Wanted: REVOLUTION-REFORMATION
“The things that will destroy us are: politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity; and worship without sacrifice.” – Mahatama Ghandi
On July 17th, 2007, Bush enacted a bill that outlaws anti-war protests in the United States, effectively maiming the First Amendment (“freedom of speech”). http://www.28daysmovement.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=2181&sid=0668ac057c8d01183e8194315204b31b#2181
It’s hard to believe that any American – regardless of political affiliation – would not be appalled by this move; lacking the foresight to realize the negative and residual impact that this has on the civil liberties of all U.S. citizens, even the less than 25% who continue to support President Bush.
Either they are unaware of the brevity of this regressive line of action, or the bombardment of propagandistic fear-mongering has proven effective.
Not only has this regime subverted the rights and freedoms of its citizens, but has also morally ostracized the U.S. from practically every other nation, all while allowing treasonous crimes of fellow cabinet members (i.e. Gonzalez and Libby) to go unchecked; relegating “the law” and the Constitution to a changeable, minor obstacle.
Although it is a start, impeachment is insufficient; for it only seeks to remove the “figure” and not the “philosophy”.
Considering that Cheney is the brains behind the tyranny of this administration (along with other cabinet members who hold seemingly uninfluential positions), he is the logical first choice for impeachment (or at least should be). However, this is highly unlikely considering that the impeachment process requires the formal charges for impeachment to be examined by a prosecutor designated by a House judiciary committee, and the U.S. Attorney General (Alberto Gonzalez); the latter being a beneficiary of Bush cronyism.
This is the very reason why Gonzalez has been allowed to retain his position in the wake of the illegal attorney firings. He is a keystone in Bush’s base; one who having been spared by President Bush, will demonstrate his loyalty by sabotaging or diverting any attempt to impeach the “Bosses” (Bush and/or Cheney).
As a result, a much needed impeachment is highly unlikely.
Even if an impeachment were to occur, the U.S. government is far beyond the level of salvage or repair by means of implementing a new leader or leaders - regardless of how well-meaning and sincere the incumbent’s efforts may be - largely because the very foundation of which it sits is tainted and compromised.
The concept of “checks and balances” has attenuated and is now virtually nonexistent; repeatedly proven by an incompetent, compromised Congress, and an impotent Judicial Branch, both of which have fallen short of effectiveness at limiting an Executive Branch, which, as it relates to this particular administration, is led by arguably the worst thing that has ever happened to mankind short of a natural cataclysm.
Through a policy of corruption, the U.S. government has decayed to its core; and to attempt to maintain a place of safety and security on such an assemblage is just as wise as building a tree house in a dry-rotted tree. The owners of the tree (the people) should not allow it to be left standing lest it falls and causes greater damage in its descent.
It is imperative that the tree be removed and replaced with a new tree in which its owners value the trees roots just as much as its fruits, taking steps to monitor the growth of the tree closely, removing any branches that grow out of control.
In today’s government, corruption/conspiracies are not anomalies, but rather, normalities ; regular modus operandi’s that are vainly viewed as unethical only when its use becomes known to the outside world.
Therefore, what is desperately needed, more now than ever, is a “Reformation”; a total restructuring of government that is built on the virtues of integrity, honesty, compassion, and equality; qualities that have been severely lacking from the entire political structure, which are in fact, currently regarded as “weaknesses”.
Every moment we are awakened to the fact that what we believe to be a Democracy is in actuality an Aristocracy.
We, the people, have become more impressed by perceptions than performance; rendering us haphazardly led by the image of solidarity and success in the absence of substance.
This veil of confusion created by the “so-called” world leaders is very much an intentional effort; a process used to intimidate and frustrate the populace into submission in which many willfully relinquish their common sense for comfort, sanity for security, and freedom for fascism. So much so that some of us just drop our hands in piteous surrender, relying on hopes and dreams that an organization that has profited off of our ignorance will soon regain its conscience and show mercy.
Don’t count on it!
The web of deceit and confusion has significantly impacted our rationale to such a degree that many actually believe that:
- That the eradication of “terror” can be led by a tyrant who uses terror
- That immigrants who accept jobs that many of us would consider menial are a greater threat to the economy than a government that offshores jobs that we consider valuable
- That America itself isn’t a conglomeration of immigrants and borrowed and stolen traditions
- That the removal of your personal rights and freedoms is for your own protection
- That we can war our way to peace
And probably the greatest misconception of all is that we – the people – are powerless in changing the landscape and actions of our government.
Do you wish to live in fear? Do you wish to live in sorrow? Do you wish to live in tension? By no means. No one who is in a state of fear or sorrow or tension is free. But whoever is delivered from sorrows or fears or anxieties, he is at the same time delivered from servitude. – Epictetus
What to do!!!
Voting could be effective if it were done with purpose and conviction by holding the government and its officials accountable for all of its missteps and mishaps. It seems that the American people have forgotten that the government works for them - that it is their employee - and when employees don't perform their job as expected or desired, then they are fired; meaning, their money is cut off.
Governments are no exception to the rule.
The American people need to cut off the money. Taxes are one way that these moves are financed; supposedly giving citizens a say in how and were their money is spent. Become more informed on where your money is going.
But more importantly, the other way that these moves are financed is through big business!!!
The federal government is merely a conglomeration of big businesses - business owners and shareholders - with each member of government having a vested interested in their company’s success. Just look at Bush’s Corporate Cabinet alone (circa 2001) to get an idea http://multinationalmonitor.org/mm2001/01may/may01bushcc.html .
The people that pass these laws – such as the Executive Order passed by Bush on July 17, 2007 - would not do so if it proved detrimental to their bottom line. Therefore, to see who benefits from such actions, one should simply observe the incumbents affiliations, and “follow the money!”
In doing so, one should adopt the same philosophies that the government uses in appropriating “terrorists”….considering that the difference is relative.
1. Identify them (i.e. the companies/terrorists).
2. Identify the companies or personages that they have “ties” with.
3. Make their complicity and affiliations (“ties”) known by way of protests, internet, media, discussions, letters, etc. (note: the reason why the protests have been outlawed is because they have been effective. Otherwise, why bother?)
4. Cut off their funding (i.e. boycotts).
5. Expect resistance. Power is never willfully relinquished.
6. Be vigilant and expect success.
If these companies do not demonstrate a verifiable interest and effort in assuring the freedom and liberties of its customers/clients/citizens, then the people should stop supporting them; direct your monies to someone or something that will. Don’t pay them to mistreat you!
In regards to our voting, at present, we vote without understanding and follow-through; endowing our votes with the potency of mere "suggestions"; idle threats at best. As the character, “V”, in the movie V for Vendetta stated: "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
However, you don't fear anything that poses no threat. Therefore, government currently doesn't fear its people; and won’t, until the people realize their collective power and value.
A "thinking people” is the biggest threat to a tyrannical government; because a free mind will not accept limiting circumstances. Under such circumstances, rebellion is imperative and imminent. Therefore, the government would much rather keep its people entertained than enlightened; “dumbed-down” if you will.
"...A little rebellion now and then is a good thing...It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government." - Thomas Jefferson
If we would still our minds momentarily, shaking off our inebriation on fear and chaos, and replace our passive compliance with critical, positive thinking, we would then realize the common denominator in all of our troubles; political as well as personal.
The same force that is limiting those abroad is limiting those in the U.S.
From the poverty and genocide in Africa, to the mass destruction in the Middle East, to the sanctions in South Korea, to the abandonment of the Hurricane Katrina victims, to the removal of rights and liberties in America - all of which are designed to appear as isolated incidences – all stem from the same source in an effort to achieve a greater agenda; all of which have been accomplished through the tool of the body politic.
When the race for leadership is determined by who can raise the most money as opposed to who can raise the most “minds”, this indicates a clear defunct in the priorities of a society.
Therefore, the relief, peace, and progression that we all seek will NOT come from someone who works and thinks from within the limitations of the current political-religious structure, but rather, from someone who stands and sees beyond and outside of it in a spirit of idealism, armored in integrity, and baring a staff of reason with a banner of unity that conveys the message that the progression of the human race starts with personal responsibility and accountability.
You have to be what you desire. If you want change, then you must be change.
Don’t be fooled into believing that the run for the Whitehouse is a battle between the Democrats and the Republicans! They are merely 2 sides of the same coin used to create the illusion of political progression, in which the coin is controlled by big businesses and a cabal of financial despots who manipulate conditions for their own best interest. Politicians are merely glorified hitmen, fallguys, and puppets.
Real power is unseen!
More important than the need for “new leaders” is the need for “new thinkers”. Therefore, at the current political momentum, a revolution to a reformation is necessary and imperative.
Tungz
