Are We The Sheep, Following Blind? Without A Thought Of What Is Really Happening!
Let me say right up front, this is not going to be a post with pictures or memes or any gifs. I want to get a message out and I do not want any of that to be a distraction to the message I am trying to get across to you. I was reading a post this morning by @delishtreats about a day trip they made and in that post, she made she said something that stuck in my mind. There was a hillside with a flock or a herd of sheep on it, and as they were standing there the sheep moved towards them. In her post, she said, "We saw a young man on the other side of the field - probably their shepherd. He must have said something because all of the sudden they all turned around and disappeared. It all went so fast! Isn't it amazing that so many sheep listen to one person?
Think about that for a minute and let it sink in! It that not what we have become "Sheep" We look at the mainstream media and what they say is what is going on, look at a video on YouTube, or DTube and say that is the way it is and we just go with it. Look at our local county and state government and the federal government and just follow blindly with no questions or really no doubts. I see some of that even here on Steemit, there are a couple of people you follow and what they say is, so to speak, the way it is and anyone says different they are just wrong. Do you not have a mind of your own to think and ask a question with and to decide what is right for you no matter what others say? Do not get me wrong there are great things others are doing and it is great to get ideas from others and expand those ideas to make them your own and asking questions to develop those ideas and make them work the way you want them too.
The 60's and 70's were a great time for the people of the United States we have many jobs in the auto industry and many other industries, like the steel industries and later on the computer industries. Where have they all gone too? They were moved overseas where they work for pennies on the dollar in what we call "sweatshops" all for the bottom line of profit and what the CEO's could put in their pockets. While the American people struggle to make a living and provide for their families. We had a health care system that was not tarnished by the bottom line of profits and insurance will pay the money because this is a something that is of high demand and keeps people healthy and productive. It was affordable for all of us because of the jobs helping their workers with health care and kept drug manufacturers to a set of rules for the good health of the people not making the CEO's of those companies rich. They pay less to get a product made and sell it for the same price as if it was made in the U.S. and had the overhead of paying the American worker to manufacture that product. It helps those big companies in profits, not the American people or the people working overseas. Bring those industries and the jobs that were once here back to America so we can be a healthy nation again.
If you look at where the castles of old were built, you will see they were built on a hill or mountain high above everything else. To look down on the people they were ruling over. Here in the Unties States, we have in terms a capital hill where our elected officials look down on us as subjects of a rule, where in reality, it should be "We the people" on that hill as they are elected by us, to serve us and to have our best interests at heart. That is not how it is working, as the way I see it, they are getting richer from all the corporations putting money in their pockets to fit the needs of that corporation and not the needs of the people that elected them on our behalf.
I hope one day the majority of the sheep will wake up and see that before it is too late to change things in our country or whatever country you are in. If you have a vote, in the country you are in, use that vote to make it a better place for you and your kids and grandkids. We have the internet to use it to research the person you are voting for and see what he is doing and has done and if he does something that is not what he promised or something that you think is not in your best interest speak up and make your voice heard. Let's use our voices to be heard and let them know we are not the sheep any longer and let's make our world a better place to live in. Instead of us being scared of them let them know they are the ones that should be scared of us because "We the people" are awake.
These were just some thoughts that were going through my mind today and have been for a while. It is something that as a nation we need to think about and realize "We the people" are the ones that can fix this and make things better for generations to come. Our government is corrupt and it needs to be "cleaned up" so let's get the housecleaning done and ask questions and make the better choices for our families. Stand together as a nation and become a democracy in the great Republic we once were! Let's start a conversation in the comments about this!
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by William Tyler Page
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I, therefore, believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.
WAKE UP AMERICA!
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It used to be like that in our country too until recently when Facebook and other social media supercede our mainstream newspaper and tell the world as it is the real thing that happened, everyone began to have gut to voice out. To become not just sheep following the norm the majority. But one who dare to stand up to speak out.
So I guess through times and awareness and through articles like this which you have written, people will be made bold to make a difference.
I love what you wrote. :)
People are speaking out on all forms of social media here but much of it is getting censored and taken down. These social media sites are taking the voices of the people away many times. That is why I like Steemit it will not be censored and we have a true freedom of speech here. Thank You!
True freedom of speech requires protection from all consequences, including social consequences.
The only way to be free is to be an anonymous voice that can speak the sheer, utter truth without fear, or a shaking voice. But that is impossible when people fear judgement from others, be it even the slightest disapproval. No one wants to lose friends or make enemies.
But what if the truth is considered heresy?
Truth is truth good or bad. If you are worried like many people do about making friends and they get made because you spoke a truth, then were they really a friend? Truth should outweigh any religious belief because just because it goes against a belief does not make it any less a truth.
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
That is the original pledge written by Bellamy.
The modification in later years was done for political propaganda reasons, and to further control people.
Politics and religion will wrap themselves around the throats of our freedom like snakes. Do not trust any god or any king.
They added "One nation under God" for a reason, and I do not think it was a good one. It is to further control people, and get them to believe in supernatural religions which have been proven to be false.
It is a form of solidarity that casts out those who know the real truth about gods and religion. The real truth is not what the governments or churches tell you.
But in this world, when it comes to politics or religion, or other measures that reduce us to mere sheep to be lead to the slaughterhouse: Truth is just a subjective opinion.
Right?
Yes, the government uses religion to control the masses and they use whatever they can to control people. Is truth really a subjective opinion. Is the grass still green or the sky blue or that everything dies. Yes, There is some subjective truths that people have and that I believe they are built or made from a belief they have.
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Being a sheep can be detrimental... or being a sheep in wolves' clothing. No matter which way you look at it, you have to be aware.
Aware of your surroundings. Aware of liberties or rights that could be stripped away.
Aware of who you associate with.
Aware of who you are electing to represent you.
Aware of so much... yet... some people are UNAWARE. Is it that they do not care? Tired of lies? Not sure who to believe?
The MSM (mainstream media, no matter which side of the aisle you are on) will tell you what they want you to hear. Maybe it's only half the story. Maybe it only pundit comments. Be leery! Be aware!
It is my belief that most of the mainstream media have been bought out by people like Rockefeller, Morgan, Vanderbilt and some others. So they can tell you want they deem is necessary for you to know and to inspire fear in the minds and hearts of the people. Our congress and house are being run by money instead of the will of the people. Many wolves in sheep's clothing is right! Yes, I agree people do not really care anymore and just resign to this is the way it will be. I call crap on that, go vote write letters, scream at the top of your voice this is wrong and work to get it fixed.
Wow. You are right..it is "We The People"..I am personally disgusted by many of the decisions being made the United States Government and I agree the main problem is we follow like sheep. People see/hear the word politician and automatically #Assume that person is smarter AND has their best interest at heart. When in reality...citizens are leaving political service with a fortune that is multitudes larger than what they entered into service with. This should be a huge red flag
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And you are right...we have the internet....the free flow of information is our second best tool...the first is to stop letting the politicians divide us and have civil discussion about the direction or respective countries and STOP BEING TRIGGERED SO DAMN MUCH...ALL of our lives are impacted by the decisions our "REPRESENTATIVES" In government make.
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Well written! While I'm not American this certainly applies to all of us. Don't go along with ground, like the proverbial lamb to the slaughter. Thought provoking @basicstoliving
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I'm so glad I've inspired you to speak up! I'm not American but this certainly applies to many countries. Let's take my home country Slovakia. Our government is so called social - democratic - at the end of the day they are just fooling people. When I'm back home and I watch news I can't stop shaking my head. Most of the content is censored. I can't help but feel like we're back in the 90's.
They are killing the middle class (that is the most important part of the economy) by putting crazy taxes on small entrepreneurs which at the end force them to go out of business. And why do they do it? For the poor! But they will never ever see the money so I don't even ask myself where this money goes as I would just get furious by figuring it out :)
I have got to the point where I do not even want to watch the news anymore because it is just all crap they feed us to promote the fear mongering to push a certain agenda.
The money moves into the pockets of the elite for their gain and we are losing ground as the people. You see this as they got in office and get richer as the people they are supporting gets poorer. The money also goes to back deals they are making in different countries that are really our enemies. We will never figure it out and that is the point for them because they list it as classified and we do not have any access to that information.
I live on a hill looking down at the ground squirrels.
I am king of the ground squirrels.
That's great! Be the king of your world. I am higher than the ant hills here so I guess that means I am king of the ants. LOL! This comment and reply goes to show you that with even being serious about something, you still need to find the time to laugh. Have a great day @corpsvalues.