It's exactly the same with the rhetoric around the Ukraine/Russia crises. Eveb though anyone with half a brain can see that the USA engineered this whole conflict and has fed the flames all along but the story is that Putin is a madman who invaded the Ukraine for NO REASON. And any talk outside of that narrative means you are unamerican and disloyal to the country.
Its just so annoying, the way the media is just playing with us. I stopped watching the news at the beginning of the pandemic and went on to quit tv altogether. I still will read the legacy news, just to see what theyre up to now.
So true I have mostly quit tv as well. But, for me the most annoying part is the people that just accept unsubstantiated reporting at face value despite the appalling track record of the media. And as if that wasn't enough they simply shrug their shoulders and look away when the obvious falsehoods of the reporting are relieved. I can't comprehend the dedication some people show the democratic party.
I know what you mean. They think we are big fat conspiracy theorists. Because the tv told them so. It's crazy that logic and independent thought have gone by the wayside. I remember my grade seven social studies where we looked at censorship and learned it was a bad thing. We were taught in that class to recognize propaganda and were taught also, that was bad. I bet they're not reach ng that in Social anymore! Lol
Its actually redundant to shout it down. The censorship crowd and the blue checks commissars are just signaling loyalty, perhaps angling for status or promotion.
It’s irrelevant to speak up, or write, or shout.
They’ve decided.
The Party in power will ruin, cancel, bankrupt, burn, loot, murder to keep power because that’s how they got there - they overthrew the Republic with duped, unarmed troops who were practically sobbing standing next to the Vege in Chief Biden. The Troops knew.
The Party out of power makes noise if it raises funds but will do nothing, certainly not Kill, or riot, or burn, or loot, or summon troops.
Hold Hearings, as fundraisers.
Both parties D and R accurately reflect the true imperatives of their voters. D wants power, R wants $ and to be left alone to grill. One kills, the other grumbles.
Yes, but that is wrong. How can we know each other's minds if we shut down people we disagree with? How well would that strategy serve you in day to day interactions with other humans. You must keep an open mind always and listen to understand.
>>> Putin is a madman who invaded the Ukraine for NO REASON
How DARE you leave out the critical hyperventilating adjectives...
Putin is a CORRUPT VIOLENT madman who BRUTALLY invaded the PEACEFUL Ukraine for NO REASON.
Aaah, that's better. Reads more like the NYT or CNN now (it LOOKS more like the Daily Mail because fucking Substack can't be arsed organising the most basic emphasis functionality)
Exactly! If more people would simply remember our response to the USSR putting Nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962... What did we think Putin was going to do when we blatantly advertised the acceptance of Ukraine into NATO??? (Rhetorical Question)... Putin did EXACTLY what we anticipated... This entire scenario has been purposely manufactured by the US and it's Western allies... in my opinion at the behest of the global financial interests... There!! I said it!
They have to get the military to commit suicide. Generals can’t get rich if they’re dead.
Oh, and they’re Cowards.
Take comfort.
For hopeful signs; what did DOD do on Jan 6?
NOTHING.
On Jan 6 DOD actually blocked (with dubious authority) 154 National Guardsmen from DC - the only Guard authorized, all that was needed- in full riot gear headed out the door to the Capitol from their armory.
DOD exceeded the standards for hand wringing cowardice by assembling a working group of 103 staff to study the problem of letting the DC National Guard respond to the unruly protest.
Its well known that councils of war are called to ah, er, diffuse the blame for...calling off the attack. To have a council of 103 study a tactical employment of 154 is truly Nobel Prize, Olympic Gold Medal Bureaucracy at its best. Even the Soviets clap from Hades at this magnificent achievement.
I’m going to calm your fears with the coldest of American military Truths; our Generals are COWARDS. We’ve known for some time, believe me.
This time their cowardice works for us and the benefit of humanity.
Milley may be Falstaff in Drag, but as we’re trying to avoid a nuclear Nero Order - all praise to Sir John Falstaff, patron Saint of Cowardice.
Sorry, a bit of paranoia here, perhaps... Get rid of everyone who swears an oath to the Constitution.... seems to be the thing, but I don't know.
Thanks for saying that, anyway. I believe YOU, and anyone who signed up before Covid... It's merc's I fear being brought in, who DON'T swear an oath...
I wondered about your name... Thank you for you patriotism, my friend. It's fellas like you that make me feel hopeful. And while I'm not a young 'un, I WILL do whatever I can, too. I'm not afraid of death, so... gimme a damn slingshot, I'm there. xo
Maybe it's not so much like it used to be no mo... Besides, the military is vaxxing the hell out of its own people... I'm becoming very moody these days-- I appreciate your effort, cheers.
I’m trying to figure out from the police reports and that news-drone photo of the Pelosis' back doors three questions that remain unanswered and will never be asked by the drive-by media:
1) Why did the police dispatcher report to responding officers that the person in the Pelosi house was "a friend" named David?
2) Who opened the front door when officers arrived at the Pelosi house? The police report stated that Paul Pelosi and the half-naked man were struggling over the hammer when officers arrived, and some other person opened the door. The cops obviously were too far away to stop underwear boy from hitting Paul Pelosi.
3) if the stranger/"friend" broke into the house via the back doors, why is all the broken glass on the OUTSIDE of the house? The door glass is destroyed in the photo. It looks as if someone broke the glass and at least one stile/mullion/whatever to get out of the house
And of course, another question no media will ask: What was Paul Pelosi wearing when the cops got there?
You cannot find the answers if you do not ask the questions.
Exactly. There is so much more to this story. And why was the identity of the other person in the car with Pelosi revealed when he caused the accident while drunk?
If anyone tries to emotionally manipulate me about anything.... Well, I stop paying attention to everything else they might want to tell me. That's TV news, online news, print news, preachers, doctors, friends, advertisements, you name it. Haven't watched TV news for close to ten years (watched on purpose, that is, sometimes I'm forced to in waiting rooms) (interesting how that corresponds to the emotional payload charts you posted) , and canceled all newspapers three years ago. Even the local paper, for crying out loud.
Spending the week at a California state beach campground. Their warnings about theft this year are intense. In fact, they have a warning sign exactly like a fire danger sign - “theft danger extremely high!!! The rangers go around warning everyone repeatedly about theft. It’s never been this bad. (Also, listening to my nephew describe how English class has been replaced with “identify and relationship” class, and if he were to decide to identify as a cat and use cat pronouns, his teacher would be required to recognize that as legit.) I’m not sure how, but I suspect this might all be TRUMP’S FAULT!!
Oct 29, 2022·edited Oct 29, 2022Liked by Chris Bray
A prize phrase, "emotional payload in headlines".
I looked at that study. Too bad it ended in 2019. It would be fascinating to see if the Covid era changed the slant: 'Headlines from right-leaning news media have been, on average, consistently more negative than headlines from left-leaning outlets over the entire studied time period.'
About the time I turned 60 I started getting the AARP magazine. In protest, I never read it; I noticed right away the entire cover was all about scaring old people.
Not to mention that the description of events in this scenario, as in the actual details of what happened, are about as clear as mud.
Deranged man breaks and enters with violent intentions...but permits his hostage the courtesy of phoning police?
But yeah, by the time actual details emerge, if ever, the imprint is already made. Best to impose more content moderation before things get really outta hand.
We’ll see in 10 days how real it is... frankly I expect 2020 with less interest and hopefully less drama.
As to who they are fooling - it’s compliance that they want.
Talk to any contract law or compliance lawyer. They only want compliance, they know not what they enforce. Your average government bureaucrat is Hobbs in AZ, or the current level of Fetterman or Biden without the excuse of age or infirmity.
Whenever people try to make us fearful, beware! What people don't realize is the opposite of fear is love. Love (and all related emotions) is God's language. Take a wild guess who's language is Fear (and the resulting emotions)? I have a whole chapter on this in my upcoming book (Feb/Mar 2023) but more about that later! The reason it's in that book—fear emotions also weaken our immunity. Big subject, Chris. Thanks for tackling it.
See also:
https://michaelshellenberger.substack.com/p/pelosi-attack-suspect-was-a-psychotic
Well Sonar21 has him as a well known San Francisco schizo leftist , with pics at Drag Queen day from 2014.
It's exactly the same with the rhetoric around the Ukraine/Russia crises. Eveb though anyone with half a brain can see that the USA engineered this whole conflict and has fed the flames all along but the story is that Putin is a madman who invaded the Ukraine for NO REASON. And any talk outside of that narrative means you are unamerican and disloyal to the country.
Its just so annoying, the way the media is just playing with us. I stopped watching the news at the beginning of the pandemic and went on to quit tv altogether. I still will read the legacy news, just to see what theyre up to now.
DID PUTIN TELL YOU TO SAY THIS!?!?!?
No, Trump made Putin make him say that. Or was it the other way round. I forget who I'm supposed to hate today.
But they all get their marching orders from the devil....or is it Hitler?
so hard to keep track!
I think the devil made him say it. Putin's right hand man.
So true I have mostly quit tv as well. But, for me the most annoying part is the people that just accept unsubstantiated reporting at face value despite the appalling track record of the media. And as if that wasn't enough they simply shrug their shoulders and look away when the obvious falsehoods of the reporting are relieved. I can't comprehend the dedication some people show the democratic party.
I know what you mean. They think we are big fat conspiracy theorists. Because the tv told them so. It's crazy that logic and independent thought have gone by the wayside. I remember my grade seven social studies where we looked at censorship and learned it was a bad thing. We were taught in that class to recognize propaganda and were taught also, that was bad. I bet they're not reach ng that in Social anymore! Lol
Hate speech must be censored is what they are taught.
And sensible thinking must be shouted down.
Its actually redundant to shout it down. The censorship crowd and the blue checks commissars are just signaling loyalty, perhaps angling for status or promotion.
It’s irrelevant to speak up, or write, or shout.
They’ve decided.
The Party in power will ruin, cancel, bankrupt, burn, loot, murder to keep power because that’s how they got there - they overthrew the Republic with duped, unarmed troops who were practically sobbing standing next to the Vege in Chief Biden. The Troops knew.
The Party out of power makes noise if it raises funds but will do nothing, certainly not Kill, or riot, or burn, or loot, or summon troops.
Hold Hearings, as fundraisers.
Both parties D and R accurately reflect the true imperatives of their voters. D wants power, R wants $ and to be left alone to grill. One kills, the other grumbles.
Everyone wins.
Well, then, I guess I'll just quit with the patriotism.
I'll just lie down and wait for death.
I should stay off Substack, it's depressing.
Yes, but that is wrong. How can we know each other's minds if we shut down people we disagree with? How well would that strategy serve you in day to day interactions with other humans. You must keep an open mind always and listen to understand.
I said what they are taught, what they say. What they do.
That’s their interaction.
They won, this is mopping up.
Our open minds and worries about right and wrong destroyed us.
I'd say our psychopath filthy rich parasite class destroyed us. On purpose.
Completely quit, over six months, never been better!
Got rid of TV 2012.
I’d pay to keep it out.
Am I a Russian troll now? Lol
You might be a Russian NESTING DOLL troll.
>>> Putin is a madman who invaded the Ukraine for NO REASON
How DARE you leave out the critical hyperventilating adjectives...
Putin is a CORRUPT VIOLENT madman who BRUTALLY invaded the PEACEFUL Ukraine for NO REASON.
Aaah, that's better. Reads more like the NYT or CNN now (it LOOKS more like the Daily Mail because fucking Substack can't be arsed organising the most basic emphasis functionality)
Exactly! If more people would simply remember our response to the USSR putting Nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962... What did we think Putin was going to do when we blatantly advertised the acceptance of Ukraine into NATO??? (Rhetorical Question)... Putin did EXACTLY what we anticipated... This entire scenario has been purposely manufactured by the US and it's Western allies... in my opinion at the behest of the global financial interests... There!! I said it!
Just watched a very pertinent podcast from the Lyndon LaRouche Foundation...
Nuclear war imminent? I don't think those folks are just blathering, but reporting on the insanity...
They have to get the military to commit suicide. Generals can’t get rich if they’re dead.
Oh, and they’re Cowards.
Take comfort.
For hopeful signs; what did DOD do on Jan 6?
NOTHING.
On Jan 6 DOD actually blocked (with dubious authority) 154 National Guardsmen from DC - the only Guard authorized, all that was needed- in full riot gear headed out the door to the Capitol from their armory.
DOD exceeded the standards for hand wringing cowardice by assembling a working group of 103 staff to study the problem of letting the DC National Guard respond to the unruly protest.
Its well known that councils of war are called to ah, er, diffuse the blame for...calling off the attack. To have a council of 103 study a tactical employment of 154 is truly Nobel Prize, Olympic Gold Medal Bureaucracy at its best. Even the Soviets clap from Hades at this magnificent achievement.
I’m going to calm your fears with the coldest of American military Truths; our Generals are COWARDS. We’ve known for some time, believe me.
This time their cowardice works for us and the benefit of humanity.
Milley may be Falstaff in Drag, but as we’re trying to avoid a nuclear Nero Order - all praise to Sir John Falstaff, patron Saint of Cowardice.
🙏
Amen.
I can say two things to that.
1. The DOD (DARPA) CREATED the covid "vaccine."
2. It's not the MILITARY that is racing toward nuclear war.
In reply to earlier comments
The US military will not kill the American people. Nor likely the police (same families, same people).
Ain’t happening.
* 24 years from 1986 - 2022,
5 deployments, boy, man, middle aged, from pimples to grey hair
Korea, Europe , America, Africa, Balkans, Mid East 3X
It ain’t happening.
We ain’t gonna kill ya.
We are you.
That you can relax about .
Cheers
* I took breaks. Might be on one now. So only 20 some years.
Then why mandate this vax?
Sorry, a bit of paranoia here, perhaps... Get rid of everyone who swears an oath to the Constitution.... seems to be the thing, but I don't know.
Thanks for saying that, anyway. I believe YOU, and anyone who signed up before Covid... It's merc's I fear being brought in, who DON'T swear an oath...
I wondered about your name... Thank you for you patriotism, my friend. It's fellas like you that make me feel hopeful. And while I'm not a young 'un, I WILL do whatever I can, too. I'm not afraid of death, so... gimme a damn slingshot, I'm there. xo
I’m trying to cheer you up.
The military launches nukes.
Not the state department.
Thank you.
Yes.
Maybe it's not so much like it used to be no mo... Besides, the military is vaxxing the hell out of its own people... I'm becoming very moody these days-- I appreciate your effort, cheers.
My question: does the FUD still work? Are they actually seeing sustained, or at least maintaining, audience numbers?
Also, just who was the “unnamed person” who opened the door for the police at the Pelosi residence? A legitimate media would ask that question.
My impression is that it's working on fewer and fewer people, but I can't prove that. Certainly the likes of CNN are dying fast, but beyond that....
'the likes of CNN are dying fast'
Well, they certainly worked hard at killing their audience. Literally.
Exactly!
You mean, CNN the Central Non-intelligence Nutjobs?
It's a lover's quarrel from the details I've seen so far.
How much bribery, blackmail and "chip calling" do you think is going on behind the scenes?
They’re already dirty, corrupt people to begin with. So, yea…
And why was the guy only in his underwear?!
I’m trying to figure out from the police reports and that news-drone photo of the Pelosis' back doors three questions that remain unanswered and will never be asked by the drive-by media:
1) Why did the police dispatcher report to responding officers that the person in the Pelosi house was "a friend" named David?
2) Who opened the front door when officers arrived at the Pelosi house? The police report stated that Paul Pelosi and the half-naked man were struggling over the hammer when officers arrived, and some other person opened the door. The cops obviously were too far away to stop underwear boy from hitting Paul Pelosi.
3) if the stranger/"friend" broke into the house via the back doors, why is all the broken glass on the OUTSIDE of the house? The door glass is destroyed in the photo. It looks as if someone broke the glass and at least one stile/mullion/whatever to get out of the house
And of course, another question no media will ask: What was Paul Pelosi wearing when the cops got there?
You cannot find the answers if you do not ask the questions.
I'm sure the body-worn camera video will clear all of this up very soon JUST KIDDING
Exactly. There is so much more to this story. And why was the identity of the other person in the car with Pelosi revealed when he caused the accident while drunk?
I've got fear fatigue.
(Had it for a while now!)
If anyone tries to emotionally manipulate me about anything.... Well, I stop paying attention to everything else they might want to tell me. That's TV news, online news, print news, preachers, doctors, friends, advertisements, you name it. Haven't watched TV news for close to ten years (watched on purpose, that is, sometimes I'm forced to in waiting rooms) (interesting how that corresponds to the emotional payload charts you posted) , and canceled all newspapers three years ago. Even the local paper, for crying out loud.
Spending the week at a California state beach campground. Their warnings about theft this year are intense. In fact, they have a warning sign exactly like a fire danger sign - “theft danger extremely high!!! The rangers go around warning everyone repeatedly about theft. It’s never been this bad. (Also, listening to my nephew describe how English class has been replaced with “identify and relationship” class, and if he were to decide to identify as a cat and use cat pronouns, his teacher would be required to recognize that as legit.) I’m not sure how, but I suspect this might all be TRUMP’S FAULT!!
On a positive note, BEACH CAMPING. That can't ever be bad.
Never. Even in California, fellow campers help you feel better about the world. Or maybe it’s the beach. Either way. 😆
EVERYTHING "bad" is Trump's fault!
I still haven't forgiven him for the War of 1812.
LOLOLOL
The Left has become a one trick fear porn pony because they can’t point to one achievement in their attempts to govern. Now that’s really scary…
I keep pointing this out to neighbors in NY. Doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different outcome....?
In real time, we are watching what happens everyone knows they are lying.
The antidote is gratitude
Lol!! Am I a Russian troll now??
No way Pelosi isn’t covered by security 24/7/365. We are being Smolletted again and again.
A prize phrase, "emotional payload in headlines".
I looked at that study. Too bad it ended in 2019. It would be fascinating to see if the Covid era changed the slant: 'Headlines from right-leaning news media have been, on average, consistently more negative than headlines from left-leaning outlets over the entire studied time period.'
About the time I turned 60 I started getting the AARP magazine. In protest, I never read it; I noticed right away the entire cover was all about scaring old people.
But also some sweet discounts on mail order kitsch.
Not to mention that the description of events in this scenario, as in the actual details of what happened, are about as clear as mud.
Deranged man breaks and enters with violent intentions...but permits his hostage the courtesy of phoning police?
But yeah, by the time actual details emerge, if ever, the imprint is already made. Best to impose more content moderation before things get really outta hand.
I always strip down to my underwear before I break into someone else's house to try to kill people with a hammer.
The photo of the shattered glass door on the back of the Pelosi house shows all the glass on the OUTSIDE.
Somebody broke out of that house, not in.
The glass was so upset it threw itself at the hammer.
We’ll see in 10 days how real it is... frankly I expect 2020 with less interest and hopefully less drama.
As to who they are fooling - it’s compliance that they want.
Talk to any contract law or compliance lawyer. They only want compliance, they know not what they enforce. Your average government bureaucrat is Hobbs in AZ, or the current level of Fetterman or Biden without the excuse of age or infirmity.
Just comply, it doesn’t have to make sense.
Whenever people try to make us fearful, beware! What people don't realize is the opposite of fear is love. Love (and all related emotions) is God's language. Take a wild guess who's language is Fear (and the resulting emotions)? I have a whole chapter on this in my upcoming book (Feb/Mar 2023) but more about that later! The reason it's in that book—fear emotions also weaken our immunity. Big subject, Chris. Thanks for tackling it.