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      "body": "![ideology.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWCvpFPrQWnXcNqRSFdoiDaVFB2x7GN4ppvDJ6xWXrhS3/ideology.jpg)\n\nIn my search to find answers to my questions in life, I have taken on various ideologies with the understanding that there is some singular modus operandi that leads to my version of success. The latest attempt at this has led me to the ideology of anarchy which intrigues me primarily due to the common misconception of being equal to unbridled chaos. Of course, the proper definition holds closer to separation from the forceful hierarchical concept of rulers and subjects. As I found myself finding more and more anarchist thinkers, I found myself enthralled in the concept. In fact, I begin to realize that I had taken on the ideas of these great thinkers as mine drawing closer to championing the ideas as the answer to our collective issues. However, as I have reached a few months with the idea I suddenly came cannot align myself with anarchy as an ideology.  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      "body": "Although there have been numerous stories about former liberals being “red-pilled” sometimes even going as far as switching allegiances to the conservative side of the allies, I do not find myself to be completely apart of this ongoing migration of young intellectuals. Now, this is not to say that I did not find myself drawn further from the democratic allegiance that is so prevalent in most of the black culture. I too have always felt at odds with the stereotypical yet contradictory mindset of black culture (i.e. heavy religious culture/ devotion to a progressive political movement). I tended to shy away from anything that resembled the classic political minded stereotypes, but it was not until the 2016 presidential election that I begin to truly understand the nature of almost every “oppressed” group and the subsequent bad guys, chiefly, white males.\n\nNow I was not completely void of being affected by the mindset most prevalent in my culture, typically acknowledging both a belief in God and a downright liberal mindset on political issues. It was not until I cut the cord completely by joining the United States Air Force that I began to see the world for what it was versus what I wanted it to be. The initial realization came while serving. I had to relearn what is truly important in life as an adult in America. The constant struggle is a part of life itself, but the difference is that an adult assumes the responsibilities need to become dependable members of society. It is this dependability that solidifies one with the respect that so many “oppressed” groups desire more than anything.\n\nThese, of course, sound oddly like the ideas of conservatives but I think such a shift will only serve as a temporary fix to our generations true problem. Look at us, we cower away from adversity, we protest the very people who seek to tell us the nature of our actions and its destructive path. We hop from one futile dream to another slinking away the second we face the slightest adversity. This result is only proper given the nature of our intellectual leaders who are led by their destructive need for a Utopian society. I say, that we must learn to understand the true nature of our existence. In a sense, we accept the hand we are dealt with and make the most of our opportunities. Rather than frowning at our adversity and subsequently shouting it down like we are conjuring a spell to cast away the unwelcome news, the outlook should be to take careful consideration of the total situation. No matter the outcome we at least understand the factors that tilted the game in its final direction.\n\nTo change the perspective in which you have grown so accustomed to is no easy feat as it so appealing to get lost in the crowd feeling tied to something bigger than yourself. However, it is so easy from that crowd to change into a mob that you, in turn, will follow because well, your ideas had the best intentions. This Utopian mindset, that a certain lifestyle will provide you the golden answer to life, is indicative of a childish understanding of how reality operates. The only outcome of taking such a position on life is resentment towards other people and later towards your very existence, the pathway to pessimism and nihilism. Such is the case when you expect things of life that cannot be promised. Instead of perceiving life as something that we can fully control, we come to understand that nature exists in a more complex manner. It is not to say that we are not able to reconfigure things, but we at least recognize that everything does not always bend as we wish it. My generation must put this foreign idea of Utopianism and return to the ideas of our forefathers. Liberty and freedom, that is what one must understand about this country, obedience to a political faction is not an adherence to these principles. This shift to the right is not the answer to our future survival as a nation it is only the continuation of the same issue. Stand on your own two feet, think with your own reasoning ability, and claim only that which you can argue substantially. If a man can do that, what need does he have with a political or social ideology?",
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Not even a full six months in preliminary impeachment papers were filed and there was, even more, outcry following the Virginia protest killing in August 2017. Outside of the political arena, the hate has turned into a sort of cultural symbol in one way or another. The minorities classes typically see the idea of Trump as a negative impact on their state as American’s seeing anyone who supports him for whatever reason on similar terms. Hence, the cry of white supremacy even to those who are neither white nor advocating supremacy ideas. If it is not a certain race, it is sex, religion or one of the other easily divisive characteristics that are utilized to fuel the hate of a current President. These ideas were prominent in the majority of the black people I have come across as they were generally against him to varying degrees. All of them revolved around the same “reasons”:\n\n\"He is a racist/sexist/misogynistic/etc. \" because\n\n\"He doesn’t support Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+, or some other minority group.\"\n\nThere are some reasonable gripes to be made against the President but the reasons typically given by those with a staunch bias are typical of low-grade rationality. Such is the case when your real agenda is fueled by nothing but hate versus rational ideas. I digress.\n\nWhat I think of President Donald Trump is futile as to why I think it. Let us get something clear, the president is nothing more than a representative be it the highest one attainable. Yes, he pushes certain ideas forward but it typically is met with so much resistance that it either is outright rejected or it is edited into a lower form of itself that it dies before it reaches full fruition. It is the price one pays for being at the top, you are nothing more than their servant. Sure there are no whips or chains but instead, you are met with the growing need for approval because if that drops to low well…..\nAt any rate, the idea of being a good president is to stay out of sight and only speak publicly during a crisis or during a non-conflict event written text. Think of it like your relationship with your boss at your regular nine to five job. Generally speaking, if you hear from the boss too often there is a sense of urgency to the interactions “Am I in trouble? Are we in trouble? It sets off a panic. The adverse is that too many interactions cause too close a relationship in which you stop seeing the boss as a leader. This occurrence is a loss of success to varying degrees. This is what I think of president Donald Trump he is too popular in the public eye. Now let us return to the scenario of your job.\n\nDoes not the company fail if the chain of command is not respected? Even if it is a fraction of a difference there always is a decrease or a stagnation of growth that comes of such a snag in production. At either instance, time will work against the company's best interest. Would it not be a fair comparison to the relationship between citizens and their respective country? There has to be a degree of respect that must never be broached by either citizen nor their leaders for the safety and continued growth of their country. What I think of President Donald Trump runs along those lines. The President of the United States should be respected so far as he respects the interest of the people. If any empirical evidence of actions that are not becoming of the president such as traitorous deals, open rejection of American principles, or any other misuse of power deemed illegal by our agreed constitution, it should be dealt with exacting and judicial rationality. Otherwise, the outcome is destruction which only begets suffering to a depth you never thought possible.\n\nI do not people even understand what effects their actions will truly have. It is much like a child who can only fathom a few moments into his future blinding him to the harsh realities of what could come. Sure he wants to eat candy until two in the morning but it can cause a stomach ache. Years of such behavior is equally out of touch as well. However, we understand that this kid is not fully developed and has not the cognitive abilities of a fully developed brain. As adults, we have no excuse as we possess the ability to broaden our scope of understanding. Do you not see the dangers that beget us behaving in this manner on a global stage? When you are so openly disrespectful to your leader you make it acceptable for any other nation or group to disrespect you. Of course, President Trump is not the first president to be ridiculed but we must admit this case is a bit overboard. The man has not had enough time to even make a grand mistake such as the Benghazi issue under former President Obama or Iraq under former President Bush. Yet the push for their impeachments was nothing compared to that of our current President nor the death threats. President Trump has already had one attempt during his candidacy in 2016 so another attempt occurring is not an unlikely possibility. It is one thing for this to be the work of those who do not belong to the country of that president but such a call for action from its own citizens while touting the inclusion of an ideology supremely opposed to the standard principles – it is the definition of dangerous. The idea of multiculturalism puts us in a weak state, ready for the conquering. The stage has been set and the powder keg has been so conveniently placed in the middle of it. The only thing needed is a torch and I worry exactly what it will be. Could it an impeachment of president Trump? Could it be the assassination of president Donald Trump? Could it be just an overflow of hatred by two of the many ideological sub-groups present in America at the time divulging into an all-out civil war? All three of these things are openly discussed on a daily basis by some sizable group of people. Their actions might seem justified for the cause but all of these possibilities result in the same outcome a loss of respect by other countries. It is an open invitation to respond to our vulnerabilities and utilize us for whatever one can desire. Just listen to any of these groups passing off these extreme ideas. They rarely have any detailed plans following their climatic achievement at most they hope to mold human nature to fit a goal only to find out that what they wanted they already had – stability. It is only gained by a competent structure and the respect for the structure by all citizens and their subsequent representatives.\n\nDisagree with President Trump with the greatest of vigor, but never sacrifice the respect of the institution that you wish to be in charge of. You diminish your foe but you also tarnish yourself allowing for your own demise.",
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      "body": "![Wolf_sheeps_clothing_barlow.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdBhpix374MBGiYRXnPaRMz5WwXLVrhV6MUu4uaXRF1sD/Wolf_sheeps_clothing_barlow.jpg)\nThe unpredictability of life can drive the incredible fear of reality which leads to the wishful thinking that is hope.  The possession of a conscious understanding of one’s own futility can be a guide to the most irrational positions which are propped up by this profound necessity for hope, or so we understand it to be a necessity. However, the focus of this narrative is to understand what hope truly is and how it can have the most damaging effects on one’s perception of reality.\n\nIn the possible scenarios and experiences that I can employ as examples of hope in use, it tends to be a fail-safe for ill-prepared actions. Take, for instance, the hope of good medical results pending the diagnosis of a fatal disease. Hope will not actual change the test results, only the outlook which also has no bearing on the facts of the diagnosis. The invocation of hope is the last refuge from reality for someone who has concluded that they have exhausted all their feasible options, believing that a positive outlook will result in a prosperous outcome. Psychologically, the process of this positive thinking seems to be useful, but the concept is completely irrational as it relays responsibility from the individual onto an unknown entity outside of reality. The use of hope in the same context also leads to a buildup of anxiety, constantly worrying about the possible outcomes via possible scenarios, a task of better use prior to any action. Proper preparation, regardless of a positive or negative outcome, will lead to either the intended result or the ability to properly understand the events that transpire following an action. This process of preparation is crucial for coming to terms with reality as it enables one to either adjust their methods to alter the future outcome or to come to the realization that such a possibility is not feasible at all.\n\nHope, the wolf in sheep’s clothing. It allows an individual to evade the reality of a situation which, in some cases, can be detrimental to continued existence. Hope provides such an enticing service, allowing for the participant to ignore their troubles and the subsequent options they have. When the wolf finally shows its teeth, it will be too late to alter the course of events. Another sheep devoured by its hope instead of being strengthened by the proper knowledge of its reality.",
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      "body": "![orwell-1984-slogan.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQkhZGnfuKoFa1B64gAD7vKsnuzqcwAERzRy1Luf2b3aj/orwell-1984-slogan.png)\nThe external power, control over entities outside of the person, that many people desire to yield is something that is far removed from actual power. As it stands the external power that, so many men and women have clamored over has always been built on the shifting sands of perception over those they seek to control. There is no denying that such a power both exist and is useful for those who seek power but is only a fraction of the actual power that is possessed by the individual, the internal power of one’s own mind. This internal power is that which, by my own standards, is most useful and most likely to be possessed by man. You see, with external power, there is a degree of uncertainty that can only be reinforced by fear and manipulation both of which exhaust resources and time. Even if one successfully obtains their external power through such means there is no surety of the power that you obtain. External power obtained in these manners are limited within the realm of freedom setting the stage for detractors which serves to exhaust even more resources. In the end, the final goal for those who seek external power is totalitarianism as it is the only way to ensure the longevity of those who possess said power. When we lay this concept out in such a format it seems like a zero-sum game but there a many who take on this goal as the pinnacle of a man’s achievements. To conquer the minds and bodies of a collective whether active or passive has never been an aim of my own, partly due to my own philosophy and partly to my own laziness. At either rate, the only thing that I seek is control over myself and the freedom that brings with it. One is never free at the top of a collective food chain, in fact, he is most undoubtedly the least free of all. \n\nA man, a true individual, understands the important connection between freedom and internal power. Through this understanding, the allure of external power never entices such a man. Instead, the possession of internal power offers the ability to not only make your own decisions but to recognize the responsibility that comes with the possession of any sort of power. No cosmic or divine intervention simply the justification of one’s own ability and desires via accountability and reason. Within the realm of external power, this process is often ridiculed as the ideas of the masses are adhered to with little consciousness taking place in the minds of those affected. The perception of external power even rules over those to which it serves making them only as strong as the misguided truths they feed to their subjects. Essentially, the power becomes entirely too much for one man to possess for very long.  Such a tactic is easily manipulable allowing for the destruction of the very person who possesses the external power. \n\nThe man in possession of internal power, or intellectual fortitude, has no concerns for perceptions. He does not lose himself at the behest of others or for one single idea as it is understood by him that the world exists outside of the paradigm of what we desire. Though there are risks just like with pursuing external power, there is the possibility of a reward that is seemingly unfathomable until one possesses it. Realizing one’s own utility frees a man from the shackles of conformed opinions allowing one to pave a new road to new possibilities. It is this internal power that almost every great innovator of any industry has recognized; it is what separates the free from the slave. The man of internal power accepts rewards of both his rewards and his pitfalls owning the entirety of both. It is to live and die by that which you found your principles on. Everything that this man truly owns, his internal power, cannot be taken away nor truly replicated. Just you try and take the internal power of a true man. You will only be met with the fortitude that will strike fear like none other. Either fear of the man of himself or the unknown potential that no man of external power has the stomach to stand. Instead, the man of external power will squash the man of internal power with a reverence that will undoubtedly stink of fear.\n\nNow I know what you are thinking – The man of internal power is above instilling fear upon his fellow man, so how can one justify the fear that is instilled into the man of external power? \n\nThose in possession of internal power are not intending to cause such fear of their intellect, it is that the man of external power is only able to view other men within the slave-master paradigm. It is yet another example of the shackles that he shares with the men he so vehemently seeks to control via his external power. Do you see now how miserable such an existence can be? From the top down every component of the external power structure is enslaved at varying degrees. And a slave of external power can never understand the freedom of a man of individual internal power.",
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      "body": "![orwell-1984-slogan.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQkhZGnfuKoFa1B64gAD7vKsnuzqcwAERzRy1Luf2b3aj/orwell-1984-slogan.png)\nThe external power, control over entities outside of the person, that many people desire to yield is something that is far removed from actual power. As it stands the external power that, so many men and women have clamored over has always been built on the shifting sands of perception over those they seek to control. There is no denying that such a power both exist and is useful for those who seek power but is only a fraction of the actual power that is possessed by the individual, the internal power of one’s own mind. This internal power is that which, by my own standards, is most useful and most likely to be possessed by man. You see, with external power, there is a degree of uncertainty that can only be reinforced by fear and manipulation both of which exhaust resources and time. Even if one successfully obtains their external power through such means there is no surety of the power that you obtain. External power obtained in these manners are limited within the realm of freedom setting the stage for detractors which serves to exhaust even more resources. In the end, the final goal for those who seek external power is totalitarianism as it is the only way to ensure the longevity of those who possess said power. When we lay this concept out in such a format it seems like a zero-sum game but there a many who take on this goal as the pinnacle of a man’s achievements. To conquer the minds and bodies of a collective whether active or passive has never been an aim of my own, partly due to my own philosophy and partly to my own laziness. At either rate, the only thing that I seek is control over myself and the freedom that brings with it. One is never free at the top of a collective food chain, in fact, he is most undoubtedly the least free of all. \n\nA man, a true individual, understands the important connection between freedom and internal power. Through this understanding, the allure of external power never entices such a man. Instead, the possession of internal power offers the ability to not only make your own decisions but to recognize the responsibility that comes with the possession of any sort of power. No cosmic or divine intervention simply the justification of one’s own ability and desires via accountability and reason. Within the realm of external power, this process is often ridiculed as the ideas of the masses are adhered to with little consciousness taking place in the minds of those affected. The perception of external power even rules over those to which it serves making them only as strong as the misguided truths they feed to their subjects. Essentially, the power becomes entirely too much for one man to possess for very long.  Such a tactic is easily manipulable allowing for the destruction of the very person who possesses the external power. \n\nThe man in possession of internal power, or intellectual fortitude, has no concerns for perceptions. He does not lose himself at the behest of others or for one single idea as it is understood by him that the world exists outside of the paradigm of what we desire. Though there are risks just like with pursuing external power, there is the possibility of a reward that is seemingly unfathomable until one possesses it. Realizing one’s own utility frees a man from the shackles of conformed opinions allowing one to pave a new road to new possibilities. It is this internal power that almost every great innovator of any industry has recognized; it is what separates the free from the slave. The man of internal power accepts rewards of both his rewards and his pitfalls owning the entirety of both. It is to live and die by that which you found your principles on. Everything that this man truly owns, his internal power, cannot be taken away nor truly replicated. Just you try and take the internal power of a true man. You will only be met with the fortitude that will strike fear like none other. Either fear of the man of himself or the unknown potential that no man of external power has the stomach to stand. Instead, the man of external power will squash the man of internal power with a reverence that will undoubtedly stink of fear.\n\nNow I know what you are thinking – The man of internal power is above instilling fear upon his fellow man, so how can one justify the fear that is instilled into the man of external power? \n\nThose in possession of internal power are not intending to cause such fear of their intellect, it is that the man of external power is only able to view other men within the slave-master paradigm. It is yet another example of the shackles that he shares with the men he so vehemently seeks to control via his external power. Do you see now how miserable such an existence can be? From the top down every component of the external power structure is enslaved at varying degrees. And a slave of external power can never understand the freedom of a man of individual internal power.",
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      "body": "![Wolf_sheeps_clothing_barlow.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdBhpix374MBGiYRXnPaRMz5WwXLVrhV6MUu4uaXRF1sD/Wolf_sheeps_clothing_barlow.jpg)\nThe unpredictability of life can drive the incredible fear of reality which leads to the wishful thinking that is hope.  The possession of a conscious understanding of one’s own futility can be a guide to the most irrational positions which are propped up by this profound necessity for hope, or so we understand it to be a necessity. However, the focus of this narrative is to understand what hope truly is and how it can have the most damaging effects on one’s perception of reality.\n\nIn the possible scenarios and experiences that I can employ as examples of hope in use, it tends to be a fail-safe for ill-prepared actions. Take, for instance, the hope of good medical results pending the diagnosis of a fatal disease. Hope will not actual change the test results, only the outlook which also has no bearing on the facts of the diagnosis. The invocation of hope is the last refuge from reality for someone who has concluded that they have exhausted all their feasible options, believing that a positive outlook will result in a prosperous outcome. Psychologically, the process of this positive thinking seems to be useful, but the concept is completely irrational as it relays responsibility from the individual onto an unknown entity outside of reality. The use of hope in the same context also leads to a buildup of anxiety, constantly worrying about the possible outcomes via possible scenarios, a task of better use prior to any action. Proper preparation, regardless of a positive or negative outcome, will lead to either the intended result or the ability to properly understand the events that transpire following an action. This process of preparation is crucial for coming to terms with reality as it enables one to either adjust their methods to alter the future outcome or to come to the realization that such a possibility is not feasible at all.\n\nHope, the wolf in sheep’s clothing. It allows an individual to evade the reality of a situation which, in some cases, can be detrimental to continued existence. Hope provides such an enticing service, allowing for the participant to ignore their troubles and the subsequent options they have. When the wolf finally shows its teeth, it will be too late to alter the course of events. Another sheep devoured by its hope instead of being strengthened by the proper knowledge of its reality.",
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