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10/06/2025 . Introduction One of the greatest tests of maturity and character is how an individual responds to suggestions for improvement, feedback, and constructive criticism. For most people, correction is unbearable. Even mild feedback can cause them to collapse into hurt feelings, defensiveness, or even anger. Instead of treating critique as a gift of love,…
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10/05/2025 . Censoring dissent is one of the most essential tools of both cult management and broader psychological operations (CYOPS). Without acute manipulation and control over the flow of thought, no authoritarian system can long endure. Unauthorized opinions threaten the cohesion, authority, and control of the governing body; therefore, contrary opinions and voices must be…
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10/03/2025 . Introduction Among the oldest and most insidious strategies of political power is the doctrine of Divide and Conquer (divide et impera). From antiquity to the present, rulers, empires, and elites have recognized that a divided people are easier to govern, easier to exploit, and less likely to unite in resistance. When governments enact…
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10/02/2025 . Notice: This essay constitutes an independent opinion on the origins and views of Joel Skousen. I do NOT speak for him. This is merely a third-party opinion. Introduction Joel M. Skousen (born September 22, 1946) is an American survivalist, strategic analyst, author, and political commentator best known as the founder and chief editor…
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9/26/2025 True friendships are one of life’s greatest gifts, but they are often tricky and costly. Understanding the hazards, appreciating the benefits, and cultivating the wisdom to navigate potential pitfalls are essential. Genuine friendships are built on mutual respect, empathy, and shared goodwill. They are easily damaged when boundaries are ignored, selfishness takes hold, neglect…
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9/29/2025 It seems to be the disposition of most people to judge others according to how well they make them feel and whether they conform to communal norms. A “good person,” in the eyes of many, is often simply one who is agreeable, compliant, and validating of the other’s beliefs. They are nice. They are…
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9/27/2025 Most Christians equate living the gospel of Jesus Christ with being busy within the structure of institutionalized religion. They attend church regularly, take on callings, participate in ordinances, evangelize, and follow the direction of leaders. While such activity can be meaningful, it is easy to confuse these outward, institutional activities with the deeper reality…
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9/26/2025 From the beginning, Satan has sought to enslave humanity through deception. His weapons of choice have often not been brute force or obvious attacks, but subtle deception, half-truths, and outright lies repeated over and over again until they are believed. The scriptures affirm that he is the “father of lies,”¹ who deceives the nations.²…
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9/25/2025 An essay discussing the Deep State’s PSYOP Toolkit and the Age of Managed Perception. When Gustave Le Bon published The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind in 1895, he sought to explain why rational individuals could, once gathered in a mass, abandon reason and act with startling unanimity. His thesis was stark: the…
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9/24/2025 Introduction Secret societies and conspiracies are nothing new. Throughout history, men and women driven by ambition, greed, and lust for power have combined in darkness to overthrow freedom, enslave the people, and enrich themselves through every form of deception and corruption. These groups—sometimes small, sometimes vast—always operate under the cover of secrecy, using oaths,…
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