Saturday, August 15, 2015

EVER WONDER WHO RULES YOU?




EVER WONDER  
WHO RULES YOU?

       
     That was an impertinent question I once started asking myself! I eventually found the answer, and you can too! When thinking of “rulers,” think “Kings, “Mayors,” “Governors,” “Teachers” “Prophets” “Magistrates” “Judges” “Legislators” and a host of other “power-brokers!”

     When we go to school we think of “teachers” and perhaps “principals” or maybe even “school boards!” We accept them as “leaders,” as “rulers” and always assume they know more than we do. But do they really? Teachers teach what they are taught to teach! They teach what the “curriculum” demands. Yes, a few will add their own experiences, opinions or even encourage creative thinking, but today most just push whatever is placed on their plate! Education is, after all, just a business! 500 years ago the curriculum taught “The World is Flat!” And people believed that. Anyone impertinent enough to disagree was dealt with harshly! Galileo, for instance, who suggested that perhaps the earth travels around the sun, was all but put to death because he dared to contradict the sacred truth as taught by “experts!” It is no different today. The “Flat Earth” theorem has been replaced by other more modern “Flat Earth” theorems! If it be commonly known these people are morons in their own right, the repercussions would be too much for them to bear!

     “Kings” can be a real challenge! In most countries of the world at one time or another, royal personages ran the show. Woe unto him who dared contradict the edicts of Kings and Rulers! Often time, the penalty was death (if you were lucky) and (if you were unlucky) unbelievable pain! The modus operandi was the same: such individuals were condemned as “traitors,” “rebels” or worse. And if you dared help or associate with them you were often treated just as harshly. The object of course, was to “keep people in line.” It mostly succeeded, as “subjects” generally to not wish to risk life, limb, family or the pursuit of happiness. So, they “go along to get along!” And very often it does not matter which ruler is in power because eventually he is replaced by another and he can be just as bad as the first! Those who saw opportunity to manipulate rulers as so-called “advisers” risked it all, hoping their reading of a sick or weak “head of state” worked to their advantage!

     Governors are seldom better. They may have less authority than Kings, but don’t count on it! Governors are often under some restraint either from legislative bodies or other influences, but they can be a pain all the same. They always promote the falsehood of “serving the people” when more likely they “serve and enrich themselves” at public expense!

     “Prophets” have the advantage of being “God’s representatives on Earth” and they add a host of mumbo-jumbo to the mix. Sometimes they actually tell the truth, but often mix in just the right amount of falsehoods to hoodwink folks. It is amazing to see how much influence “witch doctors” in Africa managed to exert and help run the show there for eons. It gets particularly interesting when “Kings” and other rulers mix it up with “Prophets” and religious leaders to create “The Divine Right of Kings!” Who would dare to openly oppose?!

     And lastly, we have “democracies!” They are described as countries where the “people” rule! But do they really? No, it’s a joke. People think they vote for someone, but in reality it is pretty much a side-show. Unfortunately, not everyone makes a good “ruler” and in democracies everyone thinks of himself as ruler and they often pull or push in directions that suit them. They often support causes which can be injurious to others without any regard for consequences. Even more exciting is when “leaders” of democracies influence people whose opinions go in different directions! Pretty soon such forms of government degenerate into mob rule and dictatorships! Nothing like progress and development! And again as before, the people go along like sheep, hence the term “sheeple!”  They are found everywhere.
     It does not matter what kind of government you have! In the long run of time, eventually all degenerate into chaos and mayhem with a “ruler” emerging!  So, how does one tell who really rules the roost? Just watch and see who gets attacked verbally! When people get condemned for their thoughts and opinions or for their reasonable beliefs and statements and otherwise pigeon-holed and name-called, YOU WILL KNOW who rules you!
     These examples will suffice to prove my point: 1) If you state your country should NOT go to war you will be labeled “unpatriotic” or a “traitor!” 2) If you suggest certain people are MORE LIKELY to commit crimes than others you are called a “racist!” 3) If you suggest that certain religious leaders are in any way DISHONEST you will be called “anti-Christian” if you are lucky and maybe beheaded if it is a DIFFERENT religion! Still others may call you “anti-Semitic” or worse! 4) If you suggest homosexuality is BIOLOGICALLY WRONG you are called a “homophobe” or a “bigot.” 5) If you support the Constitution of the United States and dare think government should adhere to it or you think government should be limited in scope you are called a “lone wolf” or a “domestic terrorist!”
     In the cases cited above, it MATTERS NOT whether you are RIGHT OR WRONG; only that you stepped on some “important” toes who want to regulate what you say or do! Once these people open their mouths to condemn you, then you will KNOW positively who RULES YOU! They never operate alone, always in groups! So once you have them figured out, you can see through to their real motives! They rule through terror of verbal decree and may follow it up with terror by physical force! And they always "justify" their means!


           


The wonderfully organized world of the Bee! He lives in a dictatorship and his life is determined by position. A Queen Bee has one job, the Drones another, and so on. It is very orderly, productive and effective. There are no shirkers, no welfare or favoritism. There is little or no trouble and troublemakers in their society are never tolerated! How much better if troublemakers in OUR society were not tolerated! There is much to be learned from the Bee!





Written, Photographed and Posted by
      Harald Hesstvedt Scharnhorst  

                          2015

          
   
                                              
 

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