Bravo on this piece man! I recently subscribed so I’m catching up to your world work, but here are my points:
1. Etymology, the origin of words is so key. I’ve studied it in the past but I’m coming back to it again just because it unveils so much about our world. I’m going to look into Jordan Maxwells work to see if he has some good stuff there.
2. I just found out about the illusion of democracy not so long ago. As I was reading this article, I thought if you knew about it. Then I saw your link to the article about democracy and republic and I see the difference but I’ll have to dive into it a bit more so I understand.
3. 1,000% agree that “freedom” is a fancy word and does nothing but uphold an illusion. We’ve been given “freedoms” — that is the problem. Once we realize this, we can then see the captivity of our modern plantation: https://unorthodoxy.substack.com/p/the-comfortable-cage-of-our-modern
To close, we’re on the same page and glad I came across your stack not too long ago. Looking forward to where this journey takes us 🙏🏾
Certain words used by those who are superior to us, in a real or imagined sense, are ALWAYS used to manipulate the audience. Example: “family”, when used by a politician, is not referring to the wholesome nuclear Mom and Dad and Buddy and Sis configuration that we boomers might interpret. It is always used as a way to appeal to the listener’s own selfish interests and desires and let them imagine that they are actually doing the best for their “families” when they embrace the con. Keep this in mind next time you’re gaslit with the “family” term when used by some liar in a suit. Let me know if I’m wrong.
What you wrote was exactly the way I have structured my sentences and conversations for many years now. I actually did a fist pump when I read ".... use liberty instead". Bingo! Most people are unaware that words are a direct reflection of the images we keep in our mind. Another example is I never say "Happy 4th of July", I always say " May you have a blessed Independence Day". It is catching to those with their eyes open.
Although etymologically -dom is not related to 'domain' or 'dominion', it's often used to create names for finite and delimited things, like kingdoms, chiefdoms etc. — and it does affect how we perceive the words.
I agree; liberty connotates the spiritual aspect of freedom, and without that aspect, we do lose our perspective.
Alexander Tytler’s cycle of democracy starts with spirituality at the beginning of the cycle, fighting off tyranny. It makes sense because spirituality brings about the thought that anything is possible, and with God’s help, we can achieve liberty. He puts Dependency as the last stage of a democracy before bondage. That makes sense because once people are dependent on the government, they are well…dependent on the government for everything. It falls in line with what Alexis de Toqueville said, “The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money.”
Every time I open one of your articles, Stone I’m consistently struck by the first few paragraphs of your articles, and a need to comment before getting into the meat of your work. You have the ability to capture your audience from the very start. That’s an amazing talent. And you use it with good intention to enlighten the unaware.
They carefully craft words using spelling (Spell) and BroadCASTE them to you — taking your mind. You are unaware of the nefarious magic happening to you. 🪄✨✨🐰✨ AND to break the spell, you have to go down the magic rabbit hole. 🕳 Thank you for helping me find my way around that rabbit hole through your own well written words. Stay magical! 🎩
This is the perfect explanation of the unalienable part that is referenced in our national document. You are correct...the term 'freedom' is used as an elixir to tempt people to make an agreement with the state. But no such agreement is needed. The state does not own liberty. It is not 'theirs' to grant or give. We are born into it by the forces that created us. Thank you.
Now, what's the next step for us to take to make this a reality?
Although we are told that the idea of federalism was supposedly the plan to prevail, how could the states remain sovereign with a supremacy clause? The "Anti-Federalists" warned us that a central government would become too big and too corrupt. Problem is, we read the Federalist Papers in school (maybe) but did you read the Anti-Federalist Papers?
In Anti-Federalist #3 “A Farmer” discusses 18th century “newspeak” of the term “Anti-Federalist” “…The term federalist is therefore improperly applied to themselves, by the friends and supporters of the proposed constitution. This abuse of language does not help the cause; every degree of imposition serves only to irritate but can never convince. They are national men, and their opponents, or at least a great majority of them, are federal, in the only true and strict sense of the word.” (Anti-constitution = bad)
Can you name these important Founders, whom history labeled Anti-Federalists?
Each individual letter has energy. In yoga it's called the matrika shakti. Depending on how the letters are arranged, the energy goes in a certain direction.
Bravo on this piece man! I recently subscribed so I’m catching up to your world work, but here are my points:
1. Etymology, the origin of words is so key. I’ve studied it in the past but I’m coming back to it again just because it unveils so much about our world. I’m going to look into Jordan Maxwells work to see if he has some good stuff there.
2. I just found out about the illusion of democracy not so long ago. As I was reading this article, I thought if you knew about it. Then I saw your link to the article about democracy and republic and I see the difference but I’ll have to dive into it a bit more so I understand.
In the meantime, here’s my revelation on democracy: https://unorthodoxy.substack.com/p/wow-everything-we-know-about-democracy
3. 1,000% agree that “freedom” is a fancy word and does nothing but uphold an illusion. We’ve been given “freedoms” — that is the problem. Once we realize this, we can then see the captivity of our modern plantation: https://unorthodoxy.substack.com/p/the-comfortable-cage-of-our-modern
To close, we’re on the same page and glad I came across your stack not too long ago. Looking forward to where this journey takes us 🙏🏾
Appreciate your thoughts on this, and the support - looking forward to checking out your page as well... *salute
Outstanding!!! I am resolutely in agreement. Words matter.
Thank you so much, M - very kind of you :-)
Certain words used by those who are superior to us, in a real or imagined sense, are ALWAYS used to manipulate the audience. Example: “family”, when used by a politician, is not referring to the wholesome nuclear Mom and Dad and Buddy and Sis configuration that we boomers might interpret. It is always used as a way to appeal to the listener’s own selfish interests and desires and let them imagine that they are actually doing the best for their “families” when they embrace the con. Keep this in mind next time you’re gaslit with the “family” term when used by some liar in a suit. Let me know if I’m wrong.
You are not AT ALL wrong, Charles - in fact, I'm comfortable asserting that you are 100% correct. Great point, good sir!
I have "freedom" to move about my house, I have "liberty" to leave it.
Exactly, Dave - great analogy!
You're at liberty to use it. xD
What you wrote was exactly the way I have structured my sentences and conversations for many years now. I actually did a fist pump when I read ".... use liberty instead". Bingo! Most people are unaware that words are a direct reflection of the images we keep in our mind. Another example is I never say "Happy 4th of July", I always say " May you have a blessed Independence Day". It is catching to those with their eyes open.
Although etymologically -dom is not related to 'domain' or 'dominion', it's often used to create names for finite and delimited things, like kingdoms, chiefdoms etc. — and it does affect how we perceive the words.
That... is an excellent observation, Rat; never end occurred to me how the 'dom' might effect our perception of the word.
Very astute, indeed - thanks, man... *salute
I agree; liberty connotates the spiritual aspect of freedom, and without that aspect, we do lose our perspective.
Alexander Tytler’s cycle of democracy starts with spirituality at the beginning of the cycle, fighting off tyranny. It makes sense because spirituality brings about the thought that anything is possible, and with God’s help, we can achieve liberty. He puts Dependency as the last stage of a democracy before bondage. That makes sense because once people are dependent on the government, they are well…dependent on the government for everything. It falls in line with what Alexis de Toqueville said, “The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money.”
https://lizlasorte.substack.com/p/a-modest-proposal-part-iv-amending?r=76q58
Another great article! Thank you! 👏👏
Thank YOU, Monica - very gracious of you... :-)
This is helpful. I will be working with this concept in the future. 🙏
Happy you liked it, Renee *salute
Every time I open one of your articles, Stone I’m consistently struck by the first few paragraphs of your articles, and a need to comment before getting into the meat of your work. You have the ability to capture your audience from the very start. That’s an amazing talent. And you use it with good intention to enlighten the unaware.
They carefully craft words using spelling (Spell) and BroadCASTE them to you — taking your mind. You are unaware of the nefarious magic happening to you. 🪄✨✨🐰✨ AND to break the spell, you have to go down the magic rabbit hole. 🕳 Thank you for helping me find my way around that rabbit hole through your own well written words. Stay magical! 🎩
This is the perfect explanation of the unalienable part that is referenced in our national document. You are correct...the term 'freedom' is used as an elixir to tempt people to make an agreement with the state. But no such agreement is needed. The state does not own liberty. It is not 'theirs' to grant or give. We are born into it by the forces that created us. Thank you.
Now, what's the next step for us to take to make this a reality?
To paraphrase Janice Joplin…..Freedom is just a word for nothing left to lose…..we have lost SO much😢
Although we are told that the idea of federalism was supposedly the plan to prevail, how could the states remain sovereign with a supremacy clause? The "Anti-Federalists" warned us that a central government would become too big and too corrupt. Problem is, we read the Federalist Papers in school (maybe) but did you read the Anti-Federalist Papers?
In Anti-Federalist #3 “A Farmer” discusses 18th century “newspeak” of the term “Anti-Federalist” “…The term federalist is therefore improperly applied to themselves, by the friends and supporters of the proposed constitution. This abuse of language does not help the cause; every degree of imposition serves only to irritate but can never convince. They are national men, and their opponents, or at least a great majority of them, are federal, in the only true and strict sense of the word.” (Anti-constitution = bad)
Can you name these important Founders, whom history labeled Anti-Federalists?
https://lizlasorte.substack.com/p/who-was-this-anti-federalist?r=76q58
https://lizlasorte.substack.com/p/name-that-anti-federalist?r=76q58
Each individual letter has energy. In yoga it's called the matrika shakti. Depending on how the letters are arranged, the energy goes in a certain direction.
100% accurate, Deb - it is why I included a mention of 'spelling' mention in the article. Every letter, combined with the others, matter.
Appreciate your thoughts... :-)