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September 23, 2024
Border Invasion/Bingo Spot Filled
Earlier this year I presented several foil hat theories for your consideration. One of them was that the border situation is a deliberate invasion orchestrated by our government. I now feel comfortable covering this bingo square and offer you a condensed version of these original blogs. It's my hope that by reposting this, you can get a better idea of how armies operate, and thus come to a better understanding of war in general.
Without further ado, I present a realized foil hat theory: The Border Invasion:
Other than the sheer numbers of foreigners coming across the border, there are other telltale signs that the border situation is a deliberate invasion:
1.) This army is getting things most American citizens aren’t for free: warm shelter, food, and medical care. I once had a civilian classmate tell me and my ROTC buddies “it’s ridiculous how much money the government spends on you.” She was right, but we were part of the army, and armies are always prioritized over the citizenry. Always.
2.) For me the most telltale sign of all, the illegal immigrants are “hurrying up and waiting.” I know this is a difficult concept for those who haven’t served, so I’ll explain with an example:
Let’s say I want to take Kansas City, but my troops are in Guadalajara, Mexico. Well, that won’t do at all. There’s over 1500 miles of territory my army must cross before they can invade Kansas City. No way they can attack with any efficiency from that distance. So, I must “hurry” them to Missouri or perhaps Leavenworth KS. Once they are there, they need to rest, be briefed on the mission, and survey the geography/environment for their approach. They may even need a little onsite training or time to get used to the climate since Kansas is typically a lot colder than Mexico.
Also, I don’t’ want the enemy to know what I’m doing, so I won’t’ tell most of the troops when they are going to attack until just before it happens. After all, I don’t need Private Juan leaking the plan to his girlfriend back home. I need Private Juan and his gun outside the switch tracks in Kansas City Kansas and knowing little about the timeline until just before he fires that gun. So, for most of their stay in Leavenworth or Missouri, my army will be waiting.
Let’s compare my hypothetical scenario to the migration crisis with a quick look at the migrant’s behavior. What are they doing after they are moved? Are they establishing new lives? Buying homes? Getting jobs? Studying the US Constitution? Becoming the new “conservatives” Con Inc. has promised us?
No.
They are hurrying across the border and then waiting in hotels, schools, tents, gymnasiums, etc. They are transiently quartered like a transient army, playing on cell phones, laying on cots, watching movies. They are behaving EXACTLY as I did when I first got to Kuwait, waiting until the brass ordered me into Iraq.
They are hurrying up and waiting.
So, now that we know this is an invasion and the migrants are an army, that begs the question: "why is this army here?"
Well, here are the most popular theories:
1.) You are being replaced. This is by far the most popular theory, so popular in fact that it’s more of a normie theory than a foil hat one. But why would they want to replace the founding stock for the US? Well, there are many reasons why, but the most accepted reason is that they want one party rule. Perhaps Rush Limbaugh put it best:
"The Democrats (and their RINO accomplices) will create an underclass of citizens who will keep them in power for decades to come. In other words, steal America away from her rightful owners and "fundamentally transform" the good old USA into a Marxist dystopian 3rd world shithole. A totalitarian society with heavy-handed tyranny.”
2.) Operation Garden Plot. They've staged concert, school, and church shootings. And unlike your European and Australian cousins, dang it, America, you're just not giving up those guns! So, they must go big. REALLY big. Enter Operation Garden Plot. A quick google search will tell you everything you want to know about this plan, but the basic gist is that the feds want massive chaos and societal breakdown in the US, thereby giving them license to declare martial law, take everyone’s guns, cancel elections, and basically do whatever they want.
3.) They are collapsing the US so they can install a New World Order complete with social credit scores, digital currency, and many things St. John envisioned while imprisoned on Patmos. In addition to the book of Revelation, I also recommend videos from the World Economic Forum if you want to get an idea of what this New World Order would look like. Spoiler alert: It’s not pleasant, not unless you like eating bugs and sleeping in a pod without so much as a pet to cuddle with at night.
4.) They are collapsing the US to avoid justice. You've heard about the Epstein flight lists naming our politicians and actors. You've seen young athletes die suddenly after the vaccine mandates. You’ve had an election rigged in front of your eyes and your ears assaulted with lie after lie after abominable lie.
At some point, you (and everyone else) are going to get upset. REALLY upset!
I suspect it will happen after the normies realize that voting harder wont' work. Then, they will resort to more “traditional” means of exacting justice. The perpetrators of such crimes against humanity figure that if they collapse the country and turn everything chaotic, we will be more occupied with our survival than hunting them down and making them pay “old school.” We will have to spend our ammunition on the invaders instead.
5.) This army is here to kill us. While I’ve seen armies occasionally clean things up or assist with natural disasters, these are rare scenarios. Traditionally speaking, armies usually do two things: take land and kill. We know that Joe Biden and son had dealings in China. Could it be that he is opening the border for his buddies to take out those Americans he railed against in Third Reich Red?
It's already happening via fentanyl laced drugs and candies. The Haitian invaders are eating our pets, and a history of cannibalism on that island suggests they wouldn't mind graduating to larger fare if the situation presented itself.
I realize these are not sunny scenarios, but war is not a sunny past time. It's rough, it's mean, and its upon us....whether we would have it or not!
Without further ado, I present a realized foil hat theory: The Border Invasion:
Other than the sheer numbers of foreigners coming across the border, there are other telltale signs that the border situation is a deliberate invasion:
1.) This army is getting things most American citizens aren’t for free: warm shelter, food, and medical care. I once had a civilian classmate tell me and my ROTC buddies “it’s ridiculous how much money the government spends on you.” She was right, but we were part of the army, and armies are always prioritized over the citizenry. Always.
2.) For me the most telltale sign of all, the illegal immigrants are “hurrying up and waiting.” I know this is a difficult concept for those who haven’t served, so I’ll explain with an example:
Let’s say I want to take Kansas City, but my troops are in Guadalajara, Mexico. Well, that won’t do at all. There’s over 1500 miles of territory my army must cross before they can invade Kansas City. No way they can attack with any efficiency from that distance. So, I must “hurry” them to Missouri or perhaps Leavenworth KS. Once they are there, they need to rest, be briefed on the mission, and survey the geography/environment for their approach. They may even need a little onsite training or time to get used to the climate since Kansas is typically a lot colder than Mexico.
Also, I don’t’ want the enemy to know what I’m doing, so I won’t’ tell most of the troops when they are going to attack until just before it happens. After all, I don’t need Private Juan leaking the plan to his girlfriend back home. I need Private Juan and his gun outside the switch tracks in Kansas City Kansas and knowing little about the timeline until just before he fires that gun. So, for most of their stay in Leavenworth or Missouri, my army will be waiting.
Let’s compare my hypothetical scenario to the migration crisis with a quick look at the migrant’s behavior. What are they doing after they are moved? Are they establishing new lives? Buying homes? Getting jobs? Studying the US Constitution? Becoming the new “conservatives” Con Inc. has promised us?
No.
They are hurrying across the border and then waiting in hotels, schools, tents, gymnasiums, etc. They are transiently quartered like a transient army, playing on cell phones, laying on cots, watching movies. They are behaving EXACTLY as I did when I first got to Kuwait, waiting until the brass ordered me into Iraq.
They are hurrying up and waiting.
So, now that we know this is an invasion and the migrants are an army, that begs the question: "why is this army here?"
Well, here are the most popular theories:
1.) You are being replaced. This is by far the most popular theory, so popular in fact that it’s more of a normie theory than a foil hat one. But why would they want to replace the founding stock for the US? Well, there are many reasons why, but the most accepted reason is that they want one party rule. Perhaps Rush Limbaugh put it best:
"The Democrats (and their RINO accomplices) will create an underclass of citizens who will keep them in power for decades to come. In other words, steal America away from her rightful owners and "fundamentally transform" the good old USA into a Marxist dystopian 3rd world shithole. A totalitarian society with heavy-handed tyranny.”
2.) Operation Garden Plot. They've staged concert, school, and church shootings. And unlike your European and Australian cousins, dang it, America, you're just not giving up those guns! So, they must go big. REALLY big. Enter Operation Garden Plot. A quick google search will tell you everything you want to know about this plan, but the basic gist is that the feds want massive chaos and societal breakdown in the US, thereby giving them license to declare martial law, take everyone’s guns, cancel elections, and basically do whatever they want.
3.) They are collapsing the US so they can install a New World Order complete with social credit scores, digital currency, and many things St. John envisioned while imprisoned on Patmos. In addition to the book of Revelation, I also recommend videos from the World Economic Forum if you want to get an idea of what this New World Order would look like. Spoiler alert: It’s not pleasant, not unless you like eating bugs and sleeping in a pod without so much as a pet to cuddle with at night.
4.) They are collapsing the US to avoid justice. You've heard about the Epstein flight lists naming our politicians and actors. You've seen young athletes die suddenly after the vaccine mandates. You’ve had an election rigged in front of your eyes and your ears assaulted with lie after lie after abominable lie.
At some point, you (and everyone else) are going to get upset. REALLY upset!
I suspect it will happen after the normies realize that voting harder wont' work. Then, they will resort to more “traditional” means of exacting justice. The perpetrators of such crimes against humanity figure that if they collapse the country and turn everything chaotic, we will be more occupied with our survival than hunting them down and making them pay “old school.” We will have to spend our ammunition on the invaders instead.
5.) This army is here to kill us. While I’ve seen armies occasionally clean things up or assist with natural disasters, these are rare scenarios. Traditionally speaking, armies usually do two things: take land and kill. We know that Joe Biden and son had dealings in China. Could it be that he is opening the border for his buddies to take out those Americans he railed against in Third Reich Red?
It's already happening via fentanyl laced drugs and candies. The Haitian invaders are eating our pets, and a history of cannibalism on that island suggests they wouldn't mind graduating to larger fare if the situation presented itself.
I realize these are not sunny scenarios, but war is not a sunny past time. It's rough, it's mean, and its upon us....whether we would have it or not!
September 10, 2024
People are Equal. Cultures are Not
"...All men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights...." so opens the Declaration of Independence. And while I agree that all men are created equal, it is important to remember that not all cultures are.
For instance, not all cultures respect property rights. This is clear of the Venezuelan gangs who took over an apartment building and are now terrifying residents. They believe in taking things by force. Expect many more of them to try such things; it is their culture, and it is not equal to ours.
Not all cultures recognize animal cruelty. This is clear of the Hattians in Ohio who butchered a woman's pet cat for food. (And you thought roadkill eating rednecks were strange!) Expect more pets (and people) to disappear. It is part of Haitian culture, and it is not equal to ours.
Not all cultures believe in the equality of man. Americans are repeatedly encouraged to avoid racism, but third-worlders have no problem with it, and in fact, endorse it against Americans. If you doubt me, study Sharia Law; it is a 1400-year-old racist pyramid espousing a multi-tiered justice system. Sharia Law is part of Islamic culture, and it is not equal to ours.
These are just a few examples of harmful and incompatible cultures invading our own. I am pointing this out because I promised you commentary on the fundamentals of war, and understanding invasion is key to knowing when you are under attack.
The border situation is an invasion disguised as compassionate reassignment. I know this because these cultures are making our lives far worse and subjecting us to conditions that we (and our pets) should not be privy to. Their presence here is a declaration of war against us and our animals, and the only cure for these unequal cultures, short of deportation, is massive physical conflict.
We shall see which it will be....
For instance, not all cultures respect property rights. This is clear of the Venezuelan gangs who took over an apartment building and are now terrifying residents. They believe in taking things by force. Expect many more of them to try such things; it is their culture, and it is not equal to ours.
Not all cultures recognize animal cruelty. This is clear of the Hattians in Ohio who butchered a woman's pet cat for food. (And you thought roadkill eating rednecks were strange!) Expect more pets (and people) to disappear. It is part of Haitian culture, and it is not equal to ours.
Not all cultures believe in the equality of man. Americans are repeatedly encouraged to avoid racism, but third-worlders have no problem with it, and in fact, endorse it against Americans. If you doubt me, study Sharia Law; it is a 1400-year-old racist pyramid espousing a multi-tiered justice system. Sharia Law is part of Islamic culture, and it is not equal to ours.
These are just a few examples of harmful and incompatible cultures invading our own. I am pointing this out because I promised you commentary on the fundamentals of war, and understanding invasion is key to knowing when you are under attack.
The border situation is an invasion disguised as compassionate reassignment. I know this because these cultures are making our lives far worse and subjecting us to conditions that we (and our pets) should not be privy to. Their presence here is a declaration of war against us and our animals, and the only cure for these unequal cultures, short of deportation, is massive physical conflict.
We shall see which it will be....
August 27, 2024
You are at War. Start Acting Like it.
War is a difficult concept because it’s centered around the dark nature of man and his inevitability for conflict. It is a big truth, one so horrible that few want to discuss it; war also seems at odds with the saccharine worldview portrayed by many Protestant branches of the faith.
But war must be recognized, because we are at war against invasive humans who want to take our jobs, home, and land. We are at war against communists who want to subjugate us, we are at war against our fellow countrymen, and we are at war against spiritual enemies who move these sad idyllics around like pawns on a chessboard.
How do I know? Well, my generation matured during 9-11. We were raised on war, or at least a good portion of us were. We were tasked with going to Iraq and infused with just enough patriotism to fight and die. So, for us, and for my family especially, war became a lifestyle, something we lived within rather than studied without.
I am not a brilliant military strategist, but I do know the fundamentals, and just because there isn’t obvious bloodshed doesn’t mean we aren’t at war. In fact, some of the best wars appear peaceful while making sad subversive plans for massive violence, and we are currently engaged in this kind of war.
Since most churches aren’t doing much to prepare you, here are a few pointers from an old soldier:
1.) Facts may not care about your feelings, but war will absolutely pulverize them. Therefore, stop following your heart when it comes to big decisions. Rather, think with your head, and only when you are calm and collected. I use the upcoming election as an example. Do not, for the love of God, pick a candidate based on how they make you “feel.” They are not there to give you warm fuzzies (that is what cats are for 😊); they are there to lead the country, and they either have the ability or not, regardless of your feelings. If you can’t figure this out without getting emotional, do not vote.
2.) Stop playing the enemy's “racist” game. They’re going to call you racist and a whole lot of other things; learn not to care. I ignore them, or sometimes wink and reply with “keep calling people racist, and pretty soon they will be.” Then I walk away, leaving them to figure out what the heck I just said. Trust me, they are WAY more racist than you could ever hope to be, and a good amount of this is projection.
3.) Turn off the stupid glowing boxes. At least, as much as you can. While there is some good programming out there, most TV is enemy propaganda. I recommend reading or listening to audio books, playing strategy games like Chess or Axis and Allies with friends or turning some of that screen time into gym time. All of these suggestions will sharpen your mind and body.
4.) Appeal to the Grand General for marching orders. God is your commanding General, therefore you should be tuned into Him. Turn some of that time screen time into prayer/meditation time. I have lately started listening to Latin Chant which I find very centering; It is easily found on Youtube. Try some of this in addition to your prayers.
5.) Study some of history’s great battles. The American Civil War can teach you a lot about geography and basic infantry techniques. The failings of Napoleon and Hitler will give you a lesson in logistics, and the battle of Lepanto reminds us that all physical wars have a spiritual component. These are just a few examples; there are many great battles. Pick one or several and dive right in. One fun technique is to grab a bag of plastic army men and set up battle scenes. (This is a particular winner if you have kids).
That is all for today, soldiers. I’ll be back next time with more tips. For now, I’ll close with this. You are at war Christian, start acting like it. And no, “being nice” isn’t going to cut it this time.
But war must be recognized, because we are at war against invasive humans who want to take our jobs, home, and land. We are at war against communists who want to subjugate us, we are at war against our fellow countrymen, and we are at war against spiritual enemies who move these sad idyllics around like pawns on a chessboard.
How do I know? Well, my generation matured during 9-11. We were raised on war, or at least a good portion of us were. We were tasked with going to Iraq and infused with just enough patriotism to fight and die. So, for us, and for my family especially, war became a lifestyle, something we lived within rather than studied without.
I am not a brilliant military strategist, but I do know the fundamentals, and just because there isn’t obvious bloodshed doesn’t mean we aren’t at war. In fact, some of the best wars appear peaceful while making sad subversive plans for massive violence, and we are currently engaged in this kind of war.
Since most churches aren’t doing much to prepare you, here are a few pointers from an old soldier:
1.) Facts may not care about your feelings, but war will absolutely pulverize them. Therefore, stop following your heart when it comes to big decisions. Rather, think with your head, and only when you are calm and collected. I use the upcoming election as an example. Do not, for the love of God, pick a candidate based on how they make you “feel.” They are not there to give you warm fuzzies (that is what cats are for 😊); they are there to lead the country, and they either have the ability or not, regardless of your feelings. If you can’t figure this out without getting emotional, do not vote.
2.) Stop playing the enemy's “racist” game. They’re going to call you racist and a whole lot of other things; learn not to care. I ignore them, or sometimes wink and reply with “keep calling people racist, and pretty soon they will be.” Then I walk away, leaving them to figure out what the heck I just said. Trust me, they are WAY more racist than you could ever hope to be, and a good amount of this is projection.
3.) Turn off the stupid glowing boxes. At least, as much as you can. While there is some good programming out there, most TV is enemy propaganda. I recommend reading or listening to audio books, playing strategy games like Chess or Axis and Allies with friends or turning some of that screen time into gym time. All of these suggestions will sharpen your mind and body.
4.) Appeal to the Grand General for marching orders. God is your commanding General, therefore you should be tuned into Him. Turn some of that time screen time into prayer/meditation time. I have lately started listening to Latin Chant which I find very centering; It is easily found on Youtube. Try some of this in addition to your prayers.
5.) Study some of history’s great battles. The American Civil War can teach you a lot about geography and basic infantry techniques. The failings of Napoleon and Hitler will give you a lesson in logistics, and the battle of Lepanto reminds us that all physical wars have a spiritual component. These are just a few examples; there are many great battles. Pick one or several and dive right in. One fun technique is to grab a bag of plastic army men and set up battle scenes. (This is a particular winner if you have kids).
That is all for today, soldiers. I’ll be back next time with more tips. For now, I’ll close with this. You are at war Christian, start acting like it. And no, “being nice” isn’t going to cut it this time.
August 13, 2024
Speaking for the Dead
His name was Brian Herzog. Google it and you'll see his obituary describing his "sudden death" on 11/13/2023. Just below you'll see pictures of him receiving the experimental COVID vaccine in January of 2021; he was one of the first officers on the island to get it. The Army used him as a poster child to tout the mandate and his picture was all over Facebook. I remember those days; no amount of wine could drown them out (I should know, I packed on ten pounds from trying!)
I wonder if the monitors at Google see the irony in the proximity of these postings. I also wonder if the elites have seen Brian's story posted in conspiracy theory videos from my fellow foil hatters.
Well, if they have, they don't care. Brian is one of many they are all too happy to lose, but it would have benefitted them far more to lose someone like me. I'm mean, dear reader, and Brian just wasn't.
Brian was kind. He was a good father with four little kids, a compassionate husband, and a worthy soldier. He wasn't in any way political.... he just was. I knew him and his wife. We weren't super close, but we were neighbors during the COVID mess, and the first thing I thought of when I heard what had happened was that shot.
I thought about Brian the other day as I opened my cupboards and found it: the jar his wife had made me with the unit crest. I haven't contacted the family since they moved away. Like I said, we were neighbors, we knew each other, but we weren't super close, and I didn't think she would appreciate me popping up out of nowhere in the midst of her grief.
I gave the jar away; I don't need it to remember what they did to Brian. I don't need it to remember to speak for the dead. Let Brian sing with the angels; I'll continue hissing at the hellions that took him.
I wonder if the monitors at Google see the irony in the proximity of these postings. I also wonder if the elites have seen Brian's story posted in conspiracy theory videos from my fellow foil hatters.
Well, if they have, they don't care. Brian is one of many they are all too happy to lose, but it would have benefitted them far more to lose someone like me. I'm mean, dear reader, and Brian just wasn't.
Brian was kind. He was a good father with four little kids, a compassionate husband, and a worthy soldier. He wasn't in any way political.... he just was. I knew him and his wife. We weren't super close, but we were neighbors during the COVID mess, and the first thing I thought of when I heard what had happened was that shot.
I thought about Brian the other day as I opened my cupboards and found it: the jar his wife had made me with the unit crest. I haven't contacted the family since they moved away. Like I said, we were neighbors, we knew each other, but we weren't super close, and I didn't think she would appreciate me popping up out of nowhere in the midst of her grief.
I gave the jar away; I don't need it to remember what they did to Brian. I don't need it to remember to speak for the dead. Let Brian sing with the angels; I'll continue hissing at the hellions that took him.
July 30, 2024
An Open Letter to My FBI Agent
I like to write my FBI Agent periodically. The rumor is that everyone has one. In lieu of my regular blog, I present my open letter to him, who I have named Jim.
Jim,
I hope you are doing well. I apologize for not writing sooner, but you know how busy I am.
Literally.
Me on the other hand- I'm not as linked into your welfare as you are into mine, which is why I'm writing. I saw the attempted assassination, Jim. You know everyone did, and I can't help but wonder how the bureau has been since then. I imagine heads are rolling one way or the other, whether it's because the shooter missed or the shooter took the shot. Difficult to say.
The foil hats are all a shine with this rumor or that, but no matter the case, I don't fault you, Jim. See, we like to think we are in charge of things, but at the end of the day, nothing goes to completion without the authority of the Big Guy. Someone took the shot, but the Big Guy stopped it. We make plans Jim. Sometimes we execute and sometimes we attempt, and sometimes.... God laughs.
There's also the matter of good people in bad places, in bad organizations. Staying for whatever reason-because they need their jobs, out of hope they can change things from within, because they care about the people they work with, or simply because they have nowhere else to go. They stay defiantly while the place rots around them and somehow, through whatever miracle, their soul doesn't rot with it.
At least, not completely.
I hope you are one of these Jim. I would like to think you are, which is why I keep inviting you.
No, not that way! (I saw what you did to my rose bushes while spying on me the other night, it's a miracle you didn't kill yourself!) Come in through the friggen front door! Talk to me, tell your coworkers to talk to the citizens they've been spying on, and we can discuss how we are to survive what's coming.
Because at the end of the day Jim, they're not after just me or the other foil folk, they're after ALL of us.
Yes, you included.
Again, the front door is always open (seriously, I can't emphasize "front door" enough. I am putting out mole traps and if you lurk again, you'll get a toe taken off!)
Much love,
Your favorite neighborhood Infidel :)
Jim,
I hope you are doing well. I apologize for not writing sooner, but you know how busy I am.
Literally.
Me on the other hand- I'm not as linked into your welfare as you are into mine, which is why I'm writing. I saw the attempted assassination, Jim. You know everyone did, and I can't help but wonder how the bureau has been since then. I imagine heads are rolling one way or the other, whether it's because the shooter missed or the shooter took the shot. Difficult to say.
The foil hats are all a shine with this rumor or that, but no matter the case, I don't fault you, Jim. See, we like to think we are in charge of things, but at the end of the day, nothing goes to completion without the authority of the Big Guy. Someone took the shot, but the Big Guy stopped it. We make plans Jim. Sometimes we execute and sometimes we attempt, and sometimes.... God laughs.
There's also the matter of good people in bad places, in bad organizations. Staying for whatever reason-because they need their jobs, out of hope they can change things from within, because they care about the people they work with, or simply because they have nowhere else to go. They stay defiantly while the place rots around them and somehow, through whatever miracle, their soul doesn't rot with it.
At least, not completely.
I hope you are one of these Jim. I would like to think you are, which is why I keep inviting you.
No, not that way! (I saw what you did to my rose bushes while spying on me the other night, it's a miracle you didn't kill yourself!) Come in through the friggen front door! Talk to me, tell your coworkers to talk to the citizens they've been spying on, and we can discuss how we are to survive what's coming.
Because at the end of the day Jim, they're not after just me or the other foil folk, they're after ALL of us.
Yes, you included.
Again, the front door is always open (seriously, I can't emphasize "front door" enough. I am putting out mole traps and if you lurk again, you'll get a toe taken off!)
Much love,
Your favorite neighborhood Infidel :)
July 15, 2024
Handmaiden's Tale or Harem Maiden's Tale?
The Handmaiden's Tale portrays a "Christian" dystopia in which women are lesser than men, and handmaidens (something of a cross between surrogate mothers and sex slaves), are forced to bear children for couples otherwise unable.
But handmaidens are not the only ones restricted; all women are severely limited in this society. Margaret Atwood's world prohibits women from becoming doctors, lawyers, or other advanced professionals. The only ones excepted from this rule are the "Aunts" whose duties are too eclectic for the purposes of this blog but resemble nothing of what women are allowed to do today.
The different women are identified by their different dress, by their "political veils" so to speak. The handmaidens dress in red with white bonnets, the society ladies or wives dress in blue, and the other servant women dress in green. It is a dystopia in which dress defines function and worth, and that is why Atwood's creations are such fun!
But are they realistic?
For the answer, we must examine Christianity's legal code. Or we would if there was one, but there isn't. This is because Christianity is a decentralized faith composed of three main sects, the Protestants, Catholics, and Eastern Orthodox. Each of these factions reveres Christ as God but disagrees about how to express that reverence and live in accordance with Christ's commands. Thus, these three form an unofficial system of checks and balances that results in constant introspection, self- examination, and apologetics. This is no recipe for forming a hardline legal code. Thus, Christianity doesn’t have one.
What Christianity does have is the Ten Commandments, which say nothing about how a woman should dress or what professions she should enter. The Ten Commandments do prohibit murder, which many Christians equate abortion with, but this is a disagreement about the moment a living being becomes a living being, not about women's rights specifically. It is also worth mentioning that some protestant sects do allow for abortion! (See what I mean about disagreement/decentralization?)
There are passages in the Bible advising women to dress modestly, but this a recommendation, not a law. Likewise, the complicated legalistic code in the Old Testament regarding female behavior and cleanliness was deemed unnecessary for non-Jewish followers of Christ at the Council of Jerusalem in 40 A.D.
Paul had this to say about the Mosaic Law for Gentile believers: ""It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood."
That is a far cry from Atwood's Dystopia.
But if that isn't enough for you-Just look around. The United States is majority Christian and has been since its founding. And yet, I have yet to see a true “Christian” political veil outside of feminist protests and comic cons. Seems to me that if Atwood's work had a chance of becoming reality, we would have been knee deep in Marthas, handmaidens, econowives a long time ago!
So, if Atwood's creation is not supported by Christian law or doctrine, then why is it so popular?
Well, my foil hat is telling me that it has to do with the glowing boxes and their power to indoctrinate and manipulate. You've got to remember-the elites hate Christianity because Christianity says that there is nothing greater than God/Christ, and the power addicts don’t' like that. They want people afraid of Christianity, to turn away from it, so THEY can have power!
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What better way to make people hate Christianity than to sensationalize a fictional scenario, promote fictional political veils while ignoring the actual dystopia of black and blue veils we find in the Middle East? Ignore the factual four wives allowed by the Koran and the harems of captured concubines, in favor of fictional econowives, handmaidens, Marthas, and Aunts created by Atwood!
Don’t' get me wrong, I read Atwood's book and enjoyed it for what it was, a fun fictional dystopia. The writing style was also unique and perfectly portrayed the trauma Offred was living through. It was enjoyable, it was a good read, but at the end of the day, it was just that! It has no doctrinal support, no basis.
There is, however, doctrinal support for political veiling in the books of Islam, and the Sharia, Islam's legal code, provides countless instances of women's second-class citizenship coming into play, especially with regard to claims of rape and child custody.
In short, we are FAR more likely to endure a Harem Maiden's Tale than a Handmaiden's Tale, and I hope the women in Offred cosplay get that, before it's too late.
But handmaidens are not the only ones restricted; all women are severely limited in this society. Margaret Atwood's world prohibits women from becoming doctors, lawyers, or other advanced professionals. The only ones excepted from this rule are the "Aunts" whose duties are too eclectic for the purposes of this blog but resemble nothing of what women are allowed to do today.
The different women are identified by their different dress, by their "political veils" so to speak. The handmaidens dress in red with white bonnets, the society ladies or wives dress in blue, and the other servant women dress in green. It is a dystopia in which dress defines function and worth, and that is why Atwood's creations are such fun!
But are they realistic?
For the answer, we must examine Christianity's legal code. Or we would if there was one, but there isn't. This is because Christianity is a decentralized faith composed of three main sects, the Protestants, Catholics, and Eastern Orthodox. Each of these factions reveres Christ as God but disagrees about how to express that reverence and live in accordance with Christ's commands. Thus, these three form an unofficial system of checks and balances that results in constant introspection, self- examination, and apologetics. This is no recipe for forming a hardline legal code. Thus, Christianity doesn’t have one.
What Christianity does have is the Ten Commandments, which say nothing about how a woman should dress or what professions she should enter. The Ten Commandments do prohibit murder, which many Christians equate abortion with, but this is a disagreement about the moment a living being becomes a living being, not about women's rights specifically. It is also worth mentioning that some protestant sects do allow for abortion! (See what I mean about disagreement/decentralization?)
There are passages in the Bible advising women to dress modestly, but this a recommendation, not a law. Likewise, the complicated legalistic code in the Old Testament regarding female behavior and cleanliness was deemed unnecessary for non-Jewish followers of Christ at the Council of Jerusalem in 40 A.D.
Paul had this to say about the Mosaic Law for Gentile believers: ""It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood."
That is a far cry from Atwood's Dystopia.
But if that isn't enough for you-Just look around. The United States is majority Christian and has been since its founding. And yet, I have yet to see a true “Christian” political veil outside of feminist protests and comic cons. Seems to me that if Atwood's work had a chance of becoming reality, we would have been knee deep in Marthas, handmaidens, econowives a long time ago!
So, if Atwood's creation is not supported by Christian law or doctrine, then why is it so popular?
Well, my foil hat is telling me that it has to do with the glowing boxes and their power to indoctrinate and manipulate. You've got to remember-the elites hate Christianity because Christianity says that there is nothing greater than God/Christ, and the power addicts don’t' like that. They want people afraid of Christianity, to turn away from it, so THEY can have power!
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What better way to make people hate Christianity than to sensationalize a fictional scenario, promote fictional political veils while ignoring the actual dystopia of black and blue veils we find in the Middle East? Ignore the factual four wives allowed by the Koran and the harems of captured concubines, in favor of fictional econowives, handmaidens, Marthas, and Aunts created by Atwood!
Don’t' get me wrong, I read Atwood's book and enjoyed it for what it was, a fun fictional dystopia. The writing style was also unique and perfectly portrayed the trauma Offred was living through. It was enjoyable, it was a good read, but at the end of the day, it was just that! It has no doctrinal support, no basis.
There is, however, doctrinal support for political veiling in the books of Islam, and the Sharia, Islam's legal code, provides countless instances of women's second-class citizenship coming into play, especially with regard to claims of rape and child custody.
In short, we are FAR more likely to endure a Harem Maiden's Tale than a Handmaiden's Tale, and I hope the women in Offred cosplay get that, before it's too late.
July 1, 2024
Regarding Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a topic that is near and dear to my heart because I've seen it more than once in my life, and now, the whole country has too. For clarity, I am referencing Joe Biden's presidency; for extra clarity, this isn't a political post.
No, this blog is a humanitarian piece, a sad but based reflection on the depths to which our country has fallen, that we would allow, and even encourage, the open and flagrant abuse of someone unfit to run a toaster, let alone a country.
Joe Biden has dementia and/or Alzheimer's; I say that with confidence because he can't negotiate stairs, uneven surfaces, or even a toilet. His face is a mask of pain and confusion as he stares at things not visible to the rest of us, and when he speaks, we hear what the medical professionals call a "word salad," an unintelligible mixture of seemingly random words and phrases that lacks coherence.
Such an individual should be in a special facility or cared for at home by loved ones. He should be seated in a comfy rocker with a therapy cat on his lap- Not anywhere near the American Presidency, AKA the most stressful job in the world!
Many say that Joe is a criminal and deserves humiliation. I understand where they are coming from. Joe Biden's shot mandate killed one of my husband's coworkers, and many American lives have been destroyed by his open border edicts. Meanwhile, the luckier of us struggle daily under his inflation and horrid economy, so I empathize with this opinion.
But I do not agree.
I don't agree because, given Joe Biden's mental state, he is likely not making any decisions for this country. It is also possible that he has NEVER made any decisions of substance for the country as President. Thus, he may, in fact, NOT be personally responsible for the shot mandates, inflation, or border invasion under which we suffer. Only those closest to him know the truth, so we should be asking them!
We should be grilling Joe Biden's handlers to find out what's going on, and then likewise holding them accountable. Not fixing our anger on a feeble elder who appears, at least from where I sit, to be as much a victim of power-hungry tyrants as we are.
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We may never know the depths of the Biden Administration's depravity, but one thing is certain: Jill, White House Staff, and anyone else pulling Joe's strings are guilty of horrific elder abuse. They are using Joe like a puppet to enact their sordid schemes and cling to power, and their abuse of Joe - and by proxy us - must stop.
NOW.
As for Joe? Well, he may be guilty of many things, but he is in no condition to stand trial or confess, and he will never be again in this life. If it were up to me, I would put him under house arrest or in a long-term care facility somewhere with lots of ice cream until he passes into God's hands.
Given the complexities of this case, I think God is the best one to deal with him anyway.
No, this blog is a humanitarian piece, a sad but based reflection on the depths to which our country has fallen, that we would allow, and even encourage, the open and flagrant abuse of someone unfit to run a toaster, let alone a country.
Joe Biden has dementia and/or Alzheimer's; I say that with confidence because he can't negotiate stairs, uneven surfaces, or even a toilet. His face is a mask of pain and confusion as he stares at things not visible to the rest of us, and when he speaks, we hear what the medical professionals call a "word salad," an unintelligible mixture of seemingly random words and phrases that lacks coherence.
Such an individual should be in a special facility or cared for at home by loved ones. He should be seated in a comfy rocker with a therapy cat on his lap- Not anywhere near the American Presidency, AKA the most stressful job in the world!
Many say that Joe is a criminal and deserves humiliation. I understand where they are coming from. Joe Biden's shot mandate killed one of my husband's coworkers, and many American lives have been destroyed by his open border edicts. Meanwhile, the luckier of us struggle daily under his inflation and horrid economy, so I empathize with this opinion.
But I do not agree.
I don't agree because, given Joe Biden's mental state, he is likely not making any decisions for this country. It is also possible that he has NEVER made any decisions of substance for the country as President. Thus, he may, in fact, NOT be personally responsible for the shot mandates, inflation, or border invasion under which we suffer. Only those closest to him know the truth, so we should be asking them!
We should be grilling Joe Biden's handlers to find out what's going on, and then likewise holding them accountable. Not fixing our anger on a feeble elder who appears, at least from where I sit, to be as much a victim of power-hungry tyrants as we are.
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We may never know the depths of the Biden Administration's depravity, but one thing is certain: Jill, White House Staff, and anyone else pulling Joe's strings are guilty of horrific elder abuse. They are using Joe like a puppet to enact their sordid schemes and cling to power, and their abuse of Joe - and by proxy us - must stop.
NOW.
As for Joe? Well, he may be guilty of many things, but he is in no condition to stand trial or confess, and he will never be again in this life. If it were up to me, I would put him under house arrest or in a long-term care facility somewhere with lots of ice cream until he passes into God's hands.
Given the complexities of this case, I think God is the best one to deal with him anyway.
June 18, 2024
Regarding Jonah and the Whale
The story of the stubborn man who became fish food has captured the imaginations of many. Rumor has it that this Biblical Classic even inspired Pinocchio, but the story of Jonah and the Whale has a little-known side, and it's important for our modern times: WHY Jonah got eaten in the first place.
The Sunday School version is that Jonah got eaten because he ran away from God. But more specifically, Jonah ran away from the task God assigned him. You see, Jonah was supposed to deliver a message to Ninevah, the ancient capital of Assyria, and no one in the ancient world liked the Assyrians, Jonah included. They were the bullies of the ancient world-brutal warriors who laid waste to civilizations left and right. None of their neighbors went unscathed by their sword, and even if Jonah had no personal run ins with them, it's safe to assume he knew someone who did.
God's ask of Jonah can be best compared to asking a countryfied Bible thumping Texan to go into the thick of San Francisco, California and tell them to change their ways. Any true Texan would at least some hesitation, and a good amount of nausea, at the prospect.
This is because-and I'm sorry for any Californians who may be reading this- as a general rule, none of the other states like California. When Californians flee their state, they drive up the cost of living for the native born, change the culture until natives no longer recognize their home, and then have the gall to vote for the very garbage they fled. Though not with direct violence, Californians lay waste to their neighbors in more subversive but equally effective ways
The same can be said of New Yorkers and other "leftugees" who have not learned their lesson.
I am God's servant, and He my Master, but I would cry if He asked me to go to #RETCHING NOISES# California, which is why I'm lucky I haven't gotten eaten by a fish yet.
This is because, despite most of the country's visceral reaction to #NAUSEA/DRYHEAVES# California, God loves them, just like God loved Assyria and Assyrians. God wanted the Assyrians to have a final chance at repentance, at being better and doing better, and so he sent Jonah. He changed Assyria once, and yes, He even can change (CRINGEWORTHY) California before the San Andreas fault eats them all....IF He so chooses.
I don't know who He's sending to California, I just hope he or she gets there in a hurry.... before California lays waste to us all.
The Sunday School version is that Jonah got eaten because he ran away from God. But more specifically, Jonah ran away from the task God assigned him. You see, Jonah was supposed to deliver a message to Ninevah, the ancient capital of Assyria, and no one in the ancient world liked the Assyrians, Jonah included. They were the bullies of the ancient world-brutal warriors who laid waste to civilizations left and right. None of their neighbors went unscathed by their sword, and even if Jonah had no personal run ins with them, it's safe to assume he knew someone who did.
God's ask of Jonah can be best compared to asking a countryfied Bible thumping Texan to go into the thick of San Francisco, California and tell them to change their ways. Any true Texan would at least some hesitation, and a good amount of nausea, at the prospect.
This is because-and I'm sorry for any Californians who may be reading this- as a general rule, none of the other states like California. When Californians flee their state, they drive up the cost of living for the native born, change the culture until natives no longer recognize their home, and then have the gall to vote for the very garbage they fled. Though not with direct violence, Californians lay waste to their neighbors in more subversive but equally effective ways
The same can be said of New Yorkers and other "leftugees" who have not learned their lesson.
I am God's servant, and He my Master, but I would cry if He asked me to go to #RETCHING NOISES# California, which is why I'm lucky I haven't gotten eaten by a fish yet.
This is because, despite most of the country's visceral reaction to #NAUSEA/DRYHEAVES# California, God loves them, just like God loved Assyria and Assyrians. God wanted the Assyrians to have a final chance at repentance, at being better and doing better, and so he sent Jonah. He changed Assyria once, and yes, He even can change (CRINGEWORTHY) California before the San Andreas fault eats them all....IF He so chooses.
I don't know who He's sending to California, I just hope he or she gets there in a hurry.... before California lays waste to us all.
June 4, 2024
Regarding Self Preservation
I recently finished a book I won't name out of respect. The first half of it was fun and relatable; it felt like a 90's sitcom full of little anecdotes, but the second half was something of call to "reach across the aisle" and "get along" with leftists.
There were essentially two things at the heart of this call: 1.) this author, bless his heart, has leftists in his family, and 2.) though not in these exact words, he admitted that leftists can be dangerous when they don't get what they want.
I understand this perspective and can even empathize with it. Who doesn't want peace with close family members? Also, prior to the last four years, this argument would even have made sense to me. I would have gladly extended my hand before COVID, and the treatment of the J6th prisoners, and the shot/mask mandates, and the Trump ruling, and.... #SIGH#...I could go on but won't.
You get the idea.
These days, I'm fully convinced that if I extended my hand to the left, they'd not only take my hand, but they'd also chop my arm off right along with it! No, leftists are not interested in discussing tax brackets or programs for the needy. They don't want to hear anyone's ideas about how to run healthcare or the country.
They have their OWN ideas, and by God they are going to shove them down your throat. They don't care if they rupture your esophagus in the process; in fact, if they do, the better! Most of them believe overpopulation is causing climate change, so breaking a few more eggs on the way to utopia is no skin off their nose, to say nothing of yours.
They don't care about creating a pile of ashes, so long as they can rule over said pile. The author is right: They are dangerous. They mean business. They are out for blood. They want totalitarian control, and I think they'll stop at nothing to get it.
Reach across the aisle?
No thank you, for that would be tantamount to suicide, and suicide is a sin.
There were essentially two things at the heart of this call: 1.) this author, bless his heart, has leftists in his family, and 2.) though not in these exact words, he admitted that leftists can be dangerous when they don't get what they want.
I understand this perspective and can even empathize with it. Who doesn't want peace with close family members? Also, prior to the last four years, this argument would even have made sense to me. I would have gladly extended my hand before COVID, and the treatment of the J6th prisoners, and the shot/mask mandates, and the Trump ruling, and.... #SIGH#...I could go on but won't.
You get the idea.
These days, I'm fully convinced that if I extended my hand to the left, they'd not only take my hand, but they'd also chop my arm off right along with it! No, leftists are not interested in discussing tax brackets or programs for the needy. They don't want to hear anyone's ideas about how to run healthcare or the country.
They have their OWN ideas, and by God they are going to shove them down your throat. They don't care if they rupture your esophagus in the process; in fact, if they do, the better! Most of them believe overpopulation is causing climate change, so breaking a few more eggs on the way to utopia is no skin off their nose, to say nothing of yours.
They don't care about creating a pile of ashes, so long as they can rule over said pile. The author is right: They are dangerous. They mean business. They are out for blood. They want totalitarian control, and I think they'll stop at nothing to get it.
Reach across the aisle?
No thank you, for that would be tantamount to suicide, and suicide is a sin.
May 21, 2024
Beware the Enemy of Your Enemy
It has been said "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." This quote, first written by Hindu scholar Kautiluya in the 4th Century BCE, has been recycled by minds throughout the centuries. Generals, kings, and politicians have even used this popular echo to make important decisions, and it's easy to see why.
It rolls nicely off the tongue; as a writer I appreciate pretty words. The meaning of these words also seems simple and sage. To its credit, this phrase has proven true on many occasions.
But Christians should be particularly cautious regarding this, because for us, it is not always true. For us, more often than not, the enemy of our enemy is just another enemy.
How so?
Well, Christians worship a Risen God in a fallen world, and this puts us in an extremely unique situation. Revelation describes Christ returning to conquer earth, but until then, we are in enemy territory with Satan's minions running rampant.
These minions are called by many names: communists, globalists, political Islamists, radical Hindus, militant atheists, militant democrats, etc, etc, and still more etc, but the point is not their title. The point is that they exist, and in the course of their existence, they can and often do fight with each other.
Their disagreements can seem like opportunity to the Christian, but again, caution is advised.
I'll use two examples.
Recently, pride culture has encouraged the open and flagrant celebration of sexual orientations in public schools. Christians are notably against this; so are Muslims. While this seems to be an "enemy of my enemy is my friend" situation, the Christian must beware. Islam is as different from Christianity as night is from day. Yes, they have some similar views regarding family and child rearing. Yes, Muslims are against open displays of homosexuality. Yes, Muslims can be very vocal at school boards and help push back against rainbow overreach, but at the end of the day, their doctrine is their doctrine. Mohammed is Mohammed. Sharia Law is still Sharia Law, and no amount of interfaith dialogue is going to change this.
Similar can be said of the Black Lives Matter and Free Palestine movements. Certainly, Christians agree that all lives matter, and no one likes what is going on in Palestine. Christians value all life, including an enemy's life. But while these groups outwardly champion the cause of human life, they have communist revolution lurking at their heart, and communism was built on the dead bodies of the faithful.
Now don’t get me wrong, we should engage the enemy. We must spread the gospel and win souls for our God, but these engagements must occur under guarded circumstances, and whatever alliances we forge with the enemy must be entered rarely and with extreme caution. These alliances also must NEVER be mistaken for friendships; at best, they are "truces,” and the definition of a truce is a temporary and mutually agreed upon end to hostilities between two groups to accomplish a common goal against a bigger threat.
The second that goal is accomplished, the truce ends.
For Christians, the enemy of our enemy can be useful, the enemy of our enemy can be respected, and the enemy of our enemy must be engaged, but the enemy of our enemy is NEVER automatically our friend, and it’s vital we remember that when dealing with them.
It rolls nicely off the tongue; as a writer I appreciate pretty words. The meaning of these words also seems simple and sage. To its credit, this phrase has proven true on many occasions.
But Christians should be particularly cautious regarding this, because for us, it is not always true. For us, more often than not, the enemy of our enemy is just another enemy.
How so?
Well, Christians worship a Risen God in a fallen world, and this puts us in an extremely unique situation. Revelation describes Christ returning to conquer earth, but until then, we are in enemy territory with Satan's minions running rampant.
These minions are called by many names: communists, globalists, political Islamists, radical Hindus, militant atheists, militant democrats, etc, etc, and still more etc, but the point is not their title. The point is that they exist, and in the course of their existence, they can and often do fight with each other.
Their disagreements can seem like opportunity to the Christian, but again, caution is advised.
I'll use two examples.
Recently, pride culture has encouraged the open and flagrant celebration of sexual orientations in public schools. Christians are notably against this; so are Muslims. While this seems to be an "enemy of my enemy is my friend" situation, the Christian must beware. Islam is as different from Christianity as night is from day. Yes, they have some similar views regarding family and child rearing. Yes, Muslims are against open displays of homosexuality. Yes, Muslims can be very vocal at school boards and help push back against rainbow overreach, but at the end of the day, their doctrine is their doctrine. Mohammed is Mohammed. Sharia Law is still Sharia Law, and no amount of interfaith dialogue is going to change this.
Similar can be said of the Black Lives Matter and Free Palestine movements. Certainly, Christians agree that all lives matter, and no one likes what is going on in Palestine. Christians value all life, including an enemy's life. But while these groups outwardly champion the cause of human life, they have communist revolution lurking at their heart, and communism was built on the dead bodies of the faithful.
Now don’t get me wrong, we should engage the enemy. We must spread the gospel and win souls for our God, but these engagements must occur under guarded circumstances, and whatever alliances we forge with the enemy must be entered rarely and with extreme caution. These alliances also must NEVER be mistaken for friendships; at best, they are "truces,” and the definition of a truce is a temporary and mutually agreed upon end to hostilities between two groups to accomplish a common goal against a bigger threat.
The second that goal is accomplished, the truce ends.
For Christians, the enemy of our enemy can be useful, the enemy of our enemy can be respected, and the enemy of our enemy must be engaged, but the enemy of our enemy is NEVER automatically our friend, and it’s vital we remember that when dealing with them.
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