In this incredibly important, 4-minute video, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes the Democratic Party elites for undermining the democratic process. He highlights the DNC’s plans to punish states where President Biden lost in 2020, which he believes could disenfranchise millions of voters. RFK Jr. expresses concerns over the DNC’s secretive strategies that could overshadow the popular vote. Reflecting on America’s democratic history, he urges citizens to sign this “Demand a Fair Vote” petition before the DNC’s pivotal vote on September 14th:

https://fairvote.kennedy24.com/

TRANSCRIPT (RFK Jr.)

In a real democracy, every citizen has the same prized possession: their vote. That vote gives you a say in whether you can earn a good living, whether your kids have access to decent schools, whether they’ll be sent to war, and whether they’ll get health care. When democracy crumbles, citizens become more like serfs. They labor under laws that are made by oligarchs and elites. They work two jobs for barely livable pay. They get taxed to fund Wall Street, wars, and bank bailouts. Your vote is your power, and right now the Democratic Party elites are trying to take it away from you.

At the order of President Biden, the DNC is punishing states where President Biden lost in 2020. He came in fourth, for example, in Iowa and finished last in New Hampshire. So, the DNC is trying to move those states out of their historic first slots and start instead with South Carolina, where President Biden finally won his first victory. What are you going to do about RFK Jr?

“I’m very, very proud of the president, and we’re going to get it done for him and Kamala Harris in this primary and again in the general election.” ~ DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison

Those changes violate state laws, so the legislatures can’t comply with the plan. But do you know who the real losers are? You are. You’re going to lose your right to vote in a free and fair election.

Based upon the DNC’s plan, if you live in the state of New Hampshire or Iowa, your vote just won’t count. And Georgia too, by the way. In that state, they want to kick anyone off the ballot if they campaign in New Hampshire. These crooked measures will disenfranchise millions of citizens. These people will be robbed of their votes just because the elites say so.

And it’s not only voters in a handful of states that the DNC is trying to silence; it’s every voter in every state. So how do they plan to do that?

Well, there’s another rule that the committee is drafting behind closed doors, and it’s similar to a trick that they used to kick Bernie Sanders out in 2016. They’re flooding the convention with party operatives with opaque names like PLEOs and automatic delegates whose job is to drown out the popular vote. Once the PLEOs and automatic delegates arrive at the Chicago convention next summer, the vote tallies all change, and the People’s Choice can be overturned in an instant. I could win two-thirds of the popular vote and still be denied the nomination.

That’s not democracy. That’s theater.

When I was growing up, this country was the democratic light of the world. We were the exemplar. We were the template for all the other nations on Earth. This is what democracy looked like. We did it better than anybody. Based on our example, dozens upon dozens of new democracies took root in every corner of the Earth. But when we deny citizens their right to vote, and when we rig the process in favor of insiders, then the flames of democracy flicker, and someday soon, it will go out.

The good news is that these rules don’t take effect until the DNC votes on them on September 14th. So let’s use our power while we still have it. It’s time to demand a fair primary process where every vote counts equally, and the candidate who gets the most votes wins the nomination. That’s the democracy we learned about at school. That’s the democracy that people around the world yearn for. That’s the democracy that we now have to fight to protect. Whomever you plan to vote for next year, now is the time to tell the DNC that you want democracy back in the Democratic Party. Add your name to the “Demand a Fair Vote” petition below:

https://fairvote.kennedy24.com/

Please use your voice while you still can.

I’m Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and I appreciate your help.

“How easy is it for you to shift your belief system from ‘I totally believe in my government to ‘Oh My God! What’s going on?’  That’s exactly where I went in all of this.” – Albert N. Stubblebine III

At the time of the interview, Albert N. Stubblebine III was a retired Major General in the United States Army. (Sadly, Albert passed away on February 6, 2017.) He was the commanding general of the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command from 1981 to 1984.  In this compelling interview, Stubblemine reveals the following information (what he calls “dots”) about the attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001:

• Stubblebine initially believed the official story regarding 9/11.
• Then, he saw the hole in the Pentagon. He can prove that the Pentagon was not hit by a Boeing 757. DOT.
• All of the sensors around the Pentagon were turned off except one. That one sensor captured an image of the object that hit the Pentagon.  It looked like a missile.  But, after he went public, the imagery was changed to look like a plane. DOT.
• The collapse of the twin towers was caused by controlled demolition – not the fuel from the airplane. DOT.
• Larry Silverstein, the leaseholder of the WTC complex, admitted that building 7, which was not hit by a plane and had only a small fire, was intentionally “pulled” – which is word used for controlled demolition.  DOT.
• All of the air defense systems around Washington DC were turned off that day. DOT.
• Also on 9/11, there was an exercise designed to mimic an attack on the towers by airplanes.  DOT.
• When you connect the DOTs, the picture says that what we were told by the media was not the real story.
• Stubblebine, visibly upset, describes how he felt when he realized the truth about his government after having a strong belief in his country since early childhood: “My belief system was so strong from age five when I could remember standing on a parade ground at attention with not anybody telling me to do that – at West Point.”

Below are some notes from the interview including a partial transcript. (Be sure to watch all the way to the end, where you can see the deep hurt on his face when he recalled the moment that he realized that his government, the government that he proudly served for over 30 years, was not what he thought was):

5:15 Stubblebine hears about the 9/11 attacks: “We’re at war.”

6:00 Stubblebine said there must have been intelligence information to know that an attack was coming and we didn’t see the signals.  Somebody missed it.

6:35 He initially believed that it was a terrorist attack done by other forces: “Not my government.”

7:45 Stubblebine then saw a photo of the Pentagon showing the hole in the Pentagon supposedly made by a Boeing 757.  “Something’s wrong. There is something wrong with this picture…”

8:30 “Well there was something wrong. And, so I analyzed it not just photographically, I did measurements… I checked the plane, the length of the nose, where the wings were… I took measurements of the Pentagon – the depth of the destruction in the Pentagon.”

9:05 “Conclusion: airplane did not make that hole.”

9:10” I went public at the time. I am the highest-ranking officer, I believe, that has ever gone public… The official story was not true.”

9:25 “I was very careful to not say what it was because I couldn’t prove it. I was careful to say that it was not the airplane that did that, because I can prove that it was not the airplane.”

9:45 “In the hole, however, was a turbine that looked like a turbine from the missile… I can’t prove that, I don’t know. But there was something there that did not look like the engine from an airplane, but did look like a turbine from a missile.”

10:10 “Later I saw another photograph taken by one of the sensors on the outside of the Pentagon. Now, all of the sensors had been turned off, which is kind of interesting – isn’t it? That day, why would all of the sensors around the Pentagon be turned off? That’s strange. I don’t care what the excuse is.  That’s strange. There happened to be one that apparently did not get turned off. And in that picture, coming in, flying into the Pentagon, you see this object, and it obviously hits the Pentagon.  When you look at it, it does NOT look like an airplane.  Sometime later, after I’d gone public, that imagery was changed. It got a new suit around it that now looked like an airplane. But, when you take the suit off, it looks more like a missile – not like an airplane.”

11:30 “Let me go back to the next very important piece of information.  The amount of energy to melt the girders – the steel in the tower – cannot be gotten to a melt point with the fuel that was in the airplane.  Not possible!  So, any melting did not occur as a result of the hit from the airplane.  Point. I call it dot. OK?  DOT.”

12:10 “When you look at the tower coming down, what you see at each floor is successive puffs of smoke: puff, puff, puff, puff… all the way down. Where are the puffs of smoke coming from? Well, they claim that they are from the collapsing floors… No. No. No. Those puffs of smoke are controlled demolitions. That’s exactly what they are because that’s exactly how they work. And so, the fact that the airplane hit, it did, it did not cause that collapse of the building.  The collapse of the building was caused by controlled demolition.”

13:05 “Fact: Building 7 – Silverberg, I believe is the name of the owner…” (his name is actually Larry Silverstein), “…was on a video and you could see Building 7.  And, there was a fire in Building 7, there’s no doubt about that. No airplane hit it.  I assume that the fire came from some debris, but I’m not even sure of that.  But, in the lower right-hand corner of the building was a fire – not a very big fire. It didn’t appear to be out of control. It certainly was in a small part of the building.  But, then he is heard on the video and he says Pull it.  Then, the building collapsed. What does pull it mean?  Let me tell you.  That’s the order for controlled demolition.  That is the phraseology that’s used for blowing up something.”

CLN Editorial note: Stubblebine got a little mixed up with his facts regarding the Silverstein video, which you can see here.  The video is a PBS interview with Silverstein that was shot sometime after 9/11.   The footage of Building 7 going down is historical footage, not live during the interview.  Nonetheless, Silverstein does say that he gave the order to “pull it.”

15:00 All of the air defense systems in that part of the country had been turned off that day.  All of the air defense systems had been turned off… Why would you turn off all of the air defense systems on that particular day unless you knew that something was going to happen? It’s a dot.  It’s information. But, it’s strange that everything got turned off that day.  DOT.”

15:50 There was an exercise that was designed for the air defense systems that was an attack on the towers by airplanes.  Isn’t that strange that we had an exercise that mimicked what really happened?  Strange that we had planned an exercise that was exactly what happened. And, at the same time, the air defense systems were turned off.  Don’t you find that strange? I find that really strange?  DOT.  Just a piece of information.

16:50 “But how does it correlate with everything else? So, you see the dots.  You have all of these dots. They’re just bits of information.  But, that’s exactly how the intelligence world works.  You get a bit of information here. A bit here, and a bit here. And, pretty soon you’ve got a picture. To me, what does the picture say?  The picture says that what we heard and were told in the newspapers, the media, was not the real story. There’s enough doubt in the official story where the story is absolutely not consistent with what happened. They paint a different picture than the one that was given to the media.”

17:45 “How easy is it for you to shift your belief system from ‘I totally believe in my government to ‘Oh My God! What’s going on?’  That’s exactly where I went in all of this. Because my belief system was so strong from age five when I could remember standing on a parade ground at attention with not anybody telling me to do that – at West Point. I did it because I wanted to do it – because I believed! And then going to the military academy and serving, defending…

18:30 The real story was, I have a question I guess. The real story to me is: who was the real enemy? Who participated in this? Who planned this attack? Why was it planned? Were the real terrorists the people in Arab clothing? Or, were the real people that planned this the people sitting in the authority in the White House?

Physical Evidence and Eyewitness Testimony That A Missile Hit The Pentagon – NOT a Boeing 757

The following physical evidence and eyewitness testimony is presented in detail below, most of which is video footage:

1. Analysis of the physical damage to the Pentagon and lack of debris. You can’t fit a 125 foot wide Boeing 757 into a hole 16 feet wide.  The theory that the plane vaporized is idiotic.  And, what happened to the wings that allegedly sheared off?  DOT
2. The official story of how the plane arrived at the Pentagon by making a 270 degree turn at a speed of 800 kilometers per hour is absurd.  A Boeing 757 could not possibly perform that maneuver according to experts.   DOT
3. AA Flight 77 was lost from radar as early as 8:56 a.m. and then allegedly reappeared 36 minutes later at 9:32 am. According to Danielle O’Brien, an air traffic controller at Dulles International Airport, the plane that showed up on the radar was not Flight 77: “The speed, the maneuverability, the way that it turned, we all thought in the radar room, all of us experienced air traffic controllers, that it was a military plane.”   DOT
4. No unknown aircraft are allowed within 50 miles of the Pentagon.  The Pentagon has its own anti-aircraft missiles that should have fired to protect the building. Only a military aircraft with a special IFF transponder (identifying it as a friend) would have been allowed to approach the Pentagon.   DOT
5. CNN reporter on the scene shortly after the impact saying that there was no evidence of a plane hitting the Pentagon.   DOT
6. Aerial footage showing no debris (confirming the report by the CNN reporter), plus more analysis showing the size of a Boeing 757 compared to the size of the hole in the Pentagon.  Recall also that the initial hole was only 16 feet wide and the CNN reporter said that the Pentagon structure did not collapse until about 45 minutes after impact.   DOT
7. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and 9/11 Commission Member Timothy Roemer both saying that a MISSILE was used on the Pentagon.   DOT
8. Analysis of the Pentagon video footage of the alleged Boeing 757 (it certainly doesn’t look like a Boeing 757) hitting the Pentagon that concludes it was faked.   DOT
9. A leaked video showing a missile hitting the Pentagon.   DOT
10. Expert testimony that a high radiation reading near Pentagon indicated that a “depleted uranium warhead may have been used”  DOT
11. Two witnesses who were at the Pentagon who said there was no debris or jet fuel, and another witness who “was convinced it was a missile. It came in so fast it sounded nothing like an airplane.” DOT
12. KEY POINT. Many people reported seeing a low-flying plane heading towards the Pentagon.  Thanks to a series of videotaped interviews with multiple witnesses by the Citizens Investigation Team, we find out that: (a) a plane did approach the Pentagon, but it was smaller than a Boeing 757, and it approached from a different angle than reported by the 9/11 commission; (b) the plane did not actually hit the Pentagon, but instead flew past the Pentagon at under 200 feet – immediately after the missile hit; (c) the downed flag poles at the Pentagon were staged, which was admitted by the taxi driver whose taxi was supposedly hit by one of the falling poles. DOT

Connecting the dots, a very clear picture emerges: (a) American Airlines Flight 77 (a Boeing 757) disappeared from radar and never re-appeared; (b) instead, a smaller military craft appeared on radar 36 minutes later that was capable of performing a difficult maneuver and could approach the Pentagon without being shot down; (c) a low-flying military craft approached the Pentagon but merely flew past the Pentagon immediately after the Pentagon was struck by a missile.

CNN Reporter: “There is NO Evidence of a Plane Having Crashed Anywhere Near the Pentagon”

Jamie Mcintyre, CNN’s senior Pentagon correspondent at the time, was at the Pentagon shortly after it was hit. Here’s what he reported:

“From my close-up inspection, there is no evidence of a plane having crashed anywhere near the Pentagon… The only pieces left that you can see are small enough that you could pick up in your hand. There are no large tail sections, wing sections, a fuselage, nothing like that anywhere around which would indicate that the entire plane crashed into the side of the Pentagon and then caused the side to collapse. Even though if you look at the pictures of the Pentagon you see that the floors have all collapsed, that didn’t happen immediately, it wasn’t until almost about forty-five minutes later that the structure was weakened enough that all of the floors collapsed.”

More Visual Evidence (Including Aerial Footage) Indicating That No Plane Hit the Pentagon on 9/11

In the video below, pay close attention to the aerial footage that begins at the 4:25 mark and especially the closeup shot at 4:50.  Where is the plane debris?  The footage shows exactly what McIntyre described: there was no plane debris.

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Leaked Footage of What Actually DID Hit the Pentagon

Undeniable Proof a Plane did NOT Hit the Pentagon on 9/11

(“National Security Alert – 9/11 Pentagon Event” originally released on 15 Jun 2009)

Citizen Investigation Team offers this compilation of independently verifiable evidence exposing the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon as a psychological black operation of deception. Consider this a non-violent call to action as everyone is encouraged to copy and distribute this conclusive evidence to media, political, and authority figures while first requesting, and then demanding a response. Inaction by authorities and media to this information amounts to a crime of obstruction of justice so it’s time they are held accountable. This is particularly the case as more innocents are slaughtered and additional billions of dollars are spent on a fraudulent “war on terror” perpetuated under any other name. Please visit CitizenInvestigationTeam.com for full resources and a step-by-step strategy as to how you can take action on this critical life or death information.

See ALL of the videos by the Citizen Investigation Team HERE.

Below are some of the key findings by the Citizen Investigation Team:

• We are shown images and animation of the path that the plane must have taken in order to knock over five light poles and damage the Pentagon in the manner that it did, which is the official story. The location of the downed light poles is important because it establishes the required location and trajectory of the plane down to the foot.
• Interviews with the first two witnesses (Edward Paik and Terry Morin), who were positioned on the south side of the Navy Annex (vantage point #1) as the plane flew over. Both Edward and Terry saw the plane fly directly over the Navy annex to the north of the “official” path.
• Of particular significance is the interview with Morin, an aviator and a program manager for SPARTA Inc at the Navy Annex. Initially, Morin was between the wings of the Navy annex, so he could only see the plane as it “flew over the top of me.” Morin than ran over to get a better view and watched the plane for 13-18 seconds. Morin, as an aviator, disputed the official report that the plane was flying 460 knots. Instead, Morin says that the plane was only flying at a speed of around 350 knots.
• Interviews with three witnesses who were at the CITGO gas station (vantage point #2) on 9/11 when a low-flying plane flew by.
• Robert Turcios, CITGO station employee, saw the plane on the north side of the station and initially thought the plane was going to crash onto the street between the station and the Pentagon, but saw the plane “lift and go up a little bit.” He did not see the plane hit the Pentagon.
• In addition, Pentagon Police officers Chadwick Brooks and William Lagasse each confirm that the low-flying plane flew by on the north side of the CITGO station.
• Morin and Lagasse independently draw a nearly identical, flight path lines showing an approach to the north of the CITGO station.
• Next, an interview with a witness who was located on the north side of the Navy Annex (vantage point # 3) on 9/11 is shown. William Middleton Sr., an Arlington Cemetery employee, said that he plane was coming straight down Southgate road on the north side of the Navy annex. Middleton also said that he could see the plane dropping in altitude and that it came so close to where he was standing that he could feel the heat from the plane. In addition, Middleton said that the plane was traveling at a “slow” rate of speed, corroborating what Terry Morin had said.
• After the interview with Middleton, interviews with Arlington Cemetery employees Darrell Stafford and Darius Prather, who was positioned at the Arlington Cemetery maintenance buildings (vantage point # 4) on 9/11 are shown. Both said that a plane was coming directly at them and that after barely clearing the Navy Annex building, the plane continued descending and at the same time was banking to the right. The banking of the plane to the right is irreconcilable with NTSB data, physical damage to the Pentagon, and the Pentagon security video.
• This video segment starts with an interview of another Arlington Cemetery employee, Donald Carter, who was also positioned at the Arlington Cemetery maintenance buildings (vantage point # 4) on 9/11. Carter’s testimony is similar to that of his co-workers, Stafford and Prather.
• Next, an interview with Sean Boger is shown. Boger, a heliport air traffic controller, was in the Pentagon heliport tower that is located directly in front of the Pentagon (vantage point # 5) on 9/11. Boger said: “I just happened to be looking out the window. And, as I was looking out the window, I could see a plane… The plane was coming directly at us… You know I fell to the ground and I covered my head.”
• Boger stated that he saw a plane come over the Navy Annex and bank right toward the Pentagon. Based on the amount of time he watched the plane after he first saw it, the plane was traveling significantly slower than 460 knots.
• From five vantage points, 13 eyewitnesses independently and unanimously confirm a north side approach. A drawing is shown depicting the paths drawn by the witnesses. The eyewitness testimony contradicts the official reports that are required to make the official story plausible.
• All of the eyewitnesses have worked in the area for many years and are therefore very familiar with the topology and landmarks. Since the release of their interviews in the public domain, all have been made aware of the implications yet stand by their stories as reported. None have claimed that their accounts have been misrepresented.
• Most of the witnesses could not see the alleged impact point due to the complex topography and landscape, and admit to running, dropping, or flinching for cover. This explains why they did not see the plane fly away and assumed that it had hit the Pentagon because of the explosion.
• The independent and unanimous placement of the plane on the north side and banking to the right amounts to proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the plane did fly away without hitting the building because the damage to the Pentagon required a south side approach.
• Although the witnesses presented so far did not see the plane fly away, some did (and are documented in the next video segment).
• Pentagon police officer Roosevelt Roberts Jr. saw the plane fly away immediately after the explosion. He was at the Pentagon south parking lot loading dock, only a few steps inside the building during the explosion. After hearing an explosion, he ran outside, looked up, and saw a plane flying around the south parking lot. Roosevelt describes seeing a commercial jet that was banking and flying away at less than 100 feet above the ground within 10 seconds after the explosion.
• Roosevelt could have only seen the same banking plane that all of the other witnesses reported seeing on the north side flight path.
• There is additional evidence that more people saw the plane continue past the Pentagon. Arlington National Cemetery employee Erik Dihle was officially recorded by the Center for Military History on December 13, 2001. Although he personally did not see the plane, he said the first thing that other people reported was that a bomb went off and that a jet flew by and kept on going:
• “A number of us were working building 123.  Right after the explosion… we got up and ran outside… Some people were yelling that a bomb had hit the Pentagon and a jet kept on going.”
• Multiple witnesses have testified to seeing a banking, low-flying plane approach the Pentagon from the north side of the former CITGO gas station. This means that the damaged light poles, of which one allegedly went through the windshield of a taxicab, had to have been staged. Although there are photos of a bent pole laying on the ground and a broken windshield, not a single photograph exists showing the 40-foot, 247-pound pole inside the cab.
• Taxi cab driver, Lloyde England, initially claimed that a silent stranger helped him remove the light pole from his car. A 247-pound light pole knocked over by a 90-ton Boeing 757 traveling 530 miles per hour certainly would have caused massive damage had it hit Lloyde’s taxi. However, the only visible damage to the taxi is the broken front windshield. Otherwise, the taxi was unscratched, which makes absolutely no sense.
• However, don’t forget that testimony from multiple witnesses has proven that none of the downed light poles could have been knocked over by the incoming plane. Therefore, the lack of damage to the taxi does make sense.
• After Lloyde was confronted with the information provided by the witnesses indicating a north side approach (and that therefore the downed light poles must have been staged), he had a very strange reaction. Lloyde then changed his story and refused to admit that his taxi was on the bridge next to the downed light pole, where it appears that photos of both Lloyde and the taxi were taken.
• Lloyde goes on to explain that history has nothing to do with the truth and that he was used by people who have money. He then essentially admits that the downed light pole was staged and pre-planned. But, he was cautious not to outright confess. He distanced himself from the planners while admitting that the staging was planned.

You Can’t Fit a Boeing 757 into Hole that is Only 16 Feet Wide

Watch this outstanding Italian documentary titled Zero: An Investigation into 9/11, which includes analysis by Stubblebine and addresses many of the serious problems with the official account of what happened at the Pentagon:

The discrepancies that are addressed in the above video include the following:

• There is no airplane debris visible anywhere in front of the Pentagon. Examples of what you would expect to see at a plane crash site are shown. Captain Russ Whittemberg, a pilot with over 30 years in military and civil aviation, said: “I have been at some accident investigation sites in the Air Force. And I have never come across any accident scene where there is no tell-tale evidence of the plane that crashed.”
• There is no evidence that either the airplane engines or the wings impacted the building. Instead, we are supposed to believe that the 38 meter (125 feet) wide Boeing 757 fit into a hole that is only 5 meters (16 feet) wide. We are supposed to believe that the wings folded up like those of a dragon fly and squeeze into the 5 meter wide hole.
• Major General Albert Stubblebine: “One of my experiences in the Army was being in charge of the Army’s Imagery Interpretation for Scientific and Technical Intelligence during the Cold War. I measured pieces of Soviet equipment from photographs. It was my job. I look at the hole in the Pentagon and I look at the size of an airplane that was supposed to have hit the Pentagon. And I said, ‘The plane does not fit in that hole’. So what did hit the Pentagon? What hit it? Where is it? What’s going on?”
• One theory is that the Boeing 757 was vaporized due to the speed and the force of the crash. The engines are made of a titanium steel alloy that would not vaporize unless they hit a temperature of 3,286 degrees Centigrade. That did not happen. Plus, the engines would have caused significant damage upon impact. Yet, there is no indication that the engines impacted the Pentagon.
• After a period of time, various photos of airplane debris began to appear in newspapers and on the web did not appear in any photos shown in the days following the event.
• The Pentagon had numerous cameras that had complete and separate recordings of the incident. The FBI was immediately on the scene and confiscated many video tapes from the Pentagon and nearby buildings. Yet only four videos were released after 2006 when FOIA requests compelled them to release them. Only two showed any useful information. But most experts believe the white image in the videos is too small to be a 757.
• The story of how the plane arrived at the Pentagon is absurd – by making a 270 degree turn at a speed of 800 kilometers per hour.

AA Flight 77 Was Lost From Radar For 36 Minutes, Then a Smaller Military Plane Appeared On Radar That Was NOT AA Flight 77

Please continue watching the next segment of the documentary Zero: An Investigation into 9/11:

• According to the official account, the Pentagon was struck by AA Flight 77, under the control of al-Qaeda hijacker Hani Hanjour. Hanjour was known as “a terrible pilot,”  who could not even fly a small airplane.
• An experienced pilot with thousands of hours would probably require 10-20 attempts to pull off the maneuver that was performed with the Boeing 757 on its way to the Pentagon. “You just can’t do that with one of those big airplanes.” –Robin Hordon, flight controller and flight instructor
• AA Flight 77 was lost from radar as early as 8:56 a.m. and then allegedly reappeared 36 minutes later at 9:32 am. According to Danielle O’Brien, an air traffic controller at Dulles International Airport, the plane that showed up on the radar was not Flight 77: “The speed, the maneuverability, the way that it turned, we all thought in the radar room, all of us experienced air traffic controllers, that it was a military plane.”
• No unknown aircraft are allowed within 50 miles of the Pentagon.  The Pentagon has its own anti-aircraft missiles that should have fired to protect the building. Only a military aircraft with a special IFF transponder (identifying it as a friend) would be allowed to approach the Pentagon.
• The official report of the final half mile of Flight 77 before it allegedly hit the Pentagon is aerodynamically impossible. “I challenge any pilot, any pilot anywhere: give him a Boeing 757 and tell him to do 400 knots 20 feet above the ground for half a mile. CAN’T Do. It’s aerodynamically impossible.” – Nila Sagadevan, pilot and aeronautical engineer.
• The alleged hijackers had difficulty flying small aircraft, which means that there is a zero possibility that they could pull off an impossible maneuver on the first try.

Donald Rumsfeld said that a MISSILE was used to damage the Pentagon

If no plane hit the Pentagon, then what did? In an interview with Parade Magazine in October 2001 (of which a transcript was posted on the U.S. Department of Defense website, defense.gov), Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was asked “How did a war targeting civilians arrive on our homeland with seemingly no warning?” Rumsfeld replied:

“There were lots of warnings… It is a truth that a terrorist can attack any time, any place, using any technique and it’s physically impossible to defend at every time and every place against every conceivable technique. Here we’re talking about plastic knives and using an American Airlines flight filled with our citizens, and the missile to damage this building and similar (inaudible) that damaged the World Trade Center. The only way to deal with this problem is by taking the battle to the terrorists, wherever they are, and dealing with them.” [1]

Note that Rumsfeld indicated that both a plane and a missile were used on the Pentagon, which matches up perfectly with the evidence presented in the video, Undeniable Proof a Plane did NOT Hit the Pentagon on 9/11.

Timothy Roemer, Former 9/11 Commission Member, said that the Pentagon was “pried open by a MISSILE”

In an interview in September 2006 with CNN’s Miles O’Brien, former 9/11 Commissioner member, Timothy Roemer, says that a missile caused the damage to the Pentagon and then quickly corrects himself to line up with the official story.

O’Brien: “At any point during this day were you just, in a very base way, afraid?”

Roemer: “There was — there were many times, Miles, that you were afraid. You were — you were worried, especially when I was standing in front of the Pentagon that night, seeing one of our fortresses pried open by a missile, an airplane, thinking about the number of people that probably died on the plane and on the ground…”

Click on the link below to see the above exchange between O’Brien and Roemer:

Expert claims that a high radiation reading near Pentagon indicates that a “depleted uranium warhead may have been used”

The missile hypothesis is supported by physical evidence. Dr. Janette Sherman, a well-respected radiation expert, used a Geiger counter to measure radiation levels from about 12 miles downwind of the Pentagon shortly after the attack on 9/11. Sherman reported that the Geiger counter reading was extremely high, 8-10 times greater than normal. [2]

Although Sherman’s findings are not conclusive, Dr. Leuren Moret, formerly a scientist at the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Laboratory, stated:

“I’m not an explosives or crash site expert, but I am highly knowledgeable in causes and effects related to nuclear radiation contamination. What happened at the Pentagon is highly suspicious, leading me to believe a missile with a depleted uranium warhead may have been used.” [3]

The missile theory was echoed by retired Army Maj. Doug Rokke, a PhD educational physics and former top military expert:

“When you look at the whole thing, especially the crash site void of airplane parts, the size of the hole left in the building and the fact the projectile’s impact penetrated numerous concrete walls, it looks like the work of a missile. And when you look at the damage, it was obviously a missile.” [4]

Pentagon Employee Witness Says There Was No Plane on 9-11-2001

April Gallop and her child survived the ‘impact’ at the Pentagon. She was a Pentagon employee who was inside the building sitting at a computer when the explosion occurred.  After escaping through a hole in the Pentagon wall she waited on the grass near the road before being taken to the Hospital. She did not see any plane debris or experience any jet fuel or any other evidence of a plane crash.

USAF Witness: There was “a strange lack of visible debris…moments after impact”

Karen Kwiatkowski, PhD, U.S. Air Force (retired) wrote that there was a lack of debris moments after impact. Kwiatkowski, who was an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel employed at the Pentagon on 9/11, was a contributor to a book titled 9/11 and American Empire Intellectuals Speak Out, in which she wrote that there was “a strange lack of visible debris on the Pentagon lawn, where I stood only moments after the impact. . . . I saw . . . no airplane metal or cargo debris.” [5]

Another Pentagon Witness: I was convinced it was a missile.

Lon Rains, who was an Editor for Space News at the time, happened to be driving his car near the Pentagon when it was hit by a missile on 9/11. In an article titled Eyewitness: The Pentagon, published on June 30, 2005, Rains wrote:

“That morning, like many others, the traffic slowed to a crawl just in front of the Pentagon. With the Pentagon to the left of my van at about 10 o’clock on the dial of a clock, I glanced at my watch to see if I was going to be late for my appointment. At that moment I heard a very loud, quick whooshing sound that began behind me and stopped suddenly in front of me and to my left. In fractions of a second I heard the impact and an explosion. The next thing I saw was the fireball. I was convinced it was a missile. It came in so fast it sounded nothing like an airplane.” [6]

Conclusion: The Pentagon was hit by a MISSILE, not hit by a plane

The lack of any evidence that a plane hit the Pentagon, eyewitness testimony of a banking, north side approach, eyewitnesses who saw a low-flying “jet” fly past the Pentagon that “kept on going,” plus Lloyde’s confession that the downed light pole was preplanned and staged all provide ample evidence proving that a Boeing 757 did not hit the Pentagon, but instead a smaller “jet” merely flew past the Pentagon immediately after it was hit by a missile in order to appear as though a plane did the damage.

References

[1] Secretary Rumsfeld Interview with Parade Magazine, News Transcript, October 12, 2001
https://web.archive.org/web/20041118063828/https://www.defense.gov/transcripts/2001/t11182001_t1012pm.html

[2] Greg Szymanski, Radiation Expert Claims High-Radiation Readings Near Pentagon After 9/11 Indicate Depleted Uranium Used; High-Ranking Army Officer Claims Missile Used at Pentagon, Not Commercial Airliner, August 18, 2004
https://web.archive.org/web/20060111183631/https://www.arcticbeacon.com/18-Aug-2005.html

[3] Ibid.

[4] Ibid.

[5] Karen Kwiatkowski, PhD, USAF (ret), 9/11 and American Empire Intellectuals Speak Out, Edited by David Ray Griffin and Peter Dale Scott, 2006

[6] Lon Rains, Eyewitness: The Pentagon, Space News, June 30, 2005
https://web.archive.org/web/20060210130450/https://www.space.com/news/rains_september11-1.html

 

This article presents all the proof you ever need to believe, without a shadow of a doubt, that the world we live in is NOT real. The experiences you have are real, but reality is an illusion (Maya).

(Note: In this article, I don’t delve into the simulation hypothesis proposed by Nick Bostrom in 2003, which is yet another way of postulating that reality is an illusion, because I do NOT believe that our world is a computer simulation.)

The mountain of evidence presented herein about the illusionary nature of reality can be challenging to believe, but it can also be liberating. If you accept that reality is an illusion, then you can know that you are not limited by the world of appearances. By recognizing that your true power comes from within and that external reality is a reflection of your inner state, you can choose to experience the world in a way that is fulfilling and meaningful to you. In addition, many mystical traditions argue that recognizing the illusory nature of existence is a crucial step toward liberation and enlightenment

On the other hand, individuals who do not realize the illusory nature of the self and the world are at a distinct disadvantage. They mistakenly think their lives are solely shaped by external events, underestimating the power they possess in shaping their reality. They overly invest in their societal roles and become ensnared in unnecessary distress. Constantly burdened by worries, fears, or avoidance, they don’t see that they hold the reins to their destiny, rather than being controlled by outside forces.

IMPORTANT: This perspective doesn’t mean we should disregard the world as meaningless, but rather that we should approach it with a sense of playfulness, flexibility, and deep interconnectedness.

This article presents perspectives regarding the illusionary nature of reality from scientific, philosophical, religious, mystical, and spiritual paradigms of thought. Here’s how the article is organized:

• Scientific proof that reality is an illusion
• An excerpt from “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda in which he talks about Maya (illusion) and the reason for suffering
• Beliefs from many different cultures throughout history regarding the illusionary nature of reality
• Quotes from numerous world-renowned individuals who said that our world is an illusion or a dream, created by consciousness.
• Highly influential channeled materials regarding the illusionary nature of reality
• The Mandela Effect

Scientific Proof that Reality is an Illusion

Quantum Entanglement

Quantum entanglement is one of the most mysterious and counterintuitive phenomena in quantum mechanics. When two quantum systems become entangled, measurements on one system seem to instantaneously affect the state of the other, regardless of the distance separating them. This “spooky action at a distance”, as Einstein famously called it, seemed to challenge the very foundations of physics.

Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen (EPR) published a paper in 1935 suggesting that quantum mechanics is incomplete and that there might exist “hidden variables” that determine the outcomes of quantum measurements, but we just didn’t know about them. According to this view, if we could account for these hidden variables, then the strange behavior of entangled particles would have a more intuitive explanation.

To clarify the debate between the “hidden variables” interpretation and the standard quantum mechanics interpretation, physicist John Bell formulated a set of inequalities in 1964, now known as Bell’s inequalities.

Bell’s Inequality in Simple Terms:

Bell proposed a thought experiment involving two entangled particles sent in opposite directions to two different observers, often referred to as Alice and Bob. They measure the particles’ properties (like spin) along different orientations.

According to quantum mechanics, the results of these measurements will be correlated in a specific way because of the entanglement between the particles.

If local hidden variables were responsible for the outcomes of these measurements, then the results would have certain statistical properties (based on the idea that the outcomes are predetermined and not influenced by the measurement settings). Bell was able to derive an inequality — Bell’s inequality — that must be satisfied if local hidden variables are the correct description of reality.

Nobel Prize Winning Tests Results:

A series of experiments, starting with those conducted by Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger tested Bell’s inequalities – for which each was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics. They did this by measuring entangled particles, like photons, under various conditions.

The results of these experiments have consistently violated Bell’s inequalities, supporting the predictions of quantum mechanics and suggesting that local hidden variables cannot explain the behavior of entangled particles.

The data gathered by Aspect, Clauser, and Zeilinger demonstrated that the universe is “non-local”, meaning that entangled particles can affect each other instantaneously regardless of distance – effectively proving quantum physics’ claim and contradicting Einstein’s theory. As such, these experiments demonstrated that since particles (the building blocks of the universe) aren’t real in the traditional sense, the universe itself isn’t real.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to watch this awesome video by Archana Raghuram for much more about the experiments that proved reality is an illusion, PLUS a discussion on the convergence of quantum physics and Vedanta, and how the philosophical framework of Vedanta reconciles the paradox of quantum physics by highlighting the non-dual nature of reality and the inseparability of the observer and the observed:

Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Proving the Universe Is Not Real | Where Quantum Physics Meets Vedanta

The Double Slit Experiment

The Double Slit experiment is one of the most famous experiments in quantum mechanics, showcasing the wave-particle duality of particles and the surprising role of observation in determining their behavior.

The Basic Experiment:

1. Setup: Imagine a barrier with two parallel slits. Behind this barrier is a detection screen. If we shoot particles (like electrons) at the barrier, some will pass through the slits and hit the detection screen.
2. Wave-like behavior (Interference pattern): When both slits are open, and we are not observing which slit the particle goes through, an interference pattern emerges on the detection screen. This pattern is akin to what one would expect if waves were going through both slits, interfering constructively in some places (leading to bright bands) and destructively in others (leading to dark bands). This suggests that particles, in the absence of measurement, behave like waves.
3. Measurement (Observer) Introduced: When a detector is placed at the slits to determine which slit the particle goes through, the interference pattern vanishes, and two bands appear on the screen. This implies the act of observing or measuring which slit the particle goes through collapses its wave-like nature to behave like a particle.

The double slit experiment has been interpreted by many physicists as evidence that reality is an illusion. This is because the way we experience the world depends on how we observe it. Watch this absolutely brilliant explanation of the double slit experiment by Professor Jim Al-Khalili (and be sure to watch the mind-blowing ending):

For much more on this topic, watch this fascinating video in which Archana Raghuram delves into the question of what exactly an observer is and how the behavior of particles is connected to the action of an ‘observer.’ She brilliantly explains it with a simple and relatable, everyday analogy:

Through the Quantum Looking Glass: How Consciousness Creates Our Reality

Here are some additional findings of quantum mechanics that have been interpreted as evidence of the illusionary nature of reality:

• The uncertainty principle: The uncertainty principle states that it is impossible to know both the position and momentum of a particle with perfect accuracy. This suggests that the world is not made up of point particles, but rather of waves of probability.
• The Many Worlds Interpretation: The Many Worlds Interpretation is a proposed interpretation of quantum mechanics that states that every possible outcome of a quantum event occurs in a separate universe. This suggests that there is no single, objective reality, but rather a multiverse of possible realities.

These are just a few of the findings of quantum physics that have been interpreted as evidence of the illusionary nature of reality. These findings have forced us to rethink our understanding of the nature of reality.

Excerpt from the “Autobiography of a Yogi” about Maya and the Reason for Suffering

Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of “Autobiography of a Yogi,” was a Hindu monk and guru who believed that reality is an illusion. He wrote about this in his book, saying that the world of appearances is not real, but is instead a projection of our own minds.

Yogananda’s views on the nature of reality are based on the Hindu concept of Maya, a Sanskrit word that means “illusion” or “unreality.” In Hindu philosophy, Maya is the power of God to create the world of appearances. The world of appearances is not real in itself but is a projection of Brahman, the ultimate reality.

Below is an excerpt about Yogananda’s personal experience with Maya and what he found out about the  reason for suffering from Chapter 30 of the “Autobiography of a Yogi”:

Ch. 30: The Law of Miracles

The ancient Vedic scriptures declare that the physical world operates under one fundamental law of Maya, the principle of relativity and duality. God, the Sole Life, is an Absolute Unity; He cannot appear as the separate and diverse manifestations of a creation except under a false or unreal veil. That cosmic illusion is Maya. Every great scientific discovery of modern times has served as a confirmation of this simple pronouncement of the rishis…

Just as the motion-picture images appear to be real, but are only combinations of light and shade, so is the universal variety a delusive seeming. The planetary spheres, with their countless forms of life, are naught but figures in a cosmic motion picture, temporarily true to five sense perceptions as the scenes are cast on the screen of man’s consciousness by the infinite creative beam.

A cinema audience can look up and see that all screen images are appearing through the instrumentality of one imageless beam of light. The colorful universal drama is similarly issuing from the single white light of a Cosmic Source. With inconceivable ingenuity God is staging entertainment for His human children, making them actors as well as audiences in His planetary theater.

One day I entered a motion picture house to view a newsreel of the European battlefields. World War I was still being waged in the West; the newsreel recorded the carnage with such realism that I left the theater with a troubled heart.

“Lord,” I prayed, “why dost Thou permit such suffering?”

To my intense surprise, an instant answer came in the form of a vision of the actual European battlefields. The horror of the struggle, filled with the dead and dying, far surpassed in ferocity any representation of the newsreel.

“Look intently!” A gentle voice spoke to my inner consciousness. “You will see that these scenes now being enacted in France are nothing but a play of chiaroscuro [light and dark]. They are the cosmic motion picture, as real and as unreal as the theater newsreel you have just seen—a play within a play.”

My heart was still not comforted. The divine voice went on: “Creation is light and shadow both, else no picture is possible. The good and evil of Maya must ever alternate in supremacy. If joy were ceaseless here in this world, would man ever seek another? Without suffering he scarcely cares to recall that he has forsaken his eternal home. Pain is a prod to remembrance. The way of escape is through wisdom! The tragedy of death is unreal; those who shudder at it are like an ignorant actor who dies of fright on the stage when nothing more is fired at him than a blank cartridge. My sons are the children of light; they will not sleep forever in delusion.”

Although I had read scriptural accounts of Maya, they had not given me the deep insight that came with the personal visions and their accompanying words of consolation. One’s values are profoundly changed when he is finally convinced that creation is only a vast motion picture, and that not in it, but beyond it, lies his own reality.

Cultural Beliefs About the Illusionary Nature of Reality

The beliefs listed below provide a glimpse into the different ways that the illusionary nature of reality has been understood and interpreted by different cultures and traditions throughout history.

The Kybalion in Western Esotericism:

The Kybalion is a book about the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus that was published in 1908 by the Yogi Publication Society in Chicago, Illinois. It teaches that the universe is governed by these seven Hermetic principles:

1. The Principle of Mentalism
2. The Principle of Correspondence
3. The Principle of Vibration
4. The Principle of Polarity
5. The Principle of Rhythm
6. The Principle of Cause and Effect
7. The Principle of Gender

The Principle of Mentalism states: “The All is Mind; The Universe is Mental.” According to this principle, everything that exists, every phenomenon we experience, and every nuance of reality originates from a singular, universal mind – often referred to as “The All” in Hermetic teachings. If everything is a manifestation of this one Mind, then what we perceive as “reality” is just a mental construct or a thought within this universal consciousness.

To draw an analogy, think of a dream. When you’re dreaming, the events, places, and people within the dream feel real. But upon waking, you recognize that the dream was an illusion, a creation of your mind. The Principle of Mentalism suggests something similar about our reality: it might feel and seem real to us but in the grand scheme of “The All,” it’s a mental construct, making our perceived reality illusionary.

The Principle of Correspondence is encapsulated in the phrase: “As above, so below; as below, so above.” It speaks to the idea that there’s a correspondence or similarity between the different planes of existence, whether they be physical, mental, or spiritual. This concept implies that patterns observed on one plane can be found reflected in others, indicating a deeper universal order or structure. This means that there is a correspondence between the microcosm (the individual) and the macrocosm (the universe).

If the events and circumstances on our physical plane (the “below”) are merely reflections or manifestations of patterns from higher planes (the “above”), then our reality is not the primary or originating reality. Instead, it’s a derivative or secondary manifestation of those higher realities. The physical reality we observe could be seen as a shadow or reflection of more profound truths.

A useful analogy can be found in Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. In it, prisoners chained in a cave see only the shadows cast on a wall by objects behind them. For the prisoners, those shadows are their reality. However, those shadows are mere reflections of the actual objects and, beyond the cave, the world outside. Similarly, the Principle of Correspondence suggests that our physical reality might just be a “shadow” or reflection of something deeper and more profound, making it potentially illusionary in comparison.

The Principle of Vibration states, “Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates.” This principle posits that motion is a fundamental characteristic of everything in the universe, from the tiniest particles to the largest galaxies. Everything is in a state of constant vibration, albeit at different frequencies.

Our senses interpret different frequencies of vibrations as different phenomena. For example, our eyes interpret certain frequencies of electromagnetic vibrations as light and color, while our ears interpret vibrational frequencies in air as sound. This suggests that what we perceive is not the object or phenomenon itself but our interpretation of its vibrational frequency.

At an atomic and subatomic level, particles are in constant motion, vibrating at specific frequencies. What we perceive as solid objects are essentially spaces filled with rapidly moving particles. This means that the apparent solidity and stability of matter is an illusion created by our limited perceptual abilities.

In essence, the Principle of Vibration underscores the idea that the tangible and concrete reality we perceive is but a snapshot of various vibrational states. The true nature of reality is more fluid, dynamic, and interconnected than our limited senses might suggest, leading to the notion that our fixed perception of reality is illusionary.

Advaita Vedanta Tradition in Hindu Philosophy:

Advaita Vedanta is a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy that teaches us that the world of appearances is Maya, which means “illusion” or “unreality,” and that the external world is an extension of our own consciousness. In this view, our minds serve as both the artists and the canvas, painting the tapestry of existence. Below is a brief overview:

• Core Concept: “Advaita” means “not two” in Sanskrit. The fundamental premise of Advaita Vedanta is that there is only one ultimate reality, Brahman, and everything else (the world, individual souls) is an illusion. This perspective solves the paradox of quantum physics by suggesting that the observer’s consciousness is not separate from the reality being observed.
• Brahman: The ultimate reality or universal spirit. Brahman is the eternal, unchanging, infinite, immanent, and transcendent reality that is the Divine Ground of all matter, energy, time, space, being, and everything beyond in this universe.
• Atman: Refers to the individual soul or self. Advaita posits that Atman is not separate from Brahman but is, in fact, the same as Brahman.
• Maya: The concept of Maya is central to the idea that reality is an illusion. Maya is often translated as “illusion”, but it can also mean “unreality” or “magic”. In Advaita Vedanta, the world we perceive through our senses is said to be Maya – an illusion – because it is transient and ever-changing, while Brahman is eternal and unchanging.
• Realization: The ultimate goal in Advaita Vedanta is self-realization or enlightenment, where one realizes the oneness of Atman and Brahman. This realization dispels the illusion created by Maya and one perceives the true nature of reality.
• Historical Perspective: Advaita Vedanta has ancient roots in the Upanishads, but its most famous proponent was Adi Shankaracharya (Adi Shankara) in the early 8th century CE. He traveled across India, engaging in philosophical debates, and established the non-dualistic interpretation of the scriptures.

The Sufi Tradition in Islam:

The Sufi tradition is a mystical tradition of Islam that teaches that the goal of life is to achieve fana, or annihilation of the ego, and baqa, or subsistence in God. The Sufi tradition teaches that the world of appearances is an illusion or a veil and that the only reality is God. Here’s a brief overview:

• Core Concept: Sufism focuses on the inward search, emphasizing personal experience and direct knowledge of God (Allah) through love, purification of the soul, and deep introspection.
• Love and Devotion: Sufis are known for their intense love and devotion to God. This is often expressed through poetry, music, and dance, like the famous “whirling dervishes” of the Mevlevi order.
• The World as a Veil: In Sufi teachings, the material world is considered a veil that hides the ultimate reality of God. Sufism suggests that the material world is a temporary and lesser reality compared to the eternal truth of God.
• Concept of Unity: Sufism teaches the idea of “Tawhid” or the oneness of God. While this concept is fundamental to all of Islam, Sufis emphasize experiential and mystical understanding of this oneness, often described in terms of lover and Beloved, with the lover seeking union with the Divine.
• Path to God: The Sufi journey involves various stages (Maqamat) and states (Ahwal) that aspirants pass through in their quest for God. These involve rigorous spiritual exercises, meditations, and ethical practices.
• Historical Perspective: Sufism has been a significant part of Islamic tradition since its early days, with various Sufi orders and brotherhoods emerging over time. Notable Sufis like Rumi, Hafez, and Al-Ghazali have enriched Islamic thought with their writings and teachings.

Dzogchen School of Tibetan Buddhism:

Dzogchen, often translated as “Great Perfection,” is a school of Tibetan Buddhism that teaches that the ultimate nature of reality is rigpa, or pure awareness. Rigpa is said to be beyond all concepts and dualities, including the distinction between subject and object. Here’s a brief overview:

• Core Concept: Dzogchen points to the natural, intrinsic state of all beings. This state is complete and perfect as it is, and Dzogchen teachings aim to directly introduce practitioners to this inherent nature.
• Nature of Mind: In Dzogchen, emphasis is placed on recognizing the “nature of mind” or “rigpa,” which is the pure, undeluded awareness that is ever-present but often obscured by dualistic thoughts and emotional turmoil.
• Dream-Like Reality: Dzogchen teachings often use the term “dream-like” or “illusion-like” to describe the nature of phenomena. While phenomena appear and can be experienced, they lack inherent, independent existence. In this way, they are like illusions or dreams: apparent but devoid of true, solid reality.
• Historical Perspective: The Dzogchen teachings are believed to originate from primordial Buddha Samantabhadra and have been transmitted through a lineage of realized masters. They are contained within tantras and texts which form the core of Dzogchen teachings.

The Kabbalah in Judaism:

The Kabbalah is a mystical tradition of Judaism that teaches that the world of appearances is a reflection of the divine.  Here’s a brief overview and its perspective on the nature of reality:

The Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism:

The “Bhagavad Gita” is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It’s a dialogue between the prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. Here’s a brief overview and its perspective on reality:

• Core Concept: The “Gita” addresses the moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Krishna provides guidance on duty (dharma), righteousness, and the paths to spiritual realization.
• Maya (Illusion): In the “Gita,” the material world is often described as being under the influence of “maya,” which can be understood as illusion or ignorance. Maya causes souls to become entangled in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, making them forget their true, divine nature.
• Reality and Illusion: While the physical world is real in one sense, it’s also transient and ever-changing, which contrasts with the eternal and unchanging nature of the soul (Atman) and the Ultimate Reality (Brahman).
• Paths to Realization: The “Gita” outlines various paths (yogas) like Bhakti (devotion), Jnana (knowledge), and Karma (selfless action) to transcend the influence of Maya and realize one’s true self and relationship with the divine.

The Native American concept of the dream world:

The understanding of dreams and the dream world varies across Native American tribes, as there are hundreds of distinct tribes with their own beliefs and traditions. However, there are some shared or common ideas among many tribes:

• Dream World’s Significance: For many Native American cultures, dreams are not just random occurrences during sleep but are deeply meaningful. They can offer guidance, foretell events, or serve as encounters with spirits or ancestors.
• Reality and Illusion: Many tribes hold that the dream world and the waking world are interconnected realms of experience, neither being more “real” or “illusory” than the other. In this worldview, dreams can be as consequential as waking experiences and are sometimes seen as being more real than the world of waking reality. Some tribes see dreams as an opportunity to travel to other realms, interact with spirits, or receive messages from the Creator or ancestors.
• Dream Catchers: One well-known symbol associated with dreams in Native American culture is the dream catcher, originally from the Ojibwa (Chippewa) tribe. Hung above the bed, it’s believed to filter dreams, allowing only good dreams to pass through, while trapping negative dreams or energies.
• Guidance and Healing: Dreams can be a source of guidance. Tribal shamans or medicine people might interpret dreams to diagnose illnesses, find lost objects, or predict events. Some tribes believe dreams offer insights into one’s path in life or lessons to be learned.

Solipsism:

Solipsism is an ancient philosophical concept that only the self exists. Solipsists believe that the world and other people are simply a creation of the mind.  Solipsism doesn’t have a single originator or a specific date of origin. Instead, its roots can be found in various philosophical traditions and discussions about the nature of knowledge, reality, and the self. Here are some key points regarding its development:

1. Ancient Philosophy: While the term “solipsism” itself wasn’t used in ancient times, certain aspects of solipsism can be traced back to ancient philosophical discussions. For instance, some interpretations of certain Pre-Socratic philosophers.
2. Modern Development: The explicit formulation of solipsism is more of a modern philosophical development. It often emerges in discussions about epistemology (the study of knowledge) in response to challenges of establishing certain knowledge of the external world. René Descartes, with his method of radical doubt, comes close by emphasizing the certainty of the thinking self (“Cogito, ergo sum” – “I think, therefore I am”).

The Mahayana Sutras in Buddhism:

The Mahayana Sutras are a collection of Buddhist texts that teach the Mahayana path to enlightenment. The Mahayana Sutras teach that the world of appearances is like a dream or illusion, introduce the concept of emptiness, and often describe reality as being like a dream or illusion, aiming to help practitioners see beyond superficial perceptions and cultivate a deeper understanding of the nature of existence. It’s generally accepted that most of the Mahayana Sutras were composed between the 1st century BCE and the 5th century CE. Here’s a brief overview:

The Tao Te Ching in Taoism:

The “Tao Te Ching” is an ancient Chinese text attributed to the sage Laozi and is foundational to Taoism. It teaches that the world of appearances is a manifestation of the Tao or the Way, which is the underlying reality of the universe. Here’s a brief overview:

Quotes About the Illusionary Nature of Reality

“As a man who has devoted his whole life to the most clear-headed science, to the study of matter, I can tell you as a result of my research about atoms this much: There is no matter as such. All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force that brings the particle of an atom to vibration and holds this most minute solar system of the atom together. We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent mind. This mind is the matrix of all matter.” ~ Max Planck, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918

“I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from consciousness… Everything that we talk about, everything that we regard as existing, postulates consciousness.” ~ Max Planck, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918

“There is no place in this new kind of physics for the field and matter, for the field is the only reality.” ~ Albert Einstein, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921

“Everything that we call real is made up of things that cannot be regarded as real.” ~ Niels Bohr, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922.

“Not only is the Universe stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can think.” ~ Werner Heisenberg, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932.

“It was not possible to formulate the laws of quantum mechanics in a fully consistent way without reference to the consciousness of the observer. The very study of the external world led to the conclusion that the content of consciousness is the ultimate reality.” – Eugene Wigner, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963.

“If I say that electrons behave like particles I give the wrong impression; also if I say they behave like waves. They behave in their own inimitable way, which technically could be called a quantum mechanical way. They behave in a way that is like nothing that you have seen before.” ~ Richard Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965.

“The universe is a hologram.” ~ David Bohm (a prominent theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the fields of quantum mechanics, philosophy, and the nature of consciousness), Wholeness and the Implicate Order, 1980

“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” ~ Unknown (Note: this quote is often attributed to Einstein, but there is no evidence that he ever said or wrote this.)

“Consciousness is not a spectator of the quantum world, but a participant in bringing it into being.” ~ John Archibald Wheeler, theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of quantum mechanics, general relativity, and nuclear physics.

“There is no out there, out there.” ~ John Archibald Wheeler

“There’s a billion to one chance we’re living in base reality.” ~ Elon Musk

“The world is a dream, and we are the dreamers.” – Carl Jung

“All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” ~ Edgar Allan Poe, A Dream Within a Dream

“The world is but a shadow, and the life of a man but a dream.” – Hindu scripture, The Upanishads

“The world is an illusion, and we are the creators of that illusion.” – Buddha

“The world is Maya, an illusion. It is not real.” – Hindu scripture, The Bhagavad Gita

“The world is an illusion, but it is an illusion that we must take seriously.” – Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” – William Shakespeare, As You Like It

“The world is a mirror, and we see in it what we are.” – Rumi, The Essential Rumi

“The world is a looking glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.” – William Shakespeare, Hamlet

“You have this strange feeling of being a puppet, of having your strings pulled by environment, social pressures, etc., or of being driven along a course which is called ‘the causality of nature’ according to laws which human beings can’t resist. And that, too, is Maya.” ~ Alan Watts

“There are vibrations of many different universes right here, right now. We’re just not in tune with them. There are probably other parallel universes in our living room–this is modern physics. This is the modern interpretation of quantum theory, that many worlds represent reality.” ~ Dr. Michio Kaku, Theoretical Physicist, Professor and Best-selling Author

Quotes by Sri Ramana Maharshi

Sri Ramana Maharshi was a Hindu sage who lived in India from 1879 to 1950. He is considered one of the most important figures in modern Hinduism. Maharshi taught that the world of appearances is an illusion and that the only reality is the Self. Here are some quotes from Maharshi indicating that reality is an illusion:

• “The world is like a dream. It is not real.“
• “Q. Is there no difference between waking and a dream? A. Waking is long and dream is short; other than that there is no difference.” (from the book “Who Am I”)
• “The world is a projection of the mind. It is not outside of you.“
• “When you see the Self, you see that the world is an illusion.”
• “The Self is the only reality. Everything else is an illusion.
• “The world is not what it seems. It is a play of maya.”

The concept of Maya is central to Maharshi’s teachings. Maya is a Sanskrit word that means “illusion” or “unreality.” In Hindu philosophy, Maya is the power of God to create the world of appearances. The world of appearances is not real in itself but is a projection of Brahman, the ultimate reality.

Channeled Materials

The Seth Material by Jane Roberts

The Seth Material is a collection of books and audio recordings that were channeled by Jane Roberts from a non-physical entity named Seth. Seth presented a variety of ideas about the nature of reality, including the idea that reality is an illusion.

One of the ways that Seth put forth the idea of reality as an illusion was by comparing the world of appearances to a hologram. A hologram is a three-dimensional image that is created by shining a laser through a photographic plate. The image appears to be solid and real, but it is actually just a projection of light. Seth suggested that the world of appearances is like a hologram, in that it is a projection of our own consciousness.

Here are some specific quotes from the Seth Material that put forth the idea of reality as an illusion:

• “The world is a hologram, a projection of your own consciousness.”
• “There is no such thing as time or space. They are illusions.”
• “You are all one, and the world is an illusion of separation.”
• “You are not limited by the world of appearances. You can create your own reality.
• “The world of appearances is a projection of your own consciousness.”
• “You create your own reality through your thoughts and beliefs.”
• “You create your reality. There is no other rule.”

The “Law of One”

The “Law of One,” also known as the “Ra Material,” is a series of channeled texts that are attributed to an entity called “Ra.” According to the materials, Ra is a collective consciousness or group of beings from a higher density or dimension who communicated through a process of channeling with a woman named Carla Rueckert in the 1980s.

The Law of One indicates that reality is an illusion in a number of ways. Here are some specific quotes from the Law of One material about the illusionary nature of reality:

• “Reality is created by thought. What you think, you become.“
• “The world of appearances is a projection of the One. It is not ultimately real.”
• “We are all creators. We can choose to create a reality that is loving, peaceful, and harmonious.”
• “The illusion of separation is the root of all pain and suffering.”

The Law of One materials are a complex and challenging work, but they can be a valuable source of insights into the nature of reality.

A Course in Miracles

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a spiritual text that teaches that the world of appearances is an illusion. The Course states that the only reality is God, and that the world of appearances is a projection of our own minds.

The Course uses a number of different metaphors to describe the world of appearances as an illusion. One metaphor is that the world of appearances is like a dream. When we dream, we experience things that are not real, but they seem real to us while we are dreaming. The Course says that the world of appearances is like a dream, in that it is not real, but it seems real to us because of our beliefs.

Another metaphor that the Course uses is that the world of appearances is like a hologram. A hologram is a three-dimensional image that is created by shining a laser through a photographic plate. The image appears to be solid and real, but it is actually just a projection of light. The Course says that the world of appearances is like a hologram, in that it is a projection of our own minds.

Here are some specific quotes from the Course in Miracles that put forth the idea of reality as an illusion:

• “The world you see is not the world that is.”
• “The world of appearances is a projection of your own mind.”
• “You create your own reality through your thoughts and beliefs.”
• “You are not limited by the world of appearances. You can create your own reality.”

Bashar – Channeled by Darryl Anka

Bashar is a popular channeled entity, channeled by Darryl Anka. Here are a few quotes about the illusionary nature of reality attributed to Bashar:

• “Always remember, there is no ‘out there.’ There is only you. Physical reality is an illusion, a mirror, a reflection. You can use it as a tool, in some senses, to reflect what is going on within you: what your beliefs are, what your thoughts are, what your emotions are, what your attitudes are, and what your definitions are.”
• “The universe is a mirror that reflects back to you the energy you project.”
• “You are a multidimensional being experiencing a limited physical reality for expansion and growth.“
• “Your personality is really nothing more than a window or a prism through which your consciousness creates the experience called physical reality.”
  Now, that experience is, of course, actually only taking place within you.
• “Everyone you experience in your reality was created by you to interact with as a reflection of you. So they exist in their own right, but the only ones you actually interact with in physical reality are the reflections you’ve created to experience in your reality.“
• “You exist in a holographic universe, where each part contains the whole within it.”
• “Even though you may think, as we have said, that you are ALL sharing one particular reality, you are not. You are creating your own version, your own simulation through agreements, telepathically connected agreements with each other, to create what appears to be the same reality. But each of you is creating your own. And many of you now are beginning to realize, as your society continues forward, that there are many individuals who are choosing different expressions of reality that are not necessarily in alignment with the kind of experience that you prefer to have on your planet. Or again, more precisely, on your planets, because there are multiple versions of the Earth simultaneously coexisting here. And the idea is that now the splitting prism has moved forward enough that there is starting to be in between all of these different parallel realities, a kind of borderline, a kind of barrier. You can liken it to the idea, as we have said, of a glass wall. You can see through it to the other realities, to the people that are not necessarily choosing things that are vibrationally compatible with the kind of reality experience you prefer. But that doesn’t mean that they can affect you because they can no longer really reach you with their vibration – except by your choice to mirror or mimic what you’re seeing on the other side of the glass. But there is no other effect than that. Your choice to believe that you must be affected by them is you creating that effect in your reality, your discrete parallel reality. So as you move forward, recognizing that each of you is in your own reality, literally, and that you can make more and more agreements with those who are more vibrationally compatible with what you prefer – to (again) continue to generate simulations of these realities for yourselves that do harmonize with those that are vibrationally compatible with you, and dis-harmonize or become more discoherent with those that are not vibrationally compatible with what you prefer – the split becomes wider and wider. The walls of glass become, in essence, thicker and thicker and thicker.” ~ from Navigating the Splitting Prism of Parallel Realities

The Mandela Effect

The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon where a large number of people remember something in a way that contradicts the current reality. The term was coined by Fiona Broome after she discovered that she, along with many other people, remembered Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s. However, Nelson Mandela was actually released from prison in 1990 and passed away in 2013.

Some of the most popular examples include:

• Berenstain Bears vs. Berenstein Bears: Many people remember the popular children’s book series as being spelled “Berenstein Bears” with an “e”, but it’s now spelled “Berenstain Bears” with an “a”.
• “Luke, I am your father”: This famous line from Star Wars is often quoted this way, but the line now is “No, I am your father.”
• Location of New Zealand: Some people remember New Zealand as being located to the northeast of Australia, rather than to the southeast.
• “Febreze” vs. “Febreeze”: The popular air freshener is actually spelled “Febreze” with one “e”, but many people recall it as “Febreeze” with two “e”s.
• The Monopoly Man: Many remember the Monopoly game’s mascot, Rich Uncle Pennybags, wearing a monocle, but now he doesn’t.
• “Mirror, mirror on the wall.” Many people remember the line from Disney’s 1937 animated film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” as “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” However, the line in the movie is now “Magic mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all?”

For much more about the Mandela Effect, see:

What’s the Meaning of the Mandela Effect?

Mandela Effect, Afterlife, Timelines and the Simulation

How to Interpret Mandela Effects

CLN Editor Notes:

“Sinéad always spoke out against injustice. Sometimes she didn’t say something perfectly. Sometimes her message wasn’t always heard. But she never stopped trying. And I think that’s really the key takeaway: is that she never, ever, ever stopped trying. And, it’s not enough for us to now say that she was a brave warrior. We have to be brave warriors, and we have to have those conversations that she tried to spark from the very beginning of her career.” ~ Allyson McCabe, author of “Why Sinéad O’Connor Matters”

The passing of a public figure has never before moved me to tears, but I sobbed when I heard that Sinéad O’Connor had died at the age of 56. I didn’t really know a whole lot about her other than her amazing voice, her mega-hit song, her shaved head, and her appearance on Saturday Night Live in which she tore up a photo of the pope. Still, I had this powerful feeling in my heart that an absolutely incredible human being had died and left a huge void. So, I decided to take a deep dive and find out as much as I could about her, some of which I share below.

In my research, I discovered that from the very beginning of Sinéad’s career up until her final public appearance, this quote from Allyson McCabe was spot on: “Sinéad always spoke out against injustice.” When she was presented with the inaugural award for Classic Irish Album at the RTÉ Choice Music Awards in March of this year, Sinéad said: “I dedicate this to each and every member of Ireland’s refugee community… You’re very welcome in Ireland. I love you very much and I wish you happiness.” Much of the world treats refugees as undesirable problems. Not Sinéad. She knows that they deserve love and happiness – just like every other person on the planet.  See HERE.

And here’s a great example from early in Sinéad’s career in which she not only reveals a horrible injustice (the cause of the great famine in Ireland during the years 1845-1852), but she also offers a brilliant solution on how the Irish people can heal their collective trauma. (Note that the worst year of the period was 1847, known as “Black ’47” – which Sinéad refers to in her absolutely brilliant song). Watch and appreciate this amazing woman:

As a result, some are now calling Sinéad a prophet – and I totally agree. Here’s the best video on YouTube that I found about Sinéad’s life and why she mattered: “A True Prophet”: Why Sinéad O’Connor Risked Her Career to Call Out Catholic Church. The above quote by Allyson McCabe is taken from this video, which is hosted by Amy Goodman of Democracy Now. Rather than tell you about it, I highly suggest that you watch for yourself.

This video, which includes an interview with Una Mullally, a columnist for the Irish Times in Dublin, is also outstanding: Why Sinéad O’Connor’s Legacy Is Deeper Than Her Music. Una said:

“I think Sinéad O’Connor goes beyond music. As you say, she’s more of a cultural figure. She looms very large in the Irish psyche in terms of her activism, her politics, and her actions. And so, the loss is being felt really profoundly. It’s almost as though it’s a large political figure or even a spiritual figure who’s been lost. So, there have been vigils and gatherings, and people are extraordinarily upset. I don’t think I could really think of another person that this has happened within my lifetime.”

Sinéad’s most famous act of revealing injustice was when she took a mind-blowingly bold stance against child abuse in the Catholic Church on live television. On October 3, 1992, without regard to the impact on her career, she sang a cappella the song “War” (a song by Bob Marley that emphasizes social justice, racial equality, and global peace) live on SNL before millions of TV viewers.

But Sinéad didn’t sing “War” as it was written. Instead, she modified the song’s lyrics to serve as a protest against the sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. She replaced mentions of “racism” with “child abuse” and “apartheid” with “in the Church. At the end of the song, Sinéad emphatically sang these lyrics that she added:

Children!
Children!
Fight!
We find it necessary.
We know we will win.
We have confidence in the victory of good over evil.

She then held up a photo of Pope John Paul II, tore it into pieces, and exclaimed: “Fight the real enemy!” (Watch HERE).

It took tremendous courage for Sinéad to do that. And she was widely ridiculed for it – by the press, celebs like Madonna and Joe Pesci, and of course, Catholic Church leaders – including Cardinal Bernard Law who was later exposed as being involved in the cover-up of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Boston (as depicted in the 2015 academy award winning film “Spotlight”). He resigned as Archbishop of Boston in 2002 due to the scandal.

Many members of the Catholic Church were outraged. In New York City, protesters transported a 30-ton steamroller to the Rockefeller Center and then proceeded to pulverize her cassette tapes.

Two weeks after her SNL performance, the audience attempted to boo Sinéad off the stage at a Bob Dylan tribute concert. But she stood tall amidst the loud booing for over 2 minutes before finally waving off the musicians, signaling that she no longer was going to sing the Bob Dylan song that she was scheduled to sing.  Instead, she again sang the song “War” a cappella to drive home her message. Watch her incredible bravery HERE. Kris Kristofferson, who introduced and supported Sinéad at the concert with a hug and words of encouragement (“Don’t let the bastards get you down”), gave one of the best tributes to her with the release of his song Sister Sinéad“, which appeared on his 2009 album titled “Closer to the Bone.” Be sure to check it out. Here’s my favorite lyric:

It’s askin’ for trouble to stick out your neck
In terms of a target a big silhouette
But some candles flicker and some candles fade
And some burn as true as my sister Sinéad

History has proven that Sinéad’s criticisms of the church were spot on. Just hours after her death was announced, an American group named Catholics for Choice called her a prophetic heroine “unafraid to demand justice for victims of clerical sexual abuse, challenge patriarchy, and speak truth to power — even when her voice was a lonely one and it cost her dearly to do so.”

Be sure to read this outstanding article about, among other things, how Sinéad’s traumatic real-life experiences led to her courageous stance on the SNL stage and throughout her entire life: “Sinead O’Connor Condemned Church Abuse Early. America Didn’t Listen.”

Do yourself a favor and WATCH THIS absolutely wonderful 2-minute video that was posted in 2017, in which another famous Irish singer, Imelda May, describes the first time she met Sinéad and what an incredibly kind and sensitive soul Sinéad was. Imelda also noted that it was Sinéad’s idea for the two of them to sing a duet together, of which Imelda fondly recalled: “I think that’s probably one of the most heartfelt songs I’ve ever performed with somebody, for sure. The two of us, it’s just magic for me.” So now, you really must watch THIS fabulous duet that Imelda spoke about, titled “Every Night About This Time.”

THIS LIVE PERFORMANCE wonderfully captures the beauty and purity of Sinead’s voice as she sings a capella an incredibly beautiful song that she wrote titled “In This Heart” (which was featured on the hit series “Peaky Blinders” – see HERE). Also, be sure to listen to Sinéad’s most recently published recording HERE. After hearing Sinéad sing this hauntingly beautiful, 90-second theme song for Outlander titled “The Skye Boat Song,” a friend of mine observed: “She conveys so much emotion in her voice. Whatever the message, it’s always more than words if she sings it!”

To get a feeling for just how beloved Sinéad is in her home country, watch this 2-minute video titled “She was fierce in the best sort of way: Dubliners turn out to pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor“. My favorite quote from the video (in addition to the one in the video’s title) is: “I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much for a stranger, but I think she held bits of generations of this nation in her heart. She was saying things before we could say them.”

Finally, watch THIS touching video clip from Sinéad’s funeral in the Irish town of Bray where thousands of adoring fans flocked to pay their respects. Several residents who had the good fortune to meet her are interviewed.

Thank you, Sinéad, for being a shining beacon of transformation and a heartfelt inspiration to all of us. May your music eternally resonate, uplifting us to stand up and voice our truths against injustice, and celebrate our true selves. This music video, in which you remind us to love ourselves, depicts how I will remember you – a radiant light, overflowing with love, joy, and wisdom:

RIP beautiful soul. I am really glad that you are reunited with your beloved son.

Sinéad O’Connor: A Troubled Soul With Immense Talent and Unbowed Spirit

Written by: Adam Behr, Newcastle University

Few artists have straddled the boundaries between acclaim, controversy and public affection as effectively as Sinéad O’Connor who died yesterday at the age of 56.

Her status as a household name belied a comparatively brief commercial peak in the early 1990s, thanks to her mesmerizing interpretation of Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U. But she was never in any danger of being relegated to being a one-hit-wonder.

O’Connor’s life and career were characterized by irregularity and a sense of being at odds with her surroundings. Her childhood was fraught. After her parents separated when she was young, O’Connor lived mostly with her mother, who she claimed was abusive, and involved her in shoplifting and fraudulent charity collecting.

Truancy and crime led to a spell in the Catholic church-run Grianán Training Centre, a harsh rehabilitation centre associated with the infamous Magdalene Laundries. Although traumatic, the center provided her with an entry into music when a teacher asked her to sing at a wedding, which led to encounters with musicians who encouraged her to write lyrics and pursue the guitar.

Adversity infused her music with a punk spirit, an oppositional attitude that was writ large throughout the rest of her career. By the time her mother died in a car crash when O’Connor was 18 years old, the singer was well on her way. She had dropped out of school and formed a band called Ton Ton Macoute – with typically spiky attitude – a name derived from a mythical Haitian bogeyman, and also the dictator Papa Doc Duvalier’s feared secret police.

A distinctive template as a singer-songwriter

Having captured the attention of former U2 label boss Fachtna O’Ceallaigh, and collaborated with The Edge on a song for the film Captive, her solo career began in grand style with The Lion and the Cobra in 1987. A gold record in the UK, US, Canada and the Netherlands – featuring the Top 40 single Mandinka – it marked out her image and distinctive voice, clear and pure, but never demure.

Her trademark cropped hair and forthright bearing set her apart from prevailing female singer-songwriters. Shunning both overtly sexualized imagery and quirky hippie-chick vibes, O’Connor’s aesthetic was blunt and raw, although the clarity of her voice gave it commercial traction.

This reached a pinnacle on her next album, 1990’s I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – a multi-platinum worldwide number one that featured her best-known recording, Nothing Compares 2 U which she made completely her own. Propelled by a stark video in unflinching close-up, tears running down her face, it made her an international star. But O’Connor’s predilection for musical exploration, political confrontation and emotional honesty meant that her mainstream career quickly self-combusted.

Despite the success of her early recordings, she took a counter-intuitive turn on her next album, 1992’s Am I Not Your Girl?, which featured lush versions of jazz standards. While her voice was more than up to the task of interpreting the classics she had grown up with, the departure from her previous work saw a critical and commercial step down from the trailblazing success of her previous album. More significantly, she used her promotional activity in America to showcase her status as a protest singer rather than a pop star.

Given the centrality of her personal, and musical, voice to her career, it’s perhaps apt that two of her most notable live performances are both a cappella and confrontational. An appearance on TV show Saturday Night Live in October 1992 saw her drop the planned performances of standards from the album and replace them with a version of Bob Marley’s War. She wanted to re-tool it as a protest against child abuse in the Catholic church, and the cover-up that followed. The change of song was agreed by the show’s producers.

What they hadn’t planned on was for O’Connor to tear up a picture of the Pope at the denouement of the performance. The subsequent furor was swift and intense. O’Connor was vilified in the press, and the NBC network received over 4,000 complaints. Two weeks later, at a star-studded tribute to Bob Dylan, she was booed by the crowd and stopped the band to shout another rendition of War before leaving the stage in tears, comforted by Kris Kristofferson.

Watch Sinéad’s compassionate response when asked: “How were you treated when you said ‘Fight the real enemy’ and you ripped up the picture of the pope? How were you treated after?”:

Unbowed and iconic

Even if her career never quite acquired equilibrium, O’Connor the artist remained unbowed and exploratory. Taking lessons in Italian bel canto singing, her subsequent seven albums tacked across genres – reggae, hip-hop, rock, soul, and folk – placing her voice at the centre of original material and distinctive interpretations of an eclectic range of artists from Curtis Mayfield to Kurt Cobain.

Her later releases were stronger on critical acclaim than commercial clout, and her well-publicized mental health difficulties led to hiatuses in her music. Ever the controversialist, she continued to weigh in on points of principle, such as her critique of Miley Cyrus over the sexualized video for Wrecking Ball, and the subsequent public spat.

Despite these gaps, and the personal tragedies like her son’s suicide in 2022, O’Connor’s fierce adherence to her principles of self-expression saw her win considerable public affection. She was, of course, vindicated over her accusations of abuse in the Catholic church. But her uneven approach to public life – announcements of retirement followed by retractions, a spell as a “priest” followed by her conversion to Islam (she went by the name Shuhada’ Sadaqat from 2019) – did little to dim her appeal in the long term.

Ultimately despite her difficulties, or even because of them, she exemplified what it was to be an icon. Her visual distinctiveness, determination and refusal to meet the mainstream halfway mean that her instantly recognisable voice cut through the shifts and uncertainty of her personal life and public debate. In the end, nothing quite compares to her.

Adam Behr, Senior Lecturer in Popular and Contemporary Music, Newcastle University

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

In chapter 30 of “The Autobiography of a Yogi” (see an excerpt below plus a video of the entire chapter 30 being read aloud), Paramahansa Yogananda says that the world is an illusion (Maya) and suggests that the universe is like a motion picture that is projected onto the screen of man’s consciousness. In addition, he says that just as a cinema audience can see that all screen images are appearing through one imageless beam of light, the colorful universal drama is similarly issuing from the single white light of a Cosmic Source.

In Hindu philosophy, the term Maya is a Sanskrit word that can be translated as “illusion” or “deception.” However, the concept of Maya is not limited to Hinduism. Similar ideas can be found in other philosophical and spiritual traditions, such as Advaita Vedanta and Buddhism, although the interpretations and explanations vary.

Regarding the reason for suffering, Yogananda says that the good and evil of Maya must both exist because without suffering humans would not be motivated to seek a higher reality beyond the physical world.

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At the end of the chapter, Yogananda shares several powerful personal experiences that demonstrate the illusionary nature of reality, including an experience where he saw his body as a cosmic beam of light and realized that the essence of all “physical” objects is light.

Overall, Yogananda’s exploration of the nature of reality in this chapter is a thought-provoking reflection on the illusory nature of the physical world and the importance of spiritual wisdom in understanding the true nature of existence.

Excerpt from “Autobiography of a Yogi”, Ch. 30: The Law of Miracles

The ancient Vedic scriptures declare that the physical world operates under one fundamental law of Maya, the principle of relativity and duality. God, the Sole Life, is an Absolute Unity; He cannot appear as the separate and diverse manifestations of a creation except under a false or unreal veil. That cosmic illusion is Maya. Every great scientific discovery of modern times has served as a confirmation of this simple pronouncement of the rishis…

To surmount Maya was the task assigned to the human race by the millennial prophets. To rise above the duality of creation and perceive the unity of the Creator was conceived of as man’s highest goal…

The lifelike images of the motion picture illustrate many truths concerning creation. The Cosmic Director has written His own plays and assembled tremendous casts for the pageant of the centuries. From the dark booth of eternity, He pours His creative beam through the films of successive ages, and the pictures are thrown on the screen of space.

Just as the motion-picture images appear to be real, but are only combinations of light and shade, so is the universal variety a delusive seeming. The planetary spheres, with their countless forms of life, are naught but figures in a cosmic motion picture, temporarily true to five sense perceptions as the scenes are cast on the screen of man’s consciousness by the infinite creative beam.

A cinema audience can look up and see that all screen images are appearing through the instrumentality of one imageless beam of light. The colorful universal drama is similarly issuing from the single white light of a Cosmic Source. With inconceivable ingenuity God is staging entertainment for His human children, making them actors as well as audiences in His planetary theater.

One day I entered a motion picture house to view a newsreel of the European battlefields. World War I was still being waged in the West; the newsreel recorded the carnage with such realism that I left the theater with a troubled heart.

“Lord,” I prayed, “why dost Thou permit such suffering?”

To my intense surprise, an instant answer came in the form of a vision of the actual European battlefields. The horror of the struggle, filled with the dead and dying, far surpassed in ferocity any representation of the newsreel.

“Look intently!” A gentle voice spoke to my inner consciousness. “You will see that these scenes now being enacted in France are nothing but a play of chiaroscuro. They are the cosmic motion picture, as real and as unreal as the theater newsreel you have just seen—a play within a play.”

My heart was still not comforted. The divine voice went on: “Creation is light and shadow both, else no picture is possible. The good and evil of Maya must ever alternate in supremacy. If joy were ceaseless here in this world, would man ever seek another? Without suffering he scarcely cares to recall that he has forsaken his eternal home. Pain is a prod to remembrance. The way of escape is through wisdom! The tragedy of death is unreal; those who shudder at it are like an ignorant actor who dies of fright on the stage when nothing more is fired at him than a blank cartridge. My sons are the children of light; they will not sleep forever in delusion.”

Although I had read scriptural accounts of Maya, they had not given me the deep insight that came with the personal visions and their accompanying words of consolation. One’s values are profoundly changed when he is finally convinced that creation is only a vast motion picture, and that not in it, but beyond it, lies his own reality.

As I finished writing this chapter, I sat on my bed in the lotus posture. My room was dimly lit by two shaded lamps. Lifting my gaze, I noticed that the ceiling was dotted with small mustard-colored lights, scintillating and quivering with a radium-like luster. Myriads of penciled rays, like sheets of rain, gathered into a transparent shaft and poured silently upon me.

At once my physical body lost its grossness and became metamorphosed into astral texture. I felt a floating sensation as, barely touching the bed, the weightless body shifted slightly and alternately to left and right. I looked around the room; the furniture and walls were as usual, but the little mass of light had so multiplied that the ceiling was invisible. I was wonder-struck.

“This is the cosmic motion picture mechanism.” A voice spoke as though from within the light. “Shedding its beam on the white screen of your bed sheets, it is producing the picture of your body. Behold, your form is nothing but light!”

I gazed at my arms and moved them back and forth, yet could not feel their weight. An ecstatic joy overwhelmed me. This cosmic stem of light, blossoming as my body, seemed a divine replica of the light beams streaming out of the projection booth in a cinema house and manifesting as pictures on the screen.

For a long time, I experienced this motion picture of my body in the dimly lighted theater of my own bedroom. Despite the many visions I have had, none was ever more singular. As my illusion of a solid body was completely dissipated, and my realization deepened that the essence of all objects is light, I looked up to the throbbing stream of lifetrons and spoke entreatingly.

“Divine Light, please withdraw this, my humble bodily picture, into Thyself, even as Elijah was drawn up to heaven by a flame.”

This prayer was evidently startling; the beam disappeared. My body resumed its normal weight and sank on the bed; the swarm of dazzling ceiling lights flickered and vanished. My time to leave this earth had apparently not arrived.

“Besides,” I thought philosophically, “the prophet Elijah might well be displeased at my presumption!”

Source: Team Kennedy

Drawing inspiration from his uncle’s (JFK’s) landmark 1963 address at American University, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers a speech of monumental significance. RFK  Jr. talks passionately about how the US must prioritize peace and diplomacy in order to heal the country and establish “not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women — not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.”

Watch JFK’s absolutely brilliant peace speech:

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NOTE 1: RFK Jr.’s speech begins at 11:30 into the video.

NOTE 2: You can read the transcript and listen to JFK’s 1963 speech HERE.

NOTE 3: Be sure to watch more great videos by Team Kennedy HERE.

In this third and vitally important installment of the ‘Plandemic’ series, acclaimed filmmaker Mikki Willis delves into the psychological and ideological roots of the skulduggery that has been unmistakable since March 2020 and in the works for many decades. Willis investigates the chief decision-makers behind the tyrannical pandemic policies, unveiling an intricate web of power and influence.

A central figure in this film is American author and broadcaster, G. Edward Griffin, an unwavering sentinel who has dedicated his career to warning America of the threats to our Constitutional Republic by fanatical collectivist ideologues. The documentary brilliantly captures Griffin’s foresight by incorporating footage from a lecture he gave in 1969, an incredibly prophetic message describing a future that aligns disturbingly well with today’s realities.

The film spotlights villainous figures such as Klaus Schwab and his followers at the World Economic Forum (WEF), to whom Schwab proudly proclaimed: “The future is built by us!” Shockingly, it’s a dystopian future that they want, as evidenced by what the WEF’s chief science advisor, Yuval Noah Harari, insanely declared:

“Today we have the technology to hack human beings on a massive scale. And by this I mean that if you have enough data and you have enough computing power, you can understand people better than they understand themselves and then you can manipulate them in ways which were previously impossible. You know, the whole idea that humans have this soul or spirit and they have free will – THAT’S OVER! Now how exactly will the future masters of the planet look like? This will be decided by the people who own the data.”

The film shows how Schwab and his minions view China as their shining example of what they want to impose on the rest of the world. A handful of individuals who left China for America, poignantly share their nightmarish experiences and why they are so grateful to now reside in the U.S. and live the American dream. Then last thing the want is to see the U.S. and the rest of the world become like China, while being ruled by a tyrannical, one-world regime.

‘The Great Awakening’ emphasizes the pivotal role of the U.S. Constitution as the most successful model of limited government, serving for the past 230 years as a beacon of hope for the world and a significant impediment to global aspirations of power.

‘The Great Awakening’ concludes with ways that we can stop the totalitarian takeover of the planet, and invites each of us to get involved. Perhaps the most straightforward and optimal advice came from the late Dr. Zev Zelenko, who said:

“Just say no. Rise up in a nonviolent way. They can’t imprison everyone. They can’t fire everyone. But they can fire individuals that are separated and don’t work together and give in to the fear.”

Mikki Willis and his team have painstakingly crafted this documentary, making it free and easily accessible to anyone with an internet connection. The film is a compelling and must-see viewing for those who seek to understand the genesis and complexities of our current global situation.

Please share this documentary widely.

Key Quotes from the Film

[00:06:00] G. EDWARD GRIFFIN (from his 1969 lecture):

We’re going to examine, in quite a bit of detail, the communist theory and practice of revolution, particularly as applied to the United States. Now this will not be something dreamed up out of thin air. This will be the strategy as taught by them and advocated by them in their own manuals, in their textbooks, and in their schools.

The new program of the Communist Party on this subject has this to say: the term socialism describes but the first stage of a new society that in its full development is called communism. Socialism is a transitional stage.

[00:09:09] Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau’s Response to the Trucker Strike

Trudeau: The federal government has invoked the emergencies act.

Trudeau spokeswoman: As of today, the bank or other financial service provider will be able to immediately freeze or suspend an account (of a protestor) without a court order

Another official: If you are involved in this protest, we will actively look to identify you and follow up with financial sanctions and criminal charges.

Trudeau: Protests, public protests are an important part of making sure we’re getting messages out there. But using protests to demand changes to public policy is something that I think is worrisome.

[00:11:51] Trudeau Admires China the Most of All the Countries in the World

Trudeau was asked which country he most admired and referred to China:

“The level of admiration I actually have for China because their basic dictatorship is allowing them…

Joe Biden also applauds China: I applaud China for stepping up. Escuse me, I applaud Canada. You can tell what I’m thinking.

[00:12:55] Many World Leaders parrot the same message: the pandemic crisis offers a great opportunity

Trudeau: This pandemic has provided an opportunity

Biden: Here we are right now with an economic crisis but with an incredible opportunity.

Netherlands Prime Minister, Mark Rutte: Certainly a major crisis but it also offers a unique opportunity

Prince Charles: Unprecedented opportunity to rethink and reset

IMF Official: A great opportunity for reset

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: An opportunity for a reset.

Mikki: It’s almost as if they all attended the same school of thought and studied under the same professor.

[00:13:47] Klaus Schwab and World Economic Forum (WEF) Is Introduced

Klaus Schwab: Some people would say this revolution is characterized by the fight of robots against human beings and we will win this fight.

[00:16:10] Klaus Schwab to WEF attendees:

The future is built by us.

[00:16:53] Klaus Schwab:

Nobody will be safe if not everybody is vaccinated.

[00:17:37] In 2014 Klaus Schwab calls for a great reset: “We need a great reset.”

Mikki Willis: In 2014 Klaus Schwab called for the great reset, which he positioned as the solution to the world’s most urgent issues.

[00:18:05] David E. Martin:

When they say you’ll be happy, what they mean is you’ll be enslaved. That’s why they’re talking about a great reset.

[00:19:10] Mikki Willis:

Like most globalists, Schwab regards communist China as a shining model of how he intends to transform the world.

[00:19:55] Klaus Schwab calls China a model country, but you have to take it a step further

Schwab: I think China’s a whole model for many countries, but you have to go one step further: it’s a systemic transformation of the world. Artificial intelligence, the metaverse, synthetic biology. Our life in 10 years from now we’ll be completely different and who masters those technologies will be the masters of the world.

[00:20:36] Yuval Noah Harari (WEF’s scientific advisor):

Science is replacing evolution by natural selection with evolution by intelligent design. Not the intelligent design of some God above the clouds, but our intelligent design and the intelligent design of our clouds: the IBM cloud, the Microsoft cloud. These are the new driving forces of evolution. Today we have the technology to hack human beings on a massive scale. And by this, I mean that if you have enough data and you have enough computing power, you can understand people better than they understand themselves and then you can manipulate them in ways which were previously impossible. You know the whole idea that humans have this soul or spirit and they have free will – THAT’S OVER! Now how exactly will the future masters of the planet look like? This will be decided by the people who own the data.

[00:22:15] Yuval Noah Harrari:

Data is the most important asset in the world. Those who control the data, control the future not just of humanity but the future of life itself.

[00:22:28] Social Credit System in China

Newscaster: Everywhere she goes oh young how you is followed what she buys how she behaves is tracked and scored to show how responsible and trustworthy she is. It’s called the social credit system. A person’s reputation is scored on a scale of 3:50 to 9:50. It’s big data meets Big Brother – expanding how the government monitors, understands and ultimately controls its 1.4 billion citizens. A good score brings benefits, but people with low scores lose rights.

[00:24:45] Mikki Willis: How does a handful of autocrats gain total control over a population of 1.4 billion?

[00:24:55] Prof. Mattias Desmet (author: The Psychology of Totalitarianism):

I have two Master’s Degrees – one in clinical psychology, and one in statistics. And at the beginning of the crisis, I started to study the statistics a little bit. The initial mathematical models and the initial statistics all had dramatically overrated the dangerousness of the virus. That was the moment when I started to think how it was possible – that an entire society and an entire population was in the grip of a narrative which in many respects was blatantly wrong. After a few months, it became clear to me that the only mechanism that could explain what was happening in society was what is usually referred to as mass formation.

Mass formation is identical to hypnosis and this term refers to a specific kind of group formation which has very special characteristic effects at the level of individual mental functioning. One of these effects is that an individual who is in the grip of mass formation typically lose every capacity to take a critical distance from what they believe in, from what the group believes in.

[00:26:10] Mikki Willis: You would think it would be people with lower IQ that would be more susceptible to this. But it seems to be the other way around. Are you seeing this?

[00:26:19] Mark McDonald M.D. (author, The United States of Fear):

I have seen this and it does seem to be predicted by educational status and IQ… People who are highly intelligent tend to go and get a lot of degrees. Those people have spent so many years in institutions to get those degrees that they have developed a trust and confidence in not only the educational institutions but those that support them, which are largely government bodies. And so they start from the place of if it’s told by the university, by the government, it’s probably going to be true… So I think that there’s a disconnect between people who are smart and have lots of degrees with actual reality, with the lived experience of nature, of life – that you don’t see with people who are actually working with their hands outdoors all of the time.

[00:28:11] Dr. Zev Zelenko:

The real pandemic here is the psychological warfare that’s being waged on every single human being. See, if you take the human being and you put them in a chronic fear state, you couple that with human isolation, what happens is they psychologically decompensate and live in such emotional pain that they will gravitate in an irrational way to anything that you promise them will alleviate that pain.

[00:28:40] Prof. Mattias Desmet:

Once people feel disconnected from their environment they will typically start to experience a lack of meaning making in life. And under these conditions, if a narrative is distributed through the mass media indicating an object of anxiety and a strategy to deal with this object of anxiety, they suddenly connect to one small object of fear (for instance the coronavirus) and afterward people don’t feel lonely anymore. They feel connected again…

A new kind of social bond is highly problematic just because the connections between the individuals even deteriorate more and the bond between the individual and collective becomes stronger and stronger and stronger, which make them willing to sacrifice everything for the collective – its health its wealth the future of its children everything.

Something else that is a characteristic of individuals in mass formation is that they become radically intolerant of dissonant voices.

[00:30:35] Prof. Mattias Desmet:

People who do not go along with the masses are stigmatized. And in the end the masses are inclined to destroy the people who do not go along with them. And they do so as if it is an ethical duty to do so.

[00:30:50] JP Sears:

Getting good people to do bad things, harmful things, while thinking they’re good things is a dangerous place to be – because it looks great, you feel great, while you’re being used.

[00:31:05] Dr. Robert Malone:

They will sacrifice themselves and they see it as a virtue because it demonstrates their complete obedience to the cult, to the group, to perform ritualistic behavior which causes them harm.

[00:33:48] Mark McDonald M.D:

China shaved the heads of women, put them all in unattractive, asexual clothes, and did the same thing for the men. This technique has been used in the 20th century by every totalitarian regime.

[00:34:00] Lily Tang Williams (who left China for the U.S.):

Mao wanted to create a genderless society. That’s why girls like me cannot wear beautiful clothes and cannot do makeup. We have to just look like boys: unisex, no gender.

[00:34:10] Mark McDonald M.D:

They asexualize the population so that there’s no more desire, no more bipolarity of male and female. Everybody looks like an automaton. And then what do they do? Rather than turning towards one another, they turn towards the state.

[00:36:17] News report

The US Defense Department says as many as three million [Chinese] are being forcibly detained in reeducation and forced labor camps.

[00:36:26] BBC News

China calls them thought transformation camps built to prevent extremism from spreading but reports indicate they’re more like prisons.

[00:36:26] Crystal Chen (who left China for the U.S.):

When I was detained in the detention center I was handcuffed and hung over a radiator pipe with my toes barely touching the ground and I was hung over there for three days. The CCP guards brought 4 male detainees into my cell and began one of the worst experiences of torture. I was on the brink of death, so I realized I could do nothing but turn to my belief. So I pray to be saved. Moments later, one of the four male detainees suddenly fainted on the floor which interrupted the torture.

[00:37:40] Minghui Wang (who left China for the U.S.):

I left China because my parents were heavily persecuted for their practice of Falun Gong. From age 1 to age 5 my grandparents were taking care of me because my parents were always inside some dark cells being tortured. My first clear memory of my mother I was brought to a brainwashing center and saw her being tied up to a chair with people behind her guarding her and she had a very thick plastic tube inserted into her nose and she was being forced fed at the time. She just looked like she was in so much pain and I was five at the time. That was it’s just very traumatizing. My school principal actually came to me several times and told me not to be a part of my parents and to report any activity that my parents would do. They’re installing all the lies and hatred into the younger generation.

[00:40:11]Bill Maher:

Yesterday I asked ChatGPT if there are any similarities between today’s woke revolution and Chairman Mao’s cultural revolution of the 1960s and it wrote back: how long do you have?

[00:40:30] G. Edward Griffin:

We recognize that government is absolutely necessary for an orderly society. But following the dictum that government like fire is both beneficial and dangerous, we believe in the concept of limited government. And we believe that the constitutional Republic created by our founding fathers is the best form of limited government that has yet been devised by man. A Republic is a limited democracy. It’s a form of government based upon the principle of limited majority rule, limited so that the minority even a minority of on can be protected against the whims and passions of the majority. Now, democracy is a form of government based upon the principle of majority rule. It’s easy to understand, easy to sell to the masses, and I might add deadly.

[00:42:25] Tricia Lindsay (civil rights attorney):

We have unalienable rights just by virtue of being human. And so their primary responsibility as the government is to protect those rights.

[00:42:58] G. Edward Griffin:

And how do you protect the minority from the majority? You write down a set of rules on a piece of paper. You say: this we can do, that we cannot. At the top of the paper you write the word constitution and then everyone agrees to follow the rules no matter what the temptation. And when you’re finished you’ve created a constitutional Republic.

[00:43:20] Mikki Willis:

It was Thomas Jefferson who said: “The Republic is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.”

[00:43:32] G. Edward Griffin:

Now we hear a lot of talk today about right-wingers, left-wingers, extremists, and moderates. The political spectrum concept, if it has any meaning at all, is a measurement scale showing all the variations in government. Now the extremists at the zero end would be those who advocate no government at all: the anarchists. The extremists at the other end would be those who advocate total government and who are they? Well, the communists of course, but also the Nazis, the fascists. No matter what they may call themselves, if they advocate total government control over the people they are all, by definition, totalitarians.

The debate is not between conservatives and liberals. It goes back in history long before those words were ever invented. The opposing points of view properly are identified as individualism versus collectivism. The individuals believe that the rights of the individual must not be obliterated by the desires of the collective or the group.

The collectivist, on the other hand, believes that the group is more important than the single person within it and that the individual must be sacrificed if necessary for the greater good of the greater number.

The individualists believe that every man has a personal and direct responsibility to provide first for himself, next for his family, and then for those outside his family who may be in need. The collectivist on the other hand declares that the individual is not personally responsible for charity or raising his own children, providing for his aging parents, or even providing for himself for that matter. This is a group function of the state, of government itself.

[00:45:35] Mikki Willis:

Collectivism on an international level is essentially known as globalism, which is often promoted as a framework for unity and sustainability. Under the guise of philanthropy, the leaders of the globalist movement leverage every possible crisis to advance their plan to replace national sovereignty with a one-world government.

[00:46:05] Mikk Willis:

It is the globalists who are behind the destructive new methods of control like ESG the acronym for environmental social governance. Similar to China’s social credit score, ESG is a ranking system that tracks a company or country’s carbon footprint as well as its commitment to diversity and inclusion. A low ESG score can lead to severe consequences including reputational damage, legal and regulatory actions and loss of investors and bank credit lines. Within the last decade numerous nations and thousands of major brands have been coerced to adapt to the ESG program and today many of them are paying the price. In 2018 the World Economic Forum published an article on its website entitled “How we will make Sri Lanka rich by 2025.” That article was removed once it became known that food prices in Sri Lanka had nearly doubled and that millions of their citizens were facing starvation.

[00:47:10] Kim Iversen:

Now what caused this? Farmers protested and asked the government to work with them on slowly improving farming practices to be more environmentally friendly rather than implementing harsh bans. But the government was more interested in maintaining a high ESG score with its creditors like BlackRock. As a result food production dropped drastically with farmers expecting crop losses of 85%. The country had to begin spending money on importing food when it was previously self-sufficient. Sri Lanka is a cautionary tale. What’s happening there could be a foreshadowing of what’s in store for us if we don’t take heed and learn some lessons.

[00:47:45] Mikki Willis:

The Dutch government was one of the first to sign on to the ESG system. Dutch farmers pleaded that the rush to adapt to extreme new regulations would result in the destruction of the country’s food supply. The Netherlands is the second largest agriculture exporter in the world earning the title of the tiny country that feeds the world. A collapse of their system could flicker a global food crisis. Yet the Netherlands’ Prime Minister continued to persecute Dutch farmers until they were forced to revolt.

[00:48:22] Klaus Schwab:

Where do you find still such a Prime Minister in the world? You find it in the Netherlands and it’s Mark Rutte.

[00:48:32] Josh Phillips, Crossroads:

And remember too the Netherlands is the pilot program of the World Food hubs and the World Economic Forum has assigned to the Netherlands what they call this global secretariat – using, ironically, a communist term for it.

[00:48:45] SkyNews in Australia:

Klaus Schwab’s golden pinup boy, Prime Minister Mark Rutte, is busy fulfilling the agenda from the World Economic Forum’s great reset by turfing farmers off their own land.

[00:48:58] Mark Rutte, Netherlands Prime Minister: Perhaps the most important lesson I’ve learned in my years as Prime Minister in one of the world’s most outward-looking trading countries is that national interests are often best served by international corporations.

[00:49:50] The Kwak Brothers:

If you think about what created wealthy people wealthy throughout the many years of our human history that’s the ownership of land and you have governments right now they’re looking to take ownership of real estate. And it’s happening everywhere and you have this movement of individuals kind of going like hey like people should never profit off of real estate. And unfortunately if that ideology is what the government is using to take control. If we look at data from 2001 to 2015, there is a slow and steady the trend towards more corporations owning single family homes apartments office spaces and less and less individuals actually owning real estate. The Backstone group actually recently raised a record of $50 billion to take homes from American families.

[00:50:30] Mikki Willis: During the pandemic, when all people were ordered to lock down indoors, why did governments around the world make exceptions for mass protests. We’ve all heard the term fire sale. In this case it’s not a metaphor. When the community is damaged by protests the value of local properties upon it investors then gobble up the devalued real estate for pennies on the dollar in many cases the leaders of the decimated communities receive kickbacks for allowing this transfer of wealth.

[00:51:50] Mikki Willis:

In his communist manifesto, Karl Marx wrote the theory of communism may be summed up in a single sentence: “Abolition of private property.”

[00:53:00] G. Edward Griffin:

In 1943 the following directive was issued from the party headquarters to all communists in the United States. It read, “When certain obstructionists become too irritating, label them as Fascist or Nazi or Anti-Semitic. In the public mind, constantly associate those who oppose us with those names which already have a bad smell. The association will, after enough repetition, become fact in the public mind.”

[00:53:55] ???

Name-calling is their number one bullying tactic and they apply it unremittingly to anyone who questions their dogma or says something they find unacceptable or offensive.

[00:54:07] G. Edward Griffin:

As early as 1928 the communists declared that the racial differences among our people constituted the weakest and most vulnerable point in our social fabric. By constantly probing and straining at this one spot, they calculated that eventually the cloth could be torn apart and that Americans could be divided weakened, and perhaps even set against each other in open combat. they said in no unmistakable terms that the negro people because of their social status and their predominant working class composition, offered greater revolutionary possibilities than any other cross-section of the population.

[00:54:51] G. Edward Griffin:

The communists call not only for extensive chaos within the cities, but the plan is also for raging fires from one city to the next. The average American may say, soft and decadent, when he sees billows of black smoke rising from one horizon to the other at night, the only light he has to see by is the flickering red from flames leaping into the sky, he’ll become paralyzed with fear and panic and do nothing to interfere with the guerrilla bands as they strike at the community’s power centers. To justify violence they have to be able to claim that they’re liberating people and if people are to be liberated then it’s necessary to go through the motions at least of pretending that they have a right to form a nation of their own. The Communist Party called for their liberation to break away from the United States and to set up their own nation within our borders.

[00:56:03] G. Edward Griffin:

To take the United States, all of the United States, it’ll be necessary they say to involve white people as well as black. And in general to escalate their revolution in America from race war to class war.

Now when they talk about pressure from above, they mean using their people and their influence within the very government marked for takeover – to bring forward official recommendations for legislation. The recommendations of course are offered supposedly as solutions to national problems but when passed into law they’re only the real effect is to vastly increase the power of government and to move the country that much closer toward the ultimate goal.

The pressure from below then involves using their influence over the various mass membership organizations of the country to create the appearance of great popular support for these recommendations. Of course, the members of those organizations must never suspect that they’re being used to promote the communist program.

Now the silent majority, the average person, is caught right in the middle. He looks above and sees a highly respected spokesman for the government calling for socialist legislation. He looks below and sees mobs of demonstrators shouting for the same thing. He says to himself, has everyone gone crazy or is it me? Now he’s still in the majority of course, but he doesn’t know it. He thinks he’s helplessly outnumbered and he bows to what he thinks is the democratic will of the majority.

[00:58:22] G. Edward Griffin:

We mustn’t kid ourselves into thinking that the communists have placed their agitators only into the black communities. They’re working both sides of the street. They want hatred, violence and bloodshed between the races and they don’t care how they get it or whom they use – even children if necessary.

[00:59:05] G. Edward Griffin:

You may have wondered why the Communist Party has been a staunch supporter of the drive to place a black studies curriculum into our high schools and colleges. The reason becomes obvious the minute you take a look at the textbooks and the study guides.

[00:59:21] Asra Nomani (Virginia parent against critical race theory being taught in schools):

Schools are now radicalizing our kids. I mean this is the volume of the book from critical race theory and it literally says here whiteness is a bad deal and it has a symbol of Satan.

[00:59:45] Ajua Mason (member of Texas Board of Education):

Not only is it in the schools but it’s in the workplace. It’s throughout society and is destroying this country.

[00:59:51] Black woman at school board mtg:

If this continues, we will look back and be responsible for the dismantling of the greatest country in the world by reverting to teaching hate and that race is a determining factor on where your destiny lies.

[01:00:26] RT News:

Education authorities in the United States are asking the government to use anti-terror laws and involve the FBI against parents who protest against the way their children are being taught.

[01:00:38] Congressman Hawley:

It identifies no fewer than 13 possible federal crimes including making annoying phone calls. How about this one: they could be prosecuted for using the Internet in a way that might cause emotional distress.

[01:00:38] Tucker Carlson:

Over the weekend Democrats voted to ban gendered language in house rules. That means no more terms like father or mother.

[01:01:01] Congressman Jason Smith, ranking member:

Is the administration’s official policy to replace the term woman with birthing people?

[01:01:13] Senator James Lankford:

You shifted from, in places, from using the term mother to birthing people.

[01:01:18] Honorable ???:

Again, we’re trying to be precise in the language that’s used

[01:01:18] Senator James Lankford:

Mom’s a pretty good word.

[01:01:23] Woman on TicTok:

I’m not a birth person, I’m a mother.

[01:01:26] Question to Supreme Court Nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson:

Can you provide a definition for the word woman?

[01:01:31] Ketanji Brown Jackson:

Can I provide a definition? I can’t.

Q. You can’t?

[01:01:38] Ketanji Brown Jackson:

Not in this context. I’m not a biologist.

Q. Is the word woman so unclear and controversial that you can’t give me a definition?

[01:01:47] Question to Aimee Arrambide, a pro-abortion activist:

Do you believe that men can become pregnant and have abortions?

[01:01:47] Aimee Arrambide:

Yes.

[01:01:54] Woman on TicTok:

Literally, everything that was fought for women’s rights is going straight down the drain.

[01:02:00] Rizza Islam:

This environment that has been created and corrupted and manipulated does not respect women, does not respect children, does not respect men. It cares nothing for families. So that’s why they have to attack mother and remove father, because she’s going to protect that child, he’s going to protect that woman, and they both are going to protect society.

[01:02:20] Brian Echevarria (Parent):

When you talk about a parent-child relationship you’re talking about something primal, that is in the heart of the liberal, not the Marxists, that’s in the heart of the person who’s conservative, and they’re pushing the boundaries on something that they cannot control.

[01:02:43] TV News:

Washington state is on track to lawfully take transgender support children away from parents who oppose transitioning treatment.

[01:02:52] Tricia Lindsay:

That is against the Constitution. The only time a parent loses their rights is if there’s an extreme circumstance.

[01:02:57] Vanesssa (aka “Gothix”):

It’s severing the bond between the parent and the child.

[01:03:00] Tricia Lindsay:

What they’re doing is they’re dividing families to take control of the children.

[01:03:04] Vanesssa (aka “Gothix”)

The biggest defense against communism is the nuclear family.

[01:03:09] Mikki Willis:

In chapter two of his Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx wrote: “Abolition of the family! .. The bourgeois family will vanish as a matter of course.”

[01:03:09] Public comment by a black gentleman:

We’re here today to represent the millions of Black Americans who disagree with the black lives matter movement. If you go to the Black Lives Matter website it says that: “We disrupt the nuclear family.” That’s my wife. This is our four children. Why would you disrupt the nuclear family?

[01:03:40] G, Edward Griffin:

Because the real objective is to remove the family as a possible alternate source of guidance and support. All totalitarian regimes strive to destroy the close-knit family in order to remove any loyalties that might be higher than to the state itself.

[01:03:55] Mark McDonald M.D.:

What I have seen over the years in my practice is a steady decline in the expression of healthy masculinity and healthy femininity. The separation between the male and the female is almost complete now, and it’s due specifically to the ongoing attacks against masculinity and the degradation of femininity. And if our family structure is lost in the next generation, what do we have left? We’re just a bunch of listless individuals living our lives out, virtually behind a computer screen and following the orders of the government.

[01:04:29] Patrisse Cullors (co-founder, Black Lives Matter)

I came in the movement at 17 ½, so I have like just a knack for knowing how to organize young people. I was at our publications table today and I was speaking to this young person. And he grabbed the book and he said: “This is like Mao’s Red Book.” And I was like man that’s what I was thinking. And it was just really cool to hear him make that connection. Like, how about you buy like 10 to 15 of these books and you all have like a youth organizing group where you talk about it, and you really try to engage this. We need to build off of this.

We actually do have an ideological frame. Myself and Alicia [Garza], in particular, we are trained Marxists.

[01:05:13] Alicia Garza (co-founder, Black Lives Matter)

I do believe in Marxism. It’s a philosophy I learned early on in my organizing career.

[01:05:17] Rebel News:

Investigations into the black lives matter organization has revealed links to groups that are pro-communist China. The self-proclaimed Marxist Black Lives Matter co-founder, Alicia Garza, also owns the Black Futures Lab project. Yet all would be lost for the black future lab if not for the Chinese Progressive Association. Donations to the Black Futures Lab don’t go directly to the foundation itself. The Chinese Progressive Association gets them instead.

[01:05:44] Mikki Willis:

Through forensic investigations, we now know that the 2020 BLM fiery, but mostly peaceful protests, were organized and partially funded through a network of pro-communist organizations. One of the groups is the US-based Liberation Road, which was founded by a faction of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Liberation Road is allied with the new communist movement and has direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The San Francisco, based communist rooted, Chinese Progressive Association formed a sister company called Asians For Black Lives to serve as a bridge between BLM and the Chinese Communist Party.

[01:06:27] Joe Biden:

I spent a lot of time with President Xi. He’s deadly earnest about becoming the most significant, consequential nation in the world.

[01:06:48] Mikki Willis:

When we speak of China it’s important to distinguish between the people and their oppressive government. And while the Communist Party of China is undoubtedly America’s greatest foreign adversary, it’s crucial to recognize that the most urgent threat to the future of the United States resides within its own borders.

[01:07:09] G. Edward Griffin:

We’re so used to thinking in terms of the old-fashioned concepts of warfare, we’ve failed to realize that the favorite weapons of communist conquest are instead propaganda. 

[01:07:17] Rand Paul:

Do you know who the greatest propagator of disinformation in the history of the world is? The U.S. government.

[01:07:23] G. Edward Griffin:

A slanted view of history.

[01:07:26]

Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of ‘The 1619 Project’:

History has been written to tell us this certain story. The 1619 project is trying to reframe that story.

[01:07:31] Black gentleman:

What these people are doing is subverting young black minds to think that Revolutionary War was fought in order to preserve slavery. And it’s based on something that simply isn’t true.

[01:07:39] G. Edward Griffin: The tactics of internal subversion

[01:07:39] Young woman:

I thought that America was racist. I thought it was patriarchal. I thought our capitalist society was just a means of exploiting people. And I thought all these things because that is what I was told.

[01:07:55] G. Edward Griffin:

The preaching of hatred to incite civil disorder.

[01:07:59] Chuck Schumer:

I want to tell you, Kavanaugh, you have released a whirlwind and you will pay the price.

[01:08:06] CBS News:

A California man is facing federal charges for the attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

[01:08:12] G. Edward Griffin:

Treason, blackmail, the smear

[01:08:15] Vice News:

This is the first time Assange is being questioned over the rape allegations.

[01:08:20] ??? TV News

The LA Times ran an article calling Larry Elder a black, white supremacist.

[01:08:24] G. Edward Griffin:

All committed by soldiers who wear no uniform and who claim to be loyal citizens of the target country marked for conquest from within.

[01:08:33] G. Edward Griffin:

World War III that rages around us right now is a political war, an economic war, a psychological war, a spiritual war. As a matter of fact, the bomb, as a psychological weapon, is being dropped on the American people every single day.

[01:08:52] News Montage:

You probably assume you’re safe. That could be a deadly mistake.

Bracing for food shortages, labor shortages, shipping delays, supply chain disruption, a new coronavirus variant, ultra transmissible… It could kill you.

Surging crime, acts of terrorism, domestic terrorism, mass shootings…

Nuclear conflict, World War III, Vladimir Putin, Russia…

Environmental doom, fires, storms, deadly floods.

Greta Thunberg: I don’t want you to be hopeful.

Joe Biden: Science tells us we have nine years

This storm will kill you

Greta Thunberg: I want you to panic.

It is promoting fear.

It will kill your children. It will kill your pets… unless you get lucky.

The world is a very terrifying place.

Greta Thunberg: I want you to feel the fear that I do every day.

[01:09:38] Mikki Willis:

Walk me through, if you would, what happens scientifically inside our minds when we’re in a state of fear. And then how that affects our external choices and the direction of our lives.

[01:09:51] Mark McDonald M.D:

This is well known and well researched in the psychological literature and the psychiatric literature – that when someone is afraid, when someone is in a state of fear, that person cannot think rationally. You resort back to a more primitive way of making decisions, which is highly emotionally driven. And when you’re placed in a chronic state of fear, as we have been, you end up in what I would call a traumatized state – meaning that you’re not just momentarily scared, you are frozen. You have seen your ability to think critically suspended.

[01:10:22] David E. Martin:

The issue is not about COVID or vaccines or anything else. It’s not that. That is the polarizing impulse that gives rise to our general sense of ill-at-ease, which then amplifies our willingness to fall for reflexive classifications like race, or, you know, the isms that we want to fight about. The more we can distract people by creating the illusion that says everything is fearful, the more we can manipulate the population.

[01:10:55] Mark McDonald M.D.:

We were groomed for decades to be fearful, whether it was drop and cover (we must be ready all the time if the atomic bomb explodes) to protect against the threat of nuclear annihilation. Or more recently, the impending ecological collapse of our planet in 12 years that AOC and Greta Thunberg keep warning us about.

AOC: the world is going to end in 12 years if we don’t address climate change.

Greta Thunberg: How dare you?

[01:11:18] Mark McDonald M.D.:

All of these fears are grounded to some degree in reality. They’re not completely invented, but they are exaggerated so greatly that we cannot actually reason through them anymore.

[01:11:32] Zuby:

When people are afraid they won’t just accept authoritarianism, they’ll demand it. They will demand it. Somebody do something. Somebody take charge and tell me what to do – like where do I stand, where do I walk, what do we do, what are the rules. And again people in power always use that right? They say never let a good crisis go to waste. We can take this and we can now enact policies that normally we wouldn’t be able to get away.

[01:11:55] Yuval Noah Harari:

Maybe in a couple of decades when people look back, the thing they will remember from the COVID crisis: this was the moment that we agreed to be surveyed all the time.

[01:12:20] Prof. Mattias Desmet:

The leaders of the people who pronounce the narrative in public space usually are hypnotized themselves. They believe they need to reshape society to be able to deal with the challenges society faces. And they believe so fanatically and that ideology that they think it’s justified to manipulate and cheat and to use all kinds of narratives to convince people to go along with that ideology.

[01:12:43] News montage: Freedoms taken from the Unvaxxed

Andrew Cuomo (N.Y. governor): We’re going to go visit mom. I’m going to bring the whole family to see mom. No!

Lori Lightfoot (Chicago Mayor): We will shut you down. We will cite you and if we need to we will arrest you. And we will take you to jail.

Jacinda Ardern (New Zealand Prime Minister): You either get your test done and make sure you’re cleared or we will keep you in a facility longer.

Tony Blair (British Prime Minister): It’s gonna be very hard for people to do a lot of normal life unless they can prove their vaccination status.

Anthony Fauci: Such as you’re not going to work in this particular agency or institution. You’re not going to be able to go to this College of this university. Once we start doing that, you will see more and more people willingly get vaccinated.

[01:13:24] Mikki Willis

If the fear of losing your job, your friends, your family, and your future isn’t enough to coerce you into submission, perhaps these incentives will entice you to willingly comply…

[01:13:34] News montage: Incentives to Get the Jab

Everything from cash prizes to college scholarships

Now offering kids 12 and up limited edition Avengers comic books

thousands of prizes available including cruises and Super Bowl tickets.

Giving away that 150 trucks

Giving away shotguns and hunting rifles.

Marijuana Dispensaries: joints for jabs.

Krispy Kreme announcing this week a free doughnut.

And yes free beer that’s right get a shot and have a beer

Today could be your lucky day California vaccine lottery

One grand winner to take up to $5 million if you get vaccinated next week.

They made it exciting right? There’s a reason people go to Vegas.

It really could be someone lucrative if they aren’t already persuaded

13-year-old Joshua says one of the best parts of getting a shot at Mickey D’s lunch on the house. Just think of this when you think of vaccination: Ummm.

If you need luck with love dating apps are offering incentives too.

A Vienna brothel is providing COVID-19 vaccinations and giving those who take up the offer a 30-minute session with a quote “lady of their choice.”

We have finally found the one thing that makes us all more attractive: a vaccination.

So love one another as Jesus said: get vaccinated get boosted.

[01:15:42] Carl Jung Quote

“The State takes the place of God… the socialist dictatorships are religion and State slavery is a form of worship.” ~ Carl Jung (1961)

[01:16:05] G. Edward Griffin:

There was a time, and not too long ago I think, when we could have pulled ourselves out of this without too great a sacrifice on the part of anyone. But we didn’t. Instead, we slept. Everywhere I look, I see men and women who know that communists are making headway in this country. They know that something must be done and that someone must stand up to them. But they themselves do nothing. They remain silent because they’re afraid that if they speak out, it’ll be bad for business. They may lose a client. They may even lose their jobs. Or perhaps they’re receiving a regular government check and already are too dependent upon some of the very people and programs they know they should oppose.

We have now passed the point of painless solutions and parlor patriotism. Well, all right, so what do we do about it? What are the countermeasures that need to be taken and where do we begin? Before we finally win this battle, and I should hasten to say that there’s no doubt in my mind that we’re going to win, I’m increasingly convinced of this.

But before we finally do see victory, we must carry the truth to every man, woman, and child in America. I have no idea what each of you is going to do in the critical days that lie ahead. It may be much, it may be little, it may be nothing at all. I don’t know – only you can answer that question. But ladies and gentlemen, whatever it is you decide to do for your country, do it soon. Do it now. Every minute that you delay further will add dearly to the price of ultimate victory.

[01:18:06] Mikki Willis:

Mr. Griffin, that was over 50 years ago (1969). Where are we now?

[01:18:11] G. Edward Griffin:

Hearing that phrase after all these years is kind of a shocker because I didn’t realize, really at the time, how accurate it was going to be. But we’re in the middle of it now, and so the ultimate victory is still ahead of us.

[01:18:25] Mikki Willis:

How did you know way back then what would be happening today?

[01:18:30] G. Edward Griffin:

It’s a long story of course but I did take a fascinating tour of the communist bookstore in Los Angeles when I was very very young. I was working for an insurance company I was Mr. Corporate America you know. That was the period when the hippie you know image was pretty popular and a lot of these guys in that bookstore were in that uniform. And I think they felt that was a potential recruit you know.

[01:18:30] G. Edward Griffin:

They invited me to come to their study groups, they called them. They were really the recruiting funnel you know. And I didn’t have to pretend to be interested because I was interested. I wanted to see what these guys were up to. In the course the more I read, the more I realized that these guys were deadly serious. And so my crusader gene said hey buddy you better stop worrying about the corporate ladder and making money and looking good and start doing something about it. And I’m glad I did because after that point my life had a meaning and had had a purpose – more than just self-centered.

[01:20:04] Mikki Willis:

Who are some of the key figures behind this agenda?

[01:20:07] G. Edward Griffin:

I’m not sure we can name names. We know that there are layers and layers of control and influence, sort of pyramidal in form. At the bottom level of course, is all the common people. Most of them don’t even know what’s going on. It used to be that an invader could come in with the superior army and people resent it but they obey, because if they don’t they get killed.

Now if they want to conquer people in this environment they have to do it through the mind. And of course today after all the technology that we have and the control over the communications and the images and the school system and media, they have absolute control over the funnel of information that comes to the average person.

And the average person, if they’re not aware that there’s a real war going on for their mind, they will be helpless. And as long as people are on the edge of fear, they’re willing to give up their liberties and pay lots and lots in taxes (Bernie Sanders: a tax on carbon).

And as I passed through that idea, in my view, the enemy is in a category called collectivism. And that’s the word that applies to all of these things socialism, communism, fascism, Nazism – all of these things are merely variants of collectivism. That is the philosophy based on the assumption that the group is more important than the individual and that the individual must be sacrificed,if necessary, for the greater good of the greater number. That’s the trick that you’re doing this for society.

[01:21:38] Montage: Doing Things for the Great Good

Anthony Fauci: Obviously you don’t like to tell people what to do. But sometimes, for the good of society, that’s necessary.

Don Lemon: We have to start doing things for the greater good of society and not for idiots who think that they can do their own research.

Priest: But it’s not about me and my right to choose. It’s about how I love my neighbor.

Rachel Maddow: You are not doing this for yourself. If you are at all like me, your own health, your own risk is not a big rational driver of all of your actions.

[01:22:07] G. Edward Griffin:

They trick us into thinking that if you act in your own self-interest, that somehow you are selfish. And nothing could be further from the truth. Those of us who discovered this trick, long ago we realize that enlightened self-interest comes into play. If you are acting out of self-interest, you soon discover that the best way to benefit yourself is to help other people. It does come back.

[01:22:35] Mikki Willis:

The question is how do we turn the ship around?

[01:22:38] G. Edward Griffin:

I think that the path to political hell in America has been voting for the lesser of two evils. They create conflict because conflict creates fear and confusion and out of that chaos. People are not too analytical, they just struggle for some quick answer which is what we’re going to vote for. That’s usually the answer that’s offered to them. They think that if you just vote for somebody, the right person, everything will go away.

You cannot wait until the list of candidates that’s published and you see which one am I going to choose? You know by that time the game is over. All those candidates have been selected before you’re even aware. You’ve got to get into politics at the local level so you have some influence in which candidates are selected. And that starts at the grassroots level. You don’t come in at the top, you come in at the bottom. If we do that job, we will influence both political parties, just like our opponents do now.

[01:23:36] Mark McDonald M.D.: There is actually a way forward and a way out. But it’s going to require work. And it’s also going to require that we acknowledge that we have wronged ourselves, that we are part of this problem. It’s not the government that caused this. The government facilitated it. What caused it was our being asleep at the wheel. Without taking accountability, we cannot move forward.

[01:23:59] Rizza Islam:

The masses of humanity have been slapped awake in a very short period of time to where now it has created a domino effect of awareness all across the planet. People cannot go back into the matrix now. They can’t. A lot of people are trying to and they can’t.

[01:24:18] Tricia Lindsay:

We have the right as citizens in this country to abolish government and create a new one. And that is the authority that has been given to us. It is written in our documents: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Human Rights. We have indelible rights and the basis of those rights are our freedoms. And if we don’t have that, we don’t have life. And so we have to awaken, we have to arise, we have to fight.

[01:24:48] Col Allen B. West:

The natural rights of every individual is life liberty and property. And establishing a country on a premise that had never been established before, that the individual is sovereign because their rights are endowed to them by a sovereign God.

[01:25:22] Vanessa (aka “Gothix”):

We’re all fighting with each other. And the way that we combat that is doing the opposite of what these war overlords want us to do, which is fight with each other. We should be learning how to forgive and inviting other people to the table, even if we disagree with them. And extending grace to one another, even if we know that they’ve done something that we totally disagree with. Because that’s how we ultimately are going to heal as the nation is understanding that we all come from different walks of life and we are all live here together. Let’s start talking.

[01:26:00] The Kwak Brothers:

The only real problem that’s existed in the world is division. It’s that people are not getting in rooms willing to speak with one another, see each other’s hearts, and get to know: hey what do you believe, what do I believe? And is there a way we can actually work together to solve these problems? And I’m willing to bet that most of the Gen. X’ers would say yes. That’s what we’re going through right now. And that’s why I’m glad we’re at the age that we are because we can be leaders of that conversation.

[01:26:25] JP Sears:

When I started to realize like wow freedom’s a polarizing concept for some reason. I thought this was America. Is this America? It is? Okay. The world’s different than I thought. So my fear was: I could lose everything. I could lose my audience. I could lose my business. But I knew, especially having a son come into the world, I am imprinting something on his beautiful, innocent, fragile psyche and heart. I’m imprinting the man that I am or I’m imprinting the hollow shell of the man that I refused to be. And I knew in that moment I’m willing to risk losing everything to do that. I would rather pick up cans on the side of the highway to feed my family than to live out of alignment with my truth and betray my son.

[01:27:16] Dr. Zev Zelenko:

Just say no. Rise up in a nonviolent way. They can’t imprison everyone. They can’t fire everyone. But they can fire individuals that are separated and don’t work together and give in to the fear. And don’t sacrifice your future for few conveniences now in the present. You should sacrifice maybe the present conveniences so that you’re going to have a future.

01:27:41] Ajua Mason:

The media has done a good job at stripping from us our ability to think on our own and for ourselves. If we can get back to that, I think that we can build a stronger America.

[01:27:55] Dr. Robert Malone:

In my opinion, the first step you have to take is you have to get out from under the control mechanisms. And that means, blow up your TV, don’t listen to the fear porn, and set yourself free of debt which is what controls you and controls everything around you. It is the weapon that is used.

[01:28:20] Mattais Desmet:

The most important thing is always that the dissonant voices continue to speak out. And, also extremely important, that they don’t start to form a mass or a crowd themselves, because that happens very easily as well, happens very easily. Once a large scale mass formation starts, the people who do not go along with them feel threatened and they can start to form a mass themselves. So it’s extremely important not to form a mass ourselves. That means to form a group, a coherent group, and that what unifies this group should in the first place be the fact that everybody who belongs to the group can have his own opinion and can speak in his own way.

[01:29:43] G. Edward Griffin:

Hardship strengthens us. We wouldn’t have had the American Revolution and the beta model for the American constitution, the beta model of the Republic of the modern world, unless the tyranny of King George had been unbearable. All the good things in life usually are the result of some kind of a rebound against something that’s very not good at all. Very painful.

[01:30:22] G. Edward Griffin:

You know, in a philosophical sense, we should be thankful for this movement that’s happening in spite of the fact that it’s a tragedy and it’s hurting people and all that. But without it, we might just go right along in that pot and be boiled in time. But now, the frog is jumping out. And we have a chance coming up here now to create a new vision, and it’s going to be great.

[01:30:46] Mattais Desmet:

It’s a bit cynical, but this could be good news: that mass formation and totalitarianism always destroys itself in a relatively short time span. And the most important thing of course is that you have to make sure that the system does not destroy you before it destroys itself.

[01:31:04] G. Edward Griffin:

Throughout history, it was always a very small minority. History has always been written by the 1% of the population. 15% of the population create history and they follow the leadership, the thought leadership of 1%. But that 15% altogether is what changes history. So all you have to do is reach 15% of the population. I think today, after all this time, we have more than 15%. We just have to get them together so they realize that they’re not alone. And that’s our task right now.

[01:31:40] Zuby:

I don’t think our societies have taken the moment to look up and actually see and appreciate how much progress has been made in the past century. On so many different levels, we have made incredible progress. Like what we’ve got here is actually great. It’s imperfect and we should still be making tweaks carefully to try to make it better. And I think that’s where so much of that self-hatred or hatred of the nation or hatred of the other or whatever comes from: this lack of perspective and gratitude and inability to take a moment. Chill out on the activism, and go wait actually OK we we’ve achieved a very unique and special point in history and let’s be careful with that.

[01:32:26] Mikki Willis:

On that note, as a man who’s traveled the world, have you experienced any nation that has course-corrected beyond their sins more than the US?

[01:32:36] Zuby:

No.

[01:32:38] Lily Tang Williams:

It’s sad to see Americans who live in a free country, born as Americans, and do not recognize their privileges. You’re born American – a free country. You have never suffered starvation. And you need to go to other countries to find out why all the immigrants, millions, millions of them want to come here.

[01:34:10] G. Edward Griffin:

The defectors here that are speaking out against the Communist Party in China are risking their lives. And our government is not interested in listening to them or helping them in any way.

[01:34:35] Winston Liu:

I have been in America for 10 years. I saw a lot of Americans with a wonderful heart. America is a beacon of freedom. I’m happy living in this land, to practice my religion, and to have a peaceful life. That’s my hope.

[01:34:57] Lily Tang Williams:

America is the last stand on Earth for freedom. If we lose this country, the world will be a very dark place. I have three children in this country. I want to protect their American dream, so here I am, you know.

[01:35:29] Mikki Willis:

I’ve noticed that every time you speak about America, your eyes fill with tears.

[01:35:32] Lily Tang Williams:

I do love this country. No place to go. And I just hope people can hear my stories. For the past five years, I’ve been saying the same thing. I have no political agenda here. I just want to live the American dream and my children live the American dream. Sorry about that. It’s time to ask questions. It’s time to wake up.

[01:36:24] Mikki Willis:

We’ve been brought together in this moment to face the urgent choice between dehumanization and rehumanization. Dehumanization requires us to do nothing – nothing other than to allow that process to continue to the point of no return. Rehumanization, on the other hand, requires action. One action: to remember, just remember what we knew as children when everything was possible before our attention was captured, before the conditioning set in, before our nature was denied. There’s nothing new we have to learn. All we have to do is to remember.

 

[01:37:12] David E. Martin:

And then take the hand of that memory and go out and stand on ground, not concrete, not asphalt. Stand on the ground. And see if you can feel the heartbeat of a universe that conspired to give you life, so you once again can feel the joy of being completely human. And then never forget that moment.

[01:37:51] Mikki Willis:

This is the moment for us to activate our innate ability to create solutions that can only happen through the awareness of symbiosis, defined as a mutually beneficial relationship between different groups. All of life depends on relationships. Every living thing is in communication: from the stars to the planets, the Earth, the planets, the elements, the insects, the animals, the humans, and every cell within us. Real change out there begins with real change inside. 

[01:38:30] G. Edward Griffin:

As Americans today, we are truly a privileged people in a privileged land. But with our blessings come responsibilities. And with responsibilities come risks. The challenge of our time is that we must accept both the responsibilities of our blessings and the risks involved in defending them for ourselves and for future generations. And we must do this without hesitation if we are to be worthy benefactors of that precious heritage of freedom passed on to us through the epic sacrifices of those who have gone before. Now that is not flag waving and it is not cliched patriotism. That’s a simple statement of the obligations of citizenship in this glorious land, our land, which with God’s help we shall preserve.

Source: Team Kennedy

Faced with a wall of censorship and propaganda, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has developed an unusual campaign strategy—telling Americans the truth. In Episode 1 of this series about his presidential campaign, Mr. Kennedy describes how God, nature, and his family’s legacy have inspired him to run for the highest office.

In this powerful and poignant speech (transcript below), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shares his vision for America. He is committed to truth and transparency, and ending government lies and the corrupt merger of state and corporate power. Drawing from his father’s teachings, Kennedy Jr. vows to serve “Kennedy people” – the underserved, the overlooked, and the voiceless in society, and to help all the homeless, Republicans and Democrats and Independents, who are Americans first. With a call to protect creation and a deep sense of the divine, he presents his presidential campaign as a crusade for truth and unity, promising to take back the country for the American people.

TRANSCRIPT:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK, Jr.): We’re going to do a mass experiment, a new kind of mass experiment: what happens when you tell people the truth and see what happens? My job is to tell people the truth and if Americans have an appetite for that, then I will be president.

Dr. Christiane Northrup: This is a time to bring America back together. We have been torn apart and if anyone can bring it back together, it’s the Kennedys.

Dr. Robert Malone: I hope that what he can do is to break through by just being himself; being his honest self – very selfless, very focused on doing the right thing and hopefully, people will be able to see that. But, we are absolutely up against a major, major media wall.

RFK, Jr.: The reason people were having fights with their family is because the families were being lied to about information. And some family members believed the lies, and some did not. And that caused polarization, and it amplified the vitriol. It poisons all of society when the government is lying and when the media is lying to you: when the trusted source of information can no longer be trusted.

Dr. Pierre Kory: You know, it’s really hard to tell how many people are awake and have, you know, how much this is exposed to the average American because we’re living in a sea of propaganda and censorship.

Dr. Christiane Northrup: What’s happened here today is that you have lifelong Republicans, lifelong Independents, lifelong Democrats. It’s time that we ended the schism. The people standing here today do not identify with any political party. We identify with unity, with health, with freedom – because that’s what’s important about today.

Cheryl Hines: My husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is going to come out and make a very important announcement. Are you ready for this?

Dennis Kucinich: The next president of the United States, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.!

RFK, Jr.:
My mission over the next 18 months of this campaign and throughout my presidency, will be to end the corrupt merger of state and corporate power that is threatening now… [Applause] a new kind of corporate feudalism in our country – to poison our children and our people with chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs, to strip-mine our assets, to hollow out the middle class, and keep us in a constant state of war.

These lockdowns were a war on the poor, and they were a war on American children. There’s been a systematic attack on our middle class, and the coup de grâce was the lockdown. The lockdown was the biggest shift in wealth in human history. I don’t want, you know, the Democratic party to be the party of fear, pharma, war, and censorship.

55 years ago last month, I sat as a 14-year-old boy, behind my father as he announced his campaign for the presidency of the United States. And my father, at that time, was in many ways in the same position that I’m in today. He was running against a president of his own party. He was running against a war. He was running at a time of unprecedented polarization in our country, and he had no chance of winning.

My father, when he declared, had not a single molecule in him that he believed that he could win the Democratic nomination. And, the day he died, he won the California primary, the most urban state in this country, and the same day, the South Dakota primary, the most rural. He had succeeded in uniting America.

I was with my dad when he died in Los Angeles, and we brought him back to New York. Then we brought him from Penn Station in New York to Union Station in Washington, DC. Normally, that’s a two-and-a-half-hour train ride, but it took us seven and a half hours because there were two million people on the tracks. That, I will never forget, as a 14-year-old boy, what saw from the windows of the train that day. All of the urban train stations in Trenton, Newark, Philadelphia, and Baltimore were crowded with black and white men singing The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

God talks to human beings. There are many factors: through each other, through organized religion, through the great books of those religions, through wise people, through art, and music, and literature, and poetry. But nowhere with such detail and grace and color and joy as through creation. When we destroy a species, when we destroy a special place, we’re diminishing our capacity to sense the divine, understand who God is, and what our own potential is as human beings. We deserve a president in this country who cares about these things and who talks about these things to the American people.

My father, when he came back one time from the Delta, he said (we were all at the dinner table when he came in) and he said, ‘I was in a tar paper shack today. It was smaller than this dining room, and there were two families living there. The children get one meal a day. And when you get older, I want you to help those people.’

When we would go into Southeast Washington or Appalachia, he would say to us, ‘These are your people. These are Kennedy people.’

He said, ‘Other people, the big shots, the corporations, the millionaires, don’t need the Kennedys. They have lobbyists, they have PR firms, they have lawyers.’ And he said, ‘These are your people, and these are the people you need to spend your life helping.’

And when I’m president, I’m going to be president for those people. We’re going to take back this country. You give me a piece of ground and a sword, and I am going to take back this country with your help – to help all the homeless, Republicans and Democrats and Independents, who are Americans first.

Thank you all very much.

Article Source: “Comparing Risks: The Right and Wrong Way” by Anette Stahel | Brownstone Institute

In her article on the Brownstone Institute website, Anette Stahel criticizes the methodology used in several large-scale studies sponsored by the American health authorities, particularly the CDC, to evaluate the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination. Stahel argues that these studies make flawed comparisons that undervalue the risks associated with vaccination and overstate the risks of remaining unvaccinated.

Stahel presents an incontrovertible case that when the proper (common sense) methodology is used, the risk of serious conditions after vaccination is about 13 times higher than if one abstained from taking the vaccine.

CLN EDITOR NOTE: Stahel’s calculation is based on current data and does not include the vast number of people who will continue to experience major health issues after taking the jab (see the Swedish report below). Her calculation also does not consider the reality that physicians were barred from utilizing potential life-saving and COVID-mitigating treatments on the unvaxxed, including Ivermectin, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, and Quercetin. Many hospitalized COVID patients were denied these treatments – even after the family specifically requested them – and instead were given ineffective and potentially harmful drugs like Remdesivir.

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Stahel notes that while the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be ebbing worldwide, reports of serious symptoms and injuries following COVID-19 vaccination continue to rise. For example, in Sweden, reports have increased steadily over the past year.

CLN EDITOR NOTE: This is NOT unexpected. Over two years ago, virologist Geert Vanden Bossche warned that the COVID vaccine would compromise the immune system.

Stahel asserts that it is essential to compare the entire vaccinated group with the entire unvaccinated group when investigating serious symptoms and injuries following vaccination or infection. However, she claims that the studies she analyzed instead compared the risks of various serious symptoms and injuries after COVID-19 vaccination with the risks of the same ailments after infection in the unvaccinated.

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This approach, Stahel argues, results in higher risk figures for the option to abstain from the vaccine than for the option to take the vaccine. She asserts that the researchers also chose to look at the risks after confirmed infection rather than estimated infection, which she says further skews the data in favor of vaccination.

Stahel alleges that both the American health authorities and the Swedish Public Health Authority have failed to correct these comparisons in their presentations of the studies. She argues that these authorities appear to consider the comparison between vaccinated and infected unvaccinated groups to be valid, as indicated by their reports, tables, and diagrams.

Stahel states that when she analyzed the results of the studies and used official statistics to make what she believes is the correct comparison, she found that the risk of serious symptoms and injuries after vaccination was many times higher than the risk of corresponding infection-related conditions in the unvaccinated state. She calculated that the risk of serious conditions after vaccination was about 13 times higher than if one abstained from the vaccine.

She argues that the alternative to vaccination is not necessarily infection, but remaining unvaccinated with a chance of contracting the infection. She points out that the risk of contracting COVID-19 for the unvaccinated is not 100%, but significantly lower, varying between about 0.5% and 15% depending on location and timing.

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Stahel insists that the comparison between severe symptoms and injuries after vaccination and corresponding afflictions after infection in the unvaccinated should stop. She states that the correct comparison is between symptoms and injuries after vaccination and corresponding conditions in the entire group of unvaccinated people.

Stahel criticizes scientists and health authorities for making incorrect comparisons and for claiming that serious symptoms and injuries linked to vaccination are “very rare”, while failing to inform that the risk of corresponding infection-related afflictions in the unvaccinated state is lower.

In conclusion, Stahel calls into question the logic of vaccinating people if it increases their risk of developing serious afflictions.

By Archana Raghuram | Temples Books and Science YouTube Channel

In this super enlightening video, Archana Raghuram discusses the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger for proving that the universe is not real. Raghuram highlights the convergence of quantum physics and Vedanta, an ancient Indian philosophy, in describing reality as an illusion (Maya) and identifying the conscious observer (Sakshi) as central to the existence of the world. A summary of this video and the full transcript are below.

The Nobel Prize announcement appeared in Scientific American late last year:
The Universe Is Not Locally Real, and the Physics Nobel Prize Winners Proved It

The question is: What exactly does “not locally real” mean? Archana Raghuram answers that question and much more in this video:
What does REAL mean in physics | The Universe as per Quantum Physics & Vedanta | Nobel Prize | (Q&A)

Video Summary

In the first half of this remarkable video, Archana Raghuram discusses the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger for proving that the universe is not real. Raghuram highlights the convergence of quantum physics and Vedanta, an ancient Indian philosophy, in describing reality as an illusion (Maya) and identifying the conscious observer (Sakshi) as central to the existence of the world.

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Raghuram takes you through a step-by-step journey into the world of physics which has reached a convergence point with the conclusions of Vedanta – one of the most ancient philosophies of the world. She begins with Einstein’s theory of relativity, which demolished the idea of an objective reality by demonstrating that time and space are relative and depend on the observer’s perspective. This was the first significant challenge to the objective view of reality.

Next, Raghuram discusses the emergence of quantum physics, particularly the double-slit experiment, which showed that particles only exist when observed. This placed the observer at the center of reality. However, Einstein disagreed with quantum physics, specifically with the idea of entangled particles, which he described as “spooky action at a distance.” He believed that this aspect of quantum theory indicated that it was incomplete or wrong.

The search for entangled particles eventually led to their discovery, with experiments showing that they can communicate instantly across vast distances and even through time. Despite these discoveries, scientists could not automatically conclude that quantum physics was accurate. Two explanations were considered: either the bizarre behavior of entangled particles was real (proving quantum physics correct) or there was a hidden property of matter that could provide a logical explanation for their behavior.

The deadlock between these two explanations was resolved by the 2022 Nobel Prize-winning physicists who devised an experiment that confirmed the predictions of quantum physics. They demonstrated that particles billions of light years apart can instantly know each other’s state, proving the universe is not real and settling the argument in favor of quantum physics. This groundbreaking discovery aligns with Vedanta’s ancient teachings about the nature of reality.

In the second half of this video, Raghuram explores the convergence between quantum physics and Vedanta, focusing on the concept of Brahman, the consciousness principle that creates the universe, and its relationship to the observer. This convergence is supported by the Mahavakyas, the great sayings of Vedanta, which emphasize the unity of individual consciousness and the ultimate reality.

Raghuram begins by explaining that particles do not have a real existence until they are observed, and it is the act of observation that brings them into existence. According to Vedanta, the world exists because the observer sees it, and the universe is an illusion (Maya) created by the deluding power of consciousness. This idea may initially seem like a giant leap, but Raghuram presents a thought experiment to elucidate this point.

Raghuram uses the analogy of a dream to explain the relationship between Brahman and the universe, emphasizing that Brahman is only an observer or witness, not an active participant in the process. This concept is called Sakshi Chaitanyam in Vedanta, which means witness consciousness or observing consciousness.

In the experiment, the dreamer’s consciousness creates every object and person within a vivid dream. The people in the dream have their own experiences, but all of these experiences are ultimately the dreamer’s. The dreamer’s consciousness is undivided and experienced through each person in the dream. The dreamer and the people in the dream are essentially one and the same, despite the illusion of separation created by the deluding power of Maya.

The Mahavakyas, like “Tat Tvam Asi” (That Thou Art) and “Aham Brahmasmi” (I am Brahman), emphasize the oneness of individual consciousness and ultimate reality. This unity is illustrated in the thought experiment, where the dreamer’s consciousness is experienced through each person in the dream, highlighting the non-duality between the dreamer and the dream characters.

The paradox of quantum physics lies in the counterintuitive and seemingly contradictory nature of the behavior of particles at the quantum level, especially in relation to the role of the observer in bringing particles into existence.

The Mahavakyas help to explain the paradox of quantum physics by suggesting that the observer’s consciousness is not separate from the reality being observed. In this context, the seemingly paradoxical behavior of particles in quantum physics can be understood as a manifestation of the underlying unity of all things. When the observer and the observed are essentially one, the act of observation can be seen as an interaction between different aspects of the same non-dual reality.

In this way, the Mahavakyas provide a philosophical framework that can help reconcile the paradox of quantum physics by highlighting the non-dual nature of reality and the inseparability of the observer and the observed. This perspective suggests that the seemingly strange and counterintuitive phenomena observed in quantum physics are, in fact, reflections of the deeper unity and interconnectedness of all things.

In summary, the video highlights the convergence between quantum physics and Vedanta, particularly in relation to the concept of Brahman and the role of the observer. The Mahavakyas reinforce this convergence by emphasizing the unity of individual consciousness and ultimate reality, which is exemplified in the thought experiment and supported by the principles of quantum physics.

Raghuram recommends watching her playlists titled “Science and God” for a more detailed explanation of these concepts. You should also watch her playlist titled “Quantum Physics and Vedanta.”

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Hello and Namaste. I am doing this video with a sense of awe and excitement, and I hope you will share this feeling with me at the end of this video. The 2022 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to physicists who have proven that the universe is not real. Yes, you heard me right. The universe is not real. What is amazing is that this is just what Vedanta has been proclaiming for millennia: reality is an illusion – Maya. This Nobel prize-winning proof for quantum physics proves two fundamental principles of Advaita Siddhanta:

1) Maya – The world is not real.

2) Sakshi – It is a conscious observer or a witness that brings the world into existence.

These are not just superficial likenesses. Quantum physics and Vedanta overlap at a deeply fundamental level.

***** NOTE: Advaita Siddhanta is a school of philosophy within Hinduism that originated in India. It is also known as Advaita Vedanta, which means “non-dualistic end of the Vedas”. The term “Vedanta” refers to the philosophical part of the Vedas, which are considered the sacred scriptures of Hinduism. Advaita Siddhanta was founded by the Indian philosopher and theologian Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. According to this philosophy, there is only one ultimate reality, which is Brahman, and all other phenomena, including the individual self (jiva) and the world (jagat), are ultimately unreal or illusory (maya). The core principle of Advaita Siddhanta is the non-dualistic nature of reality, which asserts that there is no real distinction between the individual self and Brahman. The individual self is said to be an illusion caused by ignorance (avidya) and can be overcome through spiritual practice and realization of one’s true nature as Brahman. Advaita Siddhanta has had a significant influence on the development of Hindu philosophy and spirituality, as well as on the broader religious and cultural traditions of India. It has also attracted the attention of scholars and practitioners of other spiritual traditions around the world.

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In this video. I plan to do two things.

First I’ll take you through a step-by-step journey through physics, which has reached a point where it has converged with the conclusions of the most ancient philosophy of the world.

Second, I want to show you how the bizarre and paradoxical aspects of quantum physics can be easily explained by applying the principles of Advaita Vedanta. I hope you will stay with me till the end. This is a proud moment for all of us. Hundreds of years of scientific research has led back to the wisdom of our rishis.

This journey begins with Einstein. Before him, It was thought that the universe was an absolute reality. There was time and space which was all pervading and they had objective and independent existence. There can be no difference of opinion on how much time has elapsed and how far two things are in space anywhere in the universe. Einstein’s relativity demolished this notion.

It proved that time depends on the vantage point of an observer if you are moving close to the speed of light, time itself slows down for you. People traveling at different speeds will experience different times. Same is true for space too: different people traveling at different speeds will measure two points in space differently. Space itself shrinks and expands depending on the point of view of the observer. Relativity erased the distinction between what is and what appears. The observer was no longer a passive, non-consequential entity. He became central to the form and shape of the universe.

This was the first big blow to the objective view of reality. Einstein’s theory, however, did not claim that a conscious observer was essential to this process.

The next big blow was the emergence of quantum physics. There is a famous experiment called the double slit experiment in quantum physics, which proved that particles don’t exist at all until they are observed. It is the act of observation that brings particles into existence. Before someone makes the observation, a particle can only be thought of as a set of probabilities. A particle does not have any real existence until it is observed. This was the conclusion of the founders of quantum physics like Heisenberg and Neil Boer.

Quantum physics pushed the observer to the very center of reality. Ironically, it was Einstein who vehemently disagreed with the findings of quantum physics. He’s supposed to have famously remarked; “Do you really believe the Moon is not there when you’re not looking at it?”

There are many things about quantum physics that makes no logical sense. Einstein pointed out those things to prove that quantum physics is wrong. At the center of his argument was a set of really bizarre particles called entangled particles. Quantum theory predicted the existence of a special set of particles called entangle particles. You can think of entangled particles as twins who are mirror images of each other. They are inextricably linked and replicate each other’s every move. If one particle changes its behavior, the other will know this instantly and change its behavior, too.

Einstein described quantum entanglement as “spooky action at a distance.” He said that this prediction of quantum theory proves that there is something incomplete or wrong with it. It was predicting that particles have telepathy and communicate with each other. How can any scientist in their right mind accept such a conclusion? Einstein said that such particles could not possibly exist.

If particles that are billions of light years apart can know each other’s state instantly, it means that information is traveling faster than the speed of light. Einstein, Schrodinger and several other prominent scientists of that time published papers describing this paradox of quantum physics, which they claimed proved that there was something wrong with quantum physics.

After this paper was published, a search began in the scientific community for entangled particles. And, to everyone’s amazement, they were discovered. An experiment was carried out which proved that quantum entanglement is real. Two entangled particles can communicate with each other instantly.

Not only can they communicate through large distances in space, it also turns out that they can communicate across time. That is, they appear to be sending information to the past and future. Watch my video on the double slit experiment and entangled particles if you want to understand this better. I have provided a link in the description and at the end of this video.

The existence of these particles have been proven multiple times and are used in real life applications. In fact, entangled particles are key to the functioning of quantum computers. However, there remains some doubts about why these particles exist and behave the way they do. Just because entangled particles were discovered, the scientists could not automatically conclude that quantum physics was accurate. It is possible that we were missing out some hidden property of matter that is causing the entangled particles to behave the way they do.

Let me explain this with an analogy. You are watching a magician perform a series of incredible tricks. There are two possible explanations for this. He’s a real magician like Harry Potter and can perform magic using his wand. The second explanation is that he’s tricking you. you are not able to see what he’s doing so it looks like magic to you. In reality, it is not magic at all. If this trick is explained to you, it’ll make perfect sense. In this analogy, Harry Potter is equivalent to the quantum physics version of reality. If such bizarre and unexplainable behavior really exists, it proves that quantum physics is accurate. The universe is not real.

Now there is a second scenario: what if the magician is not Harry Potter. What if he is only a skilled trickster, making us believe that magic is happening when there is a perfectly logical explanation for the trick. This is the second explanation for entangled particles. It’s not that these particles are bizarre and their behavior beyond any explanation. It is just that we don’t understand them fully. If we understood their properties, we would be able to provide a perfectly logical explanation for their behavior without involving quantum physics.

For a long time, physics was deadlocked between these two explanations for entangled particles, which brings us to the physicists who won the 2022 Nobel Prize for physics this year: Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger. Until these physicists came along, there was no way to conclusively determine which of these two is the right explanation. Is it real magic or is it just a trick? These physicists devised an ingenious experiment which proved that quantum physics is absolutely right. Particles which are billions of light years apart, do in fact, know each other’s state instantly.

There is something spooky happening which defies explanation, thus settling the argument in the favor of quantum physics. They basically proved that the universe is not real. How mind-blowing is that?

WHAT IS REAL?

Now we have moved to a point in physics where nothing we previously knew makes sense. How can the universe not be real? Moreover, how is it possible that observers bring the universe into existence?

Physicists are toying with the idea that the very purpose of the universe was to create conscious observers. It is possible that until observers appeared, the universe did not have any shape or form. All these sound less like physics and more in the territory of metaphysics. Is it possible to make sense of these bizarre findings? I want to put forth to you that it makes perfect sense when you look through the lens of Vedanta. Like quantum physics, Vedanta says that the world is not real – it is only an illusion.

So what is real, then? What is causing the solution? The only thing that is real is consciousness. Consciousness is not a product or an emergent property of life, as science claims. Consciousness is the fundamental principle from which the whole universe emerged. Universe is created by consciousness. It exists in consciousness and resolves into consciousness. 

***** NOTE: Nobel Prize winning physicists also believe that consciousness is fundamental:

“I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from consciousness… Everything that we talk about, everything that we regard as existing, postulates consciousness.” ~ Max Planck, who is known as “the father of quantum physics.” His discovery of energy quanta won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.

“It was not possible to formulate the laws of quantum mechanics in a fully consistent way without reference to the consciousness of the observer. The very study of the external world led to the conclusion that the content of consciousness is the ultimate reality.” – Eugene Wigner, 1963 Nobel Prize Winner in Physics

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This consciousness principle, which creates the universe and pervades every aspect of the universe, is called Brahman. In Vedanta, there is a famous and oft-repeated example given to explain this concept. The universe is equated to a dream and Brahman to a dreamer. The relationship between you and your dream perfectly represents the relationship between Brahman and the universe.

***** NOTE: Brahman is a concept in Hinduism that refers to the ultimate, divine reality that underlies the universe. It is often described as an all-encompassing, infinite and eternal entity that transcends time, space, and individual identity. According to Hindu philosophy, Brahman is the source of everything in the universe and is the ultimate goal of human existence. It is believed that every living being is essentially a manifestation of Brahman and that realizing one’s identity with Brahman is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice. Brahman is also associated with the concept of Atman, which refers to the individual self or soul. In Hinduism, it is believed that the ultimate realization of the identity between the individual Atman and Brahman leads to liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara) and the attainment of ultimate spiritual enlightenment (moksha).

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Let us examine this relationship further. First, the entire dream is born in you, exists in you, and disappears in you. You create, sustain and destroy your dream. Brahman, the consciousness principle, operates in a similar manner.

Second, nothing that happens in your dream has any impact on you. What do I mean by this? You can win a lottery in your dream and you wouldn’t be richer by a penny. You can murder someone in your dream and you will not be punished for it. You are untouched by your dream, although it exists in you. This is true for Brahman, the consciousness principle.

The third and perhaps the most difficult relationship to understand is this: what is the real relationship between you and your dream world? I said before that nothing that happens in your dream is real for you. What is the one thing that happens in your dream which is true even when you wake up? Take a second to think about it. The only true relationship between you and your dream is this: you are the witness of your dream.

You observe your dream. This was true while you are dreaming and is true after you wake up. Why is this so important? Nothing can happen and nothing can exist in the dream world without you witnessing it. Think about it for a second. Can anything exist in your dream without you seeing it? In fact, the question itself is wrong.

The objects in your dream get their existence because you witness them. The very act of you seeing it brings things into existence in your dream, isn’t it? Again take a moment to think about it? Nothing can exist in your dream that you don’t see. It is your seeing that brings things into existence.

Brahman and the universe have similar relationship. Everything is born in Brahman, exists in Brahman, and resolves in Brahman. But Brahman is not an active participant in the process. It is only the witness of the universe. That is why Brahman is referred to in Vedanta as Sakshi Chaitanyam, the witness consciousness or the observing consciousness.

***** NOTE: Sakshi Chaitanyam, often referred to as Sakshi, is a fundamental concept in the Vedanta philosophy, particularly in the Advaita Vedanta school. The term “Sakshi” means “witness” or “observer,” and “Chaitanyam” refers to “consciousness” or “pure awareness.” Sakshi Chaitanyam can be understood as the witness consciousness or the pure awareness that observes everything without being affected or influenced by the experiences or objects being observed. According to Advaita Vedanta, the ultimate reality, or Brahman, is the only true existence, and everything else is an illusion (Maya). The self (Atman) is considered to be identical to this ultimate reality. However, the illusion of the world and the individual’s identification with the body, mind, and intellect create a sense of duality, making it challenging to recognize the true nature of the self. Sakshi Chaitanyam represents the unchanging, eternal, and pure consciousness that exists within every individual, separate from the body, mind, and intellect. It is the conscious observer that witnesses all experiences, thoughts, and emotions without being entangled or affected by them. The concept of Sakshi Chaitanyam emphasizes that this witnessing consciousness is the true nature of the self (Atman) and that realizing and identifying with this pure awareness leads to spiritual liberation (Moksha). In the context of this video, Sakshi Chaitanyam is closely related to the role of the observer in quantum physics. The video suggests that the observer’s consciousness plays a central role in bringing the world into existence, reflecting the fundamental principles of Advaita Vedanta.

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Now we have reached the second big convergence between quantum physics and Vedanta. Brahman. the consciousness principle that creates the universe, is only an observer, a witness, a Sakshi. Particles do not have any real existence until they are observed. It is the act of observation that brings particles into existence. Take a minute to absorb this.

Now you may say to me: “Wait a second. This is a giant leap. The all-pervading consciousness bringing the universe into existence cannot be equated to a puny little observer in a tiny little corner of the universe, bringing things into existence.”

The answer to this conundrum takes us to the very heart of Vedanta, the zenith of its teachings. Just like Einstein, let us do a small thought experiment. Let’s say you are having a vivid dream. It is your consciousness that has created every object in your dream. There are not only inanimate objects in your dream, there are also people in your dream. What about them? They don’t just exist, they are conscious beings. Where do they get their consciousness from?

Let’s say there are 10 people in your dream. Each person in your dream is having a different experience. Where do they get their sentience from? How is it possible for them to experience the dream world? Are they experiencing anything that you are not experiencing? If a person in your dream is watching the sunrise, it is your consciousness which has created the sunrise and you are seeing it through his eyes. He’s experiencing the sunrise because you are experiencing it. The experience of every person in your dream is your experience.  Take a minute to absorb this

Now ask yourself: how is this happening? Have you divided your consciousness into 10 different parts and distributed it to the 10 people in your dream? No!  You are one undivided consciousness experiencing your dream world through every person in your dream.

Now let us shift our point of view to the people in your dream. Each person experiences the world as if it is outside of him. They experience themselves as distinct individuals separate from everyone else. One person cannot see what the other person is seeing. Each of them is under the impression that they’re living in a tiny little corner of this world and they have limited power over it. This is just an illusion, an illusion, caused by the deluding power of your dream. This deluding power is called Maya in Vedanta – the power that deludes us into believing that this unreal world is in fact real.

There is only your consciousness shining through all the people in your dream. While you are dreaming, even you don’t know this. You are experiencing all the ups and downs of the world as though it is outside of you. You, the dreamer, is every person in your dream and every person in your dream is you. You have not divided yourself to become these multiple people in your dream. You remain undivided observing your dream, and this power of observation is reflected in every person in your dream.

Let me repeat: there is only one observer, one consciousness, which appears in every conscious being. Every observer in the dream world is you the dreamer. This is the final teaching of Vedanta – the culmination of all its knowledge. There is only one consciousness principle and it is you. The whole world is happening in you, you are Brahman, you create, sustain and destroy the universe. You are the sakshi, the witness of the entire world. The world exists because you see it. The world exists because you see it.

Can you see how this neatly explains the paradox of quantum physics? How is it possible for a puny observer in the laboratory to bring things into existence? It is possible because there is nothing puny about an observer. He is that all-pervading consciousness that brought the whole universe into existence.

See how well Advaita Vedanta perfectly explains these fundamental laws of quantum physics. Quantum physics says the universe is unreal. Vedanta says the universe is just an Illusion: it is Maya. Quantum physics says the observer brings things into existence. Vedanta agrees: the all-pervading witness consciousness, the Sakshi Chaitanya, creates the universe. It is the same consciousness that shines through every living being. It is impossible to ignore the uncanny similarities between quantum physics and vedanta.

If you want a more elaborate explanation for all the things I’ve spoken about in this video, watch my series, titled “Science and God“. In this series, I have called out all the things and signs which point towards an intention and intelligence behind the universe. In the 5th 6th and the seventh video of the series, I have explained quantum physics and vedanta in detail once again.

Thank you for watching. Please subscribe and press the Bell icon for reminders. Please share it with people who might be interested and who may have more insights on this subject.

Until next time. Namaste

Watch more great videos on Archana Raghuram’s Temples Books and Science YouTube Channel

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is running for president in 2024 as a Democrat, according to a statement of candidacy filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, April 5. Kennedy Jr. has a distinguished career as an environmental lawyer and has long been involved in public service and activism. He is a passionate advocate for children’s health and is the chair of the nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense. He has been a very vocal critic of the COVID-19 vaccines, the pharmaceutical industry, Anthony Fauci, and the lockdowns.

He is the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on his own campaign trail, and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy, who was also assassinated in a sophisticated plot with multiple gunmen. Kennedy Jr. believes that there is no doubt that the CIA killed both his father and his uncle.

Kennedy’s candidacy for the presidency represents an exciting opportunity for the Democratic Party. His background and experience make him a strong candidate, and his commitment to public service and activism are sure to resonate with voters.

As the primary race heats up, his candidacy is sure to add energy and excitement to the race and could lead to meaningful discussions about the direction of the country and the role of government in promoting the public good.

The U.S. desperately needs a president with Kennedy Jr.’s knowledge, integrity, history of public service, and a burning desire to create a better world for our children and future generations.

Source: Elmer O. Locker jr

Listen to this powerful morning meditation by Elmer O. Locker jr to create your perfect day, with more energy, more positivity, and a more abundant life.

Elmer’s YouTube channel is one of my very favorite channels. He creates super empowering videos daily. Check out more of Elmer’s amazing videos HERE.

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Here’s the article that is featured in the above video:

LET’S DECLARE A PANDEMIC AMNESTY

The Jab NEVER Worked as Advertised by Fauci (2-Min Video)

And the Jab Does NOT Stop Transmission (Pfizer Admitted Their Jab Was Never Tested for That)

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Also, see this in-depth article by Dr. Mercola about Pfizer’s admission:

‘Speed of Science’ — A Scandal Beyond Your Wildest Nightmare

And the article that Dr. Mercola wrote over a year ago about the jab NOT stopping Covid transmission:

Vaccine Passports: Why Bother if Shots Don’t Prevent Infection, Transmission?

Sadly, The Jab Is Killing People in Unprecedented Numbers

Here’s Why the Jab Is Killing People (start the video at 14:00)

Also, check out Dr. Botha’s incredible footage showing what’s in the jab:

https://consciouslifenews.com/blood-doctor-zandre-botha-reveals-horrific-findings-after-examining-covid-vials-and-the-blood-of-vaxxed-patients/11208338/

Ben Shapiro ADMITS He Was Fooled

“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” ― Mark Twain

https://winepressnews.com/2022/10/26/ben-shapiro-says-we-were-lied-to-by-everyone-after-advocating-everyone-get-a-covid-vaccine-for-over-a-year/

Is there anybody out there who was also fooled and wants to apologize to a friend or loved one for shaming and shunning them because they refused to take the jab? If so, please do so. It will help to heal the emotional trauma of being shunned.

Personally, I forgive everyone who blindly followed orders, got the jab, and ridiculed others for not doing likewise. It’s quite possible that they were being mind controlled or under the influence of mass psychosis.

However, I do not forgive those who are knowingly committing genocide.

Below are 17 incredibly beautiful songs (plus 4 bonus songs) that are guaranteed to raise your vibration and put a smile on your face. I’ve listened to each of these amazing songs many, many times, and I return to them whenever I need a vibrational boost.

1. “You Raise Me Up” | Josh Groban with the African Children’s Choir

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2. “What a Wonderful World” | Okaïdi & Playing for Change

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3. “Canto Della Terra” (Earth’s Song) | Sarah Brightman with Alessandro Safina

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4. “When You Believe” | Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey

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5. “Somewhere over the Rainbow” | Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole

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6. “Celebration” (Kool and The Gang) | Playing For Change

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7. “Shower The People” | James Taylor

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8. “Peace Train” | Playing For Change with Yusuf / Cat Stevens

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9. “Annie’s Song” | John Denver

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10. “Bridge over Troubled Water” | Simon and Garfunkel

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11. “If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out” | Yusuf / Cat Stevens

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12. “Don’t Worry Be Happy” | Playing For Change

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13. “Peace” | Ajeet Kaur

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14. “United” | Playing For Change

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15. “Imagine” | Julian Lennon with Nuno Bettencourt

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16. “Lokah Samasta” | Deva Premal & Miten with Manose

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17. “Song for a Pure Heart” | Mei-lan Maurits

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Bonus Songs

18. “Give a Little Love” | Noah and the Whale

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19. “Dream Of The Blue Whale” | Anders Holte

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20. “All You Need Is Love” | The Beatles

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21. “It’s In Every One of Us” | David Pomeranz

There are a lot of critics of the U.S. government these days. Admittedly, a good part of the time, I’m one of them.  Some people would say that the criticism is just evidence of our jaded, modern times. Not so, my friends.  Let’s take a look at what “insiders” have been saying about the American government over the past 224 years.  And by “insiders” I don’t mean Capital Hill journalists or presidential aides.  I’m talking about actual past presidents, vice presidents, congressmen, senators, and other high profile political leaders.

Together, these historical leaders paint a pretty dire picture of our democracy, saying that the U.S. is under the control of an “invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people” and this “invisible government is the true ruling power in our country.”

They go on to explain how a shadow government (now known as the deep state) has been in control of the U.S. “ever since the days of Andrew Jackson” (since at least 1836).  “It is a system which has conscripted vast human and material resources into the building of a tightly knit, highly efficient machine that combines military, diplomatic, intelligence, economic, scientific and political operations.” They “virtually run the United States government for their own selfish purposes. They practically control both parties… It operates under cover of a self-created screen [and] seizes our executive officers, legislative bodies, schools, courts, newspapers and every agency created for the public protection.”

As a result, these leaders say, “we have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated, governments in the civilized world—no longer a government by free opinion, no longer a government by conviction and the vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and the duress of small groups of dominant men.”

“The danger has never been more clear and its presence has never been more imminent… Its dissenters are silenced, not praised.” Therefore, “to destroy this invisible government, to befoul the unholy alliance between corrupt business and corrupt politics is the first task of the statesmanship of the day.”

Want to know specifically who said these things?  Check out the list of quotes from high-level, historical leaders that I compiled below. All of the statements in this article have been verified as authentic and have associated links to their source materials.

Historical Leaders Warn About an “Invisible Government” Running the U.S.

The warnings listed below, which appear in chronological order, began with our first president – George Washington.  The last president to speak out was JFK, who was assassinated.    Read what they and other political leaders have said about the invisible government.

“It was not my intention to doubt that, the Doctrines of the Illuminati, and principles of Jacobinism had not spread in the United States. On the contrary, no one is more truly satisfied of this fact than I am. The idea that I meant to convey, was, that I did not believe that the Lodges of Free Masons in this Country had, as Societies, endeavoured to propagate the diabolical tenets of the first, or pernicious principles of the latter (if they are susceptible of seperation). That Individuals of them may… actually had a seperation [sic] of the People from their Government in view, is too evident to be questioned.” – George Washington,  1st President of the United States (1789–1797), from a letter that Washington wrote on October 24, 1798, which can be found in the Library of Congress.  For an analysis of Washington’s warning, see the article “Library of Congress: George Washington Warns of Illuminati”

“I sincerely believe, with you, that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies.” —Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States (1801–1809) and principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence (1776), in a letter written to John Taylor on May 28, 1816

“A power has risen up in the government greater than the people themselves, consisting of many and various powerful interests, combined in one mass, and held together by the cohesive power of the vast surplus in banks.” – John C. Calhoun, Vice President (1825-1832) and U.S. Senator, from a speech given on May 27, 1836

Note that it appears that Washington’s and Jefferson’s concerns regarding bankers and separation of the people from the government was realized by 1836.  This fact was confirmed in a letter written by FDR in 1933 (see below) in which he wrote that “a financial element in the large centers has owned the government ever since the days of Andrew Jackson.”  Jackson was the seventh president of the United States (1829-1937).  Calhoun served as Jackson’s vice-president from 1829-1932.

“Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people.  To destroy this invisible government, to befoul the unholy alliance between corrupt business and corrupt politics is the first task of the statesmanship of the day.”— Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, An Autobiography, 1913 (Appendix B)

“A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is privately concentrated. The growth of the nation, therefore, and all our activities are in the hands of a few men… [W]e have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated, governments in the civilized world—no longer a government by free opinion, no longer a government by conviction and the vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and the duress of small groups of dominant men.” – Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, The New Freedom, 1913

“Since I entered politics, I have chiefly had men’s views confided to me privately. Some of the biggest men in the United States, in the field of commerce and manufacture, are afraid of something.  They know that there is a power somewhere so organized, so subtle, so watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they had better not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it.” – Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, The New Freedom, 1913

“The real menace of our Republic is the invisible government, which like a giant octopus sprawls its slimy legs over our cities, states and nation… The little coterie of powerful international bankers virtually run the United States government for their own selfish purposes. They practically control both parties, … and control the majority of the newspapers and magazines in this country. They use the columns of these papers to club into submission or drive out of office public officials who refuse to do the bidding of the powerful corrupt cliques which compose the invisible government. It operates under cover of a self-created screen [and] seizes our executive officers, legislative bodies, schools, courts, newspapers and every agency created for the public protection.”  – New York City Mayor John F. Hylan, New York Times, March 26, 1922

“Mr. Chairman, we have in this country one of the most corrupt institutions the world has ever known. I refer to the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Banks. The Federal Reserve Board, a Government board, has cheated the Government of the United States and the people of the United States out of enough money to pay the national debt…Mr. Chairman, when the Federal Reserve act was passed, the people of the United States did not perceive that a world system was being set up here… and that this country was to supply financial power to an international superstate — a superstate controlled by international bankers and international industrialists acting together to enslave the world for their own pleasure.” – Congressman Louis T. McFadden, from a speech delivered to the House of Representatives on June 10, 1932

“The real truth of the matter is, as you and I know, that a financial element in the large centers has owned the government ever since the days of Andrew Jackson.” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States (1933–1945), in a letter to Colonel Edward M House dated November 21, 1933, as quoted in F.D.R.: His Personal Letters, 1928-1945.

“Today the path to total dictatorship in the U.S. can be laid by strictly legal means… We have a well-organized political-action group in this country, determined to destroy our Constitution and establish a one-party state… It operates secretly, silently, continuously to transform our Government… This ruthless power-seeking elite is a disease of our century… This group…is answerable neither to the President, the Congress, nor the courts. It is practically irremovable.” – Senator William Jenner, 1954 speech

“The individual is handicapped by coming face-to-face with a conspiracy so monstrous he cannot believe it exists. The American mind simply has not come to a realization of the evil which has been introduced into our midst. It rejects even the assumption that human creatures could espouse a philosophy which must ultimately destroy all that is good and decent.”  —J. Edgar Hoover, The Elks Magazine, 1956

“In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States,, January 1961 Speech

“The very word “secrecy” is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and to secret proceedings… Our way of life is under attack. Those who make themselves our enemy are advancing around the globe… no war ever posed a greater threat to our security. If you are awaiting a finding of “clear and present danger,” then I can only say that the danger has never been more clear and its presence has never been more imminent… For we are opposed around the world by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy that relies primarily on covert means for expanding its sphere of influence–on infiltration instead of invasion, on subversion instead of elections, on intimidation instead of free choice, on guerrillas by night instead of armies by day. It is a system which has conscripted vast human and material resources into the building of a tightly knit, highly efficient machine that combines military, diplomatic, intelligence, economic, scientific and political operations. Its preparations are concealed, not published. Its mistakes are buried, not headlined. Its dissenters are silenced, not praised. No expenditure is questioned, no rumor is printed, no secret is revealed.” — John F Kennedy, 35th President of the United States, from a speech delivered to the American Newspaper Publishers Association on April 27, 1961.

“The Rockefellers and their allies have, for at least fifty years, been carefully following a plan to use their economic power to gain political control of first America, and then the rest of the world.  Do I mean conspiracy? Yes, I do. I am convinced there is such a plot, international in scope, generations old in planning, and incredibly evil in intent.” Congressman Larry P. McDonald, November 1975, from the introduction to a book titled The Rockefeller File.

“There exists a shadowy government with its own Air Force, its own Navy, its own fundraising mechanism, and the ability to pursue its own ideas of national interest, free from all checks and balances, and free from the law itself.” – Daniel K. Inouye, US Senator from Hawaii, testimony at the Iran Contra Hearings, 1986

The Deep State is Still Running the Show

Cognitive Dissonance

“The American mind simply has not come to a realization of the evil which has been introduced into our midst. It rejects even the assumption that human creatures could espouse a philosophy which must ultimately destroy all that is good and decent.”  —J. Edgar Hoover

Because of deep-rooted beliefs that the U.S. government is “for the people” and the protector of the free world, many will reject the notion of an evil shadow government.  When our beliefs are challenged or when two beliefs are inconsistent, cognitive dissonance is created. It’s human nature to try to hold our beliefs in harmony with our worldview and avoid disharmony (or dissonance).

For those of you who having difficulty believing the information presented in this article, I fully understand.  For the first 57 years of my life, I would not have believed in the possibility that a shadow government could exist.  Thirteen years ago my worldview changed when I read a book titled “Global Conspiracy” by David Icke.  When I first scanned through the book, I frankly didn’t believe 99% of what I read.  But, I saw one thing that caught my attention in that I knew that I could easily verify Icke’s assertion.  I did my own research and turned out that what Icke had stated was true.  That led me down a rabbit hole and many, many hundreds of hours of independent research.

So, keep an open mind, do your own research, and use discernment.  Beware that there is a ton of disinformation on the internet, much of which is intentionally placed to confuse the public.  At a Council on Foreign Relations meeting on geoengineering,  M. Granger Morgan stated:

“First of all, of course, there is a lot of money getting spent to make sure that a very substantial portion of the public stays totally confused about this. And, I mean, it’s been really quite pernicious. But there’s been literally tens of millions of dollars spent on every little thing that comes along that might, you know, relate to some uncertainty.”

What Can We Do? Embrace Love, Expand Compassion, and Foster Unity

Love is THE Answer! So BE Love

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Be the love and the light that the world so desperately needs. Stop hating and attacking everyone who has an opinion that is different than yours. The deep state and globalists love it when we fight amongst ourselves: divide and conquer. And while we are foolishly fighting each other, they continue their march towards a one-world, totalitarian government.

Here are some ways you can love yourself and others more:

• Fill Yourself With Pure Love and Then Send It Out Into the World. Instead of fighting with and hating on others, please take time out each day to absorb and fill with pure love. Then send your love out into the world as a huge bubble of light that engulfs the entire world. Visualize and feel into a much more loving and cooperative humanity.
• Love Yourself. It’s difficult to love others when you don’t love yourself first. So really, really love yourself. You can download at zero cost, life-changing eBook titled “Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends Upon It” by Kamal Ravikant HERE. Here’s the vow that changed Kamal’s life (and it can change yours too if you recite it every day upon awakening): “This day, I vow to myself to love myself, to treat myself as someone I love truly and deeply – in my thoughts, my actions, the choices I make, the experiences I have, each moment I am conscious, I make the decision I LOVE MYSELF.”
• Ask Questions You’d Love to Live the Answers To such as “How Good Can It Get?”
• Follow Your Heart. See: How You Can Quickly Connect to the Intuitive Guidance of Your Heart While Raising the Collective Vibration – Deborah Rozman
• Practice Empathy: Try to understand and share the feelings of others. Put yourself in their shoes and approach each situation with kindness and understanding.
• Offer Help: Reach out to people who are in need. This can range from helping a friend with a personal problem, volunteering at a local charity, or contributing to global causes.
• Listen Actively: Pay close attention when people are talking to you. Listen without interrupting or judging, show interest, and ask questions to understand better.
• Show Respect: Acknowledge and appreciate the inherent worth of each individual. This includes being respectful of their views, feelings, experiences, and identities.
• Practice Gratitude: Regularly express appreciation for what people do for you. This fosters positive relationships and promotes goodwill.
• Forgive: Everyone makes mistakes. Forgiveness is a profound act of love that allows relationships to heal and grow.
• Express Love: Don’t hesitate to tell people you love and care for them. Small acts of affection like a warm smile, a kind word, or a hug can mean a lot.

Extend Your Circle of Compassion to ALL Living Things

“Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, we will not ourselves find peace.” ~ Albert Schweitzer

Here are some ways you can extend your circle of compassion:

• Advocate for human rights by actively participating in movements or organizations that work towards social justice and equality.
• Volunteer your time and skills to community outreach programs that aim to uplift disadvantaged individuals or groups.
• Educate yourself and others about different cultures, beliefs, and perspectives to foster understanding and empathy for diverse communities.
• Engage in respectful and inclusive conversations, promoting dialogue and empathy to bridge gaps between individuals with differing opinions or backgrounds.
• Extend compassion to refugees and immigrants by supporting initiatives that provide resources, legal aid, and advocacy for their rights and integration into new societies.
• Combat discrimination and prejudice by challenging biases and stereotypes, promoting inclusivity, and speaking out against injustice.
• Practice active listening and empathy in your personal relationships, making an effort to understand and validate the experiences and emotions of others.
• Support and advocate for animal welfare organizations that work to protect and provide care for animals in need.
• Make conscious choices in clothing and avoid purchasing products made from animal skins, fur, or other animal-derived materials.
• Take part in conservation efforts by supporting initiatives that preserve and protect natural habitats and ecosystems, benefiting all living beings.
• Show kindness to insects and small creatures by avoiding harm whenever possible, such as releasing spiders or insects outside instead of killing them.
• Extend compassion to marine life by reducing plastic waste and supporting initiatives that combat ocean pollution and protect marine ecosystems.
• Show empathy towards wildlife by practicing responsible tourism, and avoiding activities that exploit animals for entertainment purposes.
• Volunteer or donate to organizations that provide shelter, care, and rehabilitation to injured or abandoned animals.
• Foster a sense of respect for all living beings by educating yourself and others about the importance of biodiversity and the interconnectedness of ecosystems.
• Cultivate a mindful and compassionate approach to gardening by creating wildlife-friendly spaces and avoiding the use of harmful pesticides and chemicals that can harm insects and other organisms.

Separation Is an Illusion; Foster the Beauty and Power of Unity

“There is beauty and power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people.” – Lailah Gifty Akita

“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and his feelings as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” – Albert Einstein

Here are some ways you can foster unity:

• Encourage open and respectful dialogue: Create spaces where people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives can come together to discuss and understand each other’s viewpoints.
• Promote inclusivity: Ensure that everyone feels valued and included, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other identities. Celebrate diversity and actively combat discrimination.
• Seek common ground: Look for shared values, goals, and interests that can bring people together and build bridges across differences.
• Collaborate on projects and initiatives: Engage in joint efforts that involve individuals from different backgrounds, fostering a sense of teamwork and collective purpose.
• Foster empathy and understanding: Encourage individuals to put themselves in others’ shoes, promoting empathy and compassion for different experiences and perspectives.
• Support intercultural events and activities: Participate in or organize events that showcase and celebrate various cultures, promoting mutual understanding and appreciation.
• Bridge generational gaps: Create opportunities for different generations to interact, learn from each other, and foster intergenerational understanding and unity.
• Encourage community engagement: Support initiatives that bring community members together to address common challenges, such as neighborhood clean-ups, volunteer projects, or local events.
• Emphasize shared values and goals: Highlight common aspirations, such as justice, peace, and environmental sustainability, to unite people around common causes.
• Lead by example: Demonstrate inclusivity, respect, and kindness in your own actions and interactions, inspiring others to follow suit and fostering a culture of unity.

About the Author

Ross Pittman is the Founder and Chief Editor of Conscious Life News (CLN).