So, in only one year the DOJ has trickled out a charge of seditious conspiracy to eleven not as proud boys. That’s an interesting charge because it doesn’t only apply to those who physically entered the building. It also applies to those who aided or helped plan from a distance. That’s significant because it applies to one person, in particular. I call that person 45 and think you know his name. If not, look up his number (to quote The Beatles, who, very incidentally, are getting entirely too much attention lately).
I think the deplorable eleven are test cases. If AG Garland is able to get convictions on them then he can indict 45 with it. That’s what this announcement suggests, to me. As always, your views may differ. I only express mine.
But more broadly I’m imagining a scenario for how all of these events of our time might pan out. How they might come together and head off Civil War 3.0. Yes, three. I think 2.0 was in the 1960’s but got derailed by addictions and fear of government conspiracies. First, let me propose some thoughts about the cray-crays.
Who watching this buys The Warren Commission's report about JFK? See? I think it was Hoover, a Godfather, and a hitman who knew. That’s all. Just those three knew but I again diverge.
Anyway, MLK Jr's assassination cemented the idea of dark government but Bobby’s confirmed it. Anyone who doubts a conspiracy against Civil Rights support is said to be naive. Conspiracy seeped into our minds and it set.
Some have turned that mindset into novel fears about government abuse of power but they’re not totally unfounded. Ever heard of The Tuskegee Experiment? Our govt, without permission from the patients, shot them up with syphilis to find out what can happen. Not one of our better moments but we’ve got a number of those so maybe these folks have a good reason to not be injected with a newly created drug? Some empathy might go a long way but don’t hold your breath. Things may have gone too far.
Even if this vaccine isn’t a vial of some other lab product then possibly the next one, given permission in this epidemic, will be? Yes, that’s a valid fear.
Add that to this fact: Soldiers have somewhat contended with their possible death so have already made that value judgement. I think that explains a bit of this "vaccine hesitation.”
Add to all that god’s mercy and love and you’ve got a rebellious soul. A good deal of America is responsible for not fighting that Big Lie with greater vigor. We have mostly coddled the religious myth and passed it along in fun holidaze with adorable god-like figures. We should all stop telling Big Lies.
Does that excuse rioting which ends in the murder of police…or anyone? Of course not. Can’t run a society on the premise that murder, in the pursuit of freedom, is acceptable unless killing poor people in distant countries. We would all be dead and what kind of living would dying be?
So my point, if I can remember it, is that both sides have gotten awfully worked up for a lot of reasons that can’t now be soothed. The proverbial game of Civil War is afoot. So the big question is what’s left to do about it?
First I’d suggest admitting that we are in an undeclared truce but that’s all it is. Those end when patience runs out. It does no good to deny the obvious and it sends the wrong signal. It says we’re unaware and, therefore, ill prepared. The correct signal is that we are fully aware and will fight, Whether we win or not is up to Zen but we will give out some nuggies if need be. Leave open what activates that need (it’s a very dark and scary place where nobody wants to go and marketing is very important here in the institution. Happy sells
Second, I’d suggest ending the dramatic words. Destroying this person and eviscerating another. Killing me not so softly with words. Both sides, can’t you hear yourselves? See what you’re writing? There’s a difference of offence between calling someone an idiot and hoping their entire family is killed in front of them so control the reactions. Please get a grip, or take your grip off of me, because you’re breaking my balls. I’m trying to enjoy my buzz, over here, and you’re bruising my Zen.
Third, try to keep this election about Congress. Not The White House. POTUS Joe can only crack a whip. Senators don’t always obey. Make them vote publicly and be accountable for it. Don’t make POTUS Joe accountable for them. Praise him for his strong attempt. If Dems lose both Chambers the Q-Party will impeach us immediately, seat the House Speaker (presumably a guy named McCarthy), and we’ll find out how ambitious Kevin is. Personally, I think he just wants to say he was President and get the bennies. He’ll undoubtedly go ahead and prosecute 45 to get him out of the way. I would think a Dem would then win back The White House in 2024 and pardon Joe/K.
If Dem win, because of our smart new marketing, then none of that will happen except for 2024. I think we’ll do alright given the full term.
I’ve run on long enough so I’ll look for you in my next piece.
Peace, health, and love, everyone.