As for Trump... Even if you want to defend his current policies, or that he's done the most he can when it comes to his promises...
You have to admit that the fact a game show host and mail order steak salesman was the only person who could rally Americans and take the helm at a time of polarization and crisis is itself an indictment of the American system, even if you think he's done a good job with what he had to work with.
Rome or France or Britain would have legendary Generals ready to lead a populist revolt if they saw the people upset and ready for radical change... The Roman Populares were lead by Julius Caesar. American populists got the star of The Apprentice.
In extreme sports the jumpers who survive are not the ones who are unafraid. Not the ones 100% psychopathically confident in their motorcycles. It's the ones friendly with their fear. The ones who say "oh I got the fear shits give me a second I'll be back and then we'll go."
The appeal of certainty is the certainty, but it's a fantasy. You aren't 100% certain your breaks will work, and the only way you can be certain of that is if you lie to yourself.
Mostly the reason people don't act is the same reason they close their eyes and run towards the problem flailing their arms. They don't know how to be afraid. They're playing roles, not being in their body in the situation facing them.
Your choices are not between not acting and forming a militia in Syria. That's a lie your brain made up because you are afraid.
It’s probably important to note that under this belief system, the type of orientation that can cause action reliably is relaxed, unclenched, enjoying, compassionate, aware/attentive, full type beat.
Does anyone sincerely believe in Odin or Valhalla or is it just a cool aesthetic? Have there been any neo-pagans willing to take risks for their beliefs? Because it just looks like nihilism with extra steps.
The Charge of Nihilism is no more misplaced that with Norse Pagans... They are maybe the only White Religion whose adeherents get imprisoned, killed, and carry out attxacks for and related to their beliefs.
See also Varg and the Norse Pagan Death Metal liniage.
I was riiiight with ya until you mentioned McGovern. I don’t think he was particularly pro-white. Also, what’s your prob with Trump?
BUT I hope you go on reading this. Yes. God Himself says, those who are lukewarm, neither cold nor hot, shall He spew out of His mouth.
The only problem,and maybe it’s an unavoidable one, is that this kinda conviction leads to the Inquisition, to the witch burnings in Europe, to 9/11.
Still, why pretend, if you dont really believe you have found the one path to God?
If you DO believe that, why tolerate any unbelievers?
Oh sorry George Wallace. Brainslip.
As for Trump... Even if you want to defend his current policies, or that he's done the most he can when it comes to his promises...
You have to admit that the fact a game show host and mail order steak salesman was the only person who could rally Americans and take the helm at a time of polarization and crisis is itself an indictment of the American system, even if you think he's done a good job with what he had to work with.
Rome or France or Britain would have legendary Generals ready to lead a populist revolt if they saw the people upset and ready for radical change... The Roman Populares were lead by Julius Caesar. American populists got the star of The Apprentice.
Your principle justifies scoundrels, as long as they believe with 100% certainty and genuine conviction in being scoundrels...
I think I can steelman the opposite side.
In extreme sports the jumpers who survive are not the ones who are unafraid. Not the ones 100% psychopathically confident in their motorcycles. It's the ones friendly with their fear. The ones who say "oh I got the fear shits give me a second I'll be back and then we'll go."
The appeal of certainty is the certainty, but it's a fantasy. You aren't 100% certain your breaks will work, and the only way you can be certain of that is if you lie to yourself.
Mostly the reason people don't act is the same reason they close their eyes and run towards the problem flailing their arms. They don't know how to be afraid. They're playing roles, not being in their body in the situation facing them.
Your choices are not between not acting and forming a militia in Syria. That's a lie your brain made up because you are afraid.
It’s probably important to note that under this belief system, the type of orientation that can cause action reliably is relaxed, unclenched, enjoying, compassionate, aware/attentive, full type beat.
Does anyone sincerely believe in Odin or Valhalla or is it just a cool aesthetic? Have there been any neo-pagans willing to take risks for their beliefs? Because it just looks like nihilism with extra steps.
Neo-Pagans are disproportionately in prison for both their beliefs and leading lifestyles like their ancestors.
The Founder of Wotansvolk, David Lane, died in prison on a combination of armored car robbery and ideological assassination related charges.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lane_(white_supremacist)
The Charge of Nihilism is no more misplaced that with Norse Pagans... They are maybe the only White Religion whose adeherents get imprisoned, killed, and carry out attxacks for and related to their beliefs.
See also Varg and the Norse Pagan Death Metal liniage.