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The MoA Week In Review – Open Thread 2020-25
Last week's posts at Moon of Alabama:
- Mar 25 – Netanyahoo's Corona Coup
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Opposition leader Gantz sold out to Netanyahoo presumably in exchange for a promise that Netanyahoo would leave in 18 month. No one believes that he will keep that promise. Gantz' move has blown up his Blue and White coalition. His excuse is the corona crisis which, he says, requires unity. Israel will have quite a problem with the disease. The ultra-orthodox Haredi do not follow the stay at home orders. The Zionist do not care about Palestinians and forget that the disease will not differentiate. The Health Ministry is held by a corrupt Haredi who lacks the relevant qualifications.
Use as open thread …
Posted by: Mina | Mar 29 2020 18:17 utc | 25
another clue is that the Western govs have done nothing to help their citizens with the simplest ad the cheapest advice they could have given since January: strenghten your immunity.
They could have subsidized fruits and vegetables but it seems that Macdonald knows better.
When i saw the reactions of some here against simple advice such as drinking herbal teas (cleansing the drugs and booze and many other things), I understand it is not easy, but even supra-rationalists like Campbell say “i don’t know how to boost your immunity but I know how to reduce it: junk food, alcohol, etc”.
How come it was not possible in Europe since January to encourage people via simple Tv programs in being a little healthier that they are usually?
yes, of course. You are absolutely right, Mina. In supermarkets near the village I live, there was often a sign saying ‘eat vegetables and fruit 5 times a day’, although I always wondered how to do this. And how to afford it, for example for a family with many children, but anyway, such simple and efficient advices like a walk in the forest or climbing a small mountain make much more sense than to isolate and stay home. The latter makes sense also, but to remain or get strong in health is more important. Interestingly, these ads and posters in supermarkets are no more to be seen anymore. What can be seen are disinfection terminals at the entry*, and chips with a number that have to be given to the cashier after the purchase. In order to control every customer. Which I find logical in times of generally perceived or indoctrinated crisis.
To live the life as it is supposed to be for humans, a natural life in a natural environment which gives us all the things we need as biological entities, should be priority for governmental advice. They fail, but that’s not a surprise, it can be predicted with assurance. It’s not even their fault, because they rely on science, which in itself is misguided by subventions from governments. A circular reasoning. It’s obvious for the discerning observer. There are many observers who keep a cool mind, we are not alone at all. We may even be the majority.
The logical conclusion is that we cannot rely on governmental advice. We cannot rely on many other advices spread by the media. We must rely on our own wisdom. Our own advice. Which is something that has been like this since long time. I read about ancient times where the Mir (Emir), who used to be educated in ancient wisdom and ancient science, declared the time of sowing and harvesting, and the populace profited from the Mir’s wisdom and knowledge of season and constellations. But these times are gone, now we have no guide anymore than ourselves. The time has come to decide for ourselves, independently. The time is ripe for a self-determined society of autarkic citizens. It will take a generation or two, or ten, but such crises like this will only accelerate this transformation**.
Luckily I live in a very small mountain village where the people (all over 50 in age) naturally do what keeps them healthy, every day, and when I meet a neighbour I see an agile, friendly, fearless person with good taint (bronzed skin due to exposure to the sun and weather). Their eyes are flashing lights. Their smiles are wide and honest. Their jokes are subtle and funny, and unveil a deep understanding of life. We laugh often. They are not afraid of germs, or ticks, or anything exterior. Well, they may be afraid of what the doctor or what the authorities say, but not very much, and not for a long time. They know the ‘exterior’, they live in it, every day.
I know why I moved to this village 17 years ago. Because I wanted to live among good-hearted, well-minded, friendly, helpful, nice people who rely on their own strength and ability since childhood. I not only love this village, I also learned a lot from the people here. I’m not one of them, but I fit into their community perfectly well. One can find this kind of freedom in all people living in the mountains, worldwide. In towns it’s also possible to find people who live a free, good life. It is possible everywhere. In the mountain area it is just more easy because of permanent exposure to nature, its dangers and its abundance.
Thanks again Mina, you point out the obvious that has been neglected and ignored by many other sources. This ‘crisis’ is a very positive thing. While at the same time I do care about the dead. It is not funny to die. But that is life. To my knowledge it is at a normal, even lower rate than usual. The panic is a self-propelled, self-accumulated media hysteria. Which is interpreted differently by people who are young or old in their full life juice, and people who are already sick or dependent on pharmaceutical drugs and doctor’s advises.
The positive thing is that we can learn enormously much at this time, and evolve into a new state of mind. This event changes the global zeitgeist, the global collective awareness. It is happening right now. There will be no going back to the old normal. There is only the new normal. It’s called development. In society, in spirit.
*I could expand on this, but I don’t have the time right now, as this post is already long enough to read. We have time, time is our ally. No need to hurry.
**I’m not happy with this formulation, but I leave it as it is for now. Another topic I would need to expand, but I’m not a writer.
Posted by: Phil | Mar 30 2020 0:21 utc | 96
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