[CTRL] Dadacracy Now, Totalitarianism Next
-Caveat Lector- ~~for educational purposes only~~ [Title 17 U.S.C. section 107] Dadacracy Now, Totalitarianism Next by Eric Englund Our founding fathers gave us a republic, if we could keep it. The United States Constitution was crafted to strictly limit government so as not to deprive citizens of their natural rights to life, liberty, private property, and the pursuit of happiness. Ever since the Civil War (which it really wasnt), the founding of the Federal Reserve, two world wars, FDRs New Deal, and LBJs Great Society, American government has transformed into a democracy. So now we must worship, and abide by, the will of the majority at the expense of our liberty. This is a particularly frightening thought considering that what passes for wisdom today is based upon feelings and emotions while logical and rational thinking have been eviscerated. In turn, it is quite common to encounter terms such as Demopublican and Republocrat to describe the emotional and illogical citizenry of the United States (with the most mentally imbalanced seeking elective office of course). Add in environmentalism, moral relativism, multiculturalism, political correctness, and a public education system that pushes this tripe, a truly confused citizenry emerges from this messy hodgepodge. When combining democracy with a dazed and confused citizenry, the United States has devolved into a dadacracy. From where does the term dadacracy come? The Dada movement, which began in 1916 (and, in essence, still survives to this day), embodies what it means to be illogical, self-referential, and emotional. Dadaism was an artistic and literary movement that was nihilistic and anti-Western civilization. Dada was more than an art form or culture; it was a state of mind (Information on Dadaism). For those who shared the Dada state of mind, the following were considered to be positive attributes of Dadaism (A Brief History of Dadaism): o All forms of modern civilization were found to be disgusting. o One of its aims pertained to the relativization of all values. o It sought a complete break with tradition (Dadaists didnt want to be reminded that anybody existed before them). o It sought the systematic destruction of culture and of civilization. In Dadaism, Freedom from everything was the watchword. Revolutionary spirit, relativity, spontaneity, and primitivity ranked as positive values. Moreover, Dadaists were typically supportive of communism. When examining moral relativism, multiculturalism, political correctness, and environmentalism (which is socialisms Trojan horse aimed at destroying private property rights), it is quite apparent that those who are part of todays alleged intellectual vanguard are simply modern-day Dadaists. In turn, these college professors, public school teachers, newspaper editors, television anchors, and countless others, undermine Western civilization every time they open their mouths or put pen to paper. With enough repetition in the classroom, on the TV, in the newspaper, and elsewhere, Dada indeed does become a state of mind. Emotion and feelings are celebrated as the pinnacle of intellect whilst logic and true scholarship are eschewed as worthless relics. The mind dies as it becomes infected by illogic. Thus, we become engulfed by the culture of the moron (to use Bill Bonners phrase). Consequently, when such people enter the voting booth, typically registered as Republicans or Democrats, be assured that they are really Dadacrats. Hence, America has become a dadacracy. Examples of Dadacrats abound. The gymnasium at which I exercise has a member that wears T-shirts from Earth First! and from Greenpeace. When he has completed his workout, he drives home in his luxurious Mercedes E 400. I doubt either aforementioned organization would approve of his vehicle. Ah, but as long as he feels good about himself. Speaking of vehicles, I frequently see a Hummer H2 with an Oregon DMV custom license plate with the state-mandated phrase of Cultural Trust. A car owner must pay additional fees for such a license plate with the excess fees going to the states Litter Patrol Fund and to the states Trust for Cultural Development. It is rather ironic to see such an enlightened multiculturalist/environmentalist driving a Hummer. No room for logic in that enormous SUV. What really gets to me is that the Democrats I know cant stand President Bush even though his administration is working hard to bring about the second incarnation of the Great Society. Conversely, Republicans I know love President Bush even though he is trying to bring about the second incarnation of the Great Society. When Dada becomes a state of mind, logic dies and we see it all around us. Just as a quick sidebar, it is obvious to paleolibertarians that President Bush is immoral and is a coward. To propose any budget that will result in a $500,000,000,000+ deficit is tantamount to fiscal child abuse. Perhaps we will get to buy a lot
Re: [CTRL] Dadacracy Now, Totalitarianism Next
-Caveat Lector- the anti-environmentalism comments approaches soapboxing, because that's screed, not substance.. At 03:36 AM 2/10/2004 -0500, you wrote: -Caveat Lector- ~~for educational purposes only~~ [Title 17 U.S.C. section 107] Dadacracy Now, Totalitarianism Next by Eric Englund Our founding fathers gave us a republic, if we could keep it. The United States Constitution was crafted to strictly limit government so as not to deprive citizens of their natural rights to life, liberty, private property, and the pursuit of happiness. Ever since the Civil War (which it really wasnt), the founding of the Federal Reserve, two world wars, FDRs New Deal, and LBJs Great Society, American government has transformed into a democracy. So now we must worship, and abide by, the will of the majority at the expense of our liberty. This is a particularly frightening thought considering that what passes for wisdom today is based upon feelings and emotions while logical and rational thinking have been eviscerated. In turn, it is quite common to encounter terms such as Demopublican and Republocrat to describe the emotional and illogical citizenry of the United States (with the most mentally imbalanced seeking elective office of course). Add in environmentalism, moral relativism, multiculturalism, political correctness, and a public education system that pushes this tripe, a truly confused citizenry emerges from this messy hodgepodge. When combining democracy with a dazed and confused citizenry, the United States has devolved into a dadacracy. From where does the term dadacracy come? The Dada movement, which began in 1916 (and, in essence, still survives to this day), embodies what it means to be illogical, self-referential, and emotional. Dadaism was an artistic and literary movement that was nihilistic and anti-Western civilization. Dada was more than an art form or culture; it was a state of mind (Information on Dadaism). For those who shared the Dada state of mind, the following were considered to be positive attributes of Dadaism (A Brief History of Dadaism): o All forms of modern civilization were found to be disgusting. o One of its aims pertained to the relativization of all values. o It sought a complete break with tradition (Dadaists didnt want to be reminded that anybody existed before them). o It sought the systematic destruction of culture and of civilization. In Dadaism, Freedom from everything was the watchword. Revolutionary spirit, relativity, spontaneity, and primitivity ranked as positive values. Moreover, Dadaists were typically supportive of communism. When examining moral relativism, multiculturalism, political correctness, and environmentalism (which is socialisms Trojan horse aimed at destroying private property rights), it is quite apparent that those who are part of todays alleged intellectual vanguard are simply modern-day Dadaists. In turn, these college professors, public school teachers, newspaper editors, television anchors, and countless others, undermine Western civilization every time they open their mouths or put pen to paper. With enough repetition in the classroom, on the TV, in the newspaper, and elsewhere, Dada indeed does become a state of mind. Emotion and feelings are celebrated as the pinnacle of intellect whilst logic and true scholarship are eschewed as worthless relics. The mind dies as it becomes infected by illogic. Thus, we become engulfed by the culture of the moron (to use Bill Bonners phrase). Consequently, when such people enter the voting booth, typically registered as Republicans or Democrats, be assured that they are really Dadacrats. Hence, America has become a dadacracy. Examples of Dadacrats abound. The gymnasium at which I exercise has a member that wears T-shirts from Earth First! and from Greenpeace. When he has completed his workout, he drives home in his luxurious Mercedes E 400. I doubt either aforementioned organization would approve of his vehicle. Ah, but as long as he feels good about himself. Speaking of vehicles, I frequently see a Hummer H2 with an Oregon DMV custom license plate with the state-mandated phrase of Cultural Trust. A car owner must pay additional fees for such a license plate with the excess fees going to the states Litter Patrol Fund and to the states Trust for Cultural Development. It is rather ironic to see such an enlightened multiculturalist/environmentalist driving a Hummer. No room for logic in that enormous SUV. What really gets to me is that the Democrats I know cant stand President Bush even though his administration is working hard to bring about the second incarnation of the Great Society. Conversely, Republicans I know love President Bush even though he is trying to bring about the second incarnation of the Great Society. When Dada becomes a state of mind, logic dies and we see it all around us. Just as a quick sidebar, it is obvious to paleolibertarians that President Bush is immoral and
Re: [CTRL] Dadacracy Now, Totalitarianism Next
-Caveat Lector- Joy the anti-environmentalism comments approaches soapboxing, because that's screed, not substance.. MJ There were no 'anti-environmentalism' comments. Regard$, --MJ Our doctrine is based on private property. Communism is based on systematic plunder, since it consists in handing over to one man, without compenstion, the labour of another. If it distributed to each one according to his labour, it would, in fact, recognize private property and would no longer be communism. -- Frederic Bastiat www.ctrl.org DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
Re: [CTRL] Dadacracy Now, Totalitarianism Next
-Caveat Lector- here are the anti-environmentalism comments: At 03:36 AM 2/10/2004 -0500, you wrote: Add in environmentalism, moral relativism, multiculturalism, political correctness, and a public education system that pushes this tripe, a truly confused citizenry emerges from this messy hodgepodge. When combining democracy with a dazed and confused citizenry, the United States has devolved into a dadacracy. From where does the term dadacracy come? The Dada movement, which began in 1916 (and, in essence, still survives to this day), embodies what it means to be illogical, self-referential, and emotional. Dadaism was an artistic and literary movement that was nihilistic and anti-Western civilization. Dada was more than an art form or culture; it was a state of mind (Information on Dadaism). For those who shared the Dada state of mind, the following were considered to be positive attributes of Dadaism (A Brief History of Dadaism): o All forms of modern civilization were found to be disgusting. o One of its aims pertained to the relativization of all values. o It sought a complete break with tradition (Dadaists didn't want to be reminded that anybody existed before them). o It sought the systematic destruction of culture and of civilization. Environmentalism doesn't seek any of this. if this person thinks this, they have a totally wrong hit on those of us who want a healthy world. Most of us want sustainability and rational approaches to living. In some respects this harkens back to tradition, because long before there was agri-biz, (which devastates our health and the environment) farmers practiced sustainable methods, mainly because that was the most practical. Organic methods are now realized as a much more sane and healthy way to live. It is mis-information to imply that those who are environmentally aware are also neo-luddites. Many of us are aware that technology provides break throughs which can help the environment and that technology in some instances may be the only answer to cleaning up some of the messes of industry, to say nothing of helping us to get off the teat of oil (and thus prevent the main impetus of an administration that seeks world hegemony), through alternative energy technologies. I could continue to go on a lot about this, but those serve as good examples. As to seeking the systemic destruction of culture and civilization, that's just ridiculous. Culture enriches all of us (from as many sources as possible, and especially does a world of good for cooking), and doesn't detract. Civilization is not threatened by practicing sane environmental policies, it is enriched. As to relativization of values I don't think wanting people to live in a healthy environment, or a desire to preserve species is a relativization of anything, in fact I think that's highly moral and/or ethical (which is a word I prefer) value, because it honors all living things right to live in a clean world. Bright Blessings! Joy www.ctrl.org DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
Re: [CTRL] Dadacracy Now, Totalitarianism Next
-Caveat Lector- oh, and here's another one... When examining moral relativism, multiculturalism, political correctness, and environmentalism (which is socialisms Trojan horse aimed at destroying private property rights), it is quite apparent that those who are part of todays alleged intellectual vanguard are simply modern-day Dadaists. This is a typical Libertarian knee jerk reaction to environmentalism and this is exactly what I meant by a soapbox issue. That is strictly an opinion, and doesn't even begin to reflect reality. Environmentalism doesn't have as it's aim to destroy personal property rights. However, when a person buys property and involves themselves in practices that denudes that environment and has the repurcussions of such things as affecting an entire water shed, then you betcha, environmentalists will want to stop whatever is happening. What this writer fails to point out now is that CORPORATIONS are regarded as persons now, so if they dump tons of environmental waste on their property and this goes downstream, the whole community as well as the environment, is threatened. Environmentalists then want this person to stop this practice, and to also repair the damage. This isn't destroying their rights. In fact, I would say, that the CORPORATION at this point is having a direct effect on other people's rights, both civil and in terms of their property. This is why environmental regulations are critical, because without them, everyone else is at the mercy of the bottom line (which certainly doesn't reflect community values) If I am a small organic farmer who is doing everything right in terms of traditional farming methods, etc, and along comes Monsanto and plants a bioengineered plant near my property line and then SUES me if their corn pollinates my corn by the wind (even though I am horrified when it happens), then who is infringing on whose property rights now??? If I am a huge agri-biz pig farmer and the effluents of my woe-begotten hogs that are in heartless and unhealthy factory farms start to destroy the clean water of an entire state, and also cause pfisteria in fish and effect an entire population who depends on fishing as their livelihood, to say nothing of effecting the health of the fishermen and everyone else connected with it, then who is infringing on whose property rights now? (look at Virginia and Maryland and the effects of Pfisteria on the Chesapeake Bay). Just like Bush is a dry drunk, the Libertarian agenda is as well on this issue. They can only see things in selfish terms. When your s**t infringes on my life then property rights are moot. In turn, these college professors, public school teachers, newspaper editors, television anchors, and countless others, undermine Western civilization every time they open their mouths or put pen to paper. With enough repetition in the classroom, on the TV, in the newspaper, and elsewhere, Dada indeed does become a state of mind. Emotion and feelings are celebrated as the pinnacle of intellect whilst logic and true scholarship are eschewed as worthless relics. The mind dies as it becomes infected by illogic. Thus, we become engulfed by the culture of the moron (to use Bill Bonners phrase). Consequently, when such people enter the voting booth, typically registered as Republicans or Democrats, be assured that they are really Dadacrats. Hence, America has become a dadacracy. Examples of Dadacrats abound. The gymnasium at which I exercise has a member that wears T-shirts from Earth First! and from Greenpeace. When he has completed his workout, he drives home in his luxurious Mercedes E 400. I doubt either aforementioned organization would approve of his vehicle. Ah, but as long as he feels good about himself. Speaking of vehicles, I frequently see a Hummer H2 with an Oregon DMV custom license plate with the state-mandated phrase of Cultural Trust. A car owner must pay additional fees for such a license plate with the excess fees going to the states Litter Patrol Fund and to the states Trust for Cultural Development. It is rather ironic to see such an enlightened multiculturalist/environmentalist driving a Hummer. No room for logic in that enormous SUV. What really gets to me is that the Democrats I know cant stand President Bush even though his administration is working hard to bring about the second incarnation of the Great Society. Conversely, Republicans I know love President Bush even though he is trying to bring about the second incarnation of the Great Society. When Dada becomes a state of mind, logic dies and we see it all around us. Just as a quick sidebar, it is obvious to paleolibertarians that President Bush is immoral and is a coward. To propose any budget that will result in a $500,000,000,000+ deficit is tantamount to fiscal child abuse. Perhaps we will get to buy a lot of guns and butter today, yet it is immoral to make future generations pick up the tab. The following is an excerpt from H.A. Scott
Re: [CTRL] Dadacracy Now, Totalitarianism Next
-Caveat Lector- Just like Bush is a dry drunk, the Libertarian agenda is as well on this issue. They can only see things in selfish terms. When your s**t infringes on my life then property rights are moot. Don't confuse true libertarianism with right wing 'anti-environmentalism.' True free market libertarians adamantly support the personal and property rights of aggrieved citizens who suffer personal and property damage due to the destructive activities of others. Generally one has the undisputed right to enjoy his/her own property in the manner they see fit AS LONG AS the use does not impose damages on the person or property of others. The common law historically permitted actions against persons and property that cause 'waste' to the person or property of others. Unfortunately the traditional private right to bring legal action to enjoin or seek damages against those who cause damage to others because of the misuse of their property has been severely restricted by government. Private citizens no longer have 'standing' to bring private legal action against polluters and must pursue governmental administrative, i.e. generally ineffective, legal remedies. Too often governmental agencies that have been granted statutory exclusivity to enforce environmental standards are politically manipulated by those who seek to misuse their property at the expense of others and private parties are barred from bringing private legal action. BTW, true libertarians oppose corporations being granted the legal fiction of 'personhood' or 'citizenship' or permitted special rights and privileges by the state. True libertarians oppose such anti free market concepts such as limited liability and the shielding of shareholders personal assets from corporate liability. Any grant of special rights and privileges to any one segment of society is anathema to true libertarians. flw www.ctrl.org DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
