Wearing out its welcome

 Is it not true that the profit system, that long-lasting albatross long weighing down society, has worn out its welcome?  The high prices, the low wages;  the steadfast propper--uppers, the long-suffering workers;  these have been the markers of an engine of wealth production for the super-wealthy.  

But what of the future? Will there be another collapse? All one has to do is read a book like “1929,“ by Sorkin. As for a final collapse, that is a bit more difficult to see. But that is only because of the huge public relations fog of war which obscures our vision. However, even fog eventually dissipates. As the sun begins to come up on the gloom, a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel begins to come into view. 

The Ethos

 

Today, the ethos, or the environment, of the United States is energetic, though worried, slightly morose, sometimes irritated, and yet darkly hopeful.  Individual citizens may be in better shape, but this is the overall tendency in our country now — uncertainty and dissatisfaction.  

The matter of what to do tirs people together in a similar attitude. There is cynicism about the ability of the average person to do anything about the sorry state of the economy. And yet, there is discomfort with the cynicism, too.

Cynicism is the lowest form of apathy. A step above cynicism is pessimism. A step above pessimism is being noncommittal – not caring one way or the other. Beyond that, as we travel up, we get to the happier states. But most people are Lower than the happier states, and with reason.

And yet there is in the American spirit a drive toward excellence, a desire for what is right and just. At this point in history, it is firmly embedded in our DNA. As we begin the week of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence, America is in process– increasingly, in process.

Like a wheel on a Conestoga wagon, things go, and the country eventually comes around. We will see this again, surely. But before arriving at our destination, there must be many turns of the wheel.  For as the road turns, the wheel turns with it. Happy journeying, America.

Moment for humor

 Who is Al? Is it Al Bundy? Is it Al from Al’s hardware store?Allen Funt?  Funt and Fontaine?

Whoever “Al is, my e-mail tells me his “voice scams are spreading.”  I’m not surprised;  his voice always sounded like he had some sort of a contagious disease. 

Conspiracy

 Rough post

Last evening, I watched 2/3 of the movie “conspiracy,“ starring Kenneth Branaugh.  This movie Chronicles, a meeting by the highest officials of the Nazi regime, purpose the meeting shared by the head of the SS, wound around to the chairman‘s main purpose – how to exterminate the Jewish people. Even now as I write this, I am almost shuttering and several times during the movie. I dipped my head in shame and horror.

As the movie depicts it, there was far from a unanimity in the room during the first half of the meeting. But after a lunch break, Branaugh’s characterThrough cunning and verbal knocks on the head, around to his point of view. 

Sadly, I had to leave the movie because of schedule. I am anxious to get back to it tonight. But what I have seen so far is a film about a meeting. When would think this would be as dry as corn biscuits in the desert. That is certainly not the case! This is due to the sublime performances by the actors. This is Shirley the best movie of its type since “12 angry men“

I will post here about the subject matter, in the last part of the movie, without spoiling it I hope.

Message to all who are reading this

Let it hereby be known that your Musical Patriot decries the attack by the United States executive on the sovereign nation of Iran. Certainly there are complex issues involved, and serious concerns. But when innocent children, and others, are bombed, I must draw a line. This attack has violated not just human rights, but international law, and common decency. 

This is not to point fingers. It is, however, a warning that any injustice will be addressed, according to my understanding the Bible. Nevertheless, this is not my concern, duty, or responsibility. I leave any such action, if there is to be any action at all, to the Higher Authority. Meanwhile, may all those suffering be comforted.  

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U.S. Department of Justice Crashing

 Your Musical Patriot does not approve of what is known as click-bait. Thus, the kind of title which you see above doesn’t arise on my blog often.   However, the headline today does not seem to be radical, or particularly over-stated.

For news coming out of the court system in the last days, is showing extreme frustration with the tactics of Justice Department lawyers in Social-issue suits they have been bringing in front of judges.  In fact, one judge has referred department lawyers to the oversight board which handles such things. The reason is essentially lying to the judge about the circumstances of on-going negotiations with perspective defendants.

With developments such as these, it is going to take a long time to restore confidence in the US justice system. The longer this goes on, the longer it is going to take to bring back a suitable level of trust. This is most unfortunate for the country. 

It is, however, not unprecedented in world history.  This is what happens in the lead-up to massive changes. I will say no more for now. But we can expect even more turmoil as the country turns away from systems of exploitation and injustice.

Link coming soon

20TH ANNIVERSARY!

More coming later

Election integrity alliance flags vote count irregularities

 The Election Truth Alliance was founded after the 2024 election due to questions arising about the validity of the vote. Nathan Taylor, cyber security expert, serves as spokesman for the organization. He describes the work of the alliance in doing forensic analysis of elections, especially computerized voting machines. After following the alliance’s work for more than a year, I am more convinced than ever that bad actors were at work in the vote of 2024. Taylor gives the details in the video link to below.

Election analysis group flags vote count anomalies

Video technical issue

Your Musical Patriot Is experiencing a technical issue with the posting of videos here. I am working on getting this fixed. In the meantime, I will post the hyperlink for any given video instead. Thanks for your patience.

Saturday poetry

 Once to Every Man and Nation

Verse 2

Then to side with truth is noble,

When we share her wretched crust,

Ere her cause bring fame and profit,

And is prosperous to be just;

Then it is the brave man chooses

While the coward stands aside,

Till the multitude make virtue

Of the faith they had denied.

— James Russell Lowell, 1819 to 1891

Restoring civil law step-by-step

Over the next days, weeks, and months, I plan to share legal advice on how to restore the rule of law in the United States. At this time, I will not be able to address legal matters in all states, but I will post references to attorneys who can give advice which will apply in all states. Also included may be advice which applies in some states, but not all. 

If the rule of law is to be upheld and in some cases restored, we the people must ultimately step up to do the job.e

What to say when the police asked for your identification 

Also coming soon:   Ways to oppose corporations‘ usurpation of the rights of citizens

500 years ago: the African Americans revolt

 Five hundred years ago, African Americans revolted against enslavement.  Read more at the link below.

History sets upright the experience of the enslaved as U.S. marks 250th birthday

Also see article under Pages tab here.

Reining in rogue corporations goal of Montana effort

 Quick Link —

According to this video from the Robert Reich YouTube channel, the root of our political and societal troubles is corruption. This explanation will do about as well as any other. This is very much related to other posts regarding the nature and power of corporations, which I have posted earlier. I like the idea of states taking the lead on reining in corporate abuse. Not so often do the states take the lead in solving national problems.  I like the idea of states taking the lead on reining in corporate abuse. Not so often do the states take the lead on solving national problems.  However, the speaker here shows that it can be done. 

https://youtube.com/shorts/P8tKmUoV2gc?si=_4zb641fCg7OIqSt

New book gives low-down on the status of men in western culture…

… Especially in Britain in the United States.

This book, replete with eye– popping statistics, sets the stage for a dark and frightening picture of the life of men. The introduction alone is worth the price of the book, as I have just found out.

Clearly, we must do more to correct the economic justice, which is the profit system.

Highly recommended

Notes on Being a Man 

by

Scott Galloway

Simon and Schuster

More on this book in the future

Spate of disappearances and deaths of scientists raises alarm

 Eleven scientists in different parts of the country have either disappeared or been found deceased in the last seven years. Authorities are examining the case cases, and reopening cold cases to determine if there is any link.  Newsweek magazine tells more:

Scientists missing or dead: a national mystery