At War for Your Mind

In today's world of technology we are bombarded with information.  For those who watch television, or listen to radio (which includes virtually everyone), there is a never-ending stream of messaging that influences what we think, what we want, what we buy, and who we trust.  When you add to that the sources on the Internet which includes various Social Media platforms, the stream of information aimed at each of us is overwhelming.

I read a lot.  Much of what I read that is non-fiction is either Biography, or history.  Within the history category, I am somewhat divided but, with a slight preference toward Old West history (U.S.).  Other categories though, include U.S. and other histories related to various wars and the events leading to them.  I have a number of books related to intelligence gathering, espionage, etc. especially as relates to World War II and Vietnam.

I am currently reading a history of MI6, the British Intelligence Service -- comparable to our CIA.  One of the things that strikes me as I read that history is the amount of propaganda that was sown both directions -- into Germany and its allies as well as that which was sent into Great Britain and her allies.  Propaganda was a tool employed by both sides to sow unrest and to attempt to sway public opinion.

I believe that today we are in the midst of a propaganda war.  It is a war of ideas.  It is a globalist vision versus a nationalist vision.

There are valid arguments for both views.  A global government could potentially resolve many issues such as war between sovereign states and could remove many dictatorial type governments that repress and enslave people.  Conceivably, it could eliminate, or greatly reduce poverty.  Then again, on the other side of the coin, the paramount question is of what form that government would take.  The values codified in the U.S. Constitution are precious to us.  At its heart is the concept that government is established by the consent of the people and is limited in scope and power.  Globalists, on the other hand, seek an all-powerful government that supersedes the rights of the individual and would concentrate control in the hands of the few who, in their minds at least, know what is best for the masses.

The globalist vision crosses political party lines.  It is not a Republican versus Democrat issue, although it appears based on rhetoric that Democrats are at least more obvious in their call for open borders and a one-world government.  It is not a rural versus city issues although values of independence seem to remain stronger in rural areas.  It is not a U.S. versus other countries issues.  On some levels it is a rich versus poor issue.  Wealth concentrates power.  Power lusts for more power.  Global companies want global governance because it makes doing business easier.

I don't really have a point to this brief commentary other than to say, be very critical of what you hear and see in the way of information.  Keep in mind that whoever is behind the message has an agenda.  Discontent is being sown and fomented by the messaging.  Don't take any of it at face value.