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Was thinking about this for a while, but felt it didn’t deserve its own post since it may not be relevant. Several of the Founders were Masons. They even have a whole section of their website dedicated to Washington himself, down to which lodge he was a part of, and a timeline as well. Does this mean we’ve been compromised as a country from the very beginning? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I don’t think that “society” has really had any good intentions throughout its history. Maybe it was different back then but I’m honestly not sure. All that symbolism and the secrecy of it doesn’t sit well with me.
TL;DR: Several Founders were Masons. Does that mean black hats have held power over us since the very founding of our country, rather than the organic act of 1871? Or am I missing something here?
This is not a dumb question. Its actually smart to ask this!
The very short and crisp answer, since this is on General Chat is that the American Experiment was part of the British Bankster Empire from the day one, with the goal of installing "Democracy" outside of the Monarchy. They have always believed that people can be manipulated and Democracy is for suckers because true power in a democracy belongs to whoever can manipulate the people.
Remember how "puppets" work - they are not mindless followers, most of the times (recent times being an exception). The Empire picks people who particular way of thinking suits them for the next step of their operation and they put that person in that place until that operation is finished.
These Freemasons were not the ones initiated all the way into Satanism. They were at various levels where they believe that Freemasons are doing good for the society. (atleast not all of them. I think there were probably a couple who were full on Satanists).
So the real American story was that, the Puppets picked by the Empire to create a slave colony in the name of "Democracy", did not deliver what they were tasked with, but rather gave a Constitutional Republic with very strong safeguard.
Hence, from the Empire's point of view, the American Experiment was a "failure". Thats why they had to invade America directly in 1812, and covertly via civil war, and assassinate a number of presidents along the way to drag US into 2 WWs, and establish Federal Reserve, and spend another 100 years using its power to deindustrialize US, and weaponise it against the rest of the world and here we are.
We are at this point in history only because the American Experiment was a failure, in its original plan by the Empire
Oh God, ignore this. I mixed two different comments. I will repost my reply
Perhaps it's because of my INFP personality, but I find myself believing that communicating with brainwashed zombies may be fruitful. It's a waste of time. I want to believe in the good of others and their ability to reason, but it's nothing but derivative corporate media talking points like "no due process" and "they're going door-to-door, snatching anyone who isn't white." It doesn't matter if the ICE officers aren't white. These people just accuse others of "hate" which justifies, in their mind, not listening to anyone who disagrees with them. Last night I spent about an hour carefully crafting a response to someone on Reddit who wanted to start a political argument in a crafts forum of all places, only to discover that I was unable to send it because the person had blocked me or something. I wasted close to an hour of my life believing that there may be some spark of intellectual honesty in this moonbat. Reddit is such a cesspool of humanity.
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Some good British Humour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxDjFEJPSsw
RIP Robert Duvall. One of his most memorable scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RHo_ZG-YGo
If you're one of those that seriously tries to figure out this world we live in, the meaning of life, and such. This will be of interest to you.
I want to share this. It is an attempt to explain the unexplainable. It talks about an awakening, but I don't think necessarily the Great Awakening that Q talks about. (thus no post)
The Ancients Decoded Reality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADYdypHZb2A
Summary
This video explores a profound, unifying insight gleaned from over 190 ancient sacred texts spanning diverse civilizations worldwide. The central theme reveals that despite differences in culture, language, and time, these ancient writings communicate five core spiritual truths that converge remarkably. The video deconstructs common misconceptions about ancient teachings, emphasizing that these texts were not meant to confuse but to express infinite, fundamental truths within the limits of human language and understanding. It invites viewers to reconsider their perceived separation from others and the world, illuminating how ego and fear distort reality. This video is highly suitable for seekers of spiritual clarity, those curious about world wisdom, and individuals looking to understand the nature of consciousness and self. Viewers will learn about the foundational spiritual principles shared across humanity, the nature of reality as shaped by mind and perception, and practical pathways to awakening and liberation from ego and fear.
Timeline Summary
00:00 - 01:45: Introduction to ancient texts obsession and discovery of universal truths
The speaker introduces their lifelong obsession with ancient religious and spiritual texts from many cultures. Despite no cross-influence among these civilizations, they reveal a surprising consistency of five fundamental truths across all texts, pointing to universal human experience beyond cultural boundaries. This sets the stage for examining these truths.
01:45 - 06:30: The challenge of expressing ultimate truth through language
A key problem is highlighted: ancient texts use metaphor, parables, and poetry because human language cannot fully contain or communicate infinite, transcendent truth. The speaker references Taoism and Christianity to illustrate that truth “spoken” or “explained” is inherently a distortion, as language is limited and thought-based.
06:30 - 11:00: The discovery of the five core spiritual truths—Truth #1: You are not separate
The first and foundational truth is introduced: non-separation. Across Hinduism, Christianity, Sufism, Hermeticism, Daoism, Mayan culture, Buddhism, and even quantum physics, the core insight is that the self is not isolated but an expression of a unified whole. Perceived individual identity is a temporary wave on the ocean of oneness.
11:00 - 17:00: Truth #2: Fear is an illusion; love is the ultimate reality
The second truth emphasizes fear as a cultural and psychological habit, an illusion driving disconnection, ego, and suffering. Love, on the other hand, is the true underlying frequency that awakens and connects beings. This notion is echoed in the Bible, Bhagavad Gita, Buddha’s teachings, and Sufi mysticism.
17:00 - 20:00: Truth #3: The mind is not a camera but a projector shaping reality
Ancient spirituality and modern quantum physics align in teaching that the mind generates the experience of reality rather than passively recording it. Our beliefs, fears, and mental patterns filter and distort what we perceive.
20:00 - 23:30: Truth #4: The ego is the enemy—illusory and fear-based
The ego is described as a survival mechanism built from fear, trauma, and separation. It's not true self, but a protective mask that requires conflict, hierarchy, and recognition to survive. Ancient wisdom from multiple traditions warns that clinging to this false self blocks liberation.
23:30 - 26:00: Truth #5: Everything is connected—universal interdependence
The final truth affirms that all existence forms one interconnected system. Quantum entanglement, Hermetic principles, Buddhist interbeing, and indigenous wisdom converge on this point. Our lives are not isolated incidents but integral parts of the cosmic whole.
26:00 - 30:40: How humanity lost awareness of these truths and built a fearful, ego-driven culture
The video explains that forgetting these truths was not a conspiracy but a gradual cultural shift driven by survival fear, resource competition, and habit formation. Fear morphed into culture, feeding ego, greed, materialism, and separation. Modern technology and media amplify this disconnection, leading to widespread anxiety, depression, and spiritual fragmentation.
30:40 - 38:20: The awakening process—remembering what we truly are
Despite the current crisis, signs of cultural awakening emerge. The ancients provided a roadmap for awakening based on internal transformation rather than rituals: seeking truth, cultivating presence, practicing compassion, embracing stillness, and transforming suffering into wisdom. Awakening is framed as remembering an ancient identity and returning home to true self, dissolving ego and fear, changing one’s relationship to the world.
Key Points
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What do these five spiritual truths mean for my daily life?
A: They encourage you to see beyond fear and ego, realize your interconnectedness, and shift your perspective to love and presence, which can reduce suffering and improve relationships.
Q: How can I apply these ancient teachings without adopting a specific religion?
A: The teachings transcend religion and culture; focus on the universal principles shared by all traditions such as compassion, mindfulness, and self-inquiry rather than dogma.
Q: Why do I feel separate if the teaching says I’m not?
A: Feeling separate is a result of conditioned ego and fear-based mind patterns that distort reality. Spiritual practices like meditation, presence, and compassion help unveil your true connected nature.
Q: Is awakening a one-time event or a process?
A: Awakening is often a gradual process of remembering and transformation, involving ongoing presence, self-knowledge, and compassion rather than a single moment of enlightenment.
Q: How is modern science related to these ancient truths?
A: Quantum physics and consciousness studies increasingly support ideas like the universe being interconnected and shaped by observation, aligning with ancient spiritual insights.
Conclusion
This video masterfully weaves together millennia of spiritual wisdom to reveal an astonishing unity in humanity’s deepest truths. It demonstrates that ancient texts worldwide share a consistent message about non-separation, the illusory nature of fear and ego, and the interconnectedness of all things. These insights are not just abstract philosophy but practical keys to reducing suffering, dispelling fear, and awakening to our full potential as conscious beings. The chain of understanding flows from decoding ancient texts → extracting timeless truths → applying these truths through presence, compassion, and self-awareness → achieving freedom from ego and fear → living as an integrated expression of the universe itself. The final recommendation is clear: to transform your life, begin by questioning separated identity and fear, cultivate inner stillness and compassion, and remember who you truly are beyond the ego. This path leads not to becoming something new but reclaiming what has always been within you. Love and awakening await just on the other side of releasing what no longer serves you.
Happy President's Day to My President on this 47th day of 2026. May God bless you and all your loved ones. Thank you for serving US in Truth and working for peace.
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You know how Q said 70% of plane crashes are targeted kills?
I just remembered that Dag Hammarskjöld, the second-ever Secretary General of the United Nations, was killed in a plane crash in 1961 when on his way to negotiate a cease-fire. This also makes him the only posthumous recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, as he was killed just before he could formally accept the award.
Why would they have wanted him dead?
John Heinz, Theresa Heinz first husband died in a helicopter or plane crash.
Then she ran off with Lurch.
He was a great Senator.
You answered your own question. He was negotiating peace. Thats not what UN is about, UN is about forever wars.
That's what I was leaning towards, but I wanted an outside opinion.
I can see that. Thank you.
We do not live a real democracy, which one can easily see when everyone lives in fear. The Controllers are afraid of the people, and for this reason, they have made “muzzle laws”, and so the people live in fear of those who rule over them, therefore the people do not dare to speak their minds.'
~ Ursula Haverbeck, before the State Court in Dortmund, 11th June, 2007
Why doesn't Trump/Federal government just more aggressively attack the benefits programs for illegal aliens.
If he just made everything from welfare to school access for children should be only for citizens and valid visa car holders people would self deport most likely.
And of course strict punishment for providing benefits outside the rules. And rewards for informants.
Do they have the ability to do that? Maybe they lack power since schools are not federally funded?
All federal "benefits" are unconstitutional. Davy Crockett wrote about this way back when he was a senator.
BTW, almost all public schools are partly federally funded. My wife was a school librarian, and she would talk of the separate federal sources of funds that had to be spent in particular ways and completely spent so the school would keep getting money. The problem she had was that the principal would keep paperwork on her desk until the last minute and then spring it on my wife that she had $10,000 that had to be spent on books in just one day. My wife had to keep marked up catalogs ready all the time for these events.
How much of this is federal and how much of this is state and local?
What laws at federal level explicitly authorize welfare to illegals?
I believe effectively it doesn't matter - it all ends up in the same pool with earmarks on how it can be spent. Before I began working in education, I volunteered for PTA and learned how restricted the money is. Not only that, volunteer work done by community for improvements and donations are also restricted - at least in many states. So began the degradation of public education to its current free-fall of today.
No my point is that not all this fraud can be stopped with federal regulation alone.
Isaiah 41:10.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Amen.