Another great, thought-provoking read by a deep thinker with wonderful skills at clarity of expressing those deep thoughts!
What I come across on social media so often and experience in my own world is that most people in every day life on “the other side” are not so devoted to Biden as they are still very stuck in hating Trump - a phenomenon directly related to the msm lies that were repeated over and over and over for 4+ years. The “Red Sermon” wasn’t so much an attack against Trump (everybody’s used to that by now) but an attack against the “other side’s” family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors and the attack doesn’t jive with reality in many peoples social spheres.
There will come a time when many people who thought they favored Biden will be too embarrassed to ever admit it!
When you’ve been awake from the beginning the Great Awakening has often seemed painfully slow…but when it has been fully achieved it will have been worth it.
This is a very good point. The reason the Red Sermon had such immediate and widespread blowback was because it was an attack on us ... not on Trump directly.
I applied your theory here to RINOS who try to suggest “Trumpism without Trump” and needlessly critique President Trump’s style and demeanor as if that is such an eyesore.
I feel angry when they do this and not because they do not admire President Trump but because they are trying to disengage us from our paradigm - so we feel unmoored, weak and vulnerable. This is the opposite of Trump’s and our approach.
I think they are like enemy agents who prefer the status quo of their perch among loser Republicans. There to lose graciously and keep their sinecures.
I am sad to say several of Victor Davis Hanson’s articles fall into this category.
It is condescending ‘meantweet-a-phobia.’ But it isn't sincere. It is insidious.
Once I read your ideas above it provided some clarity to me as to why this makes me feel anger rather than just disagreement.
Completely agree. I find writers like Hanson to be wolves in sheep's clothing, not necessarily by intent, but by willful and unmoving condescension and intellectual elitism.
I saw one piece where Red Sermon was an attempt to 'troll Trump'.. I just laughed, precisely because of what you said about MAGA. Look how fast pedoHitler and Adolph Sniffer meme were in circulation.
You picked such a great name for your work! You are really burning Bright! A light in the darkness. I love how you are shining the way for so many!
I just re-listened to your podcast with Chris and your appearance on Devolution power hour! White squall what an amazing catch! I can’t wait to go and watch the movie. So happy that I joined you near the beginning when you were doing the righteous Russia series I think it helped me to have calm and peace knowing that not all this as it seems and sometimes the people who are calling wolf the loudest might just be the wolf!
"The disengaged mind is the malleable mind. The malleable mind is the changeable mind. The changeable mind is the winnable mind." That's a Marxist tactic; if you can persuade someone to question their gender, you can convince them of anything (A James Lindsey paraphrase).
It's a powerful tactic and you're right... we're better at it.
May I just interject something here that is off topic?
In my readings through Substack this weekend, I was treated to the infighting of the bickering geniuses. There are all kinds of arrows being cast. Once again, we witness humans becoming petty, ego driven and more worried about their wallets and their fan base than they are the crucial task in front of us.
Our children are dying. Our parents perished in nursing homes. We can barely afford to eat or visit our loved ones whose time on earth may be shortened. What we are facing is unparalleled, horrific and most of all—timely. So, it’s not about the new heroes who have cropped up on Substack. It’s not about Malone sipping expensive cognac. It’s about saving humanity.
There are even rumors of these “heroes” being bribed by the opposing force with, as one pundit noted, “enough money to take care of his family very well.”
Look, we have to rise above the pettiness. Many of us wake up each morning hoping our family members have made it through the night. It’s time to get to work, leave our egos behind, and save ourselves. If we can’t do that, there is little hope for humanity.
The phrase you cite at the end of your article about letting an enemy destroy itself is actually from the 6th century BC Chinese general and military strategists Sun Tzu’s The Art of War.
The speech, was it dark and sinister or was the babbling angry old man drowning in the red wave that is coming? Honestly when I saw the back drop, I saw a red wave and a man drowning. My perspective is strange and I’m used to it. Here’s the juice, the only way Biden’s speech was to make any impact and a earn a mere mention, a sinister blood red back drop. Everyone woke up the next day seeing a sea of blood red images on social media. Mission accomplished!! Think red wave!!!
Another great, thought-provoking read by a deep thinker with wonderful skills at clarity of expressing those deep thoughts!
What I come across on social media so often and experience in my own world is that most people in every day life on “the other side” are not so devoted to Biden as they are still very stuck in hating Trump - a phenomenon directly related to the msm lies that were repeated over and over and over for 4+ years. The “Red Sermon” wasn’t so much an attack against Trump (everybody’s used to that by now) but an attack against the “other side’s” family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors and the attack doesn’t jive with reality in many peoples social spheres.
There will come a time when many people who thought they favored Biden will be too embarrassed to ever admit it!
When you’ve been awake from the beginning the Great Awakening has often seemed painfully slow…but when it has been fully achieved it will have been worth it.
This is a very good point. The reason the Red Sermon had such immediate and widespread blowback was because it was an attack on us ... not on Trump directly.
I applied your theory here to RINOS who try to suggest “Trumpism without Trump” and needlessly critique President Trump’s style and demeanor as if that is such an eyesore.
I feel angry when they do this and not because they do not admire President Trump but because they are trying to disengage us from our paradigm - so we feel unmoored, weak and vulnerable. This is the opposite of Trump’s and our approach.
I think they are like enemy agents who prefer the status quo of their perch among loser Republicans. There to lose graciously and keep their sinecures.
I am sad to say several of Victor Davis Hanson’s articles fall into this category.
It is condescending ‘meantweet-a-phobia.’ But it isn't sincere. It is insidious.
Once I read your ideas above it provided some clarity to me as to why this makes me feel anger rather than just disagreement.
Thank you. Brilliant writing.
Completely agree. I find writers like Hanson to be wolves in sheep's clothing, not necessarily by intent, but by willful and unmoving condescension and intellectual elitism.
I saw one piece where Red Sermon was an attempt to 'troll Trump'.. I just laughed, precisely because of what you said about MAGA. Look how fast pedoHitler and Adolph Sniffer meme were in circulation.
I’ll admit, I giggled a bit during the speech. I am often embarrassed for him which is not the intended effect.
You picked such a great name for your work! You are really burning Bright! A light in the darkness. I love how you are shining the way for so many!
I just re-listened to your podcast with Chris and your appearance on Devolution power hour! White squall what an amazing catch! I can’t wait to go and watch the movie. So happy that I joined you near the beginning when you were doing the righteous Russia series I think it helped me to have calm and peace knowing that not all this as it seems and sometimes the people who are calling wolf the loudest might just be the wolf!
Appreciate your readership and your support :)
Awesome Article ❣️
"The disengaged mind is the malleable mind. The malleable mind is the changeable mind. The changeable mind is the winnable mind." That's a Marxist tactic; if you can persuade someone to question their gender, you can convince them of anything (A James Lindsey paraphrase).
It's a powerful tactic and you're right... we're better at it.
Thanks for all you do.
May I just interject something here that is off topic?
In my readings through Substack this weekend, I was treated to the infighting of the bickering geniuses. There are all kinds of arrows being cast. Once again, we witness humans becoming petty, ego driven and more worried about their wallets and their fan base than they are the crucial task in front of us.
Our children are dying. Our parents perished in nursing homes. We can barely afford to eat or visit our loved ones whose time on earth may be shortened. What we are facing is unparalleled, horrific and most of all—timely. So, it’s not about the new heroes who have cropped up on Substack. It’s not about Malone sipping expensive cognac. It’s about saving humanity.
There are even rumors of these “heroes” being bribed by the opposing force with, as one pundit noted, “enough money to take care of his family very well.”
Look, we have to rise above the pettiness. Many of us wake up each morning hoping our family members have made it through the night. It’s time to get to work, leave our egos behind, and save ourselves. If we can’t do that, there is little hope for humanity.
Be better, heroes.
Be better.
I'm not sure who you're referencing here, as I just tend to focus on my research, writing and engaging with my audience, but thank you for reading.
Another great read.
The phrase you cite at the end of your article about letting an enemy destroy itself is actually from the 6th century BC Chinese general and military strategists Sun Tzu’s The Art of War.
It's actually often misquoted. That doesn't appear in art of war, but a similar line does:
“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
The version often cited from the Drops as coming from AOW actually is believed to have originated with Napoleon.
The speech, was it dark and sinister or was the babbling angry old man drowning in the red wave that is coming? Honestly when I saw the back drop, I saw a red wave and a man drowning. My perspective is strange and I’m used to it. Here’s the juice, the only way Biden’s speech was to make any impact and a earn a mere mention, a sinister blood red back drop. Everyone woke up the next day seeing a sea of blood red images on social media. Mission accomplished!! Think red wave!!!
Kyle of the Just Human podcast is big on this concept. I recommend following him if you don't.
Happy to have you!