The year is 1842, and children learn from a moral story called “The Remarkable Story of Chicken Little”: It’s a story about Chicken Little who believes that the world is coming to an end because an Acorn fell on his head; the sky is falling. This moral lesson teaches children the imprudence of jumping hastily to conclusions based on incomplete information.

There is another moral story that predates Chicken Little by a few years, being written by Aesop who lived between 650 and 620 BCE. ‘The boy who cried wolf,’ teaches a story about the consequences of being untruthful, even in jest. The moral here is: “Once a liar, always a liar.” The moral of The Boy Who Cried Wolf story intends that no one believes a repeated liar, even when he is finally telling the truth.

And… for the bible readers in the audience, that entire book is full of tales, fables, allegories, legends, lessons, and teachings. The best way to teach someone is to provide the information in a way they can understand, and that appeals to them in a relatable way – a story. Perhaps you’re familiar with Hans Cristian Andersen (1805 – 1875), and his 156-fairy tales…

Throughout history the main conveyance of moral and ethical information were called parables or fables. They were short stories designed to illustrate or teach some valuable truth, religious principle, or moral lesson, and to warn of ignoring them – the consequences. They used comparisons, analogies, even humor to deliver the lesson. The two stories above are wonderful examples of literally thousands of others.

It’s easy to surmise that the significance of these stories is intended to enlighten readers and listeners to hidden or misunderstood concepts and moral implications of often obscured integrity and frequently disregarded ethical principle, and to warn of the consequences.

These parables warn of the loss of credibility and integrity. It’s as though the authors of these and thousands of other parables and texts, foresaw the direction this world would go; or maybe they simply understood human nature from the folklore and mythology they learned throughout their lives.

Sometime in the mid-twentieth century, we stopped reading parables and began listening to their interpretations by others, especially those of the mainstream media. We even stopped paying attention to biblical stories, which are by the way, parables and moral stories intended to inform and educate. Many of these explanations lost some of their impact in the translations and adaptations. The morals and ethics were diluted to fit contemporary mores and attitudes. They lost their effect as they were adapted to less scrupulous ends.

The main issue with interpretations is it manipulates the information – skews it to a present and particular point of view. This is the domain of the Corporate Media Complex (CMC), where facts are mutable, and truth is subjective. The recent election extravaganza is a conspicuous example of interpretive storytelling and selectively adapted sound-bites; any resemblance to actual fact is purely accidental.

We’ve learned from our science education that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; it’s Newton’s third law of motion; it’s to keep things in balance. The parallel to this is the impact of every action and reaction. Think about the two stories I used in the introduction, and consider the impact of these stories as they relate to their moral messages. Both stories deal with the loss of credibility and integrity. What’s the impact on the world of the reader – is there any or are these simply fairytales of no value?

Think about the Ten Commandments in the Bible. We learned to overlook the warnings by reducing these commands to recommendations, which is precisely what we do with the other parables, teachings, fables, and lessons. We judge them to be inappropriate to our modern world by labeling them as archaic or old fashioned.

2+2 still equals 4, a concept born in Samaria about 3000 BCE, and we still accept it as a valid lesson. The precepts in the parables are no less true now than when they were conceived. Why do we selectively exclude their wisdom and embrace that of a much older civilization. Could it be that we find the messages a bit uncomfortable, or are we obsessed with selecting a compliant dogma that serves our egos.

That brings us to this very moment in our republic. Truth has ‘left the building’ – departed this republic. There is no longer room for honesty or integrity here. The hunger, craving, or lust for power has driven some people to do anything to quench its all-consuming appetite, involving an unconscionable – unbelievably capricious exploitation of the First Amendment, by loosely construing ‘freedom of expression and the freedom of the press’ to allow disinformation, malinformation, and misinformation. It is reckless and damages integrity and credibility.

I looked through the list of forty-three synonyms for ‘truth’ and did not find any inference or reference to perspective or opinion – just in case you were wondering… I did discover that there are three basic types of truth:

1. Absolute truth: The idea that truth is always valid, consistent, and eternal, regardless of context or parameters.

2. Relative truth: The idea that truth is conditional, subjective, and capable of changing over time.

3. Scientific knowledge: In science, theories explain facts, but scientific knowledge is always tentative and subject to revision should new evidence come to light.

We are the subjects of the Corporate Media Complex, who construe truth as relative based solely on partisan political propriety and profit, which fits #2 in more ways than one… if you catch my meaning…

Who you choose to believe is now a preference of partisan political perspective, intentionally based in ethnic, cultural, and cult (party) affiliations, and personal choice. The inferred definitions can no longer be morally or ethically defined, they are rooted in opinion and perspective, calculated to hide, persuade, or evade fact, providing a wide range of meanings that depend entirely on the listeners faith in the method of delivery. Some people refuse to believe Right-wing media, and lean to the Left, yet neither can be judged as honest and unbiased; both have an obvious partisan political agenda. There are pitifully few unbiased outlets.

We’ve paraphrased a statement Machiavelli made in “The Prince” where he discusses “the concept of a ruler sometimes needing to take morally questionable actions to achieve a greater good; essentially implying that the desired outcome (“the end”) can justify the methods used to get there (“the means”).” We abridge his comment to: “The ends justify the means.”

Administrative actions in this and many other republics, exploit this phrase in the extreme. Every questionable decision and subsequent action made, is rationalized with this alibi. It is their ‘go-to’ defense for everything – Insert: “It’s for the good of the country”, regardless of the appropriateness, and as a simple convenience to excuse the self-serving nature of the decision or action. It’s abused so frequently, it’s no longer spoken, merely implied, or understood. It allows leadership, particularly ours, to lie in support of odious personal or political agendas.

Ask yourself; is this governance, ”the exercise of authority: control for the common good,” or malfeasance, “the performance of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law, especially by a public official or a person in a position of public trust.”

When viewed through our constitution, these extra-legal and disregarded precepts in our founding document cannot be defended. They are illegal, yet no one will hold these offenders to account, because everyone accepts that the ends justify the means, even if they violate the law. Doesn’t this expose a two-tiered system? Doesn’t this further extend the rationalization to the citizens of the republic, who may now imitate their leadership? What stops me from rationalizing the theft of food because I’m hungry, or ‘smash and grab’ robberies because I’m poor? AND… that I may kill someone because I’m angry? Where does this stop?

It doesn’t stop – it underlines one of the reason for the lawlessness in our republic. We’ve adapted the governments capacity to rationalize or justify any activity; even if it’s illegal, unconstitutional, immoral, unethical, and just wrong, for our own use and purposes.

Some ultra-liberal states have even encouraged this breach of law by setting dollar values, limits, on the amount of stolen goods. Doesn’t this action further encourage breaking the law? Does this mean that theft is now acceptable – allowable? It certainly sets up a conundrum for the mind.

The CMC stomps through the constitution with no thought for the implications of their actions. They trash its precepts with impunity, expecting that their public will discern the fine-line between honesty and outright liable, but they’re immune because of their subjective interpretations of the First Amendment.

The impact of these actions are not so obvious anymore. We’ve become so callous from past abuses, that we tolerate the infractions. And since there is little done to stop the abuse, it continues to escalate. Now defaming or impugning someone is common-place, disregarding the effect. The desensitization is so complete that accusations and insinuations of being a communist sympathizer or traitor or Nazi or an existential threat, are seen as nothing more than off-handed remarks.

Allegations against any opponent are not merely rhetoric. They were seen as libelous and defamatory in the past, prompting legal action and even causing duels up to, and into the early part of the twentieth century. Now they are nothing more than discourteous comments; but damaging, nonetheless. The impact of such statements shortstops and ruins careers in certain circles. AND… any such comments will be used by an adversary as fodder for the next engagement, especially in partisan politics. One person’s off-handed remark is the opponents cause for impeachment or litigation, certainly public ridicule and censure.

The illegal entry of over twenty million people into this republic violates our constitution and our sovereignty, but the reigning partisan party’s fiat, dumps these invaders into our communities without our permission and knowledge, and with no consideration for the immanent damage, impact on the community.

It places unimaginable demands on the communities where these invaders are released. These communities are not prepared to support these uninvited residents, spending tens of millions of their tax dollars to care for these now-deserted souls, and expected to support and educate their children in classes that are not geared toward bilingual teaching. With invaders from 95% of the world countries, how could a public school prepare to teach primary and secondary level classes in their native language? How many public-school teachers are fluent in Farsi, Mandarin Chinese, Ukrainian, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or any of the dozens of other languages, not to mention English.

Remember, these people are the responsibility of those who allowed/encouraged them to break the law… They are the invited guests of the NASP administration – therefore, not the responsibility of the localities where they are discarded.

Over half a million children were trafficked to Merka. Losing over three-hundred-thousand of them is abominable. Where is the moral and ethical indignation, outcry for this travesty. The NASP’ administration doesn’t give a flip. They are collateral damage, incidentally involved, and after all, their only kids… and they can’t vote… yet. However, they are cheap labor, and slaves in trades that defy mention, and so far, over 60% are untraceable.

Where are they?

Who’s responsible… and who will pay for this egregious blunder?

Bucks county Pennsylvania has decided to ignore their State Supreme Court’s order, and the US Constitution, by honoring ballots that do not conform to required legal guidelines. The NASP elections commissioners have decided to count every ballot regardless of the authenticity, correctness, even if it fails to meet the legal requirements. Why vote? Why not just award the position based on partisan political party of the commissioners?

That’s the effect, the impact, the consequences of these and previous decisions.

The Corporate Media Complex (CMC) has been caught repeatedly lying to the country. They conveniently hide behind the first amendment’s provisions of freedom of expression and freedom of the press; however, the US Constitution is not without implied responsibilities, those being, morals and ethics.

* 91% of the money from the Federal Reserve go to the NASP.

* The Pentagon has failed it’s 7th audit in a row – unable to account for nearly $830B budget.

And the list goes on, and it’s available if you care to dig for it.

I use dig intentionally. Truth is like a potato, buried in the dirt with only innocuous greens giving away the possible location, but mostly covered over. It’s still there, discoverable if you know what to look for and are willing to work to find it. I’d much prefer the truth, and potato’s, available and advertised for what they are, not given misleading names and titles intended to increase their appeal or mislead us entirely. Or, to excuse the lie by telling me that it’s for my own good, or for the good of humanity, when it’s really just self-serving.

Regardless of the intent, there is too little attention given to the impact of the action, whether it’s the action itself, or the consequence. The most important step the administration forgets is to think the decision or comment through completely… We are presently reaping the reward of thoughtless actions, off-handed comments, and self-serving decisions, they’ve ruined this republic.

That’s the point of the title.

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction; this is a scientifically proven fact, in fact it’s one of Newtons Laws. That means it is a natural governing principle; it’s how the universe works. So, if it applies to the universe, how is the microcosm we live in different?

How arrogant we humans are; especially the Merkan Sheeple… We act as though we are immune from every law or principle ever learned.

World history teaches these lessons, if we’d read it.

Wise and creative authors wrote parables to teach these lessons, if we’d read them.

Inspired religious leaders transcribed these stories into a magnificent book we call the Bible – that is full of these lessons and other important teachings, preachers and clerics recount them, and their written so we can reference them.

Our libraries are jammed with books full or knowledge and wisdom.

And then… there’s the internet. The problem with this repository and compilation of data is that it returns us to the Constitutional tenets of “Freedom of Expression, and Freedom of the Press.” There are no controls governing what is posted. Merkan Sheeple are convinced, absolutely positive, that everything available in print and on the interweb is true, and correct.

This includes what I call “Not-so-social” Media. Here’s a hint… if you’re still on the fence about the legitimacy of the posts… They are opinions, and posted by people trying to be popular by impressing people or creating controversy. It allows sheeple to post everything and anything anonymously, without repercussions. If you’re looking for an argument, this is a marvelous place to start one.

The Blog-O-Sphere is a perfect example of controversy for the sake of contention. Pick a topic, any topic, and someone has a blog to give you their opinion using any concept that suits their needs – regardless of the legitimacy of their selected supporting information.

However, there are limits to this freedom when our gubmint’s lies are exposed. Then the censors step in.

Examples of this are the recent Wuhan Virus conspiracy and the Anti-Vax movements. No… I’m not going there. These are examples of the power wielded by our government. Anything that didn’t fit their narrative was censored. It was blocked by the ministry of truth. They controlled the information about the issues of these untested vaccines, and cures. They also blocked information about the ineffectiveness, uselessness of paper masks and the idea of social-distancing.

The impact of these examples and a review of catastrophic decisions is the destruction of our trust, and their integrity. “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” It means that when someone tricks you, you should learn your lesson.

Have we learned our lesson? Maybe the recent election is evidence of our dissatisfaction with the status quo, the lies and deceit. The message to the newly elected administration is… “We’re Watching Now…” And for the CMC… “You’ve had your chance, and you flubbed it.“

Where we go from here is a matter of personal choice, belief, and the willingness to return to ethical and moral interpretations of our constitution. Will we continue to excuse our decisions based on our perceived needs, rationalizing away ethics and morals, or will we take responsibility for our words and actions, and their consequences?

Will our leadership return to working for the good of the republic, or continue their corrosive partisan political power plays for control.

Do the ends really justify the means?

November 21, 2024

~ The Author ~
Charles R. Dickens was born in 1951, is a veteran of the Vietnam war, for which he volunteered, and the great-great grandson of the noted author, whose name he shares.

He is a fiercely proud American, who still believes this is the greatest country on the planet, with which we’ve lost control and certainly our direction. He grew up in moderate financial surrounding; we’re not rich by any stretch, but didn’t go hungry – his incredibly hard working father saw to that. As most from that era, he learned about life from his father, whose story would take too long to tell, other than to say that, he is also a fiercely proud American; a WWII and Korean war, veteran Marine.

Charlie was educated in the parochial system which, demanded that you actually learn something, and have capability to retain it before you advance. He attended several universities in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, and chased the goose further to a master’s, and has retained some very definite ideas about education in this country.

In addition, Charlie is a retired blues guitar and vocalist – a musician. This was his therapy career. Nothing brings him as much joy as playing music, and he wishes that he could make a living at it… but alas… life goes on!