It may seem
that an analysis of the prepper cultural phenomena is a trite endeavor, but if
you delve into the philosophical underpinnings of human instincts for survival,
a worthy lesson can be the result. Since life is a gift, the conditions upon
which it ends or voluntarily forfeited, are not necessarily dependent upon the
will of the individual. A calculated act of placing your life at risk is not
equivalent with a deliberate suicide. The functions and purpose of the prepper
community is in direct conflict with those individuals that languish in hopeless
despair and desperation. The response of the prepper to social turmoil is to
prepare for contingencies. Yet that defensive posture avoids the essential
question, what is the point of surviving if the communal environment is a
hopeless wasteland.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
Descartes and Western Civilization Individualism
The philosophical condemnation of the
supremacy in individual liberty verses the reigning doctrine of collective
dominance, is a primary cause for the destruction of Western Civilization
principles. Rene Descartes preferred to do his radical doubt thinking in
solitude. In today’s society, thinking is about as foreign as rational behavior.
In order to understand the timeless values and precepts that fostered the
underpinnings of our Western thought and heritage, the significance of Descartes
needs a close examination.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Atheism to Secular Humanism and Objectivism
At first
thought, the different philosophical positions of Emma
Goldman and Ayn
Rand seem to be well defined.
Notwithstanding, the contrast between a propensity towards anarchism with an
advocacy for laissez-faire capitalism, both Russian born "Khazar Jewish" theorists and activists
shared a rejection of a theist metaphysics. When Emma Goldman states: (speaking from a Detroit
pulpit in 1898, quoted from Annie Laurie Gaylor, Women Without Superstition, p.
382), "I do not believe in God, because I believe in man. Whatever
his mistakes, man has for thousands of years past been working to undo the
botched job your God has made", her mindset distinctly sets her apart from
the main body of Western Civilization thought.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Bilderberg Authoritarianism Destroys Humanity
Knowing the
accuracy of historical reality is difficult, but accepting the truth in that
chronicle is almost impossible for most people to accept. This reluctance to
deal with the stark and calculated obliteration of societal freedom is the
ultimate curse of the human condition. The denial of the authoritarian plan by
elites like the Bilderberg cabal is the equivalent of Satan's greatest lie,
convincing us he does not exist. Well, the days of casting the smear of
conspiracy over any reporting on the secret and hidden conclave of global
manipulators, is officially over.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Jean-Paul Sartre and the Theory of Individualism
The condition of
society in the 21st century has a pronounced fear of individual freedom. The
relevance of Sartre’s philosophy remains intact because we desperately need a
counterweight to a world that promotes dictatorial compliance. As a seminal
thinker and most celebrated existential proponent, Sartre stirred a post World
War II generation to view their existence from a non-traditional perspective
that caused extensive establishment criticism and apprehension. The liberation
and awareness celebration that distinguishes the realization of personal freedom
during the 1960’s counter culture revolution owes a debt of gratitude to the
French philosopher.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Cultural Relativism and Ethical Obscurity
If you wonder, why the world is so
confused and incoherent, look no further then the concept that All Truth Is
Local. "Cultural Relativism is the view that moral or ethical systems,
which vary from culture to culture, are all equally valid and no one system is
really "better" than any other. This is based on the idea that there is no
ultimate standard of good or evil, so every judgment about right and wrong is a
product of society. Therefore, any opinion on morality or ethics is subject to
the cultural perspective of each person. Ultimately, this means that no moral or
ethical system can be considered the "best," or "worst," and no particular moral
or ethical position can actually be considered "right" or
"wrong."
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Thursday, August 7, 2014
Statist Philosophy the Scourge of Christianity
The normal condition of man ruling over men resorts to the
practice of coercive force. Statism so aptly reflects this system of compliance.
When you strip away all the rhetoric and institutional validation, what is left
is a doctrine of kingship. Governments are fashioned to exert control over
people. Contemplate the intrinsic contradiction of this structure of dominance
with the message of the Golden Rule.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Political Socialization in the Absence of Reason
Culture is the fabric that binds society. Socialization or the lack
thereof, is a cognitive operation of acceptance. What a person recognizes as
valid is a process of giving consent to the underlying principles and norms that
make up a value system. The actual method of internalizing a view of life is
usually the end product of institutional design and political indoctrination. In
order to define the nature of political socialization, examine some popular
definitions.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
The Sovereign Man is the Real Prisoner
According to
establishment officials, the concept of the Sovereign Man philosophy is a direct
threat to the authority of the State. Depending upon your perception of reality
and the degree of legitimacy for government, given to the prevailing order,
fundamental inalienable rights of the individual may vary widely. In the
extreme, government statists consider most if not all natural rights as
capricious and arbitrary, if conflicts challenge the dictates of the regime.
This unending and interminable struggle to defend undeniable individual basic
rights drives bureaucrats to use unconscionable measures to coerce citizen
compliance.
Monday, August 4, 2014
The Political Significance of Gore Vidal
The Gore Vidal legacy encompasses his numerous novels, literary writings, plays and essays. Few 20th century authors can match the volume of his compositions and consistency in the quality of his thoughts. If one can ignore his anti-religious beliefs and get past his complex sexuality, one can justly focus on the significance within his political viewpoints. Not since Oscar Wilde, has there been a man of letter with comparable wit and ridicule, that capsulate the age of his lifetime. Based upon a keen command of history and a flare for original insights, Vidal was the master political polemicist.
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Friday, August 1, 2014
A Different Philosophy of Civil Disobedience
Conventional civil
disobedience usually engages localized agencies and domestic government. Redress
of grievances, constitutionally protected under law is a myth in practice. The
courts operate as protectors of state authority, while crushing the safeguards
of individual natural rights. Petition to elected officials for recourse
resembles begging for sustenance. Allegiance to country is confused with
deference to decadent dictates. Conscience and moral imperatives draw sincere
and aware citizens to resort to necessary measures of dissent. The question is
what kind of civil disobedience is appropriate and effective?
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