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The religious nature of the belief in “authority” is put on display for all to see whenever people solemnly stand, with their hands upon their hearts, and religiously proclaim their undying faith in, and loyalty to, a flag and a “government” (the “republic”). It rarely occurs to those who recite the Pledge of Allegiance, while feeling deep pride, that what they are actually doing is swearing allegiance to a system of subjugation and authoritarian control. In short, they are promising to do as they are told, and behave as loyal subjects to their masters.

— Larken Rose

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Sleventy3 7mo ago

Stockholm syndrome. People are afraid to admit they were wrong.

Affirmation is a hella drug.

CensorThis 7mo ago

You really don’t see how retarded this viewpoint is, do you?

Comte de Sats Germain 7mo ago

I actually like it. Having to recite that retarded shit in school made me think about it. I like how they say it slowly, at the pace of an actual retard who can't understand it. It **_should_** drive people bonkers - which is perfect.

"I pledge allegiance" ... "For which it stands" - only an imbecile can emit that dissonance without vomiting just a little. Stands for what? Oh, obedience is necessarily the first thing it stands for, since its in the same sentence. That ain't liberty. It gives kids a chance to figure it out.

BTC_P2P 7mo ago

I stopped saying the pledge of allegiance as a freshman in high school. I realized one morning how truly insane and creepy it was.

MAHDOOD 7mo ago

Humans are wired to be sheep so your experience is unique. You’re the black sheep. I bet your normie friends, if you any left, think you’re crazy and extreme.

BTC_P2P 7mo ago

Black sheep to the max. Luckily the few real friends I have left accept me and actually trust me. They might not always buy what I have to say but I’ve proven myself time and time again. And they’re at least partially receptive. Then 5 years later after it plays out like I said it would they come around, and more trust is built.

YODL 7mo ago

You read his book Most Dangerous Superstition? Guessing so. Had a profound impact on me

MAHDOOD 7mo ago

That’s a direct quote from that book. Still reading it

YODL 7mo ago

Thought it might be, but couldn't be sure. Cool. I expect you to be even more anti-state (if that's possible) soon lol.

MAHDOOD 7mo ago

Anything’s possible 😂