The Lost Art of Discipline, Part I.

Intro


Well friends, another roller-coaster of a week has come and gone. Hopefully everything is going right in your world. If it's not, keep your heads up, and keep going your own way. You know what they say... Tough People last, tough times don't.


Please note that today's topic, why a man should not fail to keep his woman in check, is a controversial one that doesn't get mentioned much in polite company. Indeed, some will find this deeply offensive, because, as we all know, there is NO excuse for Domestic Violence (except, of course, when women beat, batter, and abuse with impunity).

Understand that Assault and Battery against peaceable and innocent persons is illegal, immoral, and reprehensible.

However, I believe that there is a distinct difference between these criminal offenses and justified discipline which is an essential component of any successful long term association. I am of the opinion that in past eras, there was an unspoken understanding between criminal assault and battery, and discipline that was employed to keep rude, uncouth, and potentally destructive behaviors in check.

More on this later.





Financial and Economic tidbits of note.



I wanted to share some items of interest with you.

Some of you who move in financial circles might be caught up in the Inflation vs. Deflation argument. Some commentators are calling a Hyperinflationary endgame, whist others are looking for a Deflationary Death Spiral.

While I am a hardcore Inflationista and Goldbug, (largely because my own personal analysis is indicating that Inflation and gold will be the victors in our economic melt-down) I will be the first to say that Deflation, defined as a strong currency in limited supply (or the reduction of the aggregate quantity of money and credit), is actually better for everyday individuals versus the inflationary regime we have lived under since the creation of the Federal Reserve.

Some may think this is a strange position to take, as many financial professionals, economists, and politicians absolutely abhor Deflation, and will do anything to combat it.

For more insight as to why gentle and controlled Deflation is a good thing, please listen to this outstanding lecture from Mises.org entitled, Deflation and Liberty.

Many would point out that, under a Deflationary regime, such as Japan, economic growth stagnates, unemployment is widespread, and life is miserable all the way around. However, I would disagree with this notion. There are other barriers to economic growth in Deflationary regimes that include fiscal (tax) policies, monetary policies, and other forms of government intervention in the marketplace. Indeed, until recently, Japan was humming along just fine, Deflation and all.

I would like to see controlled deflation, which would be the result of a gradual return to the gold standard, the repeal of individual income taxes for all Americans, a low, flat tax rate on businesses, elimination of wasteful government spending, and the gradual phase out of entitlement programs.

In addition, the gradual withdraw of our Imperial forces from around the world, the re-opening of military bases on American soil, and reduced spending on defense would also remove the need for an Inflationary print-fest.

And most important of all, interest rates must be set by the marketplace, not a cabal of Federal Reserve bankers.

When interest rates are at a natural level, it makes more sense to save money instead of borrowing it from a bank. And coupled with a Deflationary regime in which gently falling prices (a result of greater efficiency, productivity, and technology) are the norm, the People become self-sufficient, and the self-financing of capital projects (instead of borrowing money from a bank) becomes possible again. The power, scope, and authority of government is reduced dramatically, and the people become much wealthier and independent over time.

It would become possible, with today's efficiency, productivity, and technology, for a single breadwinner to provide for his or her family. And it would be feasible for that single earner to work less instead of working themselves to death in the quest to earn increasingly worthless wages. Money, Finance, and Banking would become less important in such a system.

Imagine what it would be like for you to work only 32 hours a week, earn a decent wage, and throw the unspent amount (which could be a decent sum, since the basics like food, fuel, clothing and shelter would be inexpensive and would remain stable over time) in the bank to earn a decent amount of interest, which could be anywhere from four to seven percent, if we use history as our guide (Strategic Factors in Nineteenth Century American Economic History, p. 167-168). You could potentially work less, owe less, save more, and support wives and kids without too much of a struggle.

This system I am proposing would by no means be perfect. Poor people would still be around, and there would still be gaps between the rich, the middle class, and everyone else. However, the great masses of people, under the Deflationary regime I described above, would be wealthier, more independent, and more able to check the power of the government and the bankers, who would still plot and scheme to bring the people back under their inflationary regime of enslavement.

So in summary, Inflation and Deflation are at once widely misunderstood, and vastly important. Like our modern day feminist regime, the Inflationary order has hopelessly enslaved the minds of the Sheeple, to the point where many would vigorously fight to defend it.

The people could truly have wealth, happiness, and power beyond their wildest dreams... the moment they STOP giving their personal power away to people and belief systems dedicated to holding them back.

Forgive me Dear Reader, I tend to digress.

Now without further ado...




Equality is the foundation.




As I have said previously, I am not a Conservative.

Although there are many conservatives out there that are staunch allies against feminism, and many bravely crusade for traditional family values, I do not buy into the philosophy itself for a host of reasons.

For one, what is conservatism conserving? For the last forty plus years, this nation has been firmly under the thumb of feminists and feminism.

Social and economic policy has been in lockstep with Marxist, Communist, and Platonic ideals for decades.

The allegedly "Conservative" Redumblicans have aided and abetted the feminist, socialist, and globalist agenda without regret. The vast majority of the GOP has turned a blind eye to the interests of Men, and the sooner we realize this, the better.

So again, what is it that the conservative ideology is conserving? Feminism? Socialism? Misandry on a wide scale?

Nay, it's better to be a Liberal, a Classical Liberal that is. Only a Classical Liberal can stand up and fight for our interests, because modern day conservatism and liberalism have abandoned our interests completely. The only solution at this point is to insist on the equal and unalienable rights of all individuals, and in this manner, secure the Rights and Responsibilities of men going forward.

Another issue with conservatism I have is this... it tends to degenerate into a spirit of self-hating Misandric chivalry [a][b]. It becomes a warped honor system that tends to elevate women, indiscriminately, upon that old time magical pedestal, the wicked woman's traditional seat of power from whence she hurls her thunderbolts of injustice and cruelty upon her unwitting male subjects.

Don't misunderstand me. I believe firmly that all people, regardless of sex or race, are born with Natural Rights that must be respected. This idea of equal rights, versus special rights, or that equality is more important than equity, is the foundation of my philosophical beliefs.

If Jim Crow were around today, I would oppose it. If women were chattel property without suffrage or rights, I would support their campaign for liberty.

At the same time, I do not believe that I am of a lower status because of my sex, heterosexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or my political ideology. I refuse to debase myself, or to allow my person and honor to be slandered by anyone, especially by groups that seek to profit at my expense, such as the feminists. I do not buy into any notion of "male guilt" because women were supposedly treated worse than men at some point in history, even though life sucked for the majority of humanity for a very long period of time. I will not bow down to any man or woman, nor will I worship at the Pedestal of Sacred Womanhood in a misguided belief that women are the champions of virtue, or the "fairer sex."

In two words: Fuck That.

I treat individuals with the same kindness and respect that they show me, and I live and let live so long as people respect me and mine. I am not going to bow down and give somebody a pass to walk all over me just because it is politically correct to do so.

Don't Start no Shit, Won't Be No Shit.




Virtue is greater than law.




Now that we have established equality under the law and the Natural Rights and Responsibilities of all persons as our base, we can now move to the next level.

According to the Ethical Reason-A Confucian Perspective website:

... It is not through the creation of thousands of laws that will produce and mold ethical citizens, it is through teaching virtues that citizens will become ethical citizens. How many times do we see on the news situations where people literally get away with murder because of a “loop-hole” in the law? Confucius argues that there is an innate sense of right and wrong within all of us. We need to cultivate this inner sense through virtuous teachings. All decisions should be made based on these innate virtues.

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, ” says Confucius. That which is lawful, may not be right. To determine rightness, we need to look at our core values rather than written law...

So what is Virtue?

Etymology: Middle English vertu, virtu, from Anglo-French, from Latin virtut-, virtus strength, manliness, virtue, from vir man — more at virile

Date: 13th century

1 a: conformity to a standard of right : morality
b: a particular moral excellence

2plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy

3: a beneficial quality or power of a thing

4: manly strength or courage : valor

5: a commendable quality or trait : merit

6: a capacity to act : potency

7: chastity especially in a woman

Our present day Matriarchal society is in terminal decline, because the virtue of the nation is in terminal decline; laws and constitutions notwithstanding. The people and the institutions that they are in charge of are hopelessly corrupt.

The current situation will degrade itself until wars, revolution, riots, enslavement, and political upheaval become the order of the day, unless we reverse our present course of action.

Why?

Because this nation's politicians, businessmen, theologians, and citizens at large have abandoned the Universal Law.

Legislated and adjudicated it right out of existence.

Hoping against hope, and fighting against reality, society is warped and distorted as various interests compete, like jackals, for their turn at the carcass of what was once the Republic.

Certain ideas, such as savings, thrift, self-reliance, justice, order, and especially discipline have gone out the window. Preaching, teaching, and advocating for these forgotten ideals are the new Deadly Sins in our modern day Empire.

The greatest error in our society today is the emphasis on rights, and the neglect of responsibilities. While it is true that all people have Natural Rights, it is just as true that all people have basic responsibilities to themselves and others.

Freedom and liberty is not a massive free for all orgy where people do whatever they want, whenever they want, fail to take possible negative outcomes into account, and then expect to get "bailed out" when things go wrong.

So sorry, but God did not create the Universe to work in this manner. Everywhere around us, there are a host of laws that govern creation. These Laws are not subject to debate, they are cannot be repealed, and they can only be ignored at one's own risk.

The Creator will not be mocked.

It is universally understood that the successful business, society, or family unit is the one that follows the Universal Laws as closely as possible. The unsuccessful business, society, and family unit chooses to ignore and break the Universal Laws at every opportunity.

As we have seen with the American Constitution, written laws are not enough to have a real impact on the day to day workings of society.

We have an obscene number of laws on the books, and I'm quite sure that the average American breaks quite a few of them everyday without even realizing it.

So what keeps American society from completely imploding, even during the worst disasters, riots, and financial turmoil?

A natural affinity for the Universal Laws that guide creation and human behavior; although this affinity is feeble and rapidly being extinguished.

In essence, virtue is more powerful than the law.

It should be understood that while I have written much about the Natural Law, and how the Natural Rights of men are being ignored, please don't think that Natural Law is the only solution to this issue.

The law is only a baseline foundation of how human beings should guide their conduct. True civilization is based on the level of virtue, or unwritten laws of behavior, that its citizens possess, and how zealous they are in its application to their everyday lives.




The Lost Art of Discipline.



For this series of posts, I want to focus on the concept of discipline. Specifically, I will examine why it is vitally important for those men who find themselves the dominant partner in their marriage to provide the discipline that their familial unit needs in order to win the game of life.


What is discipline?


According to Merriam-Webster:

Discipline.

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin disciplina teaching, learning, from discipulus pupil

Date: 13th century

1: punishment

2 obsolete : instruction

3: a field of study

4: training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character

5 a: control gained by enforcing obedience or order

b: orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior

c: self-control

6: a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity

Before we continue, let me explain why I am narrowing my focus.

Firstly, there is a sliding scale of masculine and feminine energies, and each of these energies brings with it dominant and submissive tendencies.

Not every man is going to be 100% masculine and dominant, nor is every woman going to be 100% feminine and submissive. These qualities will be present in various degrees, according to the unique makeup of every human being. However, someone is going to be in charge, and setting the course for their business, their family, or their nation. And more often than not, this person will be a man.

Since this distribution of manliness and femininity is a proven fact that has been verified by science, theology, and everyday observation, we must acknowledge the right and the responsibility of each man to associate himself with his female compliment.

In the free marketplace of love, as I like to call it, Men and women will find the mate (or mates) that suit them the best. We will also find that the majority of relationships will be heterosexual in nature, monogamous, and male dominated.

Indeed, most women want a man who is slightly, moderately, or completely (again, accounting for individual taste) stronger, more forceful, or more "manly" than she is. If this quality of manliness is not present to the degree that she is best suited, then the union is doomed to fail, or can only be maintained with great difficulty.

More on this later.

Now if a woman happens to be the more dominant partner in her marriage, so be it. There is nothing wrong with a "manly" woman, and in the free marketplace of love, she will find a man who is "feminine" enough for her taste. She is free to seek such a man, and the feminine man is free to enter into the relationship. They both have the Natural Right to make such a choice. However, in the broad scheme of things, this form of relationship is in the minority, and I leave the analysis of such pairings to others.

Since the vast storehouse of human history holds the irrefutable proof of the general nature of relationships, we will, at this time, narrow our focus to the general pattern of the male dominated marital relationship.

Why focus on married versus unmarried relationships? you wonder.

An excellent question, and one which we will consider in Part II of this series.




Outro.




For many decades, individuals have lobbied for their rights and their freedoms. And in most cases, such freedom was richly deserved, and a long time in coming.

However, I fear that in the struggle for liberty and equality, society as a whole has lost focus on the other necessary ingredient that comes with liberty:

Responsibility.

One cannot abuse freedoms for selfish and unlawful purposes without severe consequences; and our 40 plus years of crusading for rights without limits is starting to bear bitter fruit.

If we as a society are to survive and thrive, we must change our thinking. We must understand that freedom comes with responsibility, and that choices have consequences, both positive and negative. Freedom to choose requires that those who choose wrongly accept the consequences of their actions.

We must also understand that liberty and equality is the foundation of a great civilization, and not the end all and be all of human endeavor. It IS possible to create a society that protects basic freedoms and enforces basic responsibilities, and then proceeds to build upon that foundation in order to uplift the citizenry to fully develop their talents and contribute their best efforts to society.

Ancient Egypt was one of these societies. Women had many legal rights, and at the same time, deeply traditional family and marriage customs were maintained. In addition, manliness was not only accepted but encouraged. Male Headship as an institution thrived during Ancient Kemetian civilization.

There is NO NEED to throw the baby out with the bathwater. All it takes is a wise and enlightened citizenry and government that understands that one can have their cake, and eat it too. We CAN walk the middle road; the only thing that it requires is wise Men to show us the way.

Getting bogged down in unlimited rights and minimum responsibility will lead to societal collapse. The great nations were the ones that managed to build a solid foundation, and elevated and expanded their search for greater knowledge and understanding.

And discipline, of self and others in one's care, is a vital, yet under-appreciated ingredient in the success or failure of nations.

More to come.

THIS is what we're facing...

Gang,

I have two stories that I really need you to read.

First up, Itulip.com is predicting that our New Great Depression will cause up to TEN (10,000,000) MILLION people to lose their jobs and...

Second, the New York Times, in their article entitled, Stunned Icelanders Struggle After Economy’s Fall writes:

By SARAH LYALL
Published: November 8, 2008

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — The collapse came so fast it seemed unreal, impossible. One woman here compared it to being hit by a train. Another said she felt as if she were watching it through a window. Another said, “It feels like you’ve been put in a prison, and you don’t know what you did wrong.”

This country, as modern and sophisticated as it is geographically isolated, still seems to be in shock. But if the events of last month — the failure of Iceland’s banks; the plummeting of its currency; the first wave of layoffs; the loss of reputation abroad — felt like a bad dream, Iceland has now awakened to find that it is all coming true.

It is not as if Reykjavik, where about two-thirds of the country’s 300,000 people live, is filled with bread lines or homeless shanties or looters smashing store windows. But this city, until recently the center of one of the world’s fastest economic booms, is now the unhappy site of one of its great crashes. It is impossible to meet anyone here who has not been profoundly affected by the financial crisis.

Overnight, people lost their savings. Prices are soaring. Once-crowded restaurants are almost empty. Banks are rationing foreign currency, and companies are finding it dauntingly difficult to do business abroad. Inflation is at 16 percent and rising. People have stopped traveling overseas. The local currency, the krona, was 65 to the dollar a year ago; now it is 130. Companies are slashing salaries, reducing workers’ hours and, in some instances, embarking on mass layoffs.

“No country has ever crashed as quickly and as badly in peacetime,” said Jon Danielsson, an economist with the London School of Economics.

The loss goes beyond the personal, shattering a proud country’s sense of itself.

“Years ago, I would say that I was Icelandic and people might say, ‘Oh, where’s that?’ ” said Katrin Runolfsdottir, 49, who was fired from her secretarial job on Oct. 31. “That was fine. But now there’s this image of us being overspenders, thieves.”

Aldis Nordfjord, a 53-year-old architect, also lost her job last month. So did all 44 of her co-workers — everyone in the company except its owners. As many as 75 percent of Iceland’s private-sector architects have probably beenfired in the past few weeks, she said...

PLEASE read these articles carefully. Understand that we are just like Iceland.

On second thought, no... we are many multi-trillions of dollars MORE vulnerable than Iceland. What happened there, will happen here in time, and what happens here will be much, much worse.

UNLESS we as a country do the right things, and quickly, we are either headed for the Depression style scenario that the I-Tulip folks are talking about or... we are headed for a currency collapse similar to the Icelandic folk.

Please prepare yourselves accordingly, and speak with your licensed financial adviser before making any decisions.

If you and your planner decide that gold is part of your overall preparedness strategy, I would humbly encourage you to check out Gainesvillecoins.com.

No, I'm not getting paid by them or anything, but I am suggesting them to you because I have placed quite a few orders with them, and I've had no problems whatsoever.

These days, I like American Gold or Silver Eagles, and I try to pick up Austrian Philharmonic coins whenever I can. Coins minted by governments have a higher price than basic bullion coins, but they tend to trade easier. If one is simply going to buy metals to hold onto for a rainy day, I'd rather go with a government minted coin. Takes a lot of the guesswork out of the equation.

In any event, buying gold and silver coinage with Gainesville is just like buying anything else online... go to the site, choose the coins you want, put in your credit card and your mailing address, and Presto, real money arrives in your mailbox.

You will have successfully traded in your U.S. dollars for a currency that will survive the upcoming storm. It should be noted however that gold and silver, being as volatile as they are, can go up or down in price. And for goodness sake... don't take out a loan in order to speculate on the gold price. Just think of gold and silver as an insurance policy, and you'll be aiight.

Once again, before you place any orders, check with your financial adviser to see if precious metals are something that is right for you. While I know what is going on in a general sense, I have no idea about your risk tolerance, or your unique financial situation.

Ok?

But whatever you do, Ladies and Gents, get yo' shit together.

Toku.


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UPDATE:

Another good film I need you to watch:

I.O.U.S.A: The Short Version.

As you watch, please keep in mind that the overall amount of the liabilities mentioned is much higher... to the tune of TRILLIONS of dollars.

Please watch and understand why getting your affairs in order is absolutely crucial... and one also needs to have some non U.S. dollar assets in their portfolio, in the event that the U.S. Dollar is devalued at the upcoming G-20 economic summit.

A lot is happening in the world of finance these days... and none of it looks to favorable for U.S. Citizens in the long term.

Out.

Obama's Victory: The Aftermath.

Another week has come and gone, and as usual, there's a lot to talk about.



Without further ado...



Obama: The Nation's Sixth Black President?



Well gang, I don't need to tell you that Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States.







As a man with Mozambican, Columbian, Irish and German ancestry, I definitely appreciate the significance of this moment.

Forty or so odd years ago, black people weren't allowed to sit at certain restaurant counters, or to use specific bathrooms. And now, we have the first obviously black President-elect.

Why did I say obviously?

Well dear reader, the Kidd does his homework. And I know that there have been other black Presidents who have been elected to office, if we apply the traditional understanding [a][b] that a single drop of black blood makes a person black. Click here for more info on our other "black" Presidents [c][d][e]

Some have asked me why I don't focus more on race and racism instead of holding women and feminists accountable for their destructive ways.

The short answer is, while racism is still alive and well, the question of which racial group is superior, or chronicling the ignorance of what people do to one another in the name of "(fill in racial group) power" is the lesser of more important evils at this point, and the election of Senator Obama goes a long way towards bolstering my position. The question of Racism is not that important to me in comparison with the wholesale discrimination Men receive in the Matriarchal West.

The facts are that blacks and whites have a very long and intimate history, from ancient times [1] to this very day. In suffering and in pleasure, black and white Americans are a great deal closer than many would be prepared to believe or to accept [f][g].

Close and critical examination of the history of American slavery will find that there are two outside groups whose role in this evil institution is seldom acknowledged and little understood, causing more confusion for black and white Americans alike.













Consequently, I view feminism as the greatest threat that Men of all stripes and colors face today, because it is a silent oppressor that robs us of our children and our livelihood, our Natural Rights and our Honor. Therefore, this is where I direct my energy. However, I am well aware that racism exists amongst all classes of people, and I support the efforts others are making to combat this ignorant way of thinking, so long as the free speech rights and responsibilities of other people are not suppressed in the process.

I should also add that just because a group of people of common ancestry wants to celebrate or take pride in that culture or ancestry does not equate to racism in all cases. I believe people should be proud of the good things that their ancestors have contributed to the world, and its simply not true that someone who is proud of their heritage is automatically hateful towards everyone else. People should take refuge in the deeds and sayings of their ancestors, so long as they don't fall into the trap of insulting (ethnic group X) in order to elevate their own status. This evil attitude is responsible for much suffering in the world.

As for me, being a multi-racial individual, I am comfortable with all aspects of myself, and I pay homage to all of my ancestors accordingly. It is my opinion that if all people understand where their people came from, and acknowledge and respect ALL of their ancestors of whatever origin, then a lot more people would be more comfortable "in their own skin."

And finally, I disagree with those who argue that multiculturalism means that all cultures are exactly the same, that everyone has to act in a certain homogeneous manner, and that the negative qualities of a culture have to be accepted without a peep of criticsm or evaluation.

There are differences and tendencies across cultures and groups that I have observed with my own eyes. I know that the English and the French have differing perspectives on various issues, that Koreans tend to be more musical and rhythmic than their Japanese cousins, and that black Americans have always had a love affair with music and spiritual matters.

There is room to be different, and it is dangerous to place people into neat little categories and keep them there by force, because generalities do not apply to all persons at all places and at all times.

For these and other reasons, the basic rights and responsibilities of all men need to be upheld and enforced. In a free society, individuals will pursue their chosen goals with passion and purpose, individuals will be able to make contributions that benefit the greater society, and truly diverse nations, who can draw upon the combined strengths of individuals and groups, will outperform their more homogeneous peers.

Hopefully, in post Obama America, we can begin to work towards realizing the Dream: True, complete, and just equality under the law, the ironclad guarantee of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for all individuals without respect to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or political worldview, and the absence of "special rights" for specific groups that have led to much suffering and strife throughout American history.






Obama's Priorities.



Before I begin my thoughts on the subject, please listen to this segment from the Financial Sense crew. Their analysis is spot on, and form the backbone of today's discussion. My commentary builds off of their central theme: the Financial Crisis will greatly constrain the new President's political objectives.

The utter breakdown of families in the real world (the true engine of real and sustainable economic wealth and prosperity) due to feminism, cheap money and credit, government interventions in the marketplace (see Ron Paul's Pillars of Prosperity, p. 313), and massive amounts of anti-family propaganda, has led to the manifestation of a consumer driven economic downturn that the world hasn't seen for decades.

As the Financial Sense commentators noted, in addition to banks requiring massive cash infusions, State and local governments, automobile manufacturers, and other entities will need trillions in aid.

And one false move on the part of the Obama team could lead to either a massive selloff of U.S. dollar denominated assets, leading to a dollar collapse, or a deflationary depression (see Youtube video below) that would cause all manner of havoc.







In short, the economy is going to take up much of Obama's time.




Obama's Precarious Position.



Mr. David Hass has written a very interesting article posted on Market Oracle.uk entitled, 2008 Election Shocker! NOTA Wins by a Landslide:

IMPORTANT UPDATE: 9am EST, November 6th, 2008 - The voting counts are now closing in on their final percentages and here is the latest approximate tally based upon a known U.S. voting-age population of 231,229,580 and currently-estimated voter turnout of 133,300,000:


97,929,000 - 42.35% - NOTA
63,500,000 - 27.46% - OBAMA
55,800,000 - 24.13% - MCCAIN
14,000,000 - 06.05% - OTHER

The author continues:

... When pushed to talk about his “stand” on “the issues” or describe his philosophical “platform” NOTA answers, tersely if not impatiently: “My stand? The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights spells it all out concisely and clearly for all of us so, if you're not familiar with what they say, I suggest you run - don't walk - and go read them both.” “My platform? It couldn't be simpler… Do not harm others. Mind your own business. Keep your own house in order. Live and let live. Clean up your own messes. Do all that you say you will do. Love your neighbors and your country. Always play fair with others. Be nice and be generous - in deed and in spirit.” Indeed. Words of profound wisdom seldom heard in the cacophony of the modern-day political carnival.

So, exactly who is this NOTA character? NOTA is the consistent winner in each and every election held in the United States in modern times. In fact, NOTA has probably dominated every election since 1900 or before. NOTA is more commonly known as NONE OF THE ABOVE. And, whether you like him or not, NOTA is the preferred choice of the preponderance of voting-age and voting-eligible Americans.

Here are the recent facts, according to an ongoing research project conducted by the Department of Public and International Affairs at George Mason University there were:

231,229,580 - 2008 Total U.S. Voting Age Adults (known)
213,005,467 - 2008 Total U.S. Voting Eligible Adults (known)
133,300,000 - 2008 Total Voter Turnout (projected based on results observed)

UPDATE: 2008 Could Mark Highest Voter Turnout Rate Since 1968

Observation #1. In 2008, a presidential year, 57.6% of voting-age adults voted.
Observation #2. In 2006, a non-presidential year, 37.1% of voting-age adults voted.
Observation #3. In 2004, a presidential year, 55.4% of voting-age adults voted.
Observation #4. In 2000, a presidential year, 50.0% of voting-age adults voted.

What immediately becomes clear is “to not vote is still a form of a vote”. It is still a personal statement. It should still be counted (and it is by the likes of the researchers at George Mason University) and, since these are our fellow Americans, their voices should still matter...

Please note that a total of 167.7 MILLION people, or 79% (167,729,000/213,005,467) of the voting age adult population "voted" against Obama! Among those who showed up to cast a ballot, 69,800,000 people, or 52% of the voters, voted against Obama.

And so, while Obama has a friendly Congress to work with, and may end up appointing hardcore Leftists to the Supreme Court (furthering consolidating his power), upon closer analysis, Obama is much weaker than he appears to be.

Any leftist misadventures, such as the passage of blatantly discriminatory, in-your-face, anti-male and pro-feminist legislation, such as a nationwide "Man-Collar" program, or any attempts to take guns away from the citizenry, could very well cost him control of Congress during the 2010 midterm elections. Significant ideological campaigns against the Sovereign People will most definitely help him become a One-Term Wonder.

Domestically, Obama has the wind to his back. But if he thinks that he can do whatever he wants and alienate the vast majority of Americans who did not elect him, he is in for a very rude awakening, which could come within two short years.




Obama's International Challenges.




The private intelligence group Stratfor, writing for Market Oracle, notes that:

... Obama will have many options on domestic policy given his majorities in Congress. But his Achilles' heel, as it was for Bush and for many presidents, will be foreign policy. He has made what appear to be three guarantees. First, he will withdraw from Iraq. Second, he will focus on Afghanistan. Third, he will oppose Russian expansionism. To deliver on the first promise, he must deal with the Iranians. To deliver on the second, he must deal with the Taliban. To deliver on the third, he must deal with the Europeans...

... As with all American presidents (who face midterm elections with astonishing speed), Obama's foreign policy moves will be framed by his political support. Institutionally, he will be powerful. In terms of popular support, he begins knowing that almost half the country voted against him, and that he must increase his base. He must exploit the honeymoon period, when his support will expand, to bring another 5 percent or 10 percent of the public into his coalition. These people voted against him; now he needs to convince them to support him. But these are precisely the people who would regard talks with the Taliban or Iran with deep distrust. And if negotiations with the Iranians cause him to keep forces in Iraq, he will alienate his base without necessarily winning over his opponents...

... Obama must deal with extraordinarily difficult foreign policy issues in the context of an alliance failing not because of rough behavior among friends but because the allies' interests have diverged. He must deal with this in the context of foreign policy positions difficult to sustain and reconcile, all against the backdrop of almost half an electorate that voted against him versus supporters who have enormous hopes vested in him. Obama knows all of this, of course, as he indicated in his victory speech.

We will now find out if Obama understands the exercise of political power as well as he understands the pursuit of that power. You really can't know that until after the fact. There is no reason to think he can't finesse these problems. Doing so will take cunning, trickery and the ability to make his supporters forget the promises he made while keeping their support. It will also require the ability to make some of his opponents embrace him despite the path he will have to take. In other words, he will have to be cunning and ruthless without appearing to be cunning and ruthless. That's what successful presidents do.

Cunning and ruthless. Very Machiavellian.


In any event, the new President has many challenges to deal with. With any luck, this will keep the Joe-Bama team busy, and will put their pro-feminist and anti-male agenda on the back burner for a time.

Realistically speaking, however, feminists will push hard for "reforms" and additional funding in an attempt to solidify their political position. They are well aware that their power is diminishing. Events beyond their control are stripping them of their influence. Ever so slowly, feminist opponents are making headway in the courts. Amazingly, even the feminized, man unfriendly Republican party might decide to champion Men's rights and pro-family policies, providing men with a nationwide vehicle to directly oppose feminist tyranny.

They know things are beginning to unravel... this is why the femmes have redoubled their blogging, their brainwashing, and their political efforts in a futile quest to hold on to power.

They aren't going out without a fight, and those of us who oppose them MUST do everything in our power to defeat them. Be it blogging, Youtubing, joining other like minded organizations, educating others about the cause of Men's Rights, or running for political office, IT IS TIME THAT MEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVISTS STOP PROTESTING FROM THE WILDERNESS, AND SEEK POLITICAL POWER, AS WELL AS FORMING COALITIONS IN ORDER TO FURTHER OUR AGENDA. Instead of running away from the system, we need to actively take it over in order to hasten the changes we seek.

The feminists have gotten this down to an exact science, and MRAs need to do the same. Please watch the video below for a more through explanation of what I'm getting at.







Conclusion.




From the beginning of Mr. Obama's rise to power, this blog has warned about his globalist connections, and his anti-male rhetoric.

And here we are. President Elect Obama is poised to take the world by storm. How successful he will be in implementing his political ambitions is largely based on outside forces beyond his direct control. It will be an interesting time, and those of us who value true freedom and equality will be watching for any opportunities to advance the cause of freedom at the President's expense.

I would like to leave you with these videos featuring Dr. Ron Paul. His comments on Obama will prove to be prophetic, in my opinion.











There's no time for sleep friends... keep your eyes open.

Toku.

Togakure's Musings: 11-02-08

Welcome back Stormtroopers!!

Time for another fun filled installment of Togakure School.

Wowzers!



Socialism Cometh.




Before we dig in, I'd like for you to listen to analyst Peter Schiff explain why an Obama presidency will spell doom for the U.S. Economy.




Also, please listen to this week's commentary from the Financial Sense team. They read letters from real life small business owners on the air, and highlight what is going to happen once Obama begins to tax "wealthy" small business owners into oblivion. And don't miss Mr. Eric King's comments on the upcoming Dollar Collapse towards the end of the segment.

While there is much debate about whether inflation or deflation is going to carry the day, I am of the opinion that inflation (defined as debasing the U.S. dollar by means of massive injections of cash and credit) will win out as time goes on. It might take a year to manifest, but we will have unprecedented inflation before it's all said and done. And once that occurs, Hyperinflation and massive dollar dumping could be the outcome.

And finally, please watch this video entitled, The Laffer Curve, Part I: Understanding the Theory which illustrates what happens when taxes are raised to insanely high levels, levels that we might see under an Obama Administration.




It should be noted, dear reader, that I prefer that Fedgov receive an absolute minimum amount of tax revenue. After all, the power to tax is the power to destroy. The less money the Feds have to burn, the better. However, if there are going to be immoral measures such as income taxes on labor, less is definitely better than more.

Now that you've checked out all the links and acquired all manner of information, allow me to proceed with my commentary.

The problem with Socialism (which is what Obama wants to bring to the table) is that while everyone is entitled to basic goods and services, the overall quality is average, mediocre, or in many cases, inferior to what a genuine free market and free enterprise system is capable of bringing into existence. All of the historical innovations, such as autos, radios, computers, microwaves, the Internet, the Windows operating system, cellular phones... all of these inventions came from the ideas of men who were free to bring these ideas into fruition, and were rewarded economically for doing so. They took the risk, and they reaped the rewards. And through the efforts of the 20% who dare to dream, all of society is better off.

Socialism, where everyone is equal on paper, encourages the thoughts and behaviors that lead to waste, mediocrity, and underachievement. Liberty, equality of opportunity, and free enterprise encourage the thoughts and actions that have led to some of the most productive, life-saving, fulling, and revolutionary goods and services that mankind has ever known.

The solution to our current problems, as Dr. Ron Paul is fond of saying, is more freedom, not less. More liberty, not less. More free enterprise, not socialism.

The question to ask is... why choose a system of social organization, such as Socialism, that produces institutions that limit human creativity and ability? Why does Obama and other Leftist thinkers want to wallow in the Pigpen instead of shooting for the stars?

Some would answer that Socialism is needed at this point because "Capitalism" is the cause of our current malaise, and I would strongly disagree with this misguided notion. As many experts have noted, we do not have a true system of free enterprise in this country today. What we do have is a corporatist, fascist system where banks and huge multinational conglomerates are granted special privileges at the expense of the Sovereign individual, and the multitude of small businesses that employ the bulk of the nation's people.

This is grossly unfair, and inefficient besides (a healthy free-market economy does not need trillions of dollars to keep it functioning). The big banks that lost billions in the financial debacle have proven beyond doubt that they do not deserve to be in business. And yet, the government is doing everything in its power to prop up this group of thieves and liars. And so the outcome of this is that the most incompetent people and institutions survive, while soundly managed banks, corporations, businesses, and prudent individuals are punished, at the implied pain of government action if they dare protest this highway robbery in progress.

When you have a private/public banking cartel such as ours, productive resources, savings, and treasure are forcibly diverted into these ratholes, whereas in a truly free market, investors, savers, consumers, and government regulators would punish failing or reckless institutions by selling their stocks and bonds, withdrawing funds, taking their business elsewhere, or prosecuting enterprises that violate laws designed to prevent fraud and protect the rights of investors and consumers, thereby forcing inefficient or unethical institutions into bankruptcy.

Shortly thereafter, their assets and their best talent will be taken over by better and more skillful entities. Unfortunately, our economy no longer functions in this manner, and consumers and savers are expected to foot the bill, i.e. socialize the losses. Of course, those same consumers and investors never see any part of the ill-gotten gains.

Unsurprisingly, the people are pissed.

Increasingly, as this crisis has worn on, the people are beginning to wake up and see our system for what it really is, a fascist entity that cares nothing about their interests, and are demanding that the current regime be dismantled, and a new system, one that is more prudent and responsive towards their interests, be implemented.

Unfortunately, the Hegelian Dialectic is alive and well. In past posts, we discussed how Mr. Obama, the probable winner of the November 4th Presidential election, is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Not only is he a devout feminist [a], negrophobe, Marxist, and One Worlder, but he is about to receive an overwhelming mandate from the people to carry out his agenda.

Combine that with a majority Democratic Congress, and it looks to be two to four (remember, there are elections in the House of Representatives every two years, and Congress is where the real power lies) very long years of femi-socialism... assuming that the economy doesn't utterly collapse in the meantime, which is a very real possibility.

From a Men's Rights perspective, we should understand that while the Political Feminist powerbase is about to be (temporarily) expanded, we have already endured the brunt of the feminist onslaught. Indeed, as we compare American social and financial policy with the planks of the Communist Manifesto, we recognize that we have been living in a collectivist State for quite some time. Indeed, when we consider the bulk of feminist legislation such as VAWA, Domestic Violence laws, and Restraining Orders; and the oppressive weight of feminist jurisprudence, including No Fault divorce, and the plethora of Anti-Male feminist propaganda that saturates our media outlets, the inescapable conclusion is that we have been living in feminist hell for decades. The damage has already been done.

Besides appropriating more fiat dollars to feminist pork in order to step up their efforts, there isn't much more that can be done to further their agenda, and any additional "in your face" moves the femi-socialists make will only drive more men into the Men's Rights Movement. In addition, since the Political feminist agenda is multi-faceted, attempting to cram policy down the throats of the people will result in unintended consequences, and resistance from unexpected collations of opposition.

The people in general, and men in particular, will only be pushed so far before they begin to push back. And, as I said previously, Political Feminist ambitions will continue to be limited by our economic downturn, which will lead, in my opinion, to many radical shifts in the social compact.

Political Feminism has no viable future long term, but I am sure the Beast won't go down without a fight. Until the dust settles, we as Men should be vigilant and stand ready to expose femi-socialist hypocrasy in all its forms, while nimbly avoiding the byzantine layers of laws and regulations they will enact in an effort to crush dissent.

Move to a position of safety and advantage, then counter-attack.

It will be a long, hard struggle for the next few years... but that's fine with me. I'll still be here, in the trenches, head down and boots on, encouraging men to stay out of the line of fire, and to work in their own way to combat feminist, socialist, globalist, and fascist tyranny, like the famous "Death from a Thousand Cuts." I plan on being a thorn in the arse of Socialists and feminists alike until the populace comes to the understanding that these ideologies are wasteful, futile, expensive, and not very workable.

When (not if) we go the way of Iceland, Political Feminism, and any other agenda that does not directly contribute to economic and social stability, will be thrown out the window. Circumstances, not politicians, will dictate social, political, and economic policy.










To sum it all up, I have just three words for the socialists, globalists, and feminists that think they are going to run the world into the ground without a peep of opposition.


BRING IT ON!!



Demographic Winter.



Gang,

Your author has been busy lately, learning about babies, childbirth, and labor as my wife and I prepare for the birth of our son.

I must admit that before I began my various childbirth classes, I had no true understanding of how marvelous and complex the whole pregnancy and childbirth experience really is. And I was quite unaware of the work involved in the birthing process for mothers and fathers alike.

As I go through this preparatory process, I can't help but to think how hard it must be for a woman to go it alone. She needs a lot of care and support during her term... and so why is it that feminists and others do everything in their power to trick women into believing that they are Superwoman and "don't need no man?" How could any rational person believe that men have absolutely nothing to do with the prenatal care and development of their children?

It boggles the mind because I am slowly starting to understand that it takes two to properly feed, clothe, shelter, and protect the newborn child. It's a lot of work and effort to properly care for a child, and fathers have a huge part to play.

Although many women (single, divorced, and soon to be divorced) in the Matriarchal West look to Big Daddy government to supply thier needs, government has no resources of its own and has to rape and plunder the father's pockets in order to inefficiently transfer that wealth to the mother. Massive bureaucracies and police state entities must be created in order to insure that women and their fatherless children are taken care of.

All of this creates animosity, greed, hatred, and a host of other negative emotions in the hearts of men, women, and children alike, wastes billions of dollars, and leads to weaker families and marriages, and produces children who are worse off than the children of two parent homes.

From the Daily Mail:

Children perform better if mother stays at home
By STEVE DOUGHTY, Daily Mail
Last updated at 01:01 09 June 2006

Babies with stay-at-home mothers learn better, says research

Babies should be looked after by their mothers in their first years of life, Tony Blair's favourite think tank signalled yesterday.

It published research that admitted babies and toddlers sent for long hours in daycare learn less quickly, have worse health, and behave worse than other children.

It also suggested that the children suffer because mothers who return home from work tired and unhappy are less able to give them the time and full attention they need...

And our present system, where women are demonized for being married mothers, and men are discouraged from being fathers is desirable and better because...

While some ignorant persons would argue that men aren't necessary in their children lives, many authorities are well aware of the important qualities that fathers bring to the table.

The hospitals, for example, have tons of information written specifically for fathers. Why they should be there, how can they help the mother, what they can do to help care for the child, the importance of reading and talking to babes, so forth and so on.

So then, WHY IN THE HELL DOES OUR SOCIETY ENCOURAGE FAMILY DESTRUCTION, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE A CRAP TON OF DATA TELLING US THAT FAMILY BREAKUP IS DISASTROUS TO THE CHILD, THE PARENTS, AND THE NATION??

Why?

Can anyone give me an answer to this question that makes sense?

Our civilization is really screwed up, and my latest experiences confirm my judgment. Up is down. Left is right. Good is evil. Evil is good. Fathers are not necessary. Women need men like fish need bicycles.

Whatever.

In any event, the feminist war on families has led us to this moment... Demographic Winter.

An interesting film about a little known problem that will soon hit nations around the world like a tidal wave.

Recent events have confirmed my basic outlook on Political Feminism... it has to die. the quicker it goes, the better off my son will be. And for his sake, I'm gonna keep on keepin' on, disrespecting feminism at every possible opportunity.


Outro



Regardless of your political affiliation, please do your duty as an American citizen and VOTE. I would suggest that you choose the candidate that fits your ideals and your vision of what America could be and should be like.

And if that person of vision does not fit within the two party mold, please don't hesitate to go third party, as I have done. If enough individuals vote for true and correct values and principles, instead of voting for a party, then real change will be effected in time.

Thanks for visiting Togakure School, and be here next time when we talk about discipline, and why men need to be in a position to dish it out.

Peace.

Courtesy of Campaign for Liberty...

The Creature from Jekyll Island!

Check it out.

When you're done there, please visit Goldseek.com and Financial Sense.com for more G Edward Griffin interviews, and check out his webpage here.

Good food for thought for the Freedom Fighting Revolutionary.

Toku.

Little Known Political Facts.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Seeing as how Election Day is rapidly drawing near, I've decided to post some interesting videos outlining the history of the Republican and the Democratic parties with respect to the protection of the Natural Rights of black Americans, along with some interesting links from Mises.org and ABC's 20/20 program.




The Racist Democratic Party?



Before we go further, I'd like to make some disclosures.

I am a member of the National Rifle Association. I am not a member of the Republican, Democratic, or any other Party. I am not Conservative in the modern sense, nor am I a Liberal, as they are defined today.

I am a Classical Liberal.

By posting these videos, I am not implying that the Republican Party is "better" than the Democratic Party, and I also recognize that there have been considerable shifts in the political philosophies of both parties over time. The Democrats of today are not necessarily the Democrats of yesterday, and vice versa.

However, the ideas and actions of yesterday give birth to the ideas and actions of today. In a sense, they are related, and as such, traces of the ancestors can be witnessed in the thoughts, words, and deeds of the descendants.

As an example, by understanding the background and core philosophy of the Democrats of old, we can understand why the Democratic Party champions certain policies that are ruinous to the health and well-being of black Americans in our modern day.

I also want to stress that, since political parties stand for different things in different eras, it is crucial that the individual should not blindly swear allegiance to any one organization or group.

Each person should remain neutral and dispassionate while carefully examining each candidate and political group to see if their beliefs and objectives are consistent with the Universal Laws that lead to Life, Liberty, Happiness, Justice, and Wealth. If there is harmony, then one should commit themselves to supporting that particular person or group.

I say again, blind allegiance to any political group is dangerous, and must be avoided under all circumstances. This advice is especially intended for Men, because we as a group have no friends supporting our interests, and many detractors who want to strip away the few liberties we have left. Men, at this stage in our history, should consider themselves as minorities desperately in need of protection.

If you picture yourself as a hated and despised minority while watching these videos, Dear Reader, then what these people have to say should become much more relevant to you.


In any event, check 'em out:













This last video may come as a surprise to many... but not to me. My family is very political, with several members being government employees, police officers, and elected officials. My grandfather was the first black Republican elected official in the history of my city. In my generation, my politically connected family members are Democrats who reserve the right to vote Republican when it is in their best interests.













Interesting, is it not? It's amazing what schools don't teach when it comes to political history.




Lincoln vs. The Constitution.





(President Abraham Lincoln)


One of the above videos stated that Lincoln fought the Civil War (or The War Between the States as some call it) in order to end slavery, and because he had a deep and sincere desire to help the black man out. Unfortunately, this was not at all the case [a].

In the interest of accuracy, and a greater desire to understand our Constitutional process, I would like for you to listen to this lecture hosted by Mises.org entitled Lincoln vs. the Constitution.

As the talk explains, among Lincoln's critics of the handling of the war was Lysander Spooner, a famous abolitionist who argued quite eloquently that slavery was unconsitutional. He argued that Lincoln's actions during the war violated the Supreme Law of the Land, and that his commitment to end slavery and secure the liberty of millions was secondary to his desire to strengthen the national government at the expense of the Constitution and the States.

More tellingly, Mr. Spooner wrote an essay entitled, The Constitution of No Authority:

The Constitution has no inherent authority or obligation. It has no authority or obligation at all, unless as a contract between man and man. And it does not so much as even purport to be a contract between persons now existing. It purports, at most, to be only a contract between persons living eighty years ago.

And it can be supposed to have been a contract then only between persons who had already come to years of discretion, so as to be competent to make reasonable and obligatory contracts. Furthermore, we know, historically, that only a small portion even of the people then existing were consulted on the subject, or asked, or permitted to express either their consent or dissent in any formal manner. Those persons, if any, who did give their consent formally, are all dead now. Most of them have been dead forty, fifty, sixty, or seventy years.

And the constitution, so far as it was their contract, died with them. They had no natural power or right to make it obligatory upon their children. It is not only plainly impossible, in the nature of things, that they could bind their posterity, but they did not even attempt to bind them. That is to say, the instrument does not purport to be an agreement between any body but “the people” then existing; nor does it, either expressly or impliedly, assert any right, power, or disposition, on their part, to bind anybody but themselves...

Blasphemy!

Or is it?




The Constitution, a Document of Freedom or Enslavement?





Spooner also points out:

... It is no exaggeration, but a literal truth, to say that, by the Constitution – not as I interpret it, but as it is interpreted by those who pretend to administer it – the properties, liberties, and lives of the entire people of the United States are surrendered unreservedly into the hands of men who, it is provided by the Constitution itself, shall never be “questioned” as to any disposal they make of them...

...The Constitution itself, then, being of no authority, on what authority does our government practically rest? On what ground can those who pretend to administer it, claim the right to seize men's property, to restrain them of their natural liberty of action, industry, and trade, and to kill all who deny their authority to dispose of men's properties, liberties, and lives at their pleasure or discretion?...

... The whole affair (speaking of the Rothschilds and other powerful Money Lenders who financed the Civil War for profit - Toku), on the part of those who furnished the money, has been, and now is, a deliberate scheme of robbery and murder; not merely to monopolize the markets of the South, but also to monopolize the currency, and thus control the industry and trade, and thus plunder and enslave the laborers, of both North and South. And Congress and the president are today the merest tools for these purposes.

They are obliged to be, for they know that their own power, as rulers, so-called, is at an end, the moment their credit with the blood-money loan-mongers fails. They are like a bankrupt in the hands of an extortioner. They dare not say nay to any demand made upon them. And to hide at once, if possible, both their servility and crimes, they attempt to divert public attention, by crying out that they have “Abolished Slavery!” That they have “Saved the Country!” That they have “Preserved our Glorious Union!” and that, in now paying the “National Debt,” as they call it (as if the people themselves, all of them who are to be taxed for its payment, had really and voluntarily joined in contracting it), they are simply “Maintaining the National Honor!”

"By maintaining the national honor,” they mean simply that they themselves, open robbers and murderers, assume to be the nation, and will keep faith with those who lend them the money necessary to enable them to crush the great body of the people under their feet; and will faithfully appropriate, from the proceeds of their future robberies and murders, enough to pay all their loans, principal and interest.

The pretense that the “abolition of slavery” was either a motive or justification for the war, is a fraud of the same character with that of “maintaining the national honor.”

Who, but such usurpers, robbers, and murderers as they, ever established slavery? Or what government, except one resting upon the sword, like the one we now have, was ever capable of maintaining slavery? And why did these men abolish slavery? Not from any love of liberty in general – not as an act of justice to the black man himself, but only “as a war measure,” and because they wanted his assistance, and that of his friends, in carrying on the war they had undertaken for maintaining and intensifying that political, commercial, and industrial slavery, to which they have subjected the great body of the people, both black and white (see here, here, and here for more information on white slavery - Toku). And yet these imposters now cry out that they have abolished the chattel slavery of the black man – although that was not the motive of the war – as if they thought they could thereby conceal, atone for, or justify that other slavery which they were fighting to perpetuate, and to render more rigorous and inexorable than it ever was before.

There was no difference of principle – but only of degree – between the slavery they boast they have abolished, and the slavery they were fighting to preserve; for all restraints upon men’s natural liberty, not necessary for the simple maintenance of justice, are of the nature of slavery, and differ from each other only in degree.

If their object had really been to abolish slavery, or maintain liberty or justice generally, they had only to say: All, whether white or black, who want the protection of this government, shall have it; and all who do not want it, will be left in peace, so long as they leave us in peace. Had they said this, slavery would necessarily have been abolished at once; the war would have been saved; and a thousand times nobler union than we have ever had would have been the result.

It would have been a voluntary union of free men; such a union as will one day exist among all men, the world over, if the several nations, so called, shall ever get rid of the usurpers, robbers, and murderers, called governments, that now plunder, enslave, and destroy them...


... Inasmuch as the Constitution was never signed, nor agreed to, by anybody, as a contract, and therefore never bound anybody, and is now binding upon nobody; and is, moreover, such an one as no people can ever hereafter be expected to consent to, except as they may be forced to do so at the point of the bayonet, it is perhaps of no importance what its true legal meaning, as a contract, is. Nevertheless, the writer thinks it proper to say that, in his opinion, the Constitution is no such instrument as it has generally been assumed to be; but that by false interpretations, and naked usurpations, the government has been made in practice a very widely, and almost wholly, different thing from what the Constitution itself purports to authorize. He has heretofore written much, and could write much more, to prove that such is the truth. But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain – that it has either authorized such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it. In either case, it is unfit to exist...

(Robert LeFevre)


Turning back to Mises.org, we find two very interesting lectures by Mr. Robert LeFerve entitled Background to The Constitution and The Constitution Revisited.

Please take the time to listen, as these talks expound on Spooner's general thesis: that the Constitution, and our political order in general, isn't designed to guarantee the Natural Rights of Liberty coupled with Responsibility, but to encumber our freedom and provide ever increasing amounts of power to the central government, which may have been the desire of the Federalist founding fathers from the beginning.

MRAs, in particular, will note how Mr. Lefevre's explanation of how the Constitution's promise of ensuring "domestic tranquility" opens the door for government regulation of the home, via VAWA and all manner of Domestic Violence laws, is right on the money.

Along the same lines, Mises Scholar Thomas Woods explains in Who Killed the Constitution how the document, which is supposed to restrain the government and limit its authority, has been totally ignored or used as a justification for limiting the rights of the People, all the while expanding the power and privilege of Fedgov. It's a short, yet enlightening discussion.




Government Mostly Sucks, and Final Remarks.




As Election 2008 rolls around, we here at Togakure School have to state some unpleasant truths.

A) Government mostly sucks. Please see this video for an excellent example as to why:





B) The Constitution, as it is written, is meaningless in modern American political discourse.


C) The Constitution is a flawed document that allowed our Republic to become an Imperial Democracy (which is now experiencing its Death Throes).

D) Politicians, political parties, Big Businesses, and bankers have sold the American people into financial servitude, covered up their past misdeeds, and have thoroughly confused the electorate to the point where they believe black is white, up is down, and freedom is slavery.

In the final analysis, Men should be very careful as to whom they support when it comes to politics, finance, religion, or any other discipline that requires the work, resources, and allegiance of other men. Many of our thoughts and beliefs, when closely examined, turn out to be the stale and useless facts that others have implanted in our minds while we attended government run schools.

After much reading and meditation on the subject of man, economics, politics, and spirituality, I have come to the conclusion that Men have inalienable and natural rights given to them by God; and all of the Constitutions, laws, political parties, and social customs in the world cannot change this singular reality. In my view, the reason why the People are not free is due to their (intentional and unintentional) ignorance, and that most will not accept the responsibility that the exercise of their awesome powers bring.

Government, to be frank, has gotten too big for its britches. However, instead of abolishing it altogether, I believe that we need to cut it back down to size so that it only handles certain core functions.

These functions are:

A) The protection of life, property (which can never include human beings), and liberty,

B) Enforcement of the responsibilities that come with rights,

C) The establishment of impartial, fair, and open venues to adjudicate disputes with other people and entities, corporate or governmental.

Speaking of these organizations:

No Corporation, no Public Official, and no Governmental unit is above the law, and none of these can escape the review of the People. As a matter of fact, these entities exist to better the lives of men, and only exist at the pleasure of the people.

My attitude is that these groups are subordinate to me and to the public at large and, when they aren't doing what they are supposed to be doing, they should be prepared for harsh criticism, being booted out of office, or seeing me in court as I sue for relief.

I for one refuse to bow down or kiss the wide arses of political hacks and corporate raiders. If anything, government and business should be bending over backwards to be of service to the people, and to justify their very existence.

After a long time of study and life experience, I now understand that the only person on this Earth that is going to look out for my best interests is Yours Truly. Looking to politicians, presidential candidates, and CEOs to solve all of my problems is just asking for trouble, in my view.

No matter what happens this election, please recognize that Power serves those who are awake, aware, and knowledgeable. An enlightened and knowledgeable citizenry can amend or write a new Constitution that would, in precise and unalterable terms, seal the Demonic Beast of government back to the Fourth Dimension where it rightfully belongs.

New and better ways of appointing Representatives, Executives, and Judges can be devised. The rights and responsibilities of all people can be protected and enforced. Correct economic, monetary, and fiscal processes can be written into a new Supreme Law of the Land that will virtually ensure that the nation enjoys an unparalleled standard of living.

It can be done, and it's not impossible if we as a nation are willing to learn from our mistakes, do the right things, and avoid incorrect or ineffective adventures like the plague.

All of this can be done IF the masses become aware of the powers they posses, STOP giving their power away to those who would do them harm, and take action to insure that favorable developments come to pass.

Toku out.

Sgt Willie P: Breaking it down!!

Love him or hate him:

Willie P's developed into quite the MRA.

Check it out.