I admit finding it quaint that you often repeat “you’re watching a movie” and “symbolism will be their downfall” but then cite theatre and ceremony as proof that you don’t fall for such manipulation.

Don’t you realize that when you say, “The sword dance ceremony is an important symbol! The Forbidden City visit is a high honor!”

I can just say back to you,

“You’re watching a movie. Symbolism will be your downfall.”

Ceremonial visits and formal shows of respect are literally theatre. Perhaps they show a genuine intention. Perhaps they’re designed to manipulate you. They’re theatre. They’re showy on purpose.

The fact that you look at a symbol like “he walked in front of the pope” and interpret that as the proof positive automatically just because it’s a symbol that supports YOUR belief system shows you’re just as easily manipulated as a normie who believes any symbol or show they see on television.

You’re just watching a different television screen.

I admit finding it quaint that you often repeat “you’re watching a movie” and “symbolism will be their downfall” but then cite theatre and ceremony as proof that you don’t fall for such manipulation.

Don’t you realize that when you say, “The sword dance ceremony is an important symbol! The Forbidden City visit is a high honor!”

I can just say back to you,

“You’re watching a movie. Symbolism will be your downfall.”

Ceremonial visits and formal shows of respect are literally theater. Perhaps they show a genuine intention. Perhaps they’re designed to manipulate you. They’re theatre. They’re showy on purpose.

The fact that you look at a symbol like “he walked in front of the pope” and interpret that as the truth automatically because it’s a symbol that supports YOUR belief system shows you’re just as easily manipulated as a normie who believes any symbol or show they see on television.

You’re just watching a different television screen.