Definitely DO discuss the weaponization of the term "Freedom". It has been inverted, subverted, maligned, manipulated, mutilated and extraordinarily "rendered" (did I mention water-boarded?) to mean the precise opposite of the very foundational meaning that underpinned western liberal democracies.
You could start with this "case study" and forensically vivisect the Orwellian absurdities you find within.
The Ottawa truck convoy has revealed the ugly side of freedom - Globe & Mail, February 22, 2022
I would do it myself, but I seem to be suffering from some persistent, chronic cognitive trauma-fog up in my "penetrated cabinet" these days. Will Advil or something help with that? Or do we need regime change? And what about my former family members, friends and neighbours? They seem to have gone all LumpenBorg on me, insisting that "resistance is futile" and "you will be assimilated". Shit! I hope it doesn't involve needles. I hate needles!
I can just feel that ectoplasmic projection of a human being mentioned above in your post exsanguinating my "free will" from me at this very moment!
Please...for the sake of us all...deal with this Freedom issue. It's under assault.
I think it is useful to remember that when we have the opportunity to engage with those who disagree we are not trying, necessarily, to convince them that they are wrong. That is almost always futile. If someone believes the absurd narratives so vehemently that they are willing to openly attack us they usually have another agenda or they are hopelessly lost in false-equivalency arguments and dogmatic thinking. Cracking dogma is a particularly difficult task.
The point here is that the goal is to convince those who are silently in attendance, those watching the exchange, the fence-sitters that you allude to. This is why it is crucial to maintain clarity and even-handedness without getting triggered. Our demeanor is key and the current situation demands that we rise above if we are truly interested in helping humanity.
Definitely DO discuss the weaponization of the term "Freedom". It has been inverted, subverted, maligned, manipulated, mutilated and extraordinarily "rendered" (did I mention water-boarded?) to mean the precise opposite of the very foundational meaning that underpinned western liberal democracies.
You could start with this "case study" and forensically vivisect the Orwellian absurdities you find within.
The Ottawa truck convoy has revealed the ugly side of freedom - Globe & Mail, February 22, 2022
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-ottawa-truck-convoy-has-revealed-the-ugly-side-of-freedom/
I would do it myself, but I seem to be suffering from some persistent, chronic cognitive trauma-fog up in my "penetrated cabinet" these days. Will Advil or something help with that? Or do we need regime change? And what about my former family members, friends and neighbours? They seem to have gone all LumpenBorg on me, insisting that "resistance is futile" and "you will be assimilated". Shit! I hope it doesn't involve needles. I hate needles!
I can just feel that ectoplasmic projection of a human being mentioned above in your post exsanguinating my "free will" from me at this very moment!
Please...for the sake of us all...deal with this Freedom issue. It's under assault.
Excellent prose! I enjoy your humorous and articulate writing.
Freedom shall be addressed.
Very thoughtful and coherent summary.
I think it is useful to remember that when we have the opportunity to engage with those who disagree we are not trying, necessarily, to convince them that they are wrong. That is almost always futile. If someone believes the absurd narratives so vehemently that they are willing to openly attack us they usually have another agenda or they are hopelessly lost in false-equivalency arguments and dogmatic thinking. Cracking dogma is a particularly difficult task.
The point here is that the goal is to convince those who are silently in attendance, those watching the exchange, the fence-sitters that you allude to. This is why it is crucial to maintain clarity and even-handedness without getting triggered. Our demeanor is key and the current situation demands that we rise above if we are truly interested in helping humanity.
Thank you for your insightful and wise words! I couldn’t agree more. It is a great reminder which is needed when emotions get high.