To answer your question; "But what is the news? And how do we take it over without becoming a part of the very information obfuscation institution we’ve helped to destabilize in recent years?"
The answer is: Maintain integrity, credibility and staying within yourselves.
The "News" is just the reporting of events. This happened, or this person did this - and so on.
The "Fake News" is taking current events and reporting them in the wrapper of a narrative. Thats how people get duped. So Badlands should not only aspire to be a "real news" outlet, but more of a "Real Journalism" outlet. Which it is. Diving into events and offering different analysis and ways to view root causes and effects, is the true value of real journalism.
Starting Nov. 5th 2020, it was so freaking hard to find so called "truthers" and content providers that actually knew what they were talking about and which you could say had integrity, credibility and staying within yourselves. More harm was done within the "alternate media outlets" then good for a long time. This is why there are "doomers". They were led to believe that "we got this", "this is the biggest sting operation that ever was", "Trump and the Patriots are in control", "there is going to be a major BOOM and reveal, mass arrests and this will all be over soon". Never happened, nor will it, in fact in many eyes, things got worse. Then along came Jon. mature, credible, humble and never dug his heels in so deep he couldn't change direction. Devolution "theory" was presented in such a way and evolved around substantiated facts, it it hard to dispute. But easy to mis-understand it's purpose.
Because of this, other credible content providers started to be pointed out by Jon that surfaced a completely new strata of thinking and approach to this war we find ourselves in. And others started to coalesce around him. To be fair, were it not for Jon I would not have been aware of most of the people I follow now, including you. This is why I wish Badlands Media the best. Creating an ecosystem for credible journalists, commentary and sober thinking is what this country needs right. I hope you, Jon and all the others grow, prosper and continue to "scale without the shale" as they say. And when I can - I will support you as much as I can. Just "Stay within yourself".
PS
My pet name for Badlands Media is "BadAss Media" - which is what it is.
This is very well said and very well taken. I appreciate your thoughts, and I will always strive to be worthy of the recognition and praise folks in this community have lent to my voice. If I can help people discern in a different way than others, I consider that a value add to the truth community.
Unfortunately, there are many in the "doomer" contingent who believe earning a living in any way in the new media landscape is immoral. Nothing we can do about that belief, but if I am to try to continue to provide the writing and content so many seem to be enjoying, I need to be able to do so without my financial situation collapsing.
That is why the support of this community and the potential support of Badlands is so valuable.
Well said, Roger! You summed up so many of my thoughts, including about life during Nov 2020-Jan 2021. And BB, this article of yours was eloquent and cogent as ever. Jon should use it somewhere somehow, maybe on a Badlands home page. I truly appreciate your high level of skill with the written and spoken word, as well as your insights.
Excellent news. Your previously unannounced Devolution Hour appearance last night was also a pleasure, as always.
This is as good a place as any also to acknowledge your admonition to the movement about expecting fast results and fast resolutions in this current war we are in. I guess people are exhausted and ache for a restoration of life "before the coup".
While understandable, this sentiment misses the basic fact that the coup has actually been going on since Eisenhower, perhaps even Truman. Indeed, some trace it back all the way to Wilson himself (cf The Creature from Jekyll Island).
I believe we (ie Trump and MAGA) have, in many ways, already won the war. As I have stated elsewhere, we are seeing the results of the enemy's frustration at losing, in the terror being visited upon us in seemingly increasing ways, daily.
But winning the war is not going to be enough.
America and the erstwhile free world face a daunting task ahead, comparable in some ways to the process of denazification of Germany after WWII. America is going to have to figure out firstly how to root out and punish the enemies who populate every single level of American society. Secondly, we are going to have to figure out how to overwrite the decades of toxic infiltration of our institutions that has been occurring ever since the Frankfurt School set up shop in America in the early 1900s.
This process will take generations to accomplish. Many of the lessons we have hopefully learned (from, inter alia, the failures of the denazification process and the completely failed Cold War attempt to remove communism as a world threat) must guide us. The process will have to reach American society in every school, university, town hall, church, news outlet, political party, judicial, financial and military institution, etc etc). In many ways will be reminiscent of America rebuilding after the civil war.
Each of us will have to commit to contributing to this effort, if we are sincere about defeating the enemy.
I agree that we're looking at a long process. That said, it's why I believe a change in philosophy in learning how to enjoy and truly relish in that process is the key to allowing ourselves to march forward while feeling positive as we reforge this nation into what it could be again.
You are by far (by a long long measure) my favorite of the group you have referenced above and are joining. I hope they prove themselves to be deserving of your unique insights and amazing skills.
While I believe they are patriots and that we are all on the same side in this war, I simply do not click with them.
I sincerely wish you the best of luck and will look forward to catching any substack you still find the time to share.
I am thankful for all you’ve done, for all the excellent articles you have written!
Congratulations on this exciting new venture. I hope and pray you can maintain your independence of thought and your thirst for the Truth. I'm sure you've seen the disastrous effects of groupthink throughout history.
I absolutely will be maintaining that independence. Burning Bright will still be Burning Bright. All thoughts will be my own and I will be keeping my own platform.
Badlands has a certain meaning for me, my niece has a strip club with that name. I'm in an intel group of about 30 people, so anything we can tell you, we will. You probably already know it.
WE love you Burning Bright! Thank you for coming on the scene. I'm one of those people whose role is mostly as "prayer warrior". You and the Anons are in my frequent prayers....
Hello BB, finally found my original post that you replied to in ref to my needing help. ! I have figured out now that substack is not just for writing and posting your articles but that it has a "chat" feature also. So thanks for responding, I think I can go from here. As I do not want to waste your time with silly questions, so if I have questions I will just post them and hopefully a willing young Person will respond.
Your articles are outstanding as is your english language that you use so well. Love the new "Badlands" postings and Pray that it will do all it is intende to do and more......
Badlands is awesome and such a diverse collection of personalities. The best part is that you all respect each other’s opinions. I have learned so much from all of you and will be ever thankful that I found this group. 🙏💜
In my humble opinion, and what I’ve seen and heard, if you didn’t respect their opinion you wouldn’t be there. I didn’t say you all agree but you do respect. 🐅
I wish you, and all, the very best for the future endeavors. I will wander over to see what you and Kyle are up to. My priority will always be here.💞
Burning Bright, next to Kyle, you are my FAVORITE!!!!! Jon stared this wonderful journey of discovery and is the "father of our new media" - before his Devolution series things looked rather bleak! Badlands Media is GREAT!!!!!!! THANKS so much to you all!!!!!!!!
Proof good things come out of bad times. Truth is, we will go everywhere and anywhere to find the truth and insight each of you bring. Whether it be individually or in a group format. Now awake, you can’t stop our thirst for truth, we are forever hungry!! Continue burning bright!
Mr. Bright,
To answer your question; "But what is the news? And how do we take it over without becoming a part of the very information obfuscation institution we’ve helped to destabilize in recent years?"
The answer is: Maintain integrity, credibility and staying within yourselves.
The "News" is just the reporting of events. This happened, or this person did this - and so on.
The "Fake News" is taking current events and reporting them in the wrapper of a narrative. Thats how people get duped. So Badlands should not only aspire to be a "real news" outlet, but more of a "Real Journalism" outlet. Which it is. Diving into events and offering different analysis and ways to view root causes and effects, is the true value of real journalism.
Starting Nov. 5th 2020, it was so freaking hard to find so called "truthers" and content providers that actually knew what they were talking about and which you could say had integrity, credibility and staying within yourselves. More harm was done within the "alternate media outlets" then good for a long time. This is why there are "doomers". They were led to believe that "we got this", "this is the biggest sting operation that ever was", "Trump and the Patriots are in control", "there is going to be a major BOOM and reveal, mass arrests and this will all be over soon". Never happened, nor will it, in fact in many eyes, things got worse. Then along came Jon. mature, credible, humble and never dug his heels in so deep he couldn't change direction. Devolution "theory" was presented in such a way and evolved around substantiated facts, it it hard to dispute. But easy to mis-understand it's purpose.
Because of this, other credible content providers started to be pointed out by Jon that surfaced a completely new strata of thinking and approach to this war we find ourselves in. And others started to coalesce around him. To be fair, were it not for Jon I would not have been aware of most of the people I follow now, including you. This is why I wish Badlands Media the best. Creating an ecosystem for credible journalists, commentary and sober thinking is what this country needs right. I hope you, Jon and all the others grow, prosper and continue to "scale without the shale" as they say. And when I can - I will support you as much as I can. Just "Stay within yourself".
PS
My pet name for Badlands Media is "BadAss Media" - which is what it is.
This is very well said and very well taken. I appreciate your thoughts, and I will always strive to be worthy of the recognition and praise folks in this community have lent to my voice. If I can help people discern in a different way than others, I consider that a value add to the truth community.
Unfortunately, there are many in the "doomer" contingent who believe earning a living in any way in the new media landscape is immoral. Nothing we can do about that belief, but if I am to try to continue to provide the writing and content so many seem to be enjoying, I need to be able to do so without my financial situation collapsing.
That is why the support of this community and the potential support of Badlands is so valuable.
Well said, Roger! You summed up so many of my thoughts, including about life during Nov 2020-Jan 2021. And BB, this article of yours was eloquent and cogent as ever. Jon should use it somewhere somehow, maybe on a Badlands home page. I truly appreciate your high level of skill with the written and spoken word, as well as your insights.
Thank you, Karen.
Jon does have a version of this piece in his files, so you may be seeing bits of BB in Badlands announcements :)
Thank you for your eloquent words, as those are my thoughts and feelings as well. You said it better than I ever could.
Thank you!
He called you Mr. Bright👍 love it
Folks.... check out the poem
Tiger tiger burning bright...
I believe that's where Mr. Bright got the inspiration for his moniker.
It is indeed the inspiration behind my chosen name.
I’ll find it! We know BB’s writing, we know his voice, and now his title origin. Praying for the day he is safe to come outside his beautiful avatar🐅
Excellent news. Your previously unannounced Devolution Hour appearance last night was also a pleasure, as always.
This is as good a place as any also to acknowledge your admonition to the movement about expecting fast results and fast resolutions in this current war we are in. I guess people are exhausted and ache for a restoration of life "before the coup".
While understandable, this sentiment misses the basic fact that the coup has actually been going on since Eisenhower, perhaps even Truman. Indeed, some trace it back all the way to Wilson himself (cf The Creature from Jekyll Island).
I believe we (ie Trump and MAGA) have, in many ways, already won the war. As I have stated elsewhere, we are seeing the results of the enemy's frustration at losing, in the terror being visited upon us in seemingly increasing ways, daily.
But winning the war is not going to be enough.
America and the erstwhile free world face a daunting task ahead, comparable in some ways to the process of denazification of Germany after WWII. America is going to have to figure out firstly how to root out and punish the enemies who populate every single level of American society. Secondly, we are going to have to figure out how to overwrite the decades of toxic infiltration of our institutions that has been occurring ever since the Frankfurt School set up shop in America in the early 1900s.
This process will take generations to accomplish. Many of the lessons we have hopefully learned (from, inter alia, the failures of the denazification process and the completely failed Cold War attempt to remove communism as a world threat) must guide us. The process will have to reach American society in every school, university, town hall, church, news outlet, political party, judicial, financial and military institution, etc etc). In many ways will be reminiscent of America rebuilding after the civil war.
Each of us will have to commit to contributing to this effort, if we are sincere about defeating the enemy.
I agree that we're looking at a long process. That said, it's why I believe a change in philosophy in learning how to enjoy and truly relish in that process is the key to allowing ourselves to march forward while feeling positive as we reforge this nation into what it could be again.
100%
You are by far (by a long long measure) my favorite of the group you have referenced above and are joining. I hope they prove themselves to be deserving of your unique insights and amazing skills.
While I believe they are patriots and that we are all on the same side in this war, I simply do not click with them.
I sincerely wish you the best of luck and will look forward to catching any substack you still find the time to share.
I am thankful for all you’ve done, for all the excellent articles you have written!
I appreciate the honesty.
I will absolutely be continuing to manage this substack just as much as always. I'll just be doing additional collaborative work with Badlands.
So happy to see the combination of brilliant minds coming together. We need all of you! Happy to support you in this adventure.
Hoping that together we can be greater than the sum of our parts.
Congratulations on this exciting new venture. I hope and pray you can maintain your independence of thought and your thirst for the Truth. I'm sure you've seen the disastrous effects of groupthink throughout history.
I absolutely will be maintaining that independence. Burning Bright will still be Burning Bright. All thoughts will be my own and I will be keeping my own platform.
Badlands has a certain meaning for me, my niece has a strip club with that name. I'm in an intel group of about 30 people, so anything we can tell you, we will. You probably already know it.
WE love you Burning Bright! Thank you for coming on the scene. I'm one of those people whose role is mostly as "prayer warrior". You and the Anons are in my frequent prayers....
Much appreciated, Cynthia!
Hello BB, finally found my original post that you replied to in ref to my needing help. ! I have figured out now that substack is not just for writing and posting your articles but that it has a "chat" feature also. So thanks for responding, I think I can go from here. As I do not want to waste your time with silly questions, so if I have questions I will just post them and hopefully a willing young Person will respond.
Your articles are outstanding as is your english language that you use so well. Love the new "Badlands" postings and Pray that it will do all it is intende to do and more......
Regards
Peter (The old Man).
Thanks a lot, Peter! Hope you enjoy all of the writing and shows to come.
Badlands is awesome and such a diverse collection of personalities. The best part is that you all respect each other’s opinions. I have learned so much from all of you and will be ever thankful that I found this group. 🙏💜
Hey! Who said I respect their opinions?!
;)
In my humble opinion, and what I’ve seen and heard, if you didn’t respect their opinion you wouldn’t be there. I didn’t say you all agree but you do respect. 🐅
I wish you, and all, the very best for the future endeavors. I will wander over to see what you and Kyle are up to. My priority will always be here.💞
And here I will remain :)
I have a goodly number of friends and family on FB who are eager for good news. How (and may I?) to best share it there?
Burning Bright, next to Kyle, you are my FAVORITE!!!!! Jon stared this wonderful journey of discovery and is the "father of our new media" - before his Devolution series things looked rather bleak! Badlands Media is GREAT!!!!!!! THANKS so much to you all!!!!!!!!
I love Kyle, although I now must declare him my mortal enemy since he is your FIRST favorite and now your SECOND after BB!
Hey 👋
Proof good things come out of bad times. Truth is, we will go everywhere and anywhere to find the truth and insight each of you bring. Whether it be individually or in a group format. Now awake, you can’t stop our thirst for truth, we are forever hungry!! Continue burning bright!
Thank you, Lisa!
Nailed it! Bravo, Roger! 🇺🇸
I am so so excited for all of you! This is going to be so good for all of us to! One place to go to find so many brilliant minds.
Many seem to share your sentiments, which is both relieving and exciting for those of us putting the group together.