I want to be clear that this post is not prophecy, the office of prophet having passed out of the Church within the first two centuries after founding; but, rather, it is an oversimplification of the range of probabilities that I currently see. The number of permutations that are possible are, in my opinion, beyond the mind of man to discern and understand, and focusing on one specific thing always seems to effect or negate that thing. So, no prophecy; rather, two potential avenues with rather extensive gradations.
Along with Sarah A. Hoyt and a number of others, I’ve pushed for people to hold for several years now. To not react to the provocations of those who want to destroy civilization. For many of those provocations were designed to have the very people who believe in Western Civilization and such concepts as Freedom, Individual Rights and Responsibilities, Liberty, and the rest, take the steps to destroy them by their actions. I would still very much prefer we avoid those actions; however, we are fast approaching schwerpunkt, an inflection or even undulation point theoretically capable of forming a new dimension. Make no mistake, we truly are at a such a point.
On one hand, we truly do live in a golden age with unheard of prosperity and health on a global basis. Even with all the problems we have, the average person right now enjoys a standard of living almost undreamed of by our ancestors. Particularly in the West we have freedoms to make the philosophers blush; we have medical treatments that in comparison to even a hundred years ago can bring the dead back to life; public health and hygiene are at levels where any time they aren’t high becomes news rather than being the norm; and, we still dream.
We have Elon desperately working to get us out of the cradle and on the way to the stars. He and his team are even working on a flying car, not because it is currently practical but because they can (and I will bet the practicalities come rapidly upon it truly hitting the market). Nor is Elon alone. His work and actions have inspired a host of others, and where they are not forbidden to do so great things are happening.
That future is bright, and I am skipping over many of the things to come from it. Truly regenerative medicine is on the way, as are treatments for any number of currently “incurable” conditions. Economic prosperity goes hand in hand with advancements medical, technological, and otherwise. So does individual liberty.
On the other hand, we have the failed models of communism and socialism being propped up to cover outright fascism. The rule of a self-appointed “elite” with the proper credentials who operate through token leaders who’s loyalty is not to country they lead but rather to the global elite.
This is the government of no. No, you may not do that. No, you may not worship as you want. No, you may not do anything to get ahead. No, you may not speak freely. No, you may not peaceably assemble. no, No, NO! You see it all around you already: the EU, the commonwealth of formerly great Britain, and in the repressive regimes of so many other countries. Governments where simply disagreeing with the government can and does get you arrested — England is but one example.
The people behind such have been losing power for a while now, and are not happy about it. If the United States falls, they see not only saving their way of life, but of being able to bring about a world government of the credentialed “elite” that can be kept at a manageable level via control of food, technology, and innovation. That the masses would be just short of starving and have no real wealth (you will own nothing and like it), and and under complete control is a feature, not a bug, to them. That said peasantry could be used for many things, including let us say physical pleasures without let or compensation, is left unsaid but is already seen in actions both near and far.
Before I forget, do take the time to read Glenn’s excellent article and here’s a link to the book he mentions.
Ah, but this is just lurid fantasy being presented as if it were reality the bots say. To which I reply: go listen to them and read what they say. Start with Sen. Slotkin, who almost gleefully boasted of her anti-American plan to go after young people who work for Trump (or anyone declared an enemy). Look at the judge in DC who is forcing DOJ lawyers to sign a document they are not required to sign in order to go after them with lawfare in the future (and this on top of interjecting herself into a plan to upgrade a golf course, which is far outside her purview). Look at all the other judges getting away with lawfare against the current legally elected administration, and/or who are also rather clearly operating a multi-tier system of justice.
Keep in mind Slotkin is not alone. She is the most prominent of those who have spoken the truth to other true believers and realized belatedly it wasn’t as private as they thought. In fact, if you aren’t following the work being done by Data Republican you really need to as what she is documenting right now is nothing less than the planning of a coup after the election. The pig squeal by the Washington Post says much.
This is exactly one reason I have said hold and hope we can continue to hold. There appears to be a large effort to create civil unrest, specifically vigilante actions against criminals and others (including low-level politicians). These are actions that are essential to some of what Data Republican (and others) are revealing. Throw in a U.S. version of the riots in Europe (organized and funded by the same people and groups), et voila you have the grounds to take the actions being discussed “theoretically” or otherwise.
Thing is, I don’t want to see it because I think the credentialed idiots truly do not understand humanity, and in particular Americans. On the former, even those who have operated overseas rarely see the results of their color revolutions (much less normal ones) up close and personal. They think that the actions of the mobs are because they are uneducated savages, rather than simply because they are human. They also seem convinced, thanks to COVID, that Americans will willingly acquiesce and do as they are told — completely ignoring the massive and not particularly hidden non-compliance/malicious compliance of the masses. If we cross that line, it will be brutal and uncontrollable to a level they can’t begin to imagine.
I think their idea of being able to control, or turn up and down, the violence is about as likely as their idea they can control and manipulate the Islamic hordes they have unleashed into Europe and America. Think they missed the whole Iran thing, where the left and the Islamics joined forces to topple the Shah. As soon as the Shah was gone, the killings of those on the left began. Rule of thumb: the useful idiots are always first against the wall (or off the rooftop). Doesn’t seem to matter what flavor or color the revolution either.
I could go on, but there is a good bit to think about, research, and consider above. There are some points that may need more discussion, for which I hope we have time. I really don’t want to get into politics, or even the appearance of such, because of the path I am on. That said, God gave us not just Free Will (which is a big deal to the Orthodox) but also bodies and minds in his image — and I think we are meant to truly use the latter. What I’ve brought up today is less about political parties as it is seeing two clear paths. It’s similar, to my mind, to standing on railroad tracks and seeing a train speeding at you. Some would say to just trust in the lord and stand fast. For me, I feel obligated to point at the train, and the switch between tracks that is just ahead of us.
I know not which way the switch will be thrown. It’s finer than a razor’s edge on how it goes.
I know which way I hope it goes, though there will be blood and suffering either way. Team Credentialed Idiots has invested a lot into building a lawfare machine that is not going to go away absent being deliberately and even ruthlessly eradicated. They have other mechanisms in place as well, via the NGO pipeline. This is their last real chance to cling to the power (and wealth/position) they have held since WWII. As I’ve noted before (particularly with Vladimir) desperate people do stupid and desperate things. They would far rather burn down civilization if they can’t rule it.
Team Hope, on the other hand, offers the best path for Free Will and the growth of humanity. It is not just a bright future of things; but, an expansion of Freedom and Opportunity to levels of which are almost beyond dreams. Freedom of Religion, which will be gone in the other, will also result in a new birth of Faith.
Keep in mind that there is no real way to step off the track. The best we can do is prepare for what is coming, understanding that there will be some hardship either way. It is just that with Team Hope I see that hardship being limited in scope and duration, allowing us to keep most of the momentum towards a positive future as possible. On the other hand, I wasn’t joking when I said on X earlier today that I see a thousand years before we can claw our way back to the point we currently hold. Lives and more will be lost. Christianity, Judiasm, and other “problematic” (according to Team Credentialed Idiots) will face persecutions that will make what happened after the Bolshevik revolution (much less pagan Rome) seem like a picnic. After all, examples must be made and the Islamic hordes “fed” (at least until they can be controlled/eliminated, on which subject my money is on them and not TCI).
Also keep in mind that TCI really does want some martyrs of their own. Preferably low-level, but those behind this honestly view Slotkin as expendable and even more useful than the “loss” of multiple lower-level pawns. They consider themselves untouchable, and I would simply point out that even The Untouchables were touchable, after they were identified. Keep in mind that they want, they NEED, the excuse of random/vigilante violence to bring parts of their plan to fruition. When someone attacks, and you know where the blow is aimed, move the target — rule of Aikido that applies to the great game as well.
I’ve given what I can of the two broad probabilities I see. The choices you make are yours to make. I am Team Hope, and Team Faith. The choice is before you, make yours. Know also that refusing to make a choice automatically defaults you to Team CI and the darkness.
Meantime, kick your preparations into overdrive and pray. Keep your family and friends close, and your things where you can find them in the dark.
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