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July 18, 2008 at 10:09:07

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The ultimate irony about leadership is that people are always hopeful a good leader will come along, so they perpetuate the different political systems that determine how national heads of state gain power.

That is ironic because people rarely get the leader they hope for, and it’s usually because they have naive expectations, or because they are gullible and swallow false and empty promises, or because power often corrupts even the relatively good heads of state. That's what power usually does.

Of course, there have been a few notable exceptions. Thomas Jefferson, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and Jimmy Carter come to mind, and there have been some other pretty good ones who actually had the best interests of all the people at heart and truly meant well. But truly good leaders have been few and far between. And there’s a good reason for that.

People have not yet learned how to establish government that is actually of the people, by the people, and for the people. So they settle for a "democratic" government by a divisive partisan pretender to the throne, or they are forced to settle for a dictatorial autocratic ruler, or even a tyrant.

Sometimes people think they want a conquering hero, so they swallow the rhetoric of demagogic scoundrels who take refuge in religiosity and/or patriotism, appealing to emotions, prejudices and fears, and labeling a convenient scapegoat as an "evil enemy" or "the problem." Then the people are surprised when power is abused by that corrupt and deceptive Pretender to the throne.

History of divisive, bad and harmful leadership has been repeated countless times, replaying the same old themes, the same old promises, and the same old outcomes.

So, the problem is political leadership, how and why we get it, and how the power that we give leaders almost invariably corrupts them — if they weren’t already corrupt in the first place by a lust or desire for personal power, wealth, and domain.

The solution is truly representative government, at the highest level of government, which no nation has now. And that brings me to the point of this article.

Consider why in the Book of Tao, Lao Tzu wrote: "As the for best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate." ... "When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, ‘We did it ourselves!’"

Also consider this, which a very wise poor man wrote in January 2002:

"The problem is that our antiquated political systems are either competitive and adversarial or totalitarian and dictatorial, and, therefore, most of our leaders tend to be proud and presumptuous. In fact, far too many have been more or less corrupted. And it’s not just the corruption that comes from the money and power that fuels and drives partisan politics and totalitarian regimes. It’s also the corruption that comes from the original egotistical desire for the power of high office, because a truly wise person would not assume and act as if he is smarter and wiser than his fellow man, or fight for personal power over them. A truly wise person has real faith and is motivated by universal good will and brotherhood. A truly wise person works as an equal and values cooperation, consensus and collaboration to achieve common goals for the common good. Above all, he/she seeks to create an environment of mutual respect and kinship. That certainly does not describe our present leadership."

"Now, of course, those who do assume they are smarter and wiser, who do seek the power of high office to further their own partisan political agenda and rule over those who disagree, simply follow a very old tradition. They think they are doing the right thing, because that’s what ambitious men have always done to make their mark and try to save the world. But they really do not realize what they do. They do not realize they have indulged in egotism, and they do not see the error in striving to gain personal power in an attempt to play hero or ‘savior’ or ‘king.’ They actually, albeit unwittingly, fall into temptation [indulging in the "forbidden fruit" of the mind], and do not realize they betray God by trying to play god."

That was quoted from the introduction to a book titled Real Prophecy Unveiled: Why the Christ Will Not Come Again, and Why the Religious Right Is Wrong, by Joseph J. Adamson, published in January 2002 by iUniverse, Inc.

In that same book, in Chapter 16. On the Nature of Leadership, Good and Bad,, Adamson wrote: " ... when we allow and accept leadership from those who seek and fight for power [over others], and gain it by hook or by crook, we miss opportunities to have good leadership. You see, the best leaders are humble people who do not seek power or authority and may not seem like leaders at all." (And here he quotes Lao Tzu’s statement about the best leaders, which I quoted above.)

Then, speaking of that quote from Lao Tzu, Adamson wrote: "Can you see how profoundly true that is? People really do need to be able to say, ‘We did it ourselves!’ This is certainly better than when the people are misled and divided by bad leadership. It is far better than when they believe a good leader is responsible for their success, and it is far better than when the people feel helpless and hopeless when such a leader is gone!"

Continuing: "That’s why the Old Testament of the Bible says, ‘Be wise and consider the ways of the ants, which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provide food in the summer and gather in the harvest.’ It’s also why the OT of the Bible says, ‘if you want a king, you reject God.’ We know that is true, if we think about it. Deep in our hearts we know it. It is self-evident and obvious. Even though we love the idea and the image of heroes and saviors and legendary good kings, the statement that we should be able to say, ‘We did it ourselves’ rings absolutely true, and it rings loud and clear. That is why we hold the concept of government of the people, for the people, and by the people as an ideal."

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I'm an old hippie chick who was part of the Woodstock Generation and the New Left back in the 1960s and '70s. I was enamored with Stephen Gaskin, who led his group to settle on The Farm in Tennessee. For the last few years, though, I've joined a small group of others who are trying to spread the word about the work of the messenger who goes by the pen name of Joseph J. Adamson. I believe that his work, even though it has been rejected by his generation so far, will eventually be spread and help ...

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Sarah MorganI'm an old hippie chick who was part of the Woodstock Generation and the New Left back in the 1960s and '70s. I was enamored with Stephen Gaskin, who led his group to settle on The Farm in Tennessee. For the last few years, though, I've joined a small group of others who are trying to spread the word about the work of the messenger who goes by the pen name of Joseph J. Adamson. I believe that his work, even though it has been rejected by his generation so far, will eventually be spread and help ...

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So True

Here's how he begins the article on Partisan Politics:

"Partisan = n. 1. an adherent or supporter of a person, party or cause, especially one who shows a biased, unthinking allegiance." - Webster's Dictionary

So true, generally speaking, even though I think partisan politics has, in spite of that, produced some good leaders who were good thinkers. I also believe many politicians were obviously drawn to public service out of a sincere desire to improve our cities, states, nation and world, and in many respects many of them have made great improvements. However, many have not, and I am quite sure that is because our divisive partisan political system has enabled individuals and their partisan parties to gain power, be corrupted by it, and abuse it to the detriment of the people, the environment, and humanity as a whole.

Unfortunately, most people think there is no better way than partisan party politics to determine who shall have the power and authority of leadership. Each party chooses a competitor-candidate and hopes their "best person" will win the "throne," and even the losing party hopes they will win "next time." Consequently, the divisive, polarizing, winner-take-all contest for monarchial presidential power continues.

One of the things that most Americans don’t realize, however, is that it continues even though very few people actually determine who the winner is. After all, consider the following facts.

In America, only 60 percent of eligible voters in the U.S. voted in the 2000 presidential election, and far less than half of them voted for George W. Bush. In fact, Democratic candidate Al Gore won the popular vote by at least 400,000 votes in 2000, and he surely would have won more electoral vote (and even more of the popular votes) if all the ballots in Florida had been hand-counted as the law called for. But, Bush got five right-wing partisans on the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule the democratic Florida Supreme Court in order to halt the vote count and put him in the White House. And, even in 2004 when he won with a little less controversy about the election process, only 64 percent of eligible voters voted, which means that only about 32 percent of eligible voters re-elected Bush.

This is not the way to run a country. That has become painfully obvious to many people in the world, and it is even becoming more and more obvious to most people in America.

But, of course, most good, liberal progressives still think our problems can and will be solved by having a Democratic president and having enough Democratic members of Congress to really control it.

But is that really true?

Quoted from: http://reformationcomingsoon.bravehost.com/PartisanPolitics.html

He goes on to show that the partisan political pendulum would swing back bo the right even if we could elect Obama, and that it would be only a matter of time before another right-wing demagogue would rise to power by waving the flag, thumping his bible, and rattling his sword, as soon as the political climate is ripe to appeal to people's emotions, prejudices, and fears.

He suggests a better way, a way to end the divisive, winner-take-all contest for power, a way to get rid of the partisan pretender to the throne, and a way to establish government of, by, and for the people.

by Sarah Morgan (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 176 comments) on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:26:00 AM

I’m an ex-Nun, and I became so after reading the writings of Karen Armstrong, who is also an ex-Nun. She wrote the best-selling books, The History of God, and The Battle for God, and she makes a lot of sense to me. However, more recently I’ve read the writings of a man who feels the same way about the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), but I think more comprehensively understands what is really needed in the world – a reformation of religion and a reformation of government, t...

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RuthI’m an ex-Nun, and I became so after reading the writings of Karen Armstrong, who is also an ex-Nun. She wrote the best-selling books, The History of God, and The Battle for God, and she makes a lot of sense to me. However, more recently I’ve read the writings of a man who feels the same way about the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), but I think more comprehensively understands what is really needed in the world – a reformation of religion and a reformation of government, t...

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Yes!

And here is how he begins the article on a New Declaration of Independence:

America is at a crossroads, and Americans have a big choice to make, because their choice will affect the whole world.

I urge all Americans to not allow themselves to be pushed backwards by those who still wish to virtually rule the world in the name of Christianity and/or patriotism and/or "global free market economy." That is the misleading, self-serving rationale that has been used for the last sixteen centuries by rich emperors, kings, heads of state, and their wealthy loyalists, who lived by the sword and killed innocent peoples of the world, all to gain and maintain personal power, wealth, and domain.

I urge Americans to instead progress forward now, toward the day when ALL human beings, all nations, all religions, all races and all cultures are respected and treated as equal.

It is the choice of the people, and I hope the people choose wisely.

But, Americans should know I’m not talking about merely choosing a Democrat for president. In fact, as I discuss on the page titled Partisan Politics, even though that would certainly be better than what we have now, it would not really fix things, and it would only perpetuate the division, polarization, and instability. No, I’m talking about a much bigger choice, a choice that will actually change and improve this nation, establish government that is really of, by and for the people, and make America a truly good example to the whole world.

I believe we all should hold these truths to be self-evident: that all human beings are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are the rights to: life; liberty; equality; justice; safety; universal health care; complete public education from universal preschool-child care to post-graduate school; fair and adequate compensation for your labor; adequate social security income (if and when needed, so that no one suffers from hunger, poverty, or homelessness); and real freedom in the pursuit of happiness.

We do not have any of those rights now. Not really. In fact, our rights have been diminishing, and there is no politician in America right now who will establish those rights. They may say they will, but they won’t and cannot, not as long as we perpetuate the present political-economic system.

I believe that to establish and secure our God-given rights, the people should adopt a New Declaration of Independence based on the real truth, and demand a Constitutional Convention to adopt constitutional amendments that will ensure those rights.

After all, Article V of the Constitution of the United States provides that "on the application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the States, Congress shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments..."

The Founding Fathers of the nation recognized the importance of providing this means by which we, the people, could initiate amendments to change and or clarify the Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land.

For a long time most politicians have felt they would not profit from doing that, because they like the status quo whether they are Republicans or Democrats. And they still don’t, even though the Constitution has been ignored and essentially brushed aside by the Bush Regime, and even though political and corporate corruption has become very damaging to our national well being.

But many politicians in the past have favored a Constitutional Convention, including such notables as Republican Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

In his first inaugural address, March 4, 1861, Lincoln said: "Continue to execute all the express provisions of our National Constitution, and the Union will endure forever, it being impossible to destroy it except by some action not provided for in the instrument itself..." "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing Government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it or their revolutionary right to dismember or overthrow it." And Lincoln added that "to me the convention mode seems preferable, in that it allows amendments to originate with the people themselves, instead of only permitting them to take or reject propositions originated by others..."

President Dwight D. Eisenhower also supported an Article V Convention saying: "Through their state legislatures and without regard to the federal government, the people can demand a convention to propose amendments that can and will reverse any trends they see as fatal to true representative government."

President Eisenhower warned against the growing power of the Military-Industrial Complex when he left office. But, as I have said on the page titled Little Known American History, Eisenhower’s warning was not heeded. In fact, the Military-Industrial Complex not only grew and became more corrupt, it became the Religious-Military-Industrial Complex in 1980, and has become even more so in the last seven years. But it is religious in name only, and does not serve God or humanity. It serves Mammon and the wealthiest few, and it has proven fatal to truly representative government.

Therefore, I advocate a Constitutional Convention, and I advocate this New Declaration or Independence, which is a revised update of Thomas Jefferson's work, which I last revised on July 11, 2008.

Quoted from: http://reformationcomingsoon.bravehost.com/NewDeclaration.html

He then posts the New Declaration of Indepence, and follows with commentary on democracy, from the Ancient Greeks, to the present and future.

by Ruth (3 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 182 comments) on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:39:47 AM

I've studied theology and its relationship to government for many years. A few years ago I stumbled upon the web site of an author who I felt was on the right track, and I've monitored it since then. Now I feel he has finally gotten the message highlights complete. I believe, very deeply, that the message he delivers will actually change and save this world. It's what everyone needs to hear. You can read it at http://reformationcomingsoon.bravehost.com
Jessica MooreI've studied theology and its relationship to government for many years. A few years ago I stumbled upon the web site of an author who I felt was on the right track, and I've monitored it since then. Now I feel he has finally gotten the message highlights complete. I believe, very deeply, that the message he delivers will actually change and save this world. It's what everyone needs to hear. You can read it at http://reformationcomingsoon.bravehost.com

Adamson's Spiritual Authority

Here's how his article/page on How the Meek Shall Inherit the Earth begins:

The "meek" (who are the humble, gentle, peaceful and faithful majority of people in the world) shall indeed inherit the earth, because most of us honor, or at least understand and try to live by the real and true spiritual values that have to do with universal love, peace, freedom, equality, justice, mutual respect, fairness, empathy, compassion, understanding, tolerance, forgiveness, charity, and pacifism.

Most of us at least try to abide by the golden rule and divine imperative that is common to all religions, and all good laws of our lands. We realize we should treat others as we would want to be treated if we were them.

Unfortunately, the humble and meek cannot inherit the earth as long as arrogantly proud and militant "religious" zealots have worldly power, and fight and kill to rule the world. In other words, prophecy cannot be fulfilled as long as unfaithful, aggressive hypocrites (those "wolves in sheep’s clothing" who claim to be Christians or Muslims or Jews) have the influence and power to cause so much conflict, division, trouble, violence, death and destruction in the world. And they will have influence and power as long as their spiritually blind flocks continue to support them, do their bidding, and give them power.

Fortunately, as all the greatest prophets foresaw and foretold, there is a divine intervention and judgment that will, in due time, render bad and divisive leadership powerless and contrite in the face of truth. And those who do realize their error, become contrite of spirit, and repent, will be forgiven.

I deliver that promised judgment, and I’ve been trying to get this message across for two and a half decades. But finally, more people are beginning to see what I’m saying. More people are beginning to realize what the real problems are, and beginning to understand how and why so many people have been misled, so the message may soon spread and the rejection of my work may soon come to an end.

Even though my work is not perfect because it is written by a son of man who is only human and not infallible, I am a genuine witness and servant of God. And what is expressed in the five books I’ve written under the pen name of Joseph J. Adamson and published by iUniverse, Inc. between 2002 and 2006, some of which is highlighted, revised, improved and somewhat expanded on this Internet site in 2008, is, in essence and spirit, the prophesied message and judgment from the Lord God and the Divine Spirit of truth.

I use terminology referring to the Judeo-Christian religions because Christians comprise the largest population on earth, and the next largest population is Muslims, who are supposed to honor the teachings of Jesus according to their prophet Muhammad. But I favor no religion over others, and I advocate a reformation of all religions, particularly the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), to bring them all in tune with core universal values and principles, and Divine Intent, so that we may finally make peace, establish equality and justice, and transform our "swords into plowshares."

It is no wonder that my work has so far been rejected, as was prophesied by the prophet Isaiah and the Christ Jesus. Because even though it fulfills real prophecies (as distinguished from symbolic prophecies which were not meant to be taken literally), it is not what anyone expected.

That, however, is no wonder either, because many prophecies have been grossly misinterpreted and misunderstood due to the ethnocentric and egocentric notions of religious men who have historically and traditionally had a patriarchal, theocratic mind set that has very little to do with God.

It is my duty to tell you that all misguided religious denominations, sects and factions, whether they claim to be Christians or Muslims or Jews, or anything else, are unwittingly deluded by group egotism and group self-righteousness, and by a group superiority complex that causes them to think only they know God and everyone else is "godless." And their group delusion reflects the self-delusion of their leaders. Their particular "brand" of religion serves only to alienate and separate their blind flocks from the rest of society and humanity.

But, their brand of religion is not true religion. Real and true religion serves to unite people with a universal sense of kinship, enabling us to relate to all human beings on the face of the earth as brothers and sisters in spirit, as family.

Quoted from: http://reformationcomingsoon.bravehost.com/InheritTheEarth.html

He then explains how we, the majority of the people, can inherit the earth.

by Jessica Moore (7 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 87 comments) on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 2:17:14 PM

Adamson's Humble Humility

This is how he begins the article/page titled Author's Note and Conclusion:

God only knows when the rejection of this message will end. But, when it does, the whole world will become aware of it. And that will cause a lot of discussion about who and what I am.

On other pages I’ve explained what the most relevant prophecies about me are, and the page titled Prodigal Son of Man provides a very brief summary of my life. But, on this page I will tell you a little more, because I think you should know certain things about me, so there is no mistake.

But, before I "speak of myself," I should clarify what the Christ Jesus meant by the following statements.

"He that speaks of himself seeks his own glory. But he that seeks the glory of who sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him." (John 7:18)

"When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. For he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; and he will show you things to come. He shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall declare it to you." (John 16:13_14)

I seek not to glorify myself, but to glorify God and the Ancient One (aka the Christ) who is in heaven with God. I bear his testimony, and declare it to you, and I do so anonymously to emphasize that I glorify God and the Ancient One in heaven, not myself, and to also emphasize that it is the truth, and nothing but the truth, that shall unite us, empower us all, and set us all free.

Furthermore, I do not speak of myself as a Christ, but as a servant of the Christ, and a servant of God, who is the Holy One by any other name.

Consider what Jesus said in context: "I tell you the truth; It is to your advantage that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him to you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because they do not believe in me [or my teachings]; of righteousness, because I go to our Father [to heaven] and you see me no more; of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. For he shall not speak of himself [but serve only as messenger]; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he declare, and he will show you things to come. He shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall declare it to you." (John 16:7-15)

Also consider this: "He is my witness and my servant whom I have chosen, so you may know and believe me, and understand that I am the Holy One. Before me there was no God formed, and neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the Lord God, and beside me there is no Savior." (Isaiah 43:10-11)

You can read the page titled Prophecies about the Messenger for clarification. But I can tell you I am he who fulfills Judeo-Christian prophecy. But, it has taken me 37 years, after first witnessing God, to come to this point. And I know very well why it is written that God chastises those who God most loves, and that a servant of God should not grow weary of being chastised.

That is why I tell you I am only human, like you. I am from your midst and of your brethren. I am what I am. And even though I am a faithful servant of God, it is without false modesty that I confess I am certainly not "holier than thou."

I believe it is important that you know that. That is why I confess that I’ve been a fool many times in my life. I am a very weak and vulnerable man in many respects, and sometimes I even regard myself as a miserable excuse of a man.

Sometimes I regard myself as a failure, because that seems to be confirmed by the continuing rejection of my work. For even though the prophet Isaiah foresaw and wrote that I would deliver my work before me but fear that my work is in vain and for nought because it is at first rejected, that did not prevent me from fearing that it is indeed in vain and for nought. And, even though the Christ Jesus foresaw and said that I would at first be rejected by my generation, that did not prevent me from fearing that the rejection means I have simply failed.

I have continued because, even though it took many years to face the fact, I was called by God and chosen to deliver the prophesied message from the Spirit of truth. But, even though I could not quit as long as there is still breath in my body and as long as I am still able to do this, at this point it would still appear that I am merely a man who has struggled to deliver a message, but has only grown old and more afflicted, and fallen short.

Often, however, things are not as they appear. When I overcome my negativity, I realize my egocentric fear of failure or error is merely the flip side of my egocentric notion that "I" have done something great. Fortunately, in my increasingly lucid moments I realize that both sides are part of the illusion of duality, and neither one is real. For as Jesus said, "Of myself I do nothing." So I somehow manage to put myself aside, let go of my egotism, and let God guide me in ways that often amaze me, and make me very grateful.

Quoted from: http://reformationcomingsoon.bravehost.com/AuthorNote.html

by Jessica Moore (7 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 87 comments) on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 2:30:07 PM

I have worked as Union Electrician in a good part of this land. And the Union Brothers taught me well about how things should work
Michael DeweyI have worked as Union Electrician in a good part of this land. And the Union Brothers taught me well about how things should work

Executive Branch

Adamson is right on track with his call for 6 elected men and 6 elected women for the executive branch. It wouod keep anyone from getting too much power.

But we must give more power back to the states, and aslo back to city and county govts.

by Michael Dewey (4 articles, 1 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 186 comments) on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:25:57 PM

Yes, Michael

I think Adamson would agree with that. However, he does point out in one of his books that the term "states rights" was originally coined by Southern states in their attempt to maintain the institution of slavery.

He emphasizes that while the states should have a reasonable amount of autonomy, sovereignty and independence, the federal government should be able to prevent any state from violating estabished national and international laws, principles, freedoms, and rights of the people.

He envisions a time when the United Nations protects the people of each nation in the world, just as the federal government protects the people of each state in the nation.

As you know, he also envisions a time when the people of of the world, nations, states and cities, will not be governed by individual heads who gain personal power and may be corrupted by it. Instead, we will be governed by executive councils freely chosen by the people. Because just as two heads are better than one, twelve heads are far better than one, and can provide all the points of view that should be considered to arrive at the best solutions in the best interests of all the people.

by Jessica Moore (7 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 87 comments) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 2:15:34 PM

NOBODY WITH TO MUCH TRUTH IT HURTS
RICH SHANOBODY WITH TO MUCH TRUTH IT HURTS

THE POINT OF NO RETURN

I AGREE WITH MOST COMMENTS, BUT THE FACT IS THE GLOBAL ELITE WHO HAVE TAKING OVER OUR GOVERNMENT, AND ARE WORKING ON TOTAL CONTROL OF THE WORLD, HAVE PUT THE POWER IN THEIR HANDS, AND IF IT TOOK THEM THE BETTER PART OF 50+ YEARS TO TAKE OVER OUR GOVERNMENT, HOW LONG DO THINK IT WILL TAKE WE THE PEOPLE, TO REGAIN ANY POWER, BECAUSE WE NEVER HAD ANY POWER TO BEGIN WITH. ALL WE EVER HAD WAS TRUST IN THAT OUR GOVERNMENT WOULD ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR US, BUT THE FACT HAS COME TO LITE, THAT THIS NOT OUR GOVERNMENT ANY MORE, OR MAYBE NEVER WAS, SO TO THINK WE THE PEOPLE , THAT TALK ABOUT HOW IT SHOULD BE, AND WANT IT TO BE, OR LIKE IT TO BE, IS A FOOLS GAME, WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME WHAT POWER DO WE HAVE DO WE HAVE LEFT, THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOT TAKEN AWAY. AND PLEASE DON;T TELL ME THE POWER TO VOTE.

by RICH SHA (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 106 comments) on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 5:11:28 AM

I understand, but there is reason for hope

Certainly, as it has been and still is, we are very limited in our choices of who we can vote for.

Our political-economic system leaves us little choice, and regardless of which choice becomes the partisan pretender to the throne, we are still divided. It's a winner-take-all contest for power, while the losers suffer the consequences.

However, under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, we, the people, can demand a Constitutional Convention to adopt new Constitutional Amendments that can reform our government and firmly establish our true equality, and our full rights and liberties.

Adamson has drafted an Updated Declaration of Independence upon which we can formulate and propose new amendments, and thus bring about a peaceful reformation and revolution. And we, the people, can do it.

by Jessica Moore (7 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 87 comments) on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 12:31:11 PM

NOBODY WITH TO MUCH TRUTH IT HURTS
RICH SHANOBODY WITH TO MUCH TRUTH IT HURTS

I UNDERSTAND

THIS COUNTRY WAS NOT BUILD ON HOPE IT WAS BUILD ON BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS, TRY TAKING HOPE TO THE BANK AND SEE WHAT YOU GET , OR TO BUY FOOD, THIS ARTICLE V CONVENTIONS SOUNDS GOOD OF PAPER. WHERE ARE ALL THE PEOPLE COMING FROM TO MADE A STAND. THE WAY I SEE IT IS THE GLOBAL ELITE NOT ONLY HAVE CONTROL OF OUR GOVERNMENT, BUT OUR FOOD SUPPLY, AND WATER SUPPLY, WITH GM FOOD, AND FLUORIDE ADDED TO EVERY THING WE DRINK AND EAT, HAVE DUMB DOWN THE POPULIST, TO THE POINT THERE IS NO OUTRAGE, THIS IS THE PART OF THE CONTROL THAT HAS HAPPEN HERE AND AROUND THE WORLD. HITLER USED TO BUY FLUORIDE FROM ALCOA FOR HIS CONS. CAMPS.

by RICH SHA (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 106 comments) on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 5:47:39 AM

I'm sorry you feel that way

Believe me, I understand why you feel that way.

But, while I agree with you about how the wealthiest few have gained total control, when enough people get the message we can and will be empowered, and we will liberate ourselves.

by Jessica Moore (7 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 87 comments) on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11:05:05 AM

NOBODY WITH TO MUCH TRUTH IT HURTS
RICH SHANOBODY WITH TO MUCH TRUTH IT HURTS

WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE

JESSICA WHERE IS THE ("OUTRAGE") WHERE, THEY EVEN STOLE OUR OUTRAGE, AT 65 I SEEN THE BEST OF AMERICA, AND FROM NOW ON ITS DOWN HILL, THERE IS A RUDE AWAKING COMING. JUST LOOK AT THIS ELECTION WHO PICKED THESE CANDIDATES WE HAVE FOR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT, DID YOU, I DIDN'T, THEN WHO THINK, NO OUTRAGE, JUST O WELL THEY MIGHT DO A GOOD JOB, HOPE SO, THIS IS WHAT I MEAN FLUORIDE, FLUORIDE, FLUORIDE, AND MORE FLUORIDE AROUND ELECTION TIME. EVEN IF YOU DRINK BOTTLE WATER WELL WATER, THERE IS STILL FLUORIDE IN YOUR SOUP, YOUR WINE, BEER, SODA POP, SO CALLED NATURAL JUICES, AND ALMOST ALL THE FOOD YOU EAT. MOST BOTTLE WATER IS JUST FILTERED CITY WATER, AND THEY DON.T REMOVE THE FLUORIDE. IF YOU THINK I AM A NUT CASE, FEEL FREE TO SAY SO, I WAS RAISED STICKS AND STONES WILL BRAKE MY BONES BUT NAMES WOULD NEVER HURT ME. AND WHAT I SEE THE ELITE THAT ARE IN CONTROL, SEE NOW THAT THE POPULIST IS DUMBED DOWN ENOUGH, THAT THEY ARE MAKING THERE MOVE AT A FASTER PACE, AND THEY SEE NO OUTRAGE, SO HOW CAN YOU FIGHT THESE MASTERS OF MINE CONTROL, WE ALL HAVE TO WORK TO PUT A ROOF OVER OUR FAMILY'S HEADS AND FOOD ON THE TABLE, AND ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS PLAY CHEST WITH OUR LIVES. I WOULD SAY HAVE NICE DAY, BUT THAT WOULD BE PUTTING SALT ON THE WOUNDS.WE ARE ALL VICK-DUMBS OF OUR OWN DEMISE.

by RICH SHA (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 106 comments) on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 3:52:55 AM

Where's the Outrage? Take a look at this

This is an excerpt from the main page of the messenger's web site:

When enough people in the world get the message, those who’ve been fighting and even killing each other will have to face the truth. Then most of them will come to their senses, realize and confess their errors and offenses, reconcile their differences, make amends, and finally unite in common purpose. Then the people of earth will be able to accomplish all the things that will save and greatly improve our world.

Granted, that may seem to be quite impossible right now, because we are pitted against each other and sharply divided by leaders who aggressively compete and fight for worldly power, whether it is because of partisan politics, a dispute over land and resources, or a so-called "religious" conflict, and many of those leaders claim that God is on their side.

The truth, however, is that the worst of those who claim God is on their side are actually offensive ideologues who serve "Mammon," not God. That is, they seek and fight for personal power and worldly wealth and domain. They serve their own material self-interests and the interests of their financial backers, while they claim to serve all the people and only pretend to value the ideals of universal love, peace, freedom, and prosperity for all.

But, as soon as their hypocrisy, bigotry and iniquity are exposed by the full light of truth, they will begin to lose their grip on power. In due time their followers will learn and realize they've been deceived, misguided and alienated from others, and then we the people of earth will be able to progress forward united in common purpose, and achieve common goals by using the common wealth for the common good.

Until then, I am not only sorrowed by the state of the world. I am also incensed, because most of the trouble and suffering in the world has been and still is caused by the greed, arrogance, self-righteousness and vain folly of self-important men who seem to think they are great leaders.

I am also incensed because the arrogantly proud and militant leaders who are responsible for most of the conflict, division and violence in the world make a show of religiosity and claim to be devout Christians or Jews or Muslims, when they are really not.

After all, Solomon of ancient Israel, renowned for his great wisdom, said that pride goes before destruction and an arrogant spirit before a fall, and it is better to be of a humble spirit than to join the proud and militant in their aggressive and offensive pursuit of the "spoils" of war.

The Christ Jesus, a spiritually anointed and enlightened son of man, Sacrificial Lamb of God (and a great "bleeding heart" liberal progressive), agreed with that, and he added that we should love even our enemy. He also advised against retaliation, and against living by the sword, and he even declared that the meek are blessed and shall inherit the earth. Then, to top it off, he willingly martyred himself and sacrificed his life to set a good example and culminate his teachings regarding peace, love, tolerance, forgiveness, and pacifism. He was a true martyr.

Islam's founder, Mohammed, knew and respected the teachings of Jesus, and he stated that killing is always evil, and that indiscriminate killing is especially evil. Moreover, like Jesus, he advised against retaliation and against force or coercion in religious matters, and he commanded Muslims to "be very courteous to Jews and Christians because we all believe in the same God."

Of course, proud and militant religious zealots who claim to be Jews or Christians or Muslims feel righteously justified in their actions, and in certain cases they have good reasons for that. In fact, many of them do have legitimate grievances. The trouble is, in far too many cases, religious zealots are misled by bigoted hypocrites who claim to be "The True" Christians or Jews or Muslims, even though they ignore many core scriptural facts and universal truths, and are totally ignorant of divine will and intent.

Thus, many people are misled by misguided religious leaders who ignore or deny that the true purpose of all religions of the world is universal. After all, that is clear if you consider and understand their core teachings. In fact, you will find that the golden rule is the universal divine imperative: that we should treat others as we would want to be treated if we were them. That has always been and always will be the essential, main rule and best advice, not only because it's the right thing to do, but also because we "reap what we sow" due to the karmic consequences of our words and actions.

That universal truth is foremost among the core teachings of most religions, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Sufism, Taoism, Bahaism, and even Judaism. In fact, it is perfectly clear and obvious to all truly wise, understanding, fair, reasonable, compassionate, conscientious, charitable, loving, peaceful people of good will and real faith, regardless of which religion they follow. Furthermore, most agnostics and atheists also understand it, because it is a universal scientific fact that every action tends to create a reciprocal reaction. And, as is often said, "What goes around, comes around."

Unfortunately, hypocritical false prophets and false "shepherds" have managed to convince growing numbers of gullible people to join their spiritually blind flocks, who support them and fight in their so-called "holy crusade" or "holy war" or "jihad" against those they self-righteously judge and condemn as "godless unbelievers" or "infidels." And, perhaps even worse, their bigotry and hypocrisy have increasingly given Christianity, Judaism and Islam a bad name.

Quoted from: http://reformationcomingsoon.bravehost.com

by Jessica Moore (7 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 87 comments) on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 2:55:40 PM