Category: Society

Formal Deprogramming

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Vain Jangling
There is a need of”‘formal deprogramming’ for many supporters of former President Trump.”

Regardless of who one is or why one did/does support former President Trump, (it is believed by some that) you may fall into the category of a “basket of deplorables” (i.e. “worthy of severe condemnation or reproach”) and/or might even need some type of (undefined) “formal deprogramming.”

It is not enough that one may agree/have agreed with (some/all of) his policies or decisions, but that by association, it is likely you are part of a cult (whether you realize it or not) who are “racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic, etc.” and possibly upset because you “don’t like gay people, or Black people, or the woman who got the promotion at work [you] didn’t get, etc.”

So, how would one go about determining who needs this “formal deprogramming?” Would it be by survey with such questions like, Did you vote for Trump?, Did you agree with any Trump decisions or policies?, Would you vote for or support Trump in the next election?, etc. Or, would a “bipartisan” (of course) committee or group get to decide, by using public records, a snitch hotline, or the tracking of electronics, to determine who they deemed needed this “formal deprogramming,” which they or another entity would formulate and implement?

Many of the same individuals who use “hate speech” in their broad strokes of vain jangling against those who voted for/supported former President Trump (and especially any/all who still do or would) believe in the murder of humanity, relationships against nature, and feelings over science. Do they likewise need some type of “formal deprogramming?” “You know,”…so we can have people who are…”responsible and accountable” leading our country.

Military | My Body My Choice

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Females in the military should have the right to an abortion. It is their body, their choice.

The vain jangling of this entire argument is “their body, their choice” didn’t matter when it came to Covid 19 shots and boosters. Why not? Because there are many other “contract related” regulations that control what one can/cannot do with or to their body while in military service.

] A military female wants an abortion —it’s her body— let her have it, taxpayers cover the cost.
] A military female does not want the Covid shot/booster —its’ her body— punish, remove her.

“Her body, her choice” is merely a vain jangling catch phrase. Don’t forget some of these same individuals desired to control the bodies of the entire country with mandates based on a host of questionable “facts and science” that has sense been proven a good bit less reliable.

Controling Internet Access for Children

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You can’t control what I allow my children to do.

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) is recommending the following regulations aimed at “limit[ing] the amount of smartphone screen time for children.”

] Most minors would not be allowed to use the majority of internet services on mobile devices from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. in “minor mode.” 
] Children between the ages of 16 and 18 would only be able to use the internet for two hours a day.
] Children between the ages of 8 and 15 would only be allowed an hour a day on the internet.
] Children under 8 years old would only be allowed 40 minutes.

However, “platforms deemed suitable for the physical and mental development of minors and emergency products and services, would be exempted.” We could all use more time with “platforms deemed suitable for the physical and mental development” instead of where most of our “free” time is spent. (maybe read a nonfiction book)

Some nations are governed by communist dictatorship, while America enjoys more freedom. We do not like the government stepping in trying to tell us what we can (must) and cannot do with our children. Yet sometimes our freedoms cause us to be lazy (yes, lazy) in parenting. It would be easy to dismiss these ideas as merely another way to “control the people.” That would be mere vain jangling. 

The truth is, there is some good insight here, on how better to protect and influence our children, our next generations of intelligent, mature, prepared leaders and workers here in America. We should not need the government to propose or regulate it. As parents, we already know this. Too much time and brain power is wasted online.

Fear of Debate

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unnecessary debates

It should be quite telling when persons (political or otherwise) who spout accusations, information (or mis/disinformation) from their (political/media) platforms —where they can ignore or control the narrative and questions— yet refuse to debate with those who disagree with them. Especially, if they feel empowered enough to call out their “opponent” (by name or association) in their rhetoric.

If there is a conversation in church, society, political arena, important enough to be expressed via platform/media, etc., important enough to name call or warn, then why is it not important enough to have dialogue in an open forum where persons can hear the information, listen to the arguments, and draw their own conclusions? This would encourage thinking, involvement, communication.

To claim such discussions are “unnecessary debates”, while indulging them in a “safety bubble” is mere vain jangling.

The Other Side Extremists

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The other side are extremist and intolerant.

Sometimes it is hard to determine who the real extremists are.
Of course, it is not you or me. It’s the other guy with the differing viewpoint.
And listening to conversations —if such can be called that— can get confusing.

The person labels their challenger the extremist, as they make demands.
The group cries for equality yet displays intolerance for another’s views.
The call for conversation while redefining terms and working to silence their opposition.

This is all mere vain jangling.
A way to avoid the facts and rational, intelligent thinking and conversation.
What we believe and how we feel must subject itself to truth, facts, and reality. Along with self-control and kindness, “always with grace, seasoned with salt.”

White Women Obey

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White women need to stop following their white husbands to fight racism.

There seems to be an attack on white women to stop following, obeying, submitting —perhaps even agreeing— with their white husbands. (The mention of ‘white’ husbands is because it appears that only ‘white’ men can be racist.) Failure to do so (apparently) only encourages or continues racism.

White women are accused of having a desire for their husbands, sons, children, and themselves to do well. These sound like good desires, for any wife, mother, grandmother, etc. What person would not want their family, friends, neighbors, etc. to do well? An unloving person (regardless of skin color).

White women are accused of wanting to protect the patriarchy because it benefits them. Well, it is biblical (Ephesians 5:22-33), and the wife does benefit from, “Husbands, love your wives…as your own body.” The children likewise benefit from a father/mother home. So, wives (all wives) benefit from a loving husband and biblical home. (Not that all women must get married.)

The vain jangling: That a white woman (or any woman) has to vote the way someone wants them to (differently than their white husband), to prove they are not just (obediently, submissively) going along with their husband (with no thought or freedom of their own).

The truth: The individuals spouting this just want women to be obedient, subservient to how they want them to talk, act, and vote. To go along with policies that lack rationale and are harmful to their children, families, and society. They simply want women to leave one “patriarchy system” to join another (in which they —the individuals, not the white women— “hold power”).

Victimhood and Personal Responsibility

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The real problem is an [ism or phobia].

One of the things the military teaches recruits is to “adapt and overcome.” Assess the situation and look for a solution. Do not simply give up or accept defeat. Find a way to rise above what may be an adverse condition and help to bring your team out of it with you. Together we succeed.

Today, some would rather claim victimhood than accept personal responsibility. Perhaps it is all they know, having had no one encourage them toward a better way. The vain janglings repeated over and over again, that this -ism or that -phobia is why they cannot achieve more than what, who, where they are. They deserve it and would obtain it—if not for another person’s (or system’s) fault.

Even when society sees one who does achieve (what many would say is the impossible for [this group]), many seem only to support them if they speak a certain narrative (usually of an -ism or -phobia). The person inspires others to make a choice: “Victimhood or victory? Grievance or greatness? Bitter or better?” To “choose freedom and hope and opportunity.” Yet—instead of calling on others to see the possible, to dig deep and take personal responsibility to work toward their dreams—many seem determined to continue the vain janglings of degradation, “You are a victim and will never rise, unless others fall.”

Who knows what one could achieve with some positive encouragement.