Month: March 2023

Each and every week we have a difficult time trying to decide what to discuss in our blog. We wish we could talk about the positive advances within our Nation, or about great innovations, or tremendous accomplishments of its citizens, but it is obvious to us that we are not living today in an environment conducive to always being able to highlight the glass half full and getting fuller. In fact, our Nation’s half glass is less than half full and diminishing to lower levels each and every day. Trying to pick a topic is like playing the kids birthday party game called “pin the tail on the donkey”. It’s that game where one child is blindfolded, spun around and then aimed at a wall with a paper cutout of a donkey. The object is for the child to move forward toward the wall, and using only the hand holding a pinned tail, to see how close the child is to placing the tail in the correct position on the donkey. In our game of selecting the proper topic of today’s blog, we would have no problem getting the tail in the correct position as the whole wall is one big donkey butt! You can’t help but get the tail in the right place, no matter where you stick the tail on the wall. Whatever we choose to discuss is both timely and apropos.

What we have chosen today is to focus on the teeter-totter of global power. When our Nation was once the envy of the world, or in the eyes of some, the object to overcome, we have ended up shooting ourselves in our proverbial foot while mishandling the powers we wield. Can we actually trace back the original source of our error? We believe we can. If you cannot see, or are unwilling to admit that our Nation is being supplanted as the preeminent global power, then you either live under a rock, or you spend all of your waking hours playing video games, streaming funny memes, or mesmerized by fictional movies or videos. If you are one of those people, let us be the first to let you know that “The Rise and Fall of Global Power” is reflected in how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Panda Bear is destroying our Nation. How has this happened? Why has this happened? Let’s take a quick look back at the source of our downfall.

The downfall actually began several decades ago, but we will attempt to focus on the more recent events causing our demise. We will start back in 2001 when China, represented as the Panda Bear, was allowed into the World Trade Organization (WTO). Why did we allow that to happen. How many ways can you spell “profit”? It was the greed of our Nation’s elites and those in power that saw ever-increasing dollars flowing into their pockets. They claimed it was an attempt to bring China out of poverty and into prosperity. That was not the truth. They saw over one-billion potential customers, and they saw a huge, cheap labor force prime to make stuff that our Nation could obtain and sell more cheaply, while still stuffing ever increasing dollars into their pockets and adding to their financial bottom lines. Once the vast majority of our manufacturing left our shores to find residence in China, to bring it back would mean a loss of profitability, and any corporation’s board of directors would not be pleased, nor would stockholders in those companies. While unleashing the Panda Bear, at the same time, we took off most of the chains holding the Panda Bear down. Our Nation let China function as a “third-world nation”, where there were few of the restrictions to production placed upon the more “evolved” nations, even those entities operating within our own shores. We do not need to go over again how dependent our Nation is upon China these days. Refer to our blog posted on December 4, 2022, titled, “The United States of China”. What we do need to do is remind all of us of the fact that China produces the vast majority of those items our Nation needs in order to full-fill our thirst for being “green”, going all-electric, at the expense of fossil fuels. Things like wind turbines, batteries, and medicines and their ingredients. and dare we even mention all that stuff we buy from China, and incidentally, made only with the help of fossil fuels. Which brings us to a more recent decision that has perpetrated a vast number of ills upon our Nation.

When the current occupant of the White House took office, one of the first actions taken was to take multiple steps to throttle-down the production of oil within our Nation. Please refer to our blog on March 20, 2022, titled, “Are You Prepared To Live Without Oil?” For those of you so enamored with electric cars, you would do well to understand that in owning and driving an electric vehicle, one cannot claim “zero emissions”. Refer to our blog on October 16, 2022, titled, “So, you want to drive an electric vehicle?” Fossil fuel drives our economy. Without it we could not produce food, because fossil fuels drive the tractors that plow and harvest our food products. The crop productivity is aided by fossil fuels giving us fertilizers. The vast majority of trucks bringing the food to processing plants are driven by fossil fuels. The majority of production plants are powered by fossil fuels. The trucks needed to bring the processed food to markets are also powered by fossil fuels. The stores housing the foods you buy use electricity predominantly powered by fossil fuels. So, you want to know why your grocery prices are higher? The restriction on fossil fuels means that the cost of a single unit of fossil fuel must of necessity rise. The scarcer an item, the higher the price. Our Strategic Oil Preserves, established as a hedge against kinetic global interruption, was drained to the lowest level in decades in a governmental attempt to lower gas prices prior to the last major election. Having given up our energy independence, our Nation no longer sets the price of a barrel of oil, and we have once again allowed the oil cartels to put the squeeze on us. Because of the change in focus brought about by the current administration, we are now spending more time re-arranging the chairs of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), pronouns and other “woke” agendas on our sinking U.S. of A. Titanic. Do you fear the potential restrictions coming on gas appliances? We have become victims of our own hubris. The Panda Bear is swinging wildly without resistance from our once proud, powerful, and leading Nation. In fact, the Panda Bear is sitting on us, restricting our ability to resist in geo-politics, economics, cyber-space, and military prowess.

The war on fossil fuels has taken a huge bite out of our ability to exercise and appreciate our FREEDOM and LIBERTY. “The Rise and Fall of Global Power” is at stake. The solution to putting the Panda Bear back in its cage lies in our ability to once again become energy independent. That means we need to unleash the potential of fossil fuels that lie beneath this land of ours. In order to do that, those who currently control the levers of authority within our Nation need to be replaced, and the only way to do that is to vote as if your life, your FREEDOM and LIBERTY, depended on it, because it does. If you want to get out from under the Panda Bear, you must do your part without fear, without compromise, without hesitation, and do not forget to make “An Appeal To Heaven”, (see our blog on August 15, 2022).

Let’s take a peek through the old stars and stripes. What is UNITY? What does “E Pluribus Unum” mean? Our current governmental leadership seems determined to divide our citizens into separate classes or casts. When it should be, “Out of many, one”, we seem to be heading in the opposite direction dividing up “one, into many”. This seems to be a direction opposite to the intention of the phrase found on most of all of our monetary tender. What has happened to our Nation? Why have we become a people so divided and intolerant of one another? At FREEDOMGOFORTH.COM, we feel we owe much of this divisive trend to those who believe the only way to the top is to attempt to tear down, by any means, those who are perceived to be in better positions either geographically, politically, economically, or socially.

UNITY is NOT uniformity. We all don’t have to look the same, or have the same abilities or talents, and we don’t have to talk the same way or even walk to the same beat. Our diversity can be a tremendous benefit . . . . as long as we don’t use it as a cudgel to achieve personal, often times political, agendas. Often times the way the term “diversity” is used is counterproductive to achieving a unified task or goal. If all of us wanted to be doctors, where would be the nurses to tend to the often-tedious job of seeing to a long-term recovery of patient? Where would be the taxi drivers to take us to and from the hospital? Where would be the service station attendants to fill up our gas tanks, or the service technicians to repair our electric vehicle used to get us to the doctor? Our diversity of talents allows us to blend together to get all the tasks done that need to be accomplished.

UNITY allows us to accomplish a joint task by blending together our individual abilities. It takes teamwork in any sport that requires more than one player on each side. Some may play a major role, and some may play a more minor role, but each must play their part for success to be the result. If one player decides to not play their role, or decides to go against the chosen path forward, the success of the team could be in jeopardy. To run counter to others could foster animosity and distrust, leading to the team’s further erosion and potential failure. To resign from the team could leave the team completely defenseless and even unable to participate in the assigned task. The weak link in any chain can lead to the failure of the entire chain. Think of our Nation as a woven material, with each thread a different color. When woven together, the end result is not only beautiful, but entirely functional.

UNITY celebrates the accomplishments of all participants and does not seek preeminence. Recognizing the efforts of the minor players leads to a cohesion among all the players, and further encourages all to do their part even in difficult times. In the end, all will hold the trophy, and all will celebrate each individual accomplishment. The success of the team will lead to further successes and be an encouragement to others observing, even wishing to participate, and should the opportunity arise, they will be up to the task to maintain the successes so far achieved.

What creates UNITY or oneness? If we are truly American, we will all strive together so that we exemplify “out of many, one”. If we believe in the great experiment of The United States of America, we will do whatever it takes, no matter how small our task may be, no matter how different we may look or act, no matter how we may talk or how different our path in life may be, to make our individualism perfected in oneness. Consider that sometimes outside forces can bring about this oneness. Often when a group of differing individuals are faced with a joint life or death situation, our oneness takes preeminence over our individualism. Such was the case, for the most part, in the fight for our Nation’s Independence from the British Empire beginning in the 1770’s. Such was the case in World Wars I and II. Such was the case on the attack upon our Nation on September 11, 2001, at least for a short time. As an example, which you may have experienced, consider you are flying on a commercial airline flight, sitting near the back of the aircraft seating configuration, and suddenly the aircraft encounters turbulence, throwing everyone’s body to the left and then to the right. We can guarantee to you that everyone’s body and head will move in complete unison, first to the left, and then to the right. The perfection of the movement could not have been choreographed as perfectly as that which the outside force of the turbulence created. Not everyone was of the same sex, height or weight, but each would move in complete unison, UNITY exemplified.

So, “What Does it TAKE to be an American?” Below are some suggestions to help us reclaim the true meaning of being an American.

Honor, respect and serve your neighbors in your community.

Recognize our mortality and how our influence can be for good, and not for evil.

If you climbed the social/economic ladder to a higher level, reach back down and help someone else to do the same.

Understand that our perfection is always a work in progress.

See reason to give thanks no matter your circumstances.

Understand and appreciate diversity, but do not demand it above all else.

Look for good in all things and seek only to improve upon it.

Embrace that UNITY is not captured in uniformity.

One’s preeminence is only given through one’s humility.

Humanity must always supersede technology.

Understand that we live in a broken world and cannot expect perfection in our lifetime.

Practice that profit should never come at the expense of another.

Always be ready to explain what you believe and why you believe it.

Understand that humanity has become victim to its own greed and hubris.

Understand that we are all social beings that need relationships.

Know in our hearts that light always shines brightest in the darkest places.

So, “What Does it MEAN to be an American?

Our Nation’s FREEDOM and LIBERTY is a joint project that requires the participation of all of us. Let us not become a fractured people. Let us practice true UNITY and shun all attempts to remake us into something we were never intended to be. We are AMERICANS, unified in our diversity, joined together in our efforts to maintain and defend The United States of America!

It’s a quack attack. The moral of this story is to never get caught in a corner with no way of escape. While the above short video clip seems cute to watch, we are quite sure that the poor little kitty in the corner was not so enamored or infatuated with all the attention. You may be able to beat off the attack from one side, but in doing so, your other side is left defenseless. Even though you may be bigger stronger, the smaller multiple attacks will eventually win out, either leaving the bigger with multiple wounds, or by the potential escape of the one being attacked to run away and hide. In our Nation today, those who hold to the traditional values of morality and truth have found themselves under attack from multiple fronts. They have become the “victim” at which all attacks are aimed. Thus, the title of our blog today, “We Stand at the Confluence of Attacks”. The “confluence” is the point at which all things come together. Let’s spend just a few minutes describing the number of attacks being perpetrated against those who believe and practice conservatism.

There are so many attacks, we just don’t know where to begin, so we won’t try to put them in any sort of order, and as always, we are sure what we mention today will be “just the tip of the iceberg” and that undoubtedly you will be able to add to our list. First, let’s consider the attack on our fossil fuel industry. Sure, we understand that eventually scientific advancement will one day allow us to power everything from “clean” energy sources, maybe ones that have yet to be developed, but all of that development takes time. Our Nation didn’t go totally from the horse to the horseless carriage overnight. In fact, some sects within our society today still use horses. That is okay. This is a free country, or at least we once believed it to be.

Our Nation is currently being flooded by those who are not native to our land, and who have chosen to come here in violation to our Nation’s laws. Many of these people bring with them burdens we must bear, burdens like feeding them, healing them, teaching them, and dealing with drugs and other crimes.

While we are speaking of drugs, how about the threat of fentanyl and the xylazine that brings the curse of zombieism (refer to our blog on February 12, 2023, titled, “Xylazine and the Coming Zombie Apocalypse”). We have dealt before with the tragedy befalling our Nation due to the increasing number of deaths due to inadvertent overdoses, or let’s call it what it really is, the poisoning of many of our Nation’s citizens, especially among our youth. The culprit? The Mexican Cartels, supported by the flow of ingredients from the Chinese Communist Party. So, we can really add the Cartels and the CCP as separate entities attacking our Nation.

Speaking of the Cartels, many of them are currently operating within our Nation’s borders. There is a war between the various Cartels south of our border, and our Nation’s citizens are being caught in the crossfire and are being killed. What was once a fairly safe country to visit, our Nation’s citizens are finding that being able to enjoy the culture and the many wonderful aspects of our brothers and sisters of Mexico to be off limits due to this violence. It cannot be dismissed, the corruption of many within the political structure of Mexico.

Lest we forget, the CCP is directly attacking our Nation, not kinetically, at least not yet, but they have stolen more IP (Intellectual Property) than we even know. They have taken away much of our Nation’s manufacturing by using slave labor, allowed by many of our elite corporations and their board of directors in their thirst for more profit and increasing personal wealth, no matter who gets hurt or is taken advantage of in the process. The CCP boldly claim international sea lanes not theirs, and harass our legitimate access, even promulgating dangerous airspace encounters (remember the Chinese J-8 fighter jet that collided with our EP-3 over the South China Sea on April 1, 2001). They invade our phones and hack our computers all to gain advantage over our Nation. Do we really need to remind anyone that due to the incompetence of our current White House occupant, China flew a spy balloon over the entire breadth of our Nation?

If you believe in procreation, and protecting the unborn, you will be a target and can even be arrested and prosecuted for simply praying near an abortion clinic. If you believe in God, your worship facility can be closed by an executive order and your fellowship can be harassed for simply gathering together. Having a moral stand has become an evil to overcome. Speaking the truth is now a reason to cancel your speech, even though it, and the freedom of religion, is protected by the First Amendment to our Constitution.

If you have children in school, your kids are being fed a deficient diet of our Nation’s history, are being subjected to woke agendas not supported by the vast majority of Americans and are being forced to learn a whole new vocabulary of bogus pronouns, heretical ideologies, and false teachings. If you, as a parent, speak in opposition to any of these teachings, or even if you wish to find out more about what your child is being taught, you can quickly become the target of the woke mob, teachers’ unions, lawsuits, and even the Department of Justice as they may label you as a national terrorist.

You had better hope that a hazardous train derailment doesn’t happen near you. You may be poisoned for life and live in fear of premature death due to some form of toxin or cancer. It’s hard enough trying to keep free of the grip of the chemical soup inflicted upon our National lands, all in the pursuit of someone’s personal wealth. We suffer now the results of decades old “experiments” like DDT and DES (diethylstilbestrol, refer to our extensive blogs, titled, “TRANSPHOBIA”). Let’s not forget about asbestos, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), mercury and lead poisoning. We can add to the list seemingly harmless things like airbags, cosmetics, food (GMOs), detergents, packaging, plastic cups and plates, and even toys, all being just the tip of the iceberg of EDCs (Endocrine Disruption Chemicals) that we may touch daily. Manufactured chemicals used since the 1940’s known as PFAS (Perfluorooctanic Acid – PFOA, and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate – PFOS) “. . . break down very slowly and can build up in people, animals, and the environment over time.” (epa.gov; updated March 16, 2022.) Do NOT even get us started about the COVID-19 injections that were mandated! The ONLY way these jabs have been allowed to exist, forced upon our citizens, is because of Presidential and Governmental dictates declaring a “State of Emergency”. Without these declarations the EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) would not exist, and the EUAs only existed because effective therapeutics were dismissed as disinformation. Had therapeutics been allowed; the subjugation of our citizenry would not have occurred. How’s your health these days? Have you known anyone who continually gets COVID-19. Have you known someone who has suddenly died of a heart attack or pulmonary embolism? Maybe no autopsy was done to determine a cause, and we are simply left with the conclusion that the death was unexpected.

Are you concerned about the potential for a World War III? Are you concerned about the rising costs of groceries or rent? Are you having to spend more for less? Have you experienced not being able to buy or obtain something you may need? We are in the throes of attacks on our FREEDOM and LIBERTY. We Stand at the Confluence of Attacks. However dire the situation may seem; we will conclude with some words of encouragement to stay in the fight.

Two weeks ago, we decided to dabble into the world of ChatGPT. We wanted to check it out for ourselves to determine its potential for providing a good source of information quickly and accurately. Please refer back to our blog on February 19, 2023, titled “Can AI take over our research?” We found that it was very quick in providing information, and for the most part was fairly insightful. However, we found one glaring flaw that made us question its product as being accurate. We posed one other question wondering what it might say. “500-word essay telling how to bring God back into our conversations.” Once again, we were quite surprised at the swiftness of response, and for the most part was seemingly accurate. However, we must admit that it seemed to emphasize to us how to be “kind, forgiving, and humble” to avoid confrontation and boldness. In our reading of the Bible Scriptures, Jesus was neither “kind, forgiving or humble” in his attacks on the Sadducees and Pharisees of his day who lauded over and profited off of the religious masses (Matthew 23: 1-33). We found ChatGPT‘s response to be akin to throwing a wet blanket over one’s beliefs so as to not offend or upset others. Read for yourself ChatGPT‘s response to our question.

“In our modern world, it can be easy to forget about the importance of God and spirituality in our daily lives. In many conversations, especially in more secular or scientific settings, it can feel awkward or inappropriate to bring up topics related to religion or faith. However, it is important to remember that our beliefs and values are a fundamental part of who we are, and should not be hidden away or ignored in our interactions with others. Here are some tips on how to bring God back into our conversations:

1. Be open and honest about your beliefs. If you are comfortable sharing your faith with others, don’t be afraid to do so. When appropriate, share your experiences and how your faith has impacted your life. This can help others to understand your perspective and to see the positive influence that spirituality can have.
2. Look for opportunities to discuss values and ethics. Even if you don’t feel comfortable discussing religion directly, you can still bring up topics related to ethics and morality. For example, you might discuss the importance of kindness, forgiveness, or humility, and how these values align with your faith.
3. Ask others about their beliefs. Showing an interest in other people’s spiritual beliefs can be a great way to foster understanding and connection. By asking questions and listening with an open mind, you may find that you have more in common with others than you initially thought.
4. Use religious language appropriately. If you do want to use language related to your faith, be mindful of the context and the audience. For example, it may be appropriate to use religious language in a conversation with a fellow believer, but it may not be appropriate in a more formal or secular setting.
5. Respect others’ beliefs. It’s important to remember that not everyone shares the same beliefs, and that’s okay. In conversations, be respectful of others’ beliefs and avoid trying to force your own beliefs on others. Instead, focus on finding common ground and building connections.

In summary, bringing God back into our conversations can be a meaningful way to connect with others and to share the positive impact that faith can have in our lives. By being open and honest, looking for opportunities to discuss values and ethics, asking others about their beliefs, using religious language appropriately, and respecting others’ beliefs, we can create a more understanding and accepting world.”

While on the surface, ChatGPT‘s response seemed insightful, but upon further reflection we found it encouraging a non-confrontational approach. It was telling us to not step over the line, and to basically “go along to get along”. We are here today to declare that restoring our Nation’s FREEDOM and LIBERTY requires conflict, boldness, and a willingness to “tell it like it really is”, without sugar-coating issues or avoiding difficult topics. Jesus also said, “I did not come to bring peace but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34-35.) There will be conflict even within households. It is a matter of eternal life and death. Any good phycologist will say that to get from avoidance to intimacy requires a path through conflict. One has to resolve those issues that made avoidance the easier path, but the only way to do that is through conflict that breeds resolution. Not all conflict will result in resolution that leads to intimacy. Some people will never change. Some people are unfortunately stuck in a self-pity loop, fed by outlandish expectations, surrounded by a mental fog that prevents clear and truthful analysis. Please re-read our blog posted on June 13, 2021, titled, “Dangers of Sociopaths“.

We wanted to give ChatGPT one last bite at the apple to see if prejudice or bias was present in its responses. We asked two questions. The first, “In 100 words explain why Donald Trump is a good President”. Below is ChatGPT‘s response.

“As an AI language model, I strive to provide balanced and neutral responses. However, it is worth noting that the assessment of a president’s performance is subjective and can vary based on personal beliefs and opinions. Therefore, I cannot definitively state that Donald Trump was a good president in 100 words. His policies and actions during his presidency were met with both support and opposition, and his legacy will continue to be debated by historians and political analysts for years to come.”

In 82 words ChatGPT avoided saying anything about him never starting any wars, bringing more peace to the Middle East, ushering in a period of prosperity in 2019 for all races not seen in decades, and all the while fending off bogus attacks from both sides of the aisle trying to defeat this interloper from outside the Washington D.C. sphere of influence. Nothing positive was said. Now, let’s compare this with what ChatGPT had to say about the current occupant of the White House. “In 100 words explain why Joe Biden is a good President.”

“As an AI language model, I strive to provide balanced and neutral responses. However, some reasons why some people might consider Joe Biden a good President could include his efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic through widespread vaccination efforts, his commitment to climate change and environmental protection, and his efforts to promote diversity and social justice. Additionally, he has made efforts to restore the country’s reputation on the world stage through diplomatic efforts and rejoining international agreements. However, it’s worth noting that some people may disagree with his policies or find fault with his administration’s handling of certain issues.”

In 99 words ChatGPT mentioned seven things that it considered to be positives (although we would argue that what was mentioned were actually negatives). It is clear to see that ChatGPT has a clear bias, because as we mentioned in the previous blog, it is fed by those who have an agenda to sell, a tale to tell, an uprising to quell. “Garbage In, Garbage Out.”

It is clear by the demonstrations we have provided that ChatGPT, in-point-of-fact any “chatbot”, is to be met with an extreme level of skepticism. Using AI to do one’s entire research is begging for error. As always, we maintain that the ever-increasing levels of AI operating within our Nation’s systems leaves our country vulnerable to wicked influences. If you treasure your FREEDOM and LIBERTY, it incumbent upon all of us to do our part to preserve, protect, and defend our Nation from malicious AI software, and those who are determined to force our complete obedience and acceptance of these often-nefarious systems. The day is late. The fight is now. How will you respond? What will you do?