Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,
or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Democracy is not the rule of the people. Democracy is the rule of the politicians elected by the people. As
of 2026, many politicians are influenced by lobbies which contribute to campaigns. Voters are educated and influenced by the media.
Speech helps voters digest propaganda so they can make better decisions at the ballots.
It is my impression that the media is superficial.
It is busy distracting with limited information from biased viewpoints.
The media does not explore issues at a depth that would allow people to make decisions outside of the official current options.
Media is busy throwing shade at people who attempt to explore issues at a deeper level than the official propaganda.
I've started listening to a ton of sources. The result is that the lack of context becomes evident.
I no longer fully trust a single source.
A vigorous exercise of speech keeps government from becoming oppressive.
Speech helps expose government run away on its own trajectory. Feeding voters a limited menu of options.
18th amendment. Ratified in 1919 and effective in 1920:
After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.
The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.
Alcohol kills. Often, alcohol is part of unhealthy lifestyles which include other drugs.
Billie Holiday died at 44 from cirrhosis of the liver.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham died at 32 after a day of drinking approximately 40 shots of vodka.
Charlie Parker died at 34.
Nate Dogg died at 41.
Jimmy Reed died at 50.
AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott died at 33.
Hank Williams died at 29.
There's a 27 club.
Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain.
Live fast die young.
21st amendment. 1933:
Section 1
The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.
Section 2
The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited.
Section 3
This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.
Hank Williams, Led Zeppelin, and Billie Holiday were massively potent.
Passionately creative. It is likely that they would not have made the music they made had they lived
safe, healthy lives.
Many musicians drank and survived their youths. Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. Wilson Pickett. Merle Haggard. Bobby Brown. Johnny Cash.
I could go on.
So who's living the 18th like there was no 21st? Who never drinks? Snoop Dog and Donald J. Trump.
Boil up of the people, by the people, for the people.
December 5, 2024 to March 9, 2026
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here, have, thus far, so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people,
shall not perish from the earth.
The Gettysburg Address
The Soviet Union achieved submission by imprisoning and torturing at least 18 million political dissenters. Iranians suppressed opposition using arbitrary detention, digital surveillance, torture of imprisoned dissenters that included rape and beatings. Executions were used to instill fear, often following unfair trials. Britain has arrested over 12 thousand people for social media posts. Perhaps you’ve heard hints of what’s going on in China and Korea. These few stories make their way into the media. They are far from being lone exemptions.
How does America achieve compliance?
Cia experimented with mind control techniques. 1953-1973.
It appears they've cracked the code. We've all gone compliantly silent.
The government enganges in such mind numbingly brash actions that it has become
impossible to discuss details, motives or reprecussions.
Obama's administration bombed 7 countries. In 2016 alone.
Biden's administration bombed Yemen, Syria and various regions.
As of Match 9, 2026, Trump's administration bombed Iraq,
Nigeria,
Somalia,
Iran,
Syria,
Yemen,
and Venezuela.
In his second term.
"The Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy asserts that prior administrations defined U.S. national interests too broadly, leading to overcommitment and overextension of the U.S. global footprint. It goes on to declare that “the affairs of other countries are our concern only if their activities directly threaten our interests.”
Council on Foreign Relations
Who are the targeted groups?
Who do the groups target?
What are the goals of the targeted groups?
What American actions do the groups oppose?
Does it look like a religious war? Does America look threatening to the Middle East?
Wouldn't discussion be beneficial?
