Thank you for this very wise and much-needed context, TL. Much appreciated.
As for your question, it's not so much about us being wrong about a piece of evidence. Rather, it's either ignoring evidence or espousing theories without evidence.
Great post! For years, I tried to deny this very thing. The evidence was overwhelming and the same basic lesson (Hume's) played out over and over again: reason is the slave to the passions. That's the norm. The only way I can see to break free is through good works; as non-judgmental examples; as conviviality; for the joy of it. Mickey, your project providing direct relief to homeless women fits that very well.
Sad but true. Former friends are no longer friends, because of the blind eye. A few new people in my life either are unjabbed like me, because they either are totally against vaccination, or because they realized the truth. Those that still are blind and deaf, can no longer be part of my life. Much as I once loved them things can not be unsaid or undone. Luckily there are still quite a lot of clear thinking minds around.
we used to get together for birthdays and I visited several friends, helping out here and there. But seeing soon where it was going I sent those where I helped note that I would retire early. With new friends it seems to be hard to get this same contact. I wonder if this whole mess made people less trusting? It sure is that way for me. Although in the last few months, things seem to be going back to normal here in rural GA. Only a handful mask wearers left
Every time some article starts with 'the experts say' my neck hairs go up - which experts, and who are they paid by? Are they paid by Nature magazine, or is their article published in any of the suspect magazines? It takes a lot more research than I used to do, but I spend days on finding what other experts think, and from 14 articles on diabetes, I have come to believe 2. The rest just rehashes the same 'from the book' without any mention of testing real people.
"There is a sense that all our words and thoughts are being uttered into an environment that will simple swallow them up before they can settle in and find their place in the larger discourse. Does anything take hold and gain traction anymore? Can anything in such times? I don’t know if that is a shared sense or not. Would love to know what you think in comments."
I just remember early on in 2020 observing the latest edition of Contagion and thinking ‘here we go again’, wondering how long was it going to take before it got exposed as another hoax to scare everyone to line up for the latest vaccine. Wasn’t it apparent? I guess they proved me wrong - seems that their PR machine learned lessons from previous screw ups and launched an all out PsyOp attack on common sense. This time it was a real live version of the Truman Show except it included everyone.
When I realized that most people didn’t want to hear about what appeared so obvious, it led me to search for the small minority who questioned it all. Fortunately I found out I wasn’t alone and the truth/freedom movement gave birth. What a relief!
I hear you, Jeff, but my post is also meant to highlight that all of us are capable of such behavior - even if we cloak ourselves in words like truth or freedom.
Wow! Mickeeeeeeee! A cloud floated in this morning, and lifted me up above the smoke, and the chimneys and helped my perspective be clear again! Thank you! ~~~Nothing has made sense, why aren’t folks curious, why won’t they say, Oh send me that! ~~~What has so distressed us all this time is this very thing….that so called smart peepul mask up, alone in their cars, stubborn against receiving new information and determined to hold onto their opinions, reluctant to find out news to prove they need not be fearful.~~~well, fearful of the social pressures if they know their stand, their conscience~~~~I would be honored to be invited to a new experience, the art museum, a concert, the fabulous holiday traveling family circus…but my surrounding neighbors, nice guy, one whose favorite gee-tar effort is “Grandma got run over by a reindeer” wouldn’t be charmed by such an invitation. Okaaaaayyyyy!! ~~~~ I just read on Epoch Times the rousing and encouraging speech Tucker Carlson gave in Alabama, wow! Praise God! He has been set free to do this very thing, to remind us that we do have clarity of purpose, that social pressures have made us think we must be “supportive of each other,” stay in the crowd, be tolerant, don’t speak up, stand out! A friend sent me this the other day, “Be who you are, say what you feel, those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. “. Amen and amen
Watching King Charles' coronation only serves to solidify who people will worship at the feet of. A rather messy family indeed, but held to highest of esteem. Makes ones blood run cold.
I have plenty of experience of this strange phenomenon. What I discovered is that when I presented my narrative-obeying friends with some solid anti-narrative evidence, they refused to even look at the evidence. "VAERS is not reliable and full of false reports" and "You're a murderer and conspiracy theorist" were two responses I got. When I asked the friend who said I'm a murderer to tell me which of the facts I presented were wrong, this friend never responded.
Thank you for this very wise and much-needed context, TL. Much appreciated.
As for your question, it's not so much about us being wrong about a piece of evidence. Rather, it's either ignoring evidence or espousing theories without evidence.
Thanks for noticing and commenting on the background change!
And thanks for the link. I will read it ASAP.
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Synchronicity: I just finished a post about the role of anxiety among the masses. It'll go live at some point next week
Thank you SO much for taking the time to watch me on that podcast! Much appreciated...
Great post! For years, I tried to deny this very thing. The evidence was overwhelming and the same basic lesson (Hume's) played out over and over again: reason is the slave to the passions. That's the norm. The only way I can see to break free is through good works; as non-judgmental examples; as conviviality; for the joy of it. Mickey, your project providing direct relief to homeless women fits that very well.
Thank you, my friend, all around! Your support inspires to find ways to expand and build on what I'm doing.
Very discerning, Mickey Z
Thank you for the clarity & your charity ♥️💔❤️🩹
Your kind words and your readership are appreciated.
Thank you for putting this in writing
Thank YOU for reading and commenting!
So much a succinct commentary on such a sad truth. The grand experiment either failed or was a huge success depending on where you are coming from.
Thank you and Amen. 🙏
Convincing someone of anything requires a form of empathic thaumaturgy. No?
I had to look that word up! It seems accurate but fortunately, we are all capable of miracles.
Sad but true. Former friends are no longer friends, because of the blind eye. A few new people in my life either are unjabbed like me, because they either are totally against vaccination, or because they realized the truth. Those that still are blind and deaf, can no longer be part of my life. Much as I once loved them things can not be unsaid or undone. Luckily there are still quite a lot of clear thinking minds around.
Thanks, Ingrid.
I wonder how all of us can become better at connecting and staying conencted than we are now.
we used to get together for birthdays and I visited several friends, helping out here and there. But seeing soon where it was going I sent those where I helped note that I would retire early. With new friends it seems to be hard to get this same contact. I wonder if this whole mess made people less trusting? It sure is that way for me. Although in the last few months, things seem to be going back to normal here in rural GA. Only a handful mask wearers left
As a whole, we've become less trusting of each other but more trusting of "experts."
Every time some article starts with 'the experts say' my neck hairs go up - which experts, and who are they paid by? Are they paid by Nature magazine, or is their article published in any of the suspect magazines? It takes a lot more research than I used to do, but I spend days on finding what other experts think, and from 14 articles on diabetes, I have come to believe 2. The rest just rehashes the same 'from the book' without any mention of testing real people.
"No wonder Jesus spoke in parables" indeed.
I did a recent post myself on how we can't win with words...
Thanks, nice reflection.
Thank YOU, Kathleen, and please feel free to share the link here!
Thank you, Mickey!
https://devanneykathleen.substack.com/p/the-gift-at-the-end-of-the-road
"There is a sense that all our words and thoughts are being uttered into an environment that will simple swallow them up before they can settle in and find their place in the larger discourse. Does anything take hold and gain traction anymore? Can anything in such times? I don’t know if that is a shared sense or not. Would love to know what you think in comments."
It sometimes feels like a shared sense to me!
👍 Thank you.
I just remember early on in 2020 observing the latest edition of Contagion and thinking ‘here we go again’, wondering how long was it going to take before it got exposed as another hoax to scare everyone to line up for the latest vaccine. Wasn’t it apparent? I guess they proved me wrong - seems that their PR machine learned lessons from previous screw ups and launched an all out PsyOp attack on common sense. This time it was a real live version of the Truman Show except it included everyone.
When I realized that most people didn’t want to hear about what appeared so obvious, it led me to search for the small minority who questioned it all. Fortunately I found out I wasn’t alone and the truth/freedom movement gave birth. What a relief!
I hear you, Jeff, but my post is also meant to highlight that all of us are capable of such behavior - even if we cloak ourselves in words like truth or freedom.
Wow! Mickeeeeeeee! A cloud floated in this morning, and lifted me up above the smoke, and the chimneys and helped my perspective be clear again! Thank you! ~~~Nothing has made sense, why aren’t folks curious, why won’t they say, Oh send me that! ~~~What has so distressed us all this time is this very thing….that so called smart peepul mask up, alone in their cars, stubborn against receiving new information and determined to hold onto their opinions, reluctant to find out news to prove they need not be fearful.~~~well, fearful of the social pressures if they know their stand, their conscience~~~~I would be honored to be invited to a new experience, the art museum, a concert, the fabulous holiday traveling family circus…but my surrounding neighbors, nice guy, one whose favorite gee-tar effort is “Grandma got run over by a reindeer” wouldn’t be charmed by such an invitation. Okaaaaayyyyy!! ~~~~ I just read on Epoch Times the rousing and encouraging speech Tucker Carlson gave in Alabama, wow! Praise God! He has been set free to do this very thing, to remind us that we do have clarity of purpose, that social pressures have made us think we must be “supportive of each other,” stay in the crowd, be tolerant, don’t speak up, stand out! A friend sent me this the other day, “Be who you are, say what you feel, those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. “. Amen and amen
Thank you, Sharon. I can relate to such experiences.
But I urge folks to not put faith in media-created "experts."
Watching King Charles' coronation only serves to solidify who people will worship at the feet of. A rather messy family indeed, but held to highest of esteem. Makes ones blood run cold.
Yes! Worshipping humans - especially those with entrenched power and influence - has never ended well.
🎯 Great commentary on society today. The sad truth most people don’t pay attention until something happens to them...until it becomes personal.
Right back at ya: 🎯
I have plenty of experience of this strange phenomenon. What I discovered is that when I presented my narrative-obeying friends with some solid anti-narrative evidence, they refused to even look at the evidence. "VAERS is not reliable and full of false reports" and "You're a murderer and conspiracy theorist" were two responses I got. When I asked the friend who said I'm a murderer to tell me which of the facts I presented were wrong, this friend never responded.
Thanks, Mark. I feel you and share your exasperation.
I also this is not new and change begins each time any of us questions our own assumptions.