tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220175323128236207.post1172798520714098008..comments2013-03-04T04:40:54.536-08:00Comments on Ideas of 1: Ideas #1Zak Newcomb-Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18049011110888626343noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220175323128236207.post-62043177546421512722012-05-15T11:25:52.497-07:002012-05-15T11:25:52.497-07:00Thanks seani, yeah I get what you're saying. I...Thanks seani, yeah I get what you're saying. I think it's good to consider that the people your opposing have human qualities too. This will help us to disarm them. That's what I meant. I think that dehumanising is a big problem for people in conflict. It only really leads to more bitterness & further conflict.Zak Newcomb-Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049011110888626343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220175323128236207.post-69326055520070452482012-05-14T06:14:05.621-07:002012-05-14T06:14:05.621-07:00Hi Zak,
Really importantly, you do highlight the ...Hi Zak,<br /><br />Really importantly, you do highlight the links between big business and Western "democratic" leaders in your post here. It's not difficult to google and find lists of companies that donate to politicians, and how much is given. It makes some compelling reading but also removes any semblance of trust one can have in large-scale democratic process as it's currently set up across the world.<br /><br />The extension of this into the Illuminati story is kinda obvious too. If we have these close ties between government and big business, and we have experienced that magic and spirituality are real, experiencable phenomena, then it makes sense that those with magical power might go to some lengths to strengthen and consolidate their political and economic power.<br /><br />I think this is what it all boils down to: the extreme consolidation of power by a small number of people. This is observable and thus we can campaign and/or fight against it and/or increase our awareness of it. Once we're aware of this happening, I think there's not much point extrapolating a belief into the Illuminati (as you've described it) as this is counter-productive for obvious reasons, and easily dismissed.<br /><br />But also, if we are aware and witnessing the consolidation of power, why not call it a conspiracy? And why the quick dismissal of the "us versus them" mentality? I think this is useful and important to foster, but not in isolation.<br /><br />Let me explain what I mean. There are numerous maps and methods for describing any phenomena... In some circumstances, "we are all one" is beautiful and useful and accurate... but in other situations it's less useful. Likewise with the "us versus them" mentality - it does describe a quantifiable phenomena and thus it has validity to talk about it in these certain circumstances. The problems stems from putting full faith into any model or Belief System (BS) - that's when the seeker gets lost and loses power.<br /><br />Looking forward to your next blog. Best wishes from Seani Fool xSeani Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348772714733732786noreply@blogger.com