The Present Evidence, Part 1 of 2

As each of us trolls and surfs the evidence, questionable and unquestionable, regarding the compromise of our national security, integrity and legitimacy as a nation-state by the current administration, I believe that it is still important to maintain a mental checklist of the simple principles we have allowed to be violated by our government, its membership and its individual citizens.

I ask this indulgence not be reductionist, overly-simplistic or dismissive of the complexity involved in actual thoughtful investigation of matters of state. Rather, I ask this indulgence because on occasions too numerous to mention, the sheer vastness of the insanity the evidence indicates seems almost designed to push the limits of the human nervous system to process information, disturbing or otherwise.

The tendency to lapse into "either/or" or "black and white" thinking under such stresses is very strong and should not be discounted by researchers and journalists. Staring into such blackness, such vacuousness, for extended periods can suck any normal human being in and cause them to conclude that only evil and darkness rule in this life. Faith in the goodness of people, faith and trust that others can and will reciprocate kindness for kindness can and will disappear anytime a human being finds themselves looking into the present evidence for any extended period of time. This despairing will not seem to be reconcilable with goodness or with the joy of living and being alive.

"So, Jesus, whereya been?"

Fasting in the desert."

"This whole time?"

"Yep?"

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