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E.J. is a progressive activist serving to help promote an initiative based on Jeffersonian principles regarding government and religion -- principles which Abraham Lincoln said are "the axioms of a free society."
E.J. has closely examined how and why America has changed, especially since 1984 when he saw the ominous signs of the terrible things to come. Now he understands why evil has triumphed over good and enabled the greediest of the richest few to now own 95 percent of the nation's wealth.
He understands that it was because Reaganism was sold as being "patriotic and religious" even though it was and is neither. In fact, Reaganism created a Plutocratic anideology that serves "Mammon," not God. But the American people didn't realize how or why the wool was being pulled over their eyes.
That is why he promotes an Interfaith initiative reflecting universal truths common to all religions. He understand that what we need is religious pluralism, religious tolerance, and real religious freedom, with freedom from theocratic imposition into the operations of government. As Jefferson said, we must have a "wall of separation between church and state."
E.J. promotes the message here on OEN (even though he vehemently disagrees with some of the articles published here) because too many Americans are divided, polarized and in conflict because they have been cunningly misled and misguided regarding the intent of America's Founders and the spirit of the U.S. Constitution.
And yet, ironically, the worst, most proud and aggressively militant leaders proudly an persistently claim they are "patriotic and religious." They cling to and try to perpetuate Reaganism, which means they do not believe that politics and government should promote the general welfare and use the common wealth for the common good.
Even worse, they do not understand that religion should be a unifying influence that creates a feeling of kinship. Instead they believe it justifies them in feeling "holier than thou" and believing that they are entitled to rule the world, which of course creates more conflict and division -- and that has impacted the nation and world in very negative and even disastrous ways.
Everyone needs to learn that we are one family of nations, religions, races and cultures, and only when we act like it, celebrate our diversity, and use the common wealth for the common good, will we have lasting peace. -- see messenger.cjcmp.org
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
The Atlantic: The State of Trump's State Department (In Jeopardy) SHARE
It's being gutted. According to The Atlantic, Trump and Bannon will drastically slash the State Department’s funding, and last week Bannon told the attendees of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference that what he and the new president were after was a "deconstruction of the administrative state." At the State Department, which employs a lot of people here and in embassies around the world, that deconstruction is already well underway.
The Atlantic: The State of Trump's State Department (In Jeopardy) SHARE
It's being gutted. According to The Atlantic, Trump and Bannon will drastically slash the State Department’s funding, and last week Bannon told the attendees of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference that what he and the new president were after was a "deconstruction of the administrative state." At the State Department, which employs a lot of people here and in embassies around the world, that deconstruction is already well underway.
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Monday, November 23, 2015
How ISIL Distorts the Qur'an, And How We Can Expose and Defeat Them SHARE
Truth will expose and defeat ISIS, because while their top leadership claims the Qur’an justifies them, the truth is that the Qur’an, when read and understood in context, proves they are grossly wrong and hypocritical.ISIS leadership merely selects and quotes certain isolated verses in the Qur’an, taking them out of context to try to justify themselves. But they conveniently ignore all the verses that prove them wrong, and they ignore the real purpose and meaning of the Qur’an in its entirety.
How ISIL Distorts the Qur'an, And How We Can Expose and Defeat Them SHARE
Truth will expose and defeat ISIS, because while their top leadership claims the Qur’an justifies them, the truth is that the Qur’an, when read and understood in context, proves they are grossly wrong and hypocritical.ISIS leadership merely selects and quotes certain isolated verses in the Qur’an, taking them out of context to try to justify themselves. But they conveniently ignore all the verses that prove them wrong, and they ignore the real purpose and meaning of the Qur’an in its entirety.
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Monday, October 12, 2015
What Are True Spiritual Values? SHARE
True spiritual values are really about living by the Universal Divine Imperative common to all religions --- Treat others as you would want to be treated if you were them.That is expressed in all religions, and in the Golden Rule that was first taught by Hillel the Elder, who said is was the summation of the Torah, and then taught by Jesus of Nazareth.However, spiritual values are not necessarily about religion. Deep within we all know that spiritual values are about peace and love, about charity, generosity, compassion, humility, justice, fairness, good will, mutual respect, understanding, tolerance, forgiveness, and pacifism.Unfortunately, some "religious" people believe that their religion justifies their quest for personal power, wealth and dominion. They serve "Mammon" rather than God. They don't understand.
What Are True Spiritual Values? SHARE
True spiritual values are really about living by the Universal Divine Imperative common to all religions --- Treat others as you would want to be treated if you were them.That is expressed in all religions, and in the Golden Rule that was first taught by Hillel the Elder, who said is was the summation of the Torah, and then taught by Jesus of Nazareth.However, spiritual values are not necessarily about religion. Deep within we all know that spiritual values are about peace and love, about charity, generosity, compassion, humility, justice, fairness, good will, mutual respect, understanding, tolerance, forgiveness, and pacifism.Unfortunately, some "religious" people believe that their religion justifies their quest for personal power, wealth and dominion. They serve "Mammon" rather than God. They don't understand.
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Sunday, September 6, 2015
What Is Freedom of Religion and Religious Freedom? SHARE
Since some religious people are grossly misinformed and misled, the world is plagued by Theocrats who believe their religion entitles them to rule in the name of God. We should call them what they are, because the Theocrats are hypocrites who distort the purpose of their religion to suit their theocratic political agenda. In the Mid-East they claim to be adherents of Judaism or Islam, and in America they are right-wing evangelical fundamentalist “Christian” Dominionists. But they all believe their religion gives them the right to rule. In fact, American Theocrats act as if freedom of religion and religious freedom means freedom to try to impose their religious beliefs upon others. That is why in America we must establish, once and for all, what freedom of religion and religious freedom is.
What Is Freedom of Religion and Religious Freedom? SHARE
Since some religious people are grossly misinformed and misled, the world is plagued by Theocrats who believe their religion entitles them to rule in the name of God. We should call them what they are, because the Theocrats are hypocrites who distort the purpose of their religion to suit their theocratic political agenda. In the Mid-East they claim to be adherents of Judaism or Islam, and in America they are right-wing evangelical fundamentalist “Christian” Dominionists. But they all believe their religion gives them the right to rule. In fact, American Theocrats act as if freedom of religion and religious freedom means freedom to try to impose their religious beliefs upon others. That is why in America we must establish, once and for all, what freedom of religion and religious freedom is.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
The Communal Nature of Religions: What Religions Say Regarding Treatment of the Poor SHARE
To criminalize the homeless is abhorrent to good people, but one of the cruelest ironies today is that many religious people in the world would accuse good people of being Socialists or even Communists if they advocate for the poor or feed the poor, which reveals just how distorted many religious ideologies have become in the political arena. That's why we should understand that the Reaganite "Gospel of Prosperity," which claims the rich are blessed and the poor deserve their lot, has enabled politicians to eliminate human services, criminalize the homeless, and punish those who feed the homeless. That is why it is time for a reminder of what our religions actually teach regarding treatment of the poor.
The Communal Nature of Religions: What Religions Say Regarding Treatment of the Poor SHARE
To criminalize the homeless is abhorrent to good people, but one of the cruelest ironies today is that many religious people in the world would accuse good people of being Socialists or even Communists if they advocate for the poor or feed the poor, which reveals just how distorted many religious ideologies have become in the political arena. That's why we should understand that the Reaganite "Gospel of Prosperity," which claims the rich are blessed and the poor deserve their lot, has enabled politicians to eliminate human services, criminalize the homeless, and punish those who feed the homeless. That is why it is time for a reminder of what our religions actually teach regarding treatment of the poor.
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Thursday, August 27, 2015
Why America Does Not Yet Have Real Democracy SHARE
Americans are led to believe that the divisive partisan contest for power and the absurd political theater you see on television is “Democracy in action.” But that is not true. America is ruled by Plutocracy, and a wealthy few actually overrule the great majority. Real Democracy would be government by the people; a form of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised directly by the people, or by their elected representatives. And real Democracy would create equality of rights and privileges, social equality, and a democratic spirit in which the common people hold the political power.
Why America Does Not Yet Have Real Democracy SHARE
Americans are led to believe that the divisive partisan contest for power and the absurd political theater you see on television is “Democracy in action.” But that is not true. America is ruled by Plutocracy, and a wealthy few actually overrule the great majority. Real Democracy would be government by the people; a form of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised directly by the people, or by their elected representatives. And real Democracy would create equality of rights and privileges, social equality, and a democratic spirit in which the common people hold the political power.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015
America's Public Education System: Original Best Intentions vs. The Right-Wing Agenda to Privatize It All For Profit SHARE
Most Americans don't realize it, but when their nation began, Thomas Jefferson advocated for complete public education including a college or university education. But today even public education through high school is threatened by two forces -- by Theocrats who ignore Jefferson's constitutional "wall of separation between church and state," and by corporate profiteers who favor a "privatized" for profit education system. And corporate forces are rapidly advancing an agenda to turn America's elementary, middle, and high schools into profit-making businesses.
America's Public Education System: Original Best Intentions vs. The Right-Wing Agenda to Privatize It All For Profit SHARE
Most Americans don't realize it, but when their nation began, Thomas Jefferson advocated for complete public education including a college or university education. But today even public education through high school is threatened by two forces -- by Theocrats who ignore Jefferson's constitutional "wall of separation between church and state," and by corporate profiteers who favor a "privatized" for profit education system. And corporate forces are rapidly advancing an agenda to turn America's elementary, middle, and high schools into profit-making businesses.
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Sunday, May 17, 2015
How We Can Have Real Social Security SHARE
Politicians, corporations and the corporate commercial media lead Americans to believe that corporations want to provide their employees with retirement pensions, but they say they just "can't afford it." They also lead you to believe that you should (or must) establish an individual private retirement account with a private company, and they also imply (if not blatantly claim) that you must do so because Social Security won't be there for you in your retirement.
However, none of that is true. It is carefully crafted, self-serving propaganda designed to destroy Social Security by wiping it out or privatizing it. And that propaganda is also designed to be highly beneficial to profiteering wealth management companies, banks, financial institutions and others that want to profit from the use of your money.
How We Can Have Real Social Security SHARE
Politicians, corporations and the corporate commercial media lead Americans to believe that corporations want to provide their employees with retirement pensions, but they say they just "can't afford it." They also lead you to believe that you should (or must) establish an individual private retirement account with a private company, and they also imply (if not blatantly claim) that you must do so because Social Security won't be there for you in your retirement.
However, none of that is true. It is carefully crafted, self-serving propaganda designed to destroy Social Security by wiping it out or privatizing it. And that propaganda is also designed to be highly beneficial to profiteering wealth management companies, banks, financial institutions and others that want to profit from the use of your money.
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Thursday, November 6, 2014
"Please Sir, can I have some more?" - The Cause and Impact of Poverty SHARE
Some Multi-Billionaires have realized that they cannot escape the truth any more, so they are trying to protect the status quo by making a show of being "philanthropic." For example, Sixty Minutes reported on the "philanthropy" of American Billionaires, saying "since government can no longer deal with the nation's problems, these Billionaires are uniquely qualified to step in and solve the huge problems."
The truth, however, is that government cannot deal with the nation's problems because the wealthiest few and their corporations have been entitled and enabled to pay far less than their fair share of taxes. That is why there are more than 460 Billionaires in America now, while before 1980 and Reaganism there were only 13 Billionaires.
"Please Sir, can I have some more?" - The Cause and Impact of Poverty SHARE
Some Multi-Billionaires have realized that they cannot escape the truth any more, so they are trying to protect the status quo by making a show of being "philanthropic." For example, Sixty Minutes reported on the "philanthropy" of American Billionaires, saying "since government can no longer deal with the nation's problems, these Billionaires are uniquely qualified to step in and solve the huge problems."
The truth, however, is that government cannot deal with the nation's problems because the wealthiest few and their corporations have been entitled and enabled to pay far less than their fair share of taxes. That is why there are more than 460 Billionaires in America now, while before 1980 and Reaganism there were only 13 Billionaires.
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Sunday, November 2, 2014
Believe It Or Not: Real Democracy Is Coming to the U.S.A. SHARE
It is our right and duty to reform and alter our government so that it will no longer be a Plutocracy ruled by the wealthy but instead will actually be of the people, by the people, and for the people.
After all, Thomas Jefferson noted that: "I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society, but the people themselves: and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education. This is the true corrective of abuses of constitutional power."
Jefferson also noted: "Those seeking profits, were they given total freedom, would not be the ones to trust to keep government pure and our rights secure. Indeed, it has always been those seeking wealth who were the source of corruption in government..."
Americans now need to realize the truth.
Believe It Or Not: Real Democracy Is Coming to the U.S.A. SHARE
It is our right and duty to reform and alter our government so that it will no longer be a Plutocracy ruled by the wealthy but instead will actually be of the people, by the people, and for the people.
After all, Thomas Jefferson noted that: "I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society, but the people themselves: and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education. This is the true corrective of abuses of constitutional power."
Jefferson also noted: "Those seeking profits, were they given total freedom, would not be the ones to trust to keep government pure and our rights secure. Indeed, it has always been those seeking wealth who were the source of corruption in government..."
Americans now need to realize the truth.
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Thursday, October 30, 2014
This Land Is Your Land: The Truth About the Song SHARE
Too many Americans forget or ignore what so many great songs, books, movies and spiritual teachings have taught us. Instead, they have followed right-wing political and religious ideologues who pay lip service to patriotism and God but falsely believe that the rich are blessed by God and entitled to rule, and that the poor deserve their lot.
Such beliefs betray the intent of America's Founders, and they also turn Christianity up-side-down. But such beliefs have justified the greedy who assume a mantle of patriotism and religiosity. They claim to serve God and Country, and yet they demonstrate a remarkable lack of knowledge, kindness, compassion, empathy, or understanding. They are unaware that they serve "Mammon" rather than God.
That is why they need to be reminded of true spiritual values as reflected in all the best works of talented humanitarians -- like Woody Guthrie.
This Land Is Your Land: The Truth About the Song SHARE
Too many Americans forget or ignore what so many great songs, books, movies and spiritual teachings have taught us. Instead, they have followed right-wing political and religious ideologues who pay lip service to patriotism and God but falsely believe that the rich are blessed by God and entitled to rule, and that the poor deserve their lot.
Such beliefs betray the intent of America's Founders, and they also turn Christianity up-side-down. But such beliefs have justified the greedy who assume a mantle of patriotism and religiosity. They claim to serve God and Country, and yet they demonstrate a remarkable lack of knowledge, kindness, compassion, empathy, or understanding. They are unaware that they serve "Mammon" rather than God.
That is why they need to be reminded of true spiritual values as reflected in all the best works of talented humanitarians -- like Woody Guthrie.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
What Did America's Founders Say About Religion? SHARE
Televangelist leaders of the American "Religious Right" have been trying to re-write history, striving to convince Americans that America's Founders did not intend to build a "wall of separation between church and state."
The truth is that the Founders deliberately did not say anything about Jesus or Christianity or any other particular religion in official documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. They were very careful to not do so because they wanted to establish a government that would respect all religions and guarantee real religious freedom and freedom from Theocracy. Furthermore, in the private letters and other writings they made that very clear.
What Did America's Founders Say About Religion? SHARE
Televangelist leaders of the American "Religious Right" have been trying to re-write history, striving to convince Americans that America's Founders did not intend to build a "wall of separation between church and state."
The truth is that the Founders deliberately did not say anything about Jesus or Christianity or any other particular religion in official documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. They were very careful to not do so because they wanted to establish a government that would respect all religions and guarantee real religious freedom and freedom from Theocracy. Furthermore, in the private letters and other writings they made that very clear.
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Thursday, October 23, 2014
Christianity: Is It What Jesus Intended? SHARE
There is ample evidence that Christianity (as we know it) is not what Jesus of Nazareth intended. Christianity is the largest religion in the world for two reasons. One is because the true Christian message is good and it survived in spite of competing against erroneous doctrines. And the other reason is because theocratic hypocrites who preach erroneous doctrines can be very cunning and clever, and many even believe they serve God. That has been the case since not long after Jesus died, and has especially been the case since the fourth century.
Christianity: Is It What Jesus Intended? SHARE
There is ample evidence that Christianity (as we know it) is not what Jesus of Nazareth intended. Christianity is the largest religion in the world for two reasons. One is because the true Christian message is good and it survived in spite of competing against erroneous doctrines. And the other reason is because theocratic hypocrites who preach erroneous doctrines can be very cunning and clever, and many even believe they serve God. That has been the case since not long after Jesus died, and has especially been the case since the fourth century.
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Saturday, October 11, 2014
The "Second Coming" Story: Why It's a Myth SHARE
Adherents of Christianity are not the only religious group that expects a Messiah. There are Jews who expect a Mashiach, Muslims who expect a Mahdi, Buddhists who expect a Buddha Maitreya, Hindus who expect a Kalki Avatar, and so on, because the prophets of nearly every religion in the world predicted the coming of such a one. However, most of the prophecies are vague, and some of them have been misinterpreted and distorted and have consequently produced erroneous expectations.
For example, in the fourth century CE (AD) the Nicene Creed declared that Jesus of Nazareth himself would "come again to judge the world." However, Jesus of Nazareth did not actually say he would come again in person.
The "Second Coming" Story: Why It's a Myth SHARE
Adherents of Christianity are not the only religious group that expects a Messiah. There are Jews who expect a Mashiach, Muslims who expect a Mahdi, Buddhists who expect a Buddha Maitreya, Hindus who expect a Kalki Avatar, and so on, because the prophets of nearly every religion in the world predicted the coming of such a one. However, most of the prophecies are vague, and some of them have been misinterpreted and distorted and have consequently produced erroneous expectations.
For example, in the fourth century CE (AD) the Nicene Creed declared that Jesus of Nazareth himself would "come again to judge the world." However, Jesus of Nazareth did not actually say he would come again in person.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
The 21st Century Declaration of Independence: How America Can Become a Good Example to the World SHARE
How will Americans come together as one people? How will the states be united? How will religions and races be reconciled? How will the government be reformed so that it promotes the general welfare and ensures domestic tranquility by establishing equal rights and opportunities and justice for all the people?
Ultimately the answer lies within us, but it will help tremendously if we study the words written by America's Founders, because they not only provided a brilliant vision and precedent. They also provided us with a tool in Article 5 of the Constitution so that we can legally, peacefully and comprehensively alter and reform our government, which they knew we would need to do.
The 21st Century Declaration of Independence: How America Can Become a Good Example to the World SHARE
How will Americans come together as one people? How will the states be united? How will religions and races be reconciled? How will the government be reformed so that it promotes the general welfare and ensures domestic tranquility by establishing equal rights and opportunities and justice for all the people?
Ultimately the answer lies within us, but it will help tremendously if we study the words written by America's Founders, because they not only provided a brilliant vision and precedent. They also provided us with a tool in Article 5 of the Constitution so that we can legally, peacefully and comprehensively alter and reform our government, which they knew we would need to do.
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
What Will the Future Bring? SHARE
Lots of people say that the future looks bleak. Some say it's too late to save the world. Some say it cannot be saved because God will destroy it. And some say everything will get worse and worse and humanity has already damaged the earth to the point where all life on the planet is doomed.
Part of our human nature is to try to take comfort in the familiar and to resist change, and, because of that tendency, change and reform usually comes only when we are forced to deal with undeniable crises. But even while we are faced with horrible crises, many people are in denial, many are in conflict over solutions, many believe they must fight for power over those who disagree with them, and many people feel outraged or helpless and hopeless.
However, there is a good reason why real prophecies of the world foretold an end to this tribulation, and a new age of peace and renewal.
What Will the Future Bring? SHARE
Lots of people say that the future looks bleak. Some say it's too late to save the world. Some say it cannot be saved because God will destroy it. And some say everything will get worse and worse and humanity has already damaged the earth to the point where all life on the planet is doomed.
Part of our human nature is to try to take comfort in the familiar and to resist change, and, because of that tendency, change and reform usually comes only when we are forced to deal with undeniable crises. But even while we are faced with horrible crises, many people are in denial, many are in conflict over solutions, many believe they must fight for power over those who disagree with them, and many people feel outraged or helpless and hopeless.
However, there is a good reason why real prophecies of the world foretold an end to this tribulation, and a new age of peace and renewal.
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Saturday, July 26, 2014
The Big Lie That Still Plagues Humanity SHARE
The Big Lie enables people to think they are more worthy and superior to others. That big lie has been told throughout the history of humanity, and of course it has taken many forms.
The Big Lie has been the most extreme when told by fascist leaders who have operated and still operate under a cloak of patriotism and religiosity, appealing to the ego, pride and prejudices of the gullible people that blindly follow them. However, that is not the most dangerous form of The Big Lie.
The most dangerous and wide sweeping big lie has proven to be as it was told in the most charming way, with self-deprecating good humor used to cunningly disarm, mislead and deceive.
In America The Big Lie in many forms was revived by Reaganism, which enabled certain Americans to think they are more worthy and superior because of their wealth, religion, nationality and partisan political ideology.
The Big Lie That Still Plagues Humanity SHARE
The Big Lie enables people to think they are more worthy and superior to others. That big lie has been told throughout the history of humanity, and of course it has taken many forms.
The Big Lie has been the most extreme when told by fascist leaders who have operated and still operate under a cloak of patriotism and religiosity, appealing to the ego, pride and prejudices of the gullible people that blindly follow them. However, that is not the most dangerous form of The Big Lie.
The most dangerous and wide sweeping big lie has proven to be as it was told in the most charming way, with self-deprecating good humor used to cunningly disarm, mislead and deceive.
In America The Big Lie in many forms was revived by Reaganism, which enabled certain Americans to think they are more worthy and superior because of their wealth, religion, nationality and partisan political ideology.
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Monday, June 30, 2014
The False Jihad SHARE
According to the Quran of Islam, Muslims may resort to a Jihad, but there is a big difference between a genuine Jihad and a false Jihad, and we should all understand the difference.
Today there are "religious" zealots causing conflict and committing atrocious acts, even indiscriminate mass murder -- and they may claim to be Muslims or Jews or Christians. But this article is about those who claim to be Muslims, because they are waging a false "Jihad."
The False Jihad SHARE
According to the Quran of Islam, Muslims may resort to a Jihad, but there is a big difference between a genuine Jihad and a false Jihad, and we should all understand the difference.
Today there are "religious" zealots causing conflict and committing atrocious acts, even indiscriminate mass murder -- and they may claim to be Muslims or Jews or Christians. But this article is about those who claim to be Muslims, because they are waging a false "Jihad."
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
The Roots and Impact of Libertarianism SHARE
The proponents of Libertarianism will all tell you they are for individualism, personal liberty, and political freedom. They say that because that sounds good to us. After all, who would be against individualism, personal liberty, and political freedom?
However, the agenda of Libertarians is actually about gaining and maintaining the freedom of the wealthy to use their money to rule, and it's not about what's good for the vast majority of us. It is good for the wealthiest few, and detrimental to the majority.
The Roots and Impact of Libertarianism SHARE
The proponents of Libertarianism will all tell you they are for individualism, personal liberty, and political freedom. They say that because that sounds good to us. After all, who would be against individualism, personal liberty, and political freedom?
However, the agenda of Libertarians is actually about gaining and maintaining the freedom of the wealthy to use their money to rule, and it's not about what's good for the vast majority of us. It is good for the wealthiest few, and detrimental to the majority.
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
The Reaganite Gospel of Prosperity SHARE
In 1980 Reaganism was sold to America as being "patriotic and religious," but if you examine it very carefully you can see how and why the richest few now hold 95 percent of the nation's wealth while everyone else is worse off, because it is a very misleading and self-serving partisan right-wing political ideology.
For example, take the idea that "God helps those who help themselves." That's an idea that is deeply ingrained in the American culture, and, because there is an element of truth in that idea, right-wing partisan ideologues claim it means that if you're poor, God condemns you because you are lazy and deserve your lot. After all, that what Ronald Reagan told America.
The Reaganite Gospel of Prosperity SHARE
In 1980 Reaganism was sold to America as being "patriotic and religious," but if you examine it very carefully you can see how and why the richest few now hold 95 percent of the nation's wealth while everyone else is worse off, because it is a very misleading and self-serving partisan right-wing political ideology.
For example, take the idea that "God helps those who help themselves." That's an idea that is deeply ingrained in the American culture, and, because there is an element of truth in that idea, right-wing partisan ideologues claim it means that if you're poor, God condemns you because you are lazy and deserve your lot. After all, that what Ronald Reagan told America.
