So I've spoken of this a bit. I'm not going to flesh it all out here but questions are welcome. You might say it is a very French idea as the foremost intellectual influences on it are French: the Marquis de Sade and Auguste Comte. A Russian intelligence agent told me in 2022 that without my use of Comte I would not be here. Here being where I had just entered. I.e., talking to him.
It's a glorified camping trip until the pigs make it something else. Basically lots of sex, nudity, squatting and trespassing on federal lands, moving around (no stupid compounds for Waco enthusiasts) and ignoring the law. In practice that means no applications for things like fishing and hunting licenses. I expect lots of fugitives and other outcasts to get in pretty early. My basic demographic is hobos and college sluts. It's family formation. Think of the Manson Family had they moved to more defensible areas than Death Valley. 12-35 people to start, men outnumbering women suggesting a gangbang. Children raised in common. No work. No inequality created by private property. And while I say my plan this comes courtesy of Iranian intelligence - with Don Pendleton's 'Nuclear Storm' serving as a huge influence.
While the United States won the American Revolutionary War, France's support was crucial, providing vital resources and military assistance that tipped the scales in favor of the American colonists, making their victory possible.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
French Support:
France provided the Continental Army with crucial supplies, arms, ammunition, uniforms, and, most importantly, troops and naval support.
Turning the Tide:
French assistance was instrumental in securing the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, a decisive victory that effectively ended the war.
French Involvement:
French forces amplified the power of the Continentals, and the war's reach even spread around the world on the high seas
Key Figures:
Figures like Marquis de Lafayette and Comte de Rochambeau played significant roles in the French military effort.
French Motivation:
France, seeking to weaken its rival, Great Britain, saw the American Revolution as an opportunity to gain influence and avenge its losses in the French and Indian War.
Financial Strain:
While France's support was vital, the war effort put a significant strain on the French economy, contributing to the French Revolution in the late 1780s.
While Gompers and the AFL advocated for such restrictions, the act was ultimately a product of broader national sentiment and congressional action, not solely Gompers's efforts.
And Buddha was an Aryan. Diogenes too for that matter.
Various items taken from the AI:
Yes, Jesus's itinerant ministry and the accounts in the Gospels suggest he lacked a permanent home during his public ministry, often relying on the hospitality of others and even sleeping outside, as evidenced by the saying "the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head".
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Itinerant Ministry:
Jesus's ministry involved traveling from place to place, teaching, and performing miracles, which meant he didn't have a fixed residence.
Lack of a Permanent Home:
The Gospels indicate that Jesus and his disciples moved from place to place, staying in people's homes or sleeping outside.
"Nowhere to Lay His Head":
Jesus himself famously stated, "Foxes have dens, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head" (Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:58).
Identifying with the Homeless:
This lack of a permanent home and reliance on others' hospitality could be seen as an identification with the plight of the poor and marginalized, including those who were homeless.
The Homeless Jesus:
Some interpretations and artistic representations, like the "Homeless Jesus" statue, emphasize Jesus's connection to the homeless and marginalized, urging people to see Jesus in the vulnerable.
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Yes, after witnessing the realities of suffering and impermanence, Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha, left his life of luxury and became a homeless, wandering ascetic, seeking enlightenment.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Leaving a Life of Privilege:
Siddhartha, born into a royal family, was destined for a life of comfort and power. However, after seeing old age, sickness, and death for the first time, he realized the impermanence and suffering inherent in human existence.
The Great Renunciation:
This realization led him to leave his palace, family, and kingdom, embarking on a path of self-discipline and spiritual seeking.
A Homeless Ascetic:
He became a homeless, wandering yogi, seeking the truth and enlightenment through ascetic practices.
Seeking Enlightenment:
He engaged in rigorous practices, including meditation and self-denial, under the guidance of ascetic teachers.
The Buddha's Teachings:
After years of practice, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, the "Awakened One," sharing his teachings to help others find liberation from suffering.
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Yes, the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes was known for his unconventional lifestyle, which included living in a barrel and embracing a life of poverty and self-sufficiency, essentially making him homeless.
Here's a more detailed look:
Diogenes of Sinope:
Diogenes was a prominent figure in the Cynic school of philosophy, known for his radical and unconventional approach to life.
Living in a Barrel:
He famously lived in a large earthenware storage jar (a "kynikos" or "barrel") in the marketplace, which became a symbol of his rejection of societal norms and material possessions.
Poverty and Self- Sufficiency:
Diogenes embraced a life of poverty and self-sufficiency, rejecting societal expectations and living according to what he believed was natural and virtuous.
Challenging Societal Norms:
His unconventional behaviors, such as living in a barrel, wandering public spaces with a lit lantern in daylight, and other actions, were meant to challenge societal norms and provoke thought.
"Homeless" Philosopher:
While not literally homeless in the modern sense, Diogenes' lifestyle and rejection of societal norms led to him being seen as a "homeless" philosopher, living outside the conventional structures of society.
Alleged enslavement:
Some accounts suggest Diogenes was even enslaved at one point.
Some thoughts on my recent discussions with an Episcopal deacon.
- He tells me he favors 'socialized capitalism'. Make all the money you want but don't forget those left behind. In other words be sure to donate to churches so guys like him can make a living.
- Today I mention to him that his church does as well with homeless outreach as the local homeless shelter. I mention that this is the case despite being a 'side hustle'. He laughs.
But these guys are running a business.
Christianity will be more authentic when we're fucking in the streets.
I guess this is why Jake Sullivan compared me to Luther...
"William the Norman was a criminal, and fifty percent of his invading army were exiled outlaws; but by conquest he became king of England, and his followers blossomed into nobles."
England's invasion and subsequent control of Ireland stemmed from a complex mix of factors, including internal Irish strife, English ambition for land and resources, and religious and political tensions, culminating in a long period of British rule.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Internal Irish Strife and the Anglo-Norman Invasion:
In the late 12th century, Diarmait Mac Murchada, the deposed King of Leinster, sought help from Anglo-Norman mercenaries, including Richard de Clare (Strongbow), to regain his throne.
Henry II's Intervention:
King Henry II of England, fearing a powerful independent Norman state in Ireland, intervened in 1171, landing with a large army and asserting his authority over the island.
The Lordship of Ireland and the Kingdom of Ireland:
Initially, England's control was limited to a region around Dublin known as the Pale, but over time, England's influence expanded. In 1536, Henry VIII established the Kingdom of Ireland, marking a further step towards English control.
Tudor Conquest and Religious Tensions:
The Tudor dynasty, particularly Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, sought to bring Ireland under firmer English control, leading to a period of conquest, coercion, and colonization. Religious differences, with the Irish largely remaining Catholic while England became Protestant, fueled further conflict.
Land Confiscation and Plantations:
The English government confiscated vast tracts of Irish land and established "plantations," settling English and Scottish Protestants in Ireland.
Rebellions and Resistance:
The Irish resisted English rule through various rebellions, including the Second Desmond Rebellion (1579-1583) and the Irish Rebellion of 1641.
The Cromwellian Conquest:
Oliver Cromwell's forces conquered Ireland in the 1650s, leading to further land confiscations and harsh treatment of the Irish Catholic population.
The Act of Union and Continued Rule:
In 1800, the Act of Union formally merged Ireland with Great Britain, leading to continued British rule until the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) and the subsequent partition of Ireland.
The Troubles:
The partition of Ireland into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland led to decades of conflict, known as "The Troubles," fueled by sectarianism and political tensions.
In any event note the difference between him and other Anatolian Turks and Turkic people in Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic on the border with China. The Turkish invaders were submerged by the local population in Anatolia or 'changed race' as Spengler put it, though how gookish they were by the time they got there can even be doubted.
