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Are We Free?
The most effective chains are the ones we choose to wear.
The oil and plastics industries have now cemented their grip on the United States, aided and abetted by big tech, big agriculture, the weapons industry, big pharma, banks, Wall Street, and the rest of them. With Musk and Trump as willing enactors and beneficiaries, Heritage’s Project 2025 has become the plan of the land.
The playbook is simple: cripple the government agencies meant to protect us, then use their failure as justification to dismantle them entirely. Rotten meat, polluted rivers, failing banks bailed out by taxpayers, alienated allies, screwed workers, looting of the middle class, and ferocious, unpredictable storms—this is the future we’re being led into.
Meanwhile, the hapless and complicit Democrats (Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio, anyone?) wring their hands, feigning concern while accepting the same corporate campaign contributions and lobbyist directives that have allowed these industries to capture the very agencies meant to regulate them.
And what of our chains? Look closely. The corporations always win—no matter who is in power. Both parties use the tech giants to engage in mass brainwashing, shaping media narratives to control public discourse. Both engage in censorship and demonizing the others. Book bans. COVID origins. Control over women’s bodies. The presence of UFOs. Demonizing immigrants. Have you noticed?
The Obama administration perfected social media campaign PsyOps—psychological operations designed to shape public perception. The Clinton campaign, by contrast, was technologically inept. Libertarian Republicans sang “the government is the problem” while ignoring who actually controlled the government. And Trump? His campaign weaponized the Koch-backed i360 data network with Facebook-fed social media to manipulate public sentiment. I experienced it first hand.
Now, the controllers no longer hide behind the curtain of democracy. They are tearing it down.
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“It’s time for a return to monarchy,” declare the Curtis Yarvin-inspired Peter Thiel disciples—Musk, Vance, and the rest. And why stop there? Why not a One True Religion led by white men who, by definition, are the smartest?
At the 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, I witnessed the opportunistic, self-serving adoration of Trump firsthand. Bitcoin represents freedom? Freedom for whom? For you? Today?
What about tomorrow? Are you listening to what they are saying? Watching what they are doing?
Do you have daughters? Sisters? Nieces? A mother? Is your family history free of immigrants? Do you care about what Jesus actually taught?
For years, the Human Rights Foundation has championed getting Bitcoin into dictatorships to help dissidents. But what of our own slow descent into authoritarian rule?
Property rights? Notice how fewer and fewer people in Russia and China can hold onto their property.
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And Musk & Trump? They see Putin and Xi not as warnings, but as role models.
Does anyone think that a decentralized version of digital democracy could be developed on NOSTR?
From Chat: Taiwan’s digital democracy, shaped significantly by Audrey Tang, is a groundbreaking approach to governance that leverages technology, transparency, and citizen participation. It represents a unique fusion of open government, civic engagement, and digital tools to create a more responsive and inclusive democracy.
Key Elements of Taiwan’s Digital Democracy
1. Radical Transparency & Open Government
Government meetings are live-streamed and transcribed for public access.
Open data policies ensure that citizens can access and analyze government information freely.
Civil servants collaborate in an open-source environment, enhancing transparency and trust.
2. Participatory Democracy with Digital Tools
The government engages with the public through online platforms like vTaiwan and Join.
These platforms allow citizens, businesses, and policymakers to discuss and shape legislation.
Crowdsourcing ideas and AI-facilitated consensus-building help resolve divisive issues.
3. AI & Technology for Consensus-Building
Pol.is, an AI-powered platform, helps find common ground in public discussions.
Instead of focusing on division, it highlights shared concerns to guide policymaking.
This system was crucial in drafting policies, such as ride-sharing regulations for Uber.
4. Civic Tech Movement & g0v (Gov-Zero)
The g0v (gov-zero) movement, an open-source civic hacking initiative, creates alternatives to government websites and services.
Volunteers develop tools to monitor government spending, track pollution, and promote digital literacy.
5. COVID-19 Response & Digital Innovation
Real-time mask availability maps were created through open data collaboration.
A crowdsourced SMS system streamlined quarantine tracking without violating privacy.
Government combated misinformation with a strategy of humor and fast fact-checking.
Impact & Global Influence
Taiwan’s digital democracy has set a precedent for how technology can enhance governance, balancing transparency, participation, and efficiency. Audrey Tang’s leadership has inspired governments worldwide to explore digital democracy as a means to combat disinformation, strengthen public trust, and make policymaking more inclusive.
Would you like details on a specific aspect, such as how the Pol.is system works or how Taiwan handles online misinformation?
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Others from the Future and Homo Sapiens
(OF & HS) A mandate from god(s)
Assumptions Underpinning the Vision
Existence of Others from the Future (OF): OF beings have interacted with humanity for centuries, showing advanced technology, spirituality, and a vested interest in humanity’s survival.
Psychedelic Encounters: Many individuals who have used substances like DMT report meeting beings with superior intelligence and spiritual wisdom, similar to those described by OF contactees.
OF Concerns: OF beings have demonstrated hostility to nuclear weapons, expressed concern for Earth’s environment, and prefer individual-level interactions over institutional contact.
Spirituality: Both OF encounters and psychedelic experiences convey themes of interconnectedness, environmental responsibility, and empathy.
Transformation Potential: Humanity’s acceptance of OF’s presence and spiritual teachings could inspire profound political and social change, including nuclear disarmament, global peace, and environmental restoration.
A Vision for Spiritual Transformation to Foster Peace, Disarmament, and Environmental Restoration
1. Foundations of the Transformation
Based on these assumptions, we propose a framework for catalyzing a global spiritual shift that reshapes political priorities:
Interconnectedness: Recognizing the unity of all life and the intrinsic value of Earth’s ecosystem.
Sacred Responsibility: Embracing humanity’s moral obligation to protect and restore the planet.
Empathy and Spiritual Growth: Elevating decision-making through higher consciousness and ethical principles.
2. Changing the Political Landscape
A. Nuclear Disarmament
Reframing Deterrence: Present nuclear disarmament as a moral and spiritual imperative.
Actions:
Partner with anti-nuclear organizations to emphasize ethical and spiritual arguments.
Cite OF’s documented interference with nuclear sites as evidence of a universal disapproval of such weapons.
Mobilize public campaigns highlighting the existential risks of nuclear proliferation.
B. Environmental Restoration
Message: Environmental stewardship is both a practical and spiritual necessity.
Actions:
Promote regenerative practices in agriculture, energy, and urban development.
Support reforestation and conservation initiatives.
Advocate for integrating spiritual and scientific principles into environmental policies.
C. Fostering Global Peace
Approach: Use interconnectedness to dissolve divisions between nations, religions, and cultures.
Actions:
Host international summits grounded in spiritual frameworks for dialogue.
Develop media that celebrate stories of unity and cooperation.
Encourage cultural exchanges that highlight shared values and goals.
3. Empowering Grassroots Movements
A. Building Awareness
Sharing Experiences: Normalize conversations about OF encounters and psychedelic insights through storytelling, podcasts, and community events.
Platforms: Create safe spaces for individuals to share transformative experiences.
B. Advocacy and Policy Change
Collaborate with organizations to promote nuclear disarmament, peace-building, and environmental policies.
Lobby for spiritual and ethical considerations in governmental decision-making.
C. Technology and Media
Utilize technology to amplify the message of interconnectedness and planetary stewardship:
Apps that encourage eco-friendly behaviors.
Virtual reality experiences that simulate spiritual encounters or environmental consequences to inspire action.
4. Facilitating Individual Transformation
A. Spiritual Practices
Promote meditation, mindfulness, and other practices that foster empathy and higher consciousness.
Encourage the responsible use of psychedelics for spiritual growth in safe, guided settings.
B. Education and Dialogue
Integrate teachings of interconnectedness and environmental ethics into schools and universities.
Facilitate interfaith and intercultural dialogue to build unity and understanding.
5. Role of OF in Guiding the Transformation
If OF beings continue to prioritize individual-level interactions, their influence can:
Inspire visionaries to articulate these new paradigms.
Provide technologies or insights that aid environmental restoration and peace-building.
Support grassroots movements by sparking transformative individual experiences.
6. Characteristics of a Transformative Shift
A spiritual transformation must:
Be Inclusive: Appeal to diverse faiths, cultures, and worldviews.
Be Experiential: Rely on direct experiences, such as OF contact and psychedelic journeys, to foster deep change.
Be Systemic: Address structural inequalities that perpetuate conflict and environmental harm.
7. Practical Next Steps
Community Building: Organize gatherings to share experiences and develop shared goals.
Advocacy Campaigns: Create content connecting spirituality with actionable goals for peace and sustainability.
Collaboration: Partner with organizations aligned with these principles to amplify their impact.
Personal Commitment: Encourage individuals to embody these values in daily life and inspire others to do the same.
This vision seeks to unite humanity through shared spiritual insights, practical actions, and a renewed sense of responsibility, fostering a future of peace, sustainability, and interconnectedness.
A constitutional convention as proposed by project 2025, will be the end of freedom in the United States for all but the most wealthy .
What about the Panama Canal?
Their message is clear, disarm all nuclear weapons!
