly grasp what it meant to fight for freedom. Until the expansion of the long-range missiles, the notion of a threat to our freedom relied on the enemy at least being on our soil. (There’s only one that I know of currently). How convenient that we created the very ability to build such devices. It’s even better that we have the ability to launch them with the push of a button, because kings don’t fight amongst themselves, they fight at the citizens. Much like the number of likes and shares you enjoy and compete for, so do the powers that sit on the throne at a desk with all kinds of buttons. The only difference is they get their numbers in casualties. And no one in the leading position on the screen is going to stop and ask why or what they are winning in the end, because it’s just a matter of who’s the best. So what happens when the enemy—the “terrorist” are us, and “love” exists only for the status?

It’s a difficult reality to linger on, but it makes me glad I write. I may not enjoy the research process for the time it consumes, but I love what I learned and what I can share with others. Although it takes time, it’s something I love to do and feel is worth investing my time in, although I don’t get paid. As writing is the skill I’ve been given to express my love, I go through the lengthy process of learning about my topic and the message that needs to be conveyed. In doing so, I’ve been exposed to a variety of material for and against every topic I addressed. For that, I gain knowledge and am capable of thinking circles around any boxes. The omni-perspective opens me to all kinds of insight.

More importantly, in a time where the digital revolution has already terminated cursive lessons in so
many schools, it’s only a matter of time before writing in general is not taught. We had a glimpse of the repercussions of that during the Trayvon Martin case when the girl couldn’t read the cursive letter.

What other traditions will be allowed to sink into the mortal abyss of unheeded warnings from history? I’m happy that I won’t let this one die. I don’t live in confusion of what “love” will drive us to do, and I don’t live in a delusional sense that it’s my duty to do anything, but love for my fellow man and give him what I can out of perfect love and trust. Since my words are all I have to give, I hope you will love them all the same, and if you will love them, take them to understand what they mean to you. Love for country or love for status? Which are you conditioned for? Just remember, all your material gains here can’t go with you when you die.

Will a US soldier pull the trigger against American enemy? Yes, and he’ll feel bad about it later. Time to untrain your mind, and stop living in the illusion that you mean anything to them. They don’t look at individual civilian casualties, they look at overall the damage, and you are just a number. In enemy in the crosshairs.

When Using Your Powers for Good, Expect Government Delays

Many of us are quite familiar with the story of Bundy Ranch-in which the Bundy family’s property was raided and became a pivotal peg in America’s timeline.  As sensational as that moment was and continues to be for the American people, it was not the first time a citizen has been attacked by the sitting administration in an attempt to sabotage progress, and it won’t be the last time.

A former founder and CEO of alternative Energy Manufacturing, found himself in a similar standoff with ABC agencies. However, the “war tactics” were slightly different, and did not result in the support of militias nationwide coming to his defense. Though, much of the battle has been carried out in courtrooms, it cost one Man his company and good name, and cost the country thousands of jobs with better pay.

It is unfortunate that we live in a time where the mere mention of a nuclear anything is taboo and met with such aggressive resistance. Enshrouded in a mass of misinformation, and aided by many organizations to dispel truth; the nuclear industry is thwarted by misled “environmentalists” across the globe.

In my own researching, it has been discovered that there are humanitarians among the industry.  In light of the vile portrayals of owners and builders of these power plants, this writer has learned there’s actually hearts in them that beat solely to do good in this world.  That’s the kind of person Don Gillipsie was when he initiated his plans, and it’s who he continues to be to this day.

With over 40 years’ experience in nuclear engineering, Mr. Gillipsie sought to use his power for good, literally. Partnered with Allies across the world, they worked to create a massive nuclear desalinization plant to produce fresh water. Imagine the impact of creating the largest device known to man to create more fresh water in areas where water is a commodity.  Not only that, think of the thousands of jobs necessary to keep such a plant in operation. 

That’s not all Don did, either—by far. When even the state of Idaho saw the benefits and potential for homing a power plant, Mr. Gillipsie was the man bringing viable plans and a wealth of knowledge to the town of Grand View.   Unfortunately, the liberal minded terror drivers—fearing nuclear everything—began launching unfounded claims against the company and the man behind its establishment. Despite having investors and funding to cover 100% ofthe $3.5 billion project, anti–nuclear opponents of the Snake River Alliance, did everything they could to not only prevent the takeoff of the plant, but to destroy the credibility of the man behind it.  When that didn’t work, anti-nukers found new hope for destroying Mr. Gillispie's dreams by calling in their new BFFs--the SEC.

Although the previous attack by members of the Snake River Alliance was based on false opinions, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took the reins.  Using all the powers at their disposal, investigations were launched in cooperation with the FBI and IRS against Mr. Gillipsie and his investors.

Regardless of having never produced a shred of evidence to support their claims, you would be surprised what having your home busted into by feds will do to dissuade investors. They didn’t stop with just raiding just Mr. Gillipsie’s home either. Bound and determined to find something that would support their allegations, the feds raided the homes of other investors as well.

As one would think Don Gillipsie was involved in some serious criminal business.  So what were the allegations?  Well, in an effort to destroy the establishment of a power plant in Idaho, hundreds of anonymous claims were made against Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. for fraud.  Basically, because the company was publicly traded, the easiest way to chase away investors and ruin the potential future efforts led anti-nukers to file false complaints suggesting the company’s leaders were pumping and dumping stock. Though, the ABC agencies involved have yet to the find or provide any evidence supporting those complaints, the SEC has been held up Mr. Gillipsie and construction of the plant in court delays. 

In an effort to save the company and investors further harm, Mr. Gillipsie has since stepped down from his position as CEO of Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc.  However, if you think that was enough to deter the SEC from continuing their attacks, you are far from familiar with the SEC and this administration.

Being the well-intended man he is, Don Gillipsie has a massive support team in his corner.  From the investors who were brought into the mess and even raided by the FBI, to your average run of the mill folks and independent journalists, who understand what Don is trying to do (make the world a better place); Mr. Gillipsie has not been short of people that believe in him and his goals.

Unfortunately, Divine America is still awaiting a response from the SEC, the FBI, and the courts involved for their side. Rest assured, as soon as we get their side it will be presented. However, you can probably tell that this is just another attempt to perish the progression of our country under the misguided efforts of those in power.  As the administration continues pushing their “environmental” agenda, we see more and more land being seized, coal plants being shut down, and goodhearted companies destroyed.  If you haven’t realized yet why there is this attack, it’s time to start being more aware. 

We will continue to follow this story and bring you all the details that prove how the SEC is attacking Don in an effort to generate funding for their own energy agendas. Further, we will delve into the future of energy production and discover the true plans of this administration for this country.   

Citizens in Officer's Shoes

In light of the recent travesties circulating in the media regarding the Ferguson, MO case, and after heavy amounts of consideration as to the response (if any) Divine America would take; I thought it necessary to clarify the position and ideas supported here. In particular, and as a multi-topic blog, clarification needed to be made as to the awareness of and position on law enforcement officers (LEO), human rights, and the rise of the police state, and how it could potentially be fixed—for lack of a better word.

As more lights are shined on incidents involving people being shot by police, it may often appear that there is only a negative perspective held against officers of the state. People have themselves convinced that EVERY person in a leading seat and every LEO behind the badge is corrupt.

Clearly, this is not the case. Just as in any other group or society, there are good and bad people. As the author here, I can tell you that any time there is an opportunity to shine a positive light on individuals in these positions, I want to share it. Because there actually are some very honorable, committed, and compassionate heroes among them. While I do this personally, the site may have been neglected to express these ideas. That sort of news does not travel far in our world of drama and hate-lovers. If you have those stories, drop them on us! J

Divine’s purpose is to expose those who pervert and abuse the authorities entrusted unto them; see them held accountable for their actions; and replaced with individuals who have read, understand, and believe in the constitution.

It is unfortunate at times that even we collectivize the entire organization (even across the globe) that is the police force. We do have the clear understanding for the “good-cop” “bad-cop” distinctions, but on the other hand, there’s many among those “good-cops” who are “guilty” of silence. They allow the perversion of their unit by maintaining a code of silence to protect these “bad-cops” or their jobs.

Which brings us to that.

This is a job to some. Think about that. What is a job to you? It’s something I have to do to support my family and lifestyle. Right? I may enjoy it, I may not, but I definitely need to keep it—especially in this economy.

Here’s what “I’m just doing my job” means:

I did not become an officer because I believe in the constitution, and I don’t have passion for what the original job entailed.

Simply put, if you didn’t join the ranks of an officer to serve and protect people, then being an officer probably isn’t the right “job” for you. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all who step up to take the position, but it’s a difficult job. It’s made more difficult by the unconstitutional things officers are forced to do when they’re just doing their “job.” No one denies that. But, it requires mental and physical fortitude, sometimes beyond imaginable to the average person. More importantly, it requires compassion for the people you’re supposed to be protecting and serving.

During the Ferguson situation (which I didn’t want to weigh in on, but I see that I had to), we heard officers refer to people as “animals.” Agree or not, police were meant to serve and protect. With that polluted mentality and perception of people, it’s likely that officer approaches all situations similarly: negatively.

Believe it or not, those thoughts really do create vibrations that are received by frequencies many aren’t even aware they’re receptive to. When these vibrations are picked up by the receiver, situations are escalated. It’s a contributive of such things as PTSD. But we can talk about that another time.

It’s also relative to why the local military formerly known as police suddenly went from being protective servants of the people to being law enforcers of the state. Somewhere along the road people stopped being

responsible for the protecting of their own communities and human rights. At some point, we decided we decided we could pay someone else to do the dirty job of cleaning up our streets, and guaranteeing our personal safety. All we had to do was comply with the very laws we demanded to “protect” people from themselves and others. The rest of us could rest easy because we now had employees on the job.

But then it became necessary to implement all kinds of rules, and slowly our rights started dwindling away.

Now, the badge has become synonymous with being a member of the largest association of organized crime. We have LEOs that violate their oath, engage in crime, and allow themselves to be used as the Federal Reserve’s personal army.

Unfortunately, as more stories of police brutality rise, so does the occasions of non-compliance. And many don’t end well for either side.

But in most cases, the police are provided the advantage of military weapons and vehicles; presumably because our streets are so overrun with soldiers and warfare.

Right. I’m not convinced that these things are necessary for service and protection. Oh wait! That’s right, there’s that pesky “war on drugs” being fought in nearly every city in the world, right? Sometimes at the wrong house, but that’s neither here nor there, because officers are now equipped for that war and ANY others that may arise.

You know, like the riots that went on in Ferguson while police were busy gassing reporters and legitimate protestors. Interesting strategy, but we’ll just say that whole situation is a mess that was sensationalized, and made all involved and participating look like a bunch of jackasses (and that’s being polite). Sadly, it’s still going on.

We are literally watching the roll out of their master plan for when the liberty movement ever decides to unite on a common ground. “Laws” will be enforced by officers in battle rattle and rolling with MRAPs, ARs, and a variety of explosive devices, because in the end they have a job to do. It’s the job we the people paid them

to do because we didn’t want the responsibility of doing it ourselves. We  want them to do it. To save us from the “bad-guy.” Even if it means we may be mistaken for the bad guy. Right?

No, Divine America is not anti-police. But she is for community involvement, policing the police, and seeing better training being given to those who are supposed to be serving and protecting. 

Abnormal Norms Among Police: The Blue Code of Silence

Morals and ethics exist in us all. However, the influence of these morals and ethics may be based upon religious beliefs, law, common sense, culture, or the personal opinions of others. This variety of influence is what leads to the rise of ethical relativism: a theory which indicates that the rules of morals and ethics are virtually undefined. Instead, the concepts of ethical relativism reason that the variances of morals from culture to culture and person to person are based on the majority rule and what is considered to be normal within the society.

We've talked about this before in terms of mob rule laws and personal responsibility. To further demonstrate this theory in terms that may matter more to this audience, I will use the current corrupted state of affairs among police officers.

A few stories have already been highlighted by Divine America with regards to the unjust privileges bestowed upon those who wear the badge. At this time, the idea of law enforcement is synonymous with corruption. More and more, we are witnessing not singular acts by individual police, but a trend in the job description whereby the majority of all officers are either guilty of the action, or guilty of inaction. Quite surprisingly, police corruption is wide spread- not  only through America - but among foreign nations as well. It goes without saying that the majority of civilian people expect corruption of all sorts from authority figures.

While this is the norm for police officials in many foreign nations, I would point out that so is civilian brutality of the police. Yea, in other countries, people police their police. Some countries. Not all. See for yourself.

Police departments of America have a subculture of their own in which a secret code known as the Blue Code of Silence defines the normalcy of this renegade behavior. The Blue Code of Silence is the unwritten rule among police that prohibits officers from reporting the wrong doings of fellow officers. This code forgives an officer’s looking the other way while behavior unbecoming of a police officer is conducted (Meade, 2011). 

Arguably, the “Blue Shield,” to which it is also commonly referred, was secretly designed to allow officers to carry out “justice” without risk. In most cases, officers would knowingly support false testimony, induce false confessions, or cover up brutality in order to convict known felons, convey the appearance of justice, or avoid demerit (Raab, 1993).  While this apparently typical behavior is not one in which the civilian public may agree with, it is certainly proven to be the accepted behavior among a multitude of police departments across America. In fact, several police chiefs across the nation have been found guilty of hiring officers based on the likeliness of their condoning and partaking in this behavior (Raab, 1993).

Depending on who you ask, the idea of the normality of this immoral act is one which is both encouraged and chastised. Those who accept this behavior as normal and acceptable are generally those who expect justice at any cost. In fact, these people would rather see someone punished for a crime over no one. In most cases, these people may not care for the truth in the case so much as they care for the appearance of a solved case. After all, a solved crime means fewer criminals on the street. These are the very people who will argue that the police have a difficult job.

Well, people don't like being extorted. Imagine, if police didn't extort people, how much easier their job would be. Imagine, if police actually "served" and "protected" instead of just enforced the [unconstitutional] laws, how much less dangerous their job would be. So yes, their job is dangerous, but it doesn't have to be as dangerous as it is.

Others feel as though police officers should exemplify the most moral, ethical, and integral people of a society; in which case, the waiving of their integrity is shameful no matter what it accomplishes (Ezeikiel, 2007). Interestingly enough, these officers are intended to be servants of the people - essentially hired for the people by....not the people? I don't know about you, but I've never had the opportunity to interview any of the officers that sought a position protecting me. Perhaps we the people should be part of that. It would give us the opportunity to inquire exactly how the individual intends to uphold the constitution.

But, that's all responsibility. And when we fail to take it, we get officers with mindsets, like this fine upstanding and protected officer of law, who thinks people mad over a murder makes them the animals. And I digress. Sorry. 

Unfortunately, more and more we are seeing the Blue Code of Silence used to protect officers while taking part in crimes that are only a means of benefit to themselves. Without a doubt, there is a certain heightened ability to “get away” with crime when you are on the staff of those who are intended to "war against" crime. When police officers use their authoritative position to engage in drug deals and protection scandals there ceases to be any appearances of justice (Ezeikiel, 2007).

Because the nature of their corruption can put "bad guys" where they belong and be used to satisfy personal gains, corruption in police officers can be viewed as bad and good. There is no simple good or bad answer, which is the same idea behind ethical relativism: what is moral to some is immoral to others (Rosenstand, 2011). The fortunate knowledge in this case is that the majority will always believe that corruption in police is unacceptable. However, when the corrupt behavior serves its intended purpose of locking up bad guys, it is more readily accepted or overlooked even by the majority society.

In America, ethical relativism makes great impacts on law, voting, education, and much more within a community. For instance, since the inception of the United States people from various countries have flocked here. With them they brought many things, but more importantly, brought their cultural morals. For this reason, America has had to establish a standard of ethical living, and in most cases, a law to protect the majority opinion of morals and ethics.

 For example, in cultures outside of America, the act of honor-killing is perceived as the right of a family to kill another family member who has brought dishonor to the family (Shingledecker, 2012). There exists today a large amount of stories in American news like the one of Noor al-Maleki, whose father ran her down in his jeep, killing her as a means of restoring honor to his family. Though this behavior was acceptable to his Muslim community, it was not acceptable by American cultural standard, and Faleh al-Maleki, father of the victim was sentenced to life in prison (Labi, 2011).

However, as we see more and more foreign movement to America, these very standards are being threatened. I would say this is a digression of our topic, but seeing as how those with a badge are already getting away with such crimes, I wonder how truly close we are to the society controlled entirely by vicious killers with the manpower (and artillery) to accomplish their mission.

Unfortunately, ethical relativism still demands that people formulate a side of moral standards to which they should adhere. I think most of this audience would agree that officers of the state at all levels should be held accountable for their actions, just as any citizen would. After all, not even someone wearing a badge is above the law.

Sites such as PoliceWatch.us and CopBlock on Facebook, are designed to bring attention to the corrupt activities of police; but are quickly shut down and what information they put out still provides no means of preventing the behavior.

In order to stop the rise of the police state, the citizens must take action to get these officers in line. It is our duty to remind them what taking an oath is about. Acting in a legally protected manner to bring attention to the inappropriate conduct of law enforcement officers, the people can bring justice where it needs to be placed - even if that means arresting an officer of the law. When we stop turning a blind eye to the problems, they might actually get fixed, and our nation is in great need of repair these days.

The ideas of ethical relativism provide an easy excuse for people to ignore moral issues that may not immediately affect them. In America, we may ignore immoral actions if they do not break the law, or if they do not directly involve ourselves. Ethical relativism is not a solution to limiting or preventing unethical behavior. It is a validation for turning a blind eye to behavior that is considered inappropriate by those who have slightly more integrity. However, silence is just an unforgiving. As long as officers of the law are responsible for policing their own actions, and protected by the shield, they will remain the largest known organization of crime; and we the people will continue to be extorted for whatever reasons they deem worthy.

"Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?" Will you say, "No, thank you," and risk life and limb for what you believe in? Or, will you uphold the traditions of servitude?

Ezeikiel. (2007). The Fraternity that is "The Blue Wall." Police Watch. Retrieved from http://policewatch.us/system/page.php?id=331

Labi, N. (2011). An American Honor Killing: One Victim's Story. Time US. Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2055445,00.html

Meade, T. (2011). NYPD’s “Blue Code of Silence” Screams Injustice & Prejudice. HBC Buzz. Retrieved from http://hbcubuzz.com/nypds-blue-code-of-silence-screams-injustice-prejudice/

Raab, S. (1993). The Dark Blue Code of Silence. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/books/98/02/08/home/15700.html

Rosenstand, N. (2011). The Moral of the Story. San Diego Mesa College. The McGraw Hill Companies

Roots of Damnation: Article IV - Brutal Foundations

*Note: It is not my intention to alter your beliefs; merely to empower you with the knowledge of other ideas that exist. In the long run, many others are thinking it, I’m just saying it. The posts to follow indefinitely are pieces of a larger text in which beliefs and knowledge may be challenged. In a world where knowledge is power, I am only offering a gift of knowing that you may use to empower yourself. 

Previous Articles: I, II, III

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By now, that last article has surely sunk-in, and you've probably adopted some thoughts of your own. I’m sure a few of you even decided that I’m nuts and you will never read a thing I write again. Well, that’s fine to. We can only lead horses to water… we can’t force them to drink.

For those of you who have expanded your mind and understand that knowledge is freedom, Namaste, and thanks for sticking around.

Exploring some of the darker cavities of the Nation’s “damning”, I would kindly remind everyone that we are seeking validity of the idea that America is cursed. And, I’m going to ask you this:

What kind of things do you perceive to be damning?

As your average person, I am instantly reminded of our arrival on this continent. It wasn’t long after appearance in this region that we set about conquering and slaughtering the natives; stealing their land; secluding the remaining population to reservations; and then profiting from the stolen land by claiming ownership of it (BY FORCE), by selling it back to the very people who fought and died to obtain it.

And if my recollection serves me accurately,  PLAGUE was the number one killer of the native populations, responsible for 90% of the eradication. Whole civilizations were wiped out of existence when our ancestors arrived with diseases to which natives had no immunity.

Isn’t it interesting that this very situation exists at our southern borders? It was BIOLOGICAL WARFARE then, and it’s the same thing now. But that’s for another time.

Are we cursed? Was the annihilation of a people something that might have pissed off some powerful chief? Speculating, I assure you.

Now, once we get the natives in line and relocated to where we could tolerate them, we put some energy into slavery—again, dominating a society of people and forcing them to comply.

Among that community, VOODOO was the choice magic discreetly practiced. Perhaps some servant didn’t approve of the lifestyle, and could be capable of cursing the nation through voodoo? It sounds cool. But that doesn't necessarily make it true. So let’s move on.

As if those two events were not enough on the American conscience, we then advance to the witch trials—folks hunted down and murdered on account of their practice of magic. The ridiculous part of this one carried out tortures to make people confess their association to evil. The theory with these tests was that IF one survived, they were guilty of witchcraft, and would be killed…some…other…way… I suppose. HOWEVER, if the subject died before confessing to being a witch, clearly they were NOT a witch.

But we ALL know witches LOVE to cast spells and curse people, right? Maybe they didn’t approve of being burned, drowned, hanged, beaten, and who knows what else; and THEY cast a spell.

The bad stuff doesn’t end with these events either. American history is littered with repetitive GENOCIDE that encompasses nearly every original ancestor race of the nation at some point in time.  So perhaps, as collective agents of HUMAN BEINGS that have been slaughtered by the ignorance of the nation, there very well could be a curse with so much fuel behind it.

One theory indicates a curse right in the bible. In his works Is America Cursed by God, Exclusive Intelligence Examiner Reporter, Texe Marrs, refers  to the message in the bible warning us of our doom. According to his writing, in Daniel 5:25-27, we are told

“God hath numbered thy kingdom and finished it. Thou art weighed in the balance and found wanting.”

Yikes! And I don’t even roll that way.

Marrs certainly goes the distance in including scripture to further back up his claim. However, there’s more to it. Texe Marrs, who is the minister of Power of Prophecy Minisitries and American writer based out of Texas, asserts this verse to have been levied upon our nation in 1948 when America aided in the establishment of Israel in the Middle East. His words, not mine!

He states:

“By our assisting the endtime rise of wicked ‘Sodom and Egypt,’ America has become a pariah nation in God’s eyes, a rebellious entity, and a vessel fit for destruction”

That kinda hurt. I don’t entirely disagree with him, though. Especially as Mr. Marrs recounts the cesspool of humanity that America has become. He speaks of the “joyless existence” we live as we pursue wealth and material possession—I’m summarizing immensely, but he makes excellent points on the ways in which we’re marching towards “hell in a hand basket”

Now, are these the occurrences that Daniel 5:25-27 truly reference?

I’ve only read theBible—never studied it. But I’m always intrigued when things overlap, because they serve to remind us that we are all one, and we are all in this together.

That said, I agree with some of Mr. Marrs’ ideas—as far as our society being a classless, and blood sucking beings that’ve discovered amazing gifts and capabilities over our environment; and are abusing those powers.

In my community, this is equivalent to meddling with your KARMIC DEBT, or testing the Law of Three. What you put out will come back to you. If that something was really horrible, well, let’s just say I don’t want to stand too close to you.  

Well, with the majority of the world in an unbalanced chaos, curse or not, nature always finds a way to regain balance. The last time I reflected on nature’s balance-checking, I noticed there was some radiation filling our oceans, and polluting the resources there. I’ve seen catastrophic weather wipe out whole communities. But worst of all, I’ve seen evidence that nature has taken this entire planet out more than five times before.

Sure, I find myself wondering if a curse could exist due to our brutal and invasive past. Who can help asking themselves if we've been cursed by God or some angered spirit, or collective thereof. Are our days numbered by an even bigger threat? More is on the way in this series, so keep checking back to see the latest.