A Tattered History; We will Never Forget

Nothing pains me more than to be cliche; I prefer truth over trend, and a blank page over a template. It is both a curse and the most rewarding blessing. However, every once in a blue moon, even the most iconoclastic of individuals must conform to the ritualistic endeavors of trend. That being said, this particular post takes a slightly different turn. For as it is a time for most to bid farewell to the passing year and praise with cheer the coming of the new year, it is customary for us to reflect on the things we have experienced, the lessons we have learned, and the tragedies and blessings we have endured from the passing of time.

In not so much the orthodox fashion as others are inclined to write, Divine America will, too, comply with this New Year ritual in our own non-compliant way. Like so many others, Divine America entered into the alternative media arena with a vision of not only spreading truth, but inspiring community, unity, and solution to the everyday issues we were seeing in our nation. The hopes of not only raising awareness, but giving a clear definition to how to change it fueled our mission.

Well, as we sit staring at sixteen (16) denied requests for information from agencies including local and abroad police departments, the FBI, and SEC to name a few; one can't help but feel that we have failed at our mission.

Of course, this is not entirely true, and our habits for the melodramatics may be kicking in. Assured by the dozens of emails, messages, and comments left for us, we know that our purpose is serving many. However, the massive amount of evidence in the form of denied FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests reminds us of three things. First, the Obama administration is failing horrendously with it's green efforts, because we certainly don't require two pages of verbiage to tell us "no." We understood that in the digital formats, so please consider the trees being wasted. Second, and more importantly, freedom of information is apparently a freedom only granted to government agencies. And finally, the most concerning of all, we are reminded that the works of history are maintained by those in power.

Even the history of America--as tattered as it still stands--see rewrites scripted by those of biased views, and holding the highest seats of control within (and wearily enough, without) our nation. While alternative media outlets have been on the rise and strive to uncover truth, we have witnessed the blatant hand of those in power to prevail in evanescing that truth. In everything from false flags and cover-ups, to distractions for obvious cover-ups; the elite have conducted attacks on the citizens and those who would dare expose them. Essentially, what we blog, they block; what we stream, they steal to be spun in such ways to make us look bad; what we record, they corrupt. As there is no end to what they can and will do to thwart the exposure of truth, the list will go on.

Sadly, it is not us who will suffer on account of failed diligence. For it will not be in our time that the proverbial "shit" hits the fan--at least not enough for our generation to do something about it. However, the generation of our children and grandchildren are likely to be the recipients of the very turmoils of which most of us speak. Especially if children attend the indoctrination camps--uhh, public schools--in which history (including the words of the constitution) is twisted to convey compliance with and dependency on the government; our children and theirs will never know what it meant to stand for anything.

There is a solution to this that many have embraced the boldness to call for, yet more refuse to accept. Let's not beat around the bush; that solution is war. Both a horrifying and glorious truth, it has become quite clear that our leaders neither love us or fear us, thusly surmising us to this: we must make them do one of the other, and let's be honest--they are not going to love us if they can control us more effortlessly. Therefore, as it was the failed duty of our forefathers, the burden now falls upon us--the last generation that will stand and fight. That battle, however, relies on us finding unity. Not unity in our beliefs as individuals, but in the knowledge and awareness of what true freedom is, and how to conduct it within our communities.

The curse: divided we fall, has never been so evident as it is today. We see divide in all things. Such quarrels see a nation turning against itself and leaning closer into the path of destruction and chaos, and we are the only ones who can change that, as the "savior" lies within. That change only comes, though, when we realize we are not each others enemies, but rather brothers and sisters in a battle for our true freedom. To deny this is only to lie to oneself. See, as a white lower-middle class-man, I am not at war with my black brothers and sisters of even the lowest or highest classes. I am at war with those who have lead my brethren to believe they deserve or cannot amount to more than what is bestowed upon them. I am at war with those in the position of leaders who masterfully concoct destructive forces within the black community that keep them from prevailing, as opposed to building them up.

As a woman and mother, I am not at war with my brothers and sisters of the working or non-working class. I am at war with those who have forced the ideology of being a champion of parenting and full-time worker without concern for the imbalance it lends towards either duty. For these are the very seeds that sprout into a hostile, uneducated, and lackluster community and nation.

It makes me neither a racists, or anti-woman to say such things, unless one is uneducated enough to understand the truth behind these words. In the fight to end these divisive strategies, one must recognize the strategists behind them. While we should ultimately find blame within ourselves for allowing these elitists to rise to power, we must also acknowledge our power and responsibility to put an end to their rule. Unfortunately, with our voting system corrupted we can be sure there is only one option left, and we needn't fear it, only embrace it as truth as our ancestors once did.

In moving into the new year, let us be reminded of the tattered histories, which we will never forget, as they have brought us to this point. Let us embrace unity in such a way that it creates a bond between us that might never be broken again; so that we might conquer our enemies and restore the promises of our nation. We can have the Divine America that was intended for us. We need only to acknowledge the simple truth that it will not come easily, but if we are vigilant in our pursuit it will come, and our children and grandchildren will be better for it.

As we strive to awaken others, Divine America re-spawns into the new year with a stronger purpose and mission to redefine a United America; one which will never again fall to the persuasion of the corrupt elite. To our brothers and sisters, we can have what was promised to us, and as we enter this New Year let us never forget that.

(Re)Building the American Dream: A tactical Approach

By far, America is home to some of the most lazy and pathetic people in the world (to say I have an arsenal of memes depicting exactly how lazy and pathetic we can be is an understatement, which is contradictory in itself, because the creation of such things is debatably lazy and pathetic, wouldn’t you say? Hmm). No offense, but history be told, we were once a people of passion, contribution, hard work, and innovation. Suffice it to say, our inventions have brought us closer and closer to lives of happiness having nothing more to do than push buttons and watch pretty colors pass us by. Maybe I exaggerate, but the path we’re on right now certainly looks like one of sitting on our asses pushing buttons while sipping on our fourth cup of coffee by 10 a.m. Regardless, such aspirations in futuristic technology and a growth in industry saw America alive and rejuvenated with purpose; with a mission to achieve their piece of the American dream. Like the Renaissance of our nation, everyone had a job to do.  Now, as the multitude of Americans move with their faces buried in the screen of this technology—unimpressed, unaware of the world around them, and uninterested in making eye contact with an actual living soul—we’ve hit a lull in our nation’s innovations; and worst of all, we’ve allowed the droning out and stagnation of people.

From a tanked out economy lacking employment opportunities, many Americans are sitting back in stretchy pants and stained t-shirts, waiting for the next new thing to spark (what they confuse for) “life” into them.  Be it the latest iPhone or drama on any reality show, people have become content to do nothing in a world that requires nothing of them. It’s been a massive shift from the energetic and always working Americans that built this great country. There’s even a song commemorating just how lazy we’d actually like to be! It’s really no wonder why so many are on drugs (legal or otherwise).

In an effort to dissuade my own laziness, and use my power for good, I have often found myself contemplating ways in which I could re-inspire people to discover their own American dreams through my writing. Telling folks that they’re lazy and pathetic is only one part of what I’ve come up with so far; so, good news…that’s out of the way. Truthfully, the real answer came to me last year; though, due to (you guessed it) laziness, was only half-heartedly acted upon. I presume for my lack of aggressive action, I received a series of firm reminders throughout the year, and then some more subtle ones. 

As a firm believer that people come into your life for a reason, I no longer wonder why I came to know John Grasta at the time I did, just as I’m sure John doesn’t wonder why most of the people in his life came to him when they did. Here was your average guy (not so average to me, though, as he reminded me a lot of my dad), asking me to cover the story his emerging tactical gear business, and the business of his good friend, Trae Johnson, who owns and operates a firing range in Florida. The story coverage was more of an expression of gratitude to those who helped John in his emergence, but it fit into what I was working on. Plus, as a dabbler of arts (and considerably ‘old-fashioned’ in values), there are two things I adore:  craftsmanship and mentorship. That said, when John explained to me that he made custom shot gun gear and Trae was a certified NRA instructor that taught firearms handling to people of all ages, you could say my attention was caught. I didn’t know then, but it was as though a beacon had been set out when I decided to write in a way that celebrated America, and Americans doing the very things that depict true American values. In particular, a focus on living the American dream was a mission worth taking on in a country that had been swarmed with news of chaos and negativity. John Grasta therefore became the reminder that there is a mission to accomplish, and he and his friends were living it daily. 

Grasta introduced me to some his closest friends; though, he credits them as family and counts his blessings to have each and every one of them in his corner. Little did I know then, I was being introduced to the who’s who of tactical gear manufacturing, firearms and combat trainers. Having never seen the rough side of a stuffed teddy bear, the idea of having to interview people who could kill a person with one hand (maybe I’m exaggerating—I didn’t ask) was a bit daunting. Not to mention, I expected to hear an onslaught of macho egotism. What I got was an eye-opening experience, a boost of hope, and a mystery solved. That about makes it a good time to say it gets long-winded from here on out, as there’s just not enough I can say about the people I’ve come to know. But if you’re up for it, cozy up to meet a badass comradery of guys allied in a common mission to use their powers for good (which is kind of a theme around here).

As mentioned, John wanted to tell me about his growing business and how it came to be with the aid of great friends and family. By any stretch of imagination, I didn’t think his “great friends” would include world renowned trainers such as L.D.“Stoney” Stone and James Urban of Urban Tactical. Move over Jason Statham, sayonara Jet Li and Jackie Chan! You guys got moves, but these guys were the real deal. Working closely with John  to put his FrankenGrasta shot gun gear to the test, and Trae Johnson with Ares Firearms Training range; the men of Urban Tactical also put on an excellent series of training courses in everything from hand-to-hand combat to (for lack of better words) that stuff you thought only happened in movies. It’s probably best if I just show you.

You still with me, or were you just as mesmerized by those videos as I was? Moving on.

What better place to run quality checks and drills than on Ares’ own 100 acre range, nestled comfortably in middle Florida’s forests and swamps. On the land preserved by the Johnson family for many years, Trae, John, and the members of Urban Tactical serve up opportunities for learning, gaining experience, and having a downright good time in a comfortable learning environment. Taking firearms instruction to all new levels, Trae and the instructors of Ares Firearms range conduct classes day and night to ensure your ability doesn’t end just cause the lights go out. Not to mention, it makes for one hell of a light show. 

However, probably the most lovable part of Ares (which takes its name not only for great marketing and heritage, but in honor of the Greek God of War who came to warriors in their time of need) stems from a commitment to people. With a fondness for education of the ‘good-ole-days’ Ares instructors not only offer instruction for every member of the family, but they provide safe play areas for children who aren’t participating in the training—a bonus that opens the door for parents to get the training they need. Hoping to alleviate many similar barriers preventing people from obtaining necessary training, Trae hints to Divine America that future growth intends to include more solutions to these types of hurdles. While tackling the endeavors will bring their own struggles, Trae admits he’s blessed to have overcome many obstacles in the past, with great friends to keep him motivated; and future difficulties will be met all the same.

It comes as no surprise, the “no gain without pain” attitude runs deep within these men. But, when you keep friends like Larry “Stoney” Stone—one of the many passionate instructors of Urban Tactical who also happens to carry the title of a Martial Arts Grand Master—well, there’s a certain amount of excuses that become invalidated…like, all of them. Stoney, or “Yoda” as he was introduced to me, was the epitome of a guy that never had anything handed to him, and certainly had nothing come easy. Born with a neurological disability that would undergo many misdiagnoses and surgeries to correct, but ultimately affected Stoney’s ability to walk; the word “can’t” doesn’t exist in his vocabulary.  Captured in his story Live Now, Stoney relives the good, the bad, and the ugly of a life that led him to pursue martial arts despite the many doctors, who swore he couldn’t due to his condition Charcot-Marie-Tooth Neuropathy. His disability, which made even the simple act of walking a challenge for Stoney, inspired his appreciation for the close friends, family, and mentors who’ve come into his life. He credits them for having never left him behind, when it would have been so easy to do so, and showing him patience in his training as he learned to conquer his challenges. After years of training, Stoney became a mentor, and using the patience and understanding he learned from those who showed it to him, he opened his own school of martial arts, the Ishi Do Dojo (which continues to produce Black Belt champions). 

Though he’s been inducted into the World Grand Master Black Belt Hall of Fame, Stoney is humble and reminds me the story is not about the success he’s achieved, but through it, the lives of the people he’s been able to impact. When asked how he felt about the nickname Yoda, he admits he’s no super hero, but knows “being the leader of men is a great responsibility,” and above all else, he feels blessed to have friends who would think of him like that. As he works with James Urban and other members of the Urban Tactical training team to inspire people in the methods of awareness and self-defense, it’s no doubt that each lesson is met with a wealth of knowledge, skills, and passion from people looking to use their powers for good.

Amassing over 35 years of combined training, and experience in services such as professional high-risk private and corporate security, executive protection, counter-corporate espionage, and threat assessment to name a few; James has always attracted people with a desire to learn to handle their own. Soon, what started as something akin to a Fight Club scene blossomed into a brotherhood, and soon became a mission to provide training to those who need it most. And this is how James came to know John. From the day James and John met, a bond was formed that has only been described to me as deeper than a brotherhood. Family. Put simply, “Family that will stand up and protect each other, support each other, and be there always.”

Immediately I am taken back to Larry Stone’s  words:

“…. Family members don’t always make the wisest decisions.

Sometimes we screw up and people get hurt. Sometimes it is

just a flesh wound that looks (and sometimes feels), much

worse than it really is, much like Jessie’s forehead. Other times

real damage is done. But you should never forget that you are

family. Sometimes we take mistakes in stride, other times

we just lose it. We yell, we scream, we rant and rave… But

Love always outlasts anger. If you have Love in your heart,

you can endure any disappointment you have in the people

you Love. “ –Live Now

Truer words were never spoken. Bad things happen in all our lives, but family toughs it out. While James hopes his students and family are never faced with the need to use these skills, he says at least “they will have the tools to survive a violent encounter against someone attempting to harm them.” Acknowledging that the people he instructs are the very people who go out to defend our freedom—making them just as much family—James and the Urban Tactical team vow a dedication to continue learning advanced techniques and passing on their skills and knowledge to others. Traveling the globe and conducting training seminars, James and the Urban Tactical team promise a future with new products and services stating, “the skies the limit!”when it comes to advancing a community of people who are aware and capable of defending themselves. Anyone interested in having a training seminar held in their neck of the woods need only use the contact form on their website. 

In its many different forms, the theme of blessings and gratitude doesn’t always mean struggle, though; so says Tom Williford of 3T Tactical and close friend of John Grasta. Tom isn’t bragging when he says he’s always been blessed. He only means to pass on that which he feels came easily to him. Finding himself in a position, again, to help out a friend, Tom initially hoped to bring John on as a sales representative of 3T Tactical, but soon realized there was more to John.  See, Tom manufactures custom add-ons for shot guns such as the S.T.U.D. (Shot gun Tactical Ultra-illumination Device), breachers, and extension tubes; and John manufactures custom shot gun gear such as side saddles, harnesses, and leg rigs for FrankenGrasta. They are essentially each other’s peanut butter and jelly—the mac n’ cheese of custom shot gun gear if you would. 

Blessed by the sharing of business responsibility with his Daughter, Tom gets to help John with design, quality, and testing the products. As firm supporters of America’s economic progress, the men work towards 100 percent in-house manufacturing, which would open the door for many new jobs, and growth opportunities. In these troubling times, a little bit of opportunity is the one blessing many could use right now. It’s one I’ve been granted when I was asked to write about a few good men (and women).

To say the least, John certainly has a lengthy list of people who’ve come together to achieve a few goals. In essence forming a brotherhood of support that served individual American dreams, these gentlemen have been a pleasant reminder that chasing the dream is not always easy. But, as Stoney says, “It’s when you think you can’t take any more, when you think you have nothing left to give; that’s when it’s most important for you to keep pushing for your goal.” Enduring the pain—be it physical, or that which we sacrifice to succeed—marks the legacy we leave behind.  After having the pleasure of speaking with these gentlemen, it occurred to me that the most successful legacy to leave behind is also the answer to the seemingly elusive American dream.

The revolution of this country, for most, identified the ingredients of the American dream: innovation, industry, hard work, and loyalty. Unfortunately, two things happened. First, the inventions sought only to simplify, entertain, and comfort people. Secondly, people stopped working to help others. As a result, creativity and innovation hit its peak, and people became bored and even expectant of the most futuristic concepts. Incapacitated and weakened by the lights and colors of the devices we use to distract us from life, people became lazy and uninterested in the well-being of their community. If the American dream hadn’t been lost, it was certainly misconstrued by a negligent concept that only the inherently rich, and well-to-do got the lucky breaks. Where to start with the many things wrong with that statement! Not to downplay the contribution of hard work and innovation in fueling a revolution, but when it comes to the ingredients of the American dream, nothing makes a better tasting slice of pie than knowing it came by doing something good for someone else.

John Grasta asked me to write about a few good men that helped him with his emerging business. I don’t know if he understood the opportunity he put before me, but I hope he knows just how grateful I am that he chose Divine America to share his story with.

*Readers can expect a follow-up on John’s progress as a future in-person visit is in the works; and everyone is encouraged to make a trip to see these guys in Florida, or even get them out to your neck of the woods for a seminar. The links below provide more details.

John Grasta on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/john.grasta.9

FrankenGrasta Shot Gun Gear Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/262206120652726/

Trae Johnson on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/trae.johnson

Ares Firearms Training

http://www.aresfirearmstraining.com

https://www.facebook.com/AresFirearmsTraining

James Urban on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/james.urban.10

Urban Tactical

http://www.urbantactical.org/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Urban-Tactical/478315275625237

L.D. “Stoney” Stone on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/l.d.stoney.stone

Stoney’s site supporting U.S. Navy Seals and All who serve

http://blunttrama.ning.com/

Live Now!: Imagine the Possibilities

http://www.amazon.com/Live-Now-Possibilities-Stoney-Stone/dp/1468545876

Tom Williford, 3T Tactical

http://www.3ttactical.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/3T-Tactical-LLC/156750004519541

  

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?

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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. 

Roots of Damnation: Article III - The Lab Rat Society

*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. 
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“…Satanism is a network that interacts with the beings that are controlling
our vibrational state from a frequency above us.” – David Icke

More than once in this series, we’ve addressed the fact that one of the oldest studies of the human race has been conducted in the field of BEHAVIOR CONTROL. With this in mind, one can surmise quickly that it will take more than a single device to control an entire population—especially one so considerably diverse as America.

Well, let’s analyze some of the means of control. Now, many of you will readily agree that dependency is created and further established by the government programs (which provide perks such as free cell phones, cable television, welfare, advanced education, medical coverage, etc). While, all well-intended programs, they are, nonetheless, harmful to an independent society. So let’s not beat that dead horse.

Instead, let’s address things like the diminishing educational system. Granted we never had the best, but then we had Common Core implemented. This curriculum is the epitome of micromanagement; taking an already simple concept such as a two-step problem and simplifying it into so many individual steps it leaves your mind numb.  In many cases, if the procedure is not followed, regardless of the student’s answer, it’s marked wrong.

Indoctrinated by both a lack of truth in material and a micromanagement procedural approach, the brains of our children are lessened for a reason.  The quality of our country’s educational system is preparing our children to be able to push buttons without question.

And because schools have such adequate time with children at all the pivotal points in their youth, it is now very common to find core material praising Obama as a savior of the people; spotlighting and practicing Muslim “awareness and sensitivity” courses; and selectively teaching the U.S. Constitution. Students who rebel – or even THINK about rebellion – find themselves condemned and chastised—shun to the general populace. There have even been reports of students being punished for questioning the teacher who was WRONG.

Starting at the earliest age, our society has crushed the competitive and creative nature of children by promoting failure as a success in an everybody-gets-a-trophy-society. Now to most, it seems to make sense that from failure comes a lesson and we strive to apply that lesson until we hit our target. However, in a world where everyone gets a trophy – win or lose – I still win, so why fucking bother? I’m sorry. Public school education and all. ;)

What I mean is, there comes a certain feeling with winning and losing – it’s called pride. And, it either gets a boost or a swift kick in the nuts. BOTH of those come with feelings. And without having to experience those feelings, children take a blindness to the emotions of winning and losing and instead shrug it off. Their “survival mode” is being expunged. Why? Or, hey, why not? Oh that’s right, because scientists keep DNA around from beings that really shouldn’t be kept around. But let’s stay focused.

Now, without a need to experience those feelings children have more time to sit in front of the computers, games, and other colorful and lively electronics that satisfy the brain’s desire for creativity. Best part it, it requires them to do nothing more than push some buttons.  See what I did there?

 Suffice it to say, we’re just not done screwing with the generation of children before us. We further push ideas of equality across the board, which I think is awesome. I think I’m skeptical that such a world could ever exist, but hey, I like to fantasize. In this equality campaign, though, we are more openly exposed to a variety of divisive tactics that orbit “gender confusion” and a surmounting growth in the education of all things related to the subject in order to create sensitivity to topic.

I should probably interject at this point before you get some silly idea about what I may or may not believe in. I fully support your right to do whatever you want to do so long as it doesn’t harm someone else. I love all people for who they are and no matter what baggage they carry. I do the divine thing and treat people as they treat me and as I would want to be treated. I would go as far as to say, can people really help who they fall in love with; or is it more likely that our ideas of what love really is have been so perverted that we fail to acknowledge that nature does it, too? Food for thought.

However, as gender roles become less clear, children do not learn to make the connections and distinctions between “masculine” traits and “feminine” traits. They are unable to identify with a role that seems to fit their persona. Again, division amongst the ranks rises as those “survival mode” carrier-children begin to infringe upon the population of “confused” children in the form of bullying.

So threatened by the idea of bullying, the society leans towards exposing and chastising the behavior, and demonstrating the horrific effects of continued tactics. To many it seems bringing awareness and “preventative” efforts forward, we can nip bullying right in the bud. Umm… maybe this is old-fashioned thinking, but why not just have all the students take a class in martial arts? Why not bring back PE and get our kids learning some simple steps in competition? Why do kids spend 8 hours a day in a class room – and NOT have time for PE, Music, Art, and other creative education time? We have made bullying the repression of our children’s generation, and we are witnessing the pussification of America. But we’re not done yet.

From gender confusion to a lack of outlets for simply being a child – you know, all that hyper stuff; the bouncing off the wall stuff? It’s called being a kid. Somewhere along the line of removing the outlets for their energy, we thought that “having better” meant indoctrinating a value placed on having a lifelong career working 9-5, Monday through Friday, in a cube. So we plant them in front of devices for education, entertainment, and in some cases enlightenment. And then wonder why the generation of kids doesn’t play outside.

In some cases, these outlets are not enough to contain the inner child, though. And those children, whose inner child presents itself in the public domain, it becomes essential that that child receive medical attention in the form of a pill. Once again, pushing medicine and vaccination as a requirement to get some of that good old public ed-JU-cay-shun.

But it doesn’t stop there. In fact, as we progress our technology, we’ve managed to invent the RFID chip. Coined as a benefit to our security, this new device and others like it (Google Glass), are capable of hacking into and reading the human mind and recognizing brainwaves and behavior.

Starting to sound a little “Minority Report” minus the precogs? Consider this, the precogs were just databases of collected data from the thoughts and behaviors of humans, until it became logically clear that a crime was about to occur. Basically, if there are certain parameters that exist in the brain capable of pinpointing that a crime is going to occur; and a computer designed to pick up these identifiers foreshadows the impending doom, how much longer is it before we see the promotion of CRIME PREVENTION through these chips?

Sure, these are some crazy concepts, and I’m not asking you to believe them. Vast majorities of people are thinking these things, and I’m just saying them. I can see it more easily than some only because I have played the “God” role. By that, I mean only that I have controlled genetics to produce a desired result and have found it to be simple, and satisfying. It takes time, but anyone can do it. And if anyone can do it, is it being done to the human race? However, instead of breeding a society worthy of the future, America has been breeding a cesspool of hatred and inhumanity, with the scent of its decay disguised in the ideals of a perverted love and security.

We’ve traded “survival” for material possession and the delusion of status in our community. Having inspired an individualistic society, whose only concern is ultimately what directly affects oneself, we have become the SLEEPING NATION, unaware of how caged we truly are.

When all things from education and media to technology and medicine have proven themselves to be field tests of control, one can’t help but wonder if this is all by design, or if we are indeed damned.