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Ronald Wieland's avatar

Thanks Jim for painting the canvas that I might see the Dark Enlightenment as an existential threat to our liberal democratic principles. The problem is that deconstructing the federal government is an inside job in its effort to achieve epistemological totalitarianism. It's insidious to our limited view and has a cover through our expectation of principles to uphold the constitution. Yet I have not found leverage available when a majority party does not provide an ounce of prevention towards the destructive forces. This is a grand betrayal provided by the corrupt republican dominant Supreme Court which called money free speech, rigged a state’s ability to cheat and strip voting rights, and adding infallibility to the rule of the president, all within their interpretation of the constitution. It's tyranny at the highest level. As we are now laid bare to the tragedy unfolding with our elected officials outdoing the destructive forces of climate change, feeling obliged to avert any federal aid to disasters therein. Could a phenomenon like a communicable cancer strain, a virulent strain of leishmaniasis or rampant spread of Lyme disease, an invasive species that strips our forests and crop fields be more foreboding or perceived as a greater threat? Unless a crater hits the US or a devastating volcano erupts to bury a city, this is unprecedented. Since Chris Hedges challenged the increased government authority of surveillance decades ago and lost, there has been a concerted effort to further dismantle this democracy. Let’s together find purchase to leverage against this assault. Let's enlighten our means of deterrence.

Sam Jannarone's avatar

Thanks to Jim and his team bringing us together and providing honest answers to the crazy world we find ourselves in today. I look forward to putting this year behind us and envision 2026 as the dismantling of the oligarchy worldwide. Lots of work before us, but our community is growing stronger by the day, I can feel it and I see it happening in my own reactionary town here in New Jersey. People are starting to see, starting to listen, starting to realize who is fucking things up, and who must be brought down. Happy Holidays and merry Christmas to all

McLain's avatar

May all of you in this community have a happy and peaceful solstice season.

Blue Moon Pie's avatar

Thank you Jim for your tireless work that is so helpful in keeping us aware and informed. Wishing you good cheer this Christmas. 🎄 ❤️

Willa Davis's avatar

Thank you, Jim. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Jim. Have fun and stay in the light.

Radaghast's avatar

If all electronic communication channels come under the control of the “dark enlightenment” guys we’ll have to fall back to pen-on-paper writing…or Morse code…or secret hand signals. 🙀 It will be wild!

Allan Crow's avatar

Happy Solstice, everyone. There's one reason to cheer up. Stay informed, stay vigilant. :)

Mark Archambault's avatar

Excellent article Jim. It's disturbing to think so many Americans already have had their minds controlled by Fox and other Reich-wing media, and the Tech Bros are seeking to make it much worse. Wishing you and our community a good Christmas break.

Karen Scofield's avatar

Are we looking at State TV and media... Just like Russia⁉️ This needs to be dealt with Fast, were on a very slippery slope‼️ Excellent piece this evening, Thank you. Here's hoping you, your family and All of your readers have a wonderful Holiday Season✨ and will reStack ASAP 🙏