When war becomes the synonym for peace. When we go on killing people for killing people. When instead of turning the other cheek we bomb the shit out of someone. When instead of talking or protesting we pollute the air and water of our so called enemies and their children. When attaining peace through war is not seen as a paradox but as the norm.
When freedom becomes the freedom to chose between 23 different pairs of jeans. When the choice is between more chemicals in our food or just a little less. When the true freedom for us, the peasants of the western world, is the choice between that product or the other one.
When someone with the surname Drumpf will be the next president of one the most reckless and weaponry nations of all. When knowing more about a family that does nothing but promotes materialism and selfies. When your only thoughts before going to sleep at night are about your outfit for the next day. When questioning reality, the universe and even your own consciousness are seen as thoughts only experienced by deranged individuals. That's when you know we've lost and they've won.
Pause keeping up with the kardashians and start watching House of Cards. Although intended as a fictional tv series it is not. It shows you exactly what type of people run the world. While you are at it read The Establishment and how they get away with it. Both american and british governments have been, for the majority of time, full of power hungry people, with us, the peasants, always last on their agenda. And then you wonder why the world that you live in is in such a bad state?
I have never been one for going into details, I don't possess the ability to change people's minds. I found that to be one of the hardest tasks AND until you yourself choose to question things and to make up your own, informed, no one else can do it for you.
As V said it "I know why you did it. I know you were afraid. Who wouldn't be? War, terror, disease. There were a myriad of problems which conspired to corrupt your reason and rob you of your common sense. Fear got the best of you, and in your panic you turned to the now high chancellor.... He promised you order, he promised you peace, and all he demanded in return was your silent, obedient consent." .But you know it deep down in your heart that's not how things should be. There is a better way. You just can't put your head around why the world is not a better place. But they will say its impossible, unachievable, utopia. And you believe them. The world we live in today is their world, an invisible prison, the best one of its kind and its called "The illusion of freedom".
I don't claim to know any answers but what I know for sure is knowledge will get you out of mental slavery. So ask, question, observe and most importantly- listen to your guts. There is more, it could be better, and you know it. But you have to get involved!
PS: Give House of Cards a watch! Just notice how often ordinary people's agenda is on the table. Notice how many times politicians who do have citizens on their own agenda are struck down. While you are at it do watch UK Parliament debates and see how often the Conservatives justify cuts for the greater good (which is called Economy, which is the synonym for GOD in capitalism).
PS2: If you still think that the decisions the majority of governments take are hard but for the greater good of its citizens then google me this: Second Bill of Rights proposed by Franklin D Roosevelt. Explain to me why this was rejected. Was it a decision for the greater good of its citizens or for the greater good of Capitalism's god- the Economy.
