We live in a caste society

We live in a global caste system. An aristocracy wrapped in corporate fascism. No matter from whence it's derived, once the malignant advantaged class gets hold of a little special privilege, it locks it away in walled gardens and offers it up in small measures for temporary lease to the lesser classes in consideration for disfavored labor at a disparitive rate. Currency is a human-invented device to horde privilege to the exclusion of others. Parasitic taxes, fees and surcharges are devices to ensure wealth always leeches back to the privileged.

Wealth is a function of production. Full stop. As you produce goods and provide material services in fair measure for the good of society, you earn your keep. If a man dutifully and faithfully dedicates and pledges his working years to the betterment of society, he has earned a lifetime of privilege.

The man who digs wells and builds homes does so in service to the community so he and others may drink and have shelter. The man who treats sickness & injury and cultivates the land for food does so that he and others may enjoy health and wellbeing.

The undeniable moral imperative of the áristos ("the best") -- through its krátos (strength and power) -- is to see that all people flourish. The stench of societal decay is strong evidence of a fundamental failure of the áristos.

 

Americans are being catalogged like livestock to be fleeced or led to slaughter

 Face it. All advertising is propaganda. We can be wiser, better informed consumers if we can understand that. It's in a corporation's best interest to advance sales and maximize profit for its stakeholders. A business model driven exclusively by the balance sheet isn't concerned about what's in society's best interests.

With every generation government and corporate marketers have honed their ability to gain advantages over the commoners. The fact is, there are people who want to catalog Americans like cattle so they can be fleeced for their value or led to slaughter. Sometimes both.

And make no mistake. The demarcation between corporate American and the government is a shaky one.

Take Facebook advertiser "flock safety" as an example of intrusive marketing for a product that might just be the ultimate cataloging tool: neighborhood surveillance. The pitch is simple and scary: it's not safe to live without it. And they use compelling endorsements and testimonials to convince you to buy their system, which is targeting people who live in, or make buying decisions for, home owners associations.

When you click on a display ad, you're revealing several facts about your online behavior and the specifics about their campaign that got you to click on it. In addition, they receive whatever distinguishing details about you that Facebook knows about you, based on its years of interactions with you, and which it's willing to share with advertisers for a small additional fee.

Web address: 'www.flocksafety.com/book-a-demo'
Referal Source: Facebook
Referal Medium: Online Advertising
Campaign Name: rta_flock_prospecting_20230131_na_community
Campaign Content: flock_fbig_lal1-cs-hoa-customers-plus-lal1-cs-alltimeopps_na_us_a016_all_c007_na_na_copy24_display_lp001_static_single
Campaign Term: rta_flock_prospecting_lal1-cs-hoa-customers-plus-lal1-cs-alltimeopps

Once you wind up on their landing page, you're invited to book a demo of Flock Safety's surveillance products. If you're not immediately convinced, you can scroll down for more info. There you'll see a smattering of statements purportedly given by H.O.A. board members and agents of cities and law enforcement:

Why people reach their breaking point and engage in mass shootings

Mass shootings are complex and tragic events with no single cause. While there's no simple explanation for why someone commits such an act, understanding the contributing factors can help us prevent future tragedies. Here are some key areas to consider:

Individual factors:

• Mental health: While not all mass shooters have diagnosed mental illnesses, some may experience conditions like depression, anxiety, or psychosis. These can exacerbate existing problems and impair judgment.

• Personal experiences: Traumatic experiences like abuse, neglect, or violence can leave lasting scars and contribute to feelings of hopelessness and rage.

• Social isolation: Feeling disconnected from others and lacking a support system can increase feelings of alienation and despair.

• Ideological extremism: Exposure to extremist ideologies that promote violence or hatred can fuel harmful beliefs and justifications for violence.

Social and environmental factors:

• Access to firearms: The easy availability of firearms, particularly high-powered weapons, makes it easier for someone in crisis to carry out a violent act.

• Gun violence culture: A culture that glorifies or normalizes gun violence can desensitize people to its consequences and make it seem like a viable solution to problems.

• Social media: Online spaces can echo chambers for extremist views and provide platforms for individuals to radicalize each other.

• Economic inequality and lack of opportunity: Feelings of hopelessness and a lack of prospects for the future can contribute to feelings of despair and anger.

It's important to remember that these factors often interact and contribute to a complex web of motivations. Attributing mass shootings to any single factor risks oversimplifying the issue and potentially overlooking other important contributing elements.

Instead of focusing solely on the perpetrators, it's crucial to address the broader societal issues that contribute to gun violence. This includes promoting mental health awareness and support, fostering social connection, addressing economic disparities, and enacting stricter gun control measures.

By understanding the multifaceted nature of mass shootings, we can work towards creating a safer and more supportive society for everyone.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss specific aspects in more detail, please feel free to ask.