Against an enemy wielding a sword, publics may perform well. Versus one brandishing a pen, however, they do poorly.
Observe societies resorting to the same governing bodies hoping for a different result. Like a dipsomaniac nursing a bottle of hooch, legions whirl in a state of delirium, intoxicated by the swill of false faith.
An unobservable spirit, hidden mind, and observable body compose every individual. The mind influences the body. Likewise, the spirit influences the mind. Indeed, directs one towards certain people and beliefs, while minimizing, even avoiding others.
With a $36 trillion debt and flourishing surveillance systems, U.S. constituencies turn out quadrennially and vote for four more years of the same. Suppressing intelligence, therefore, guided by spirits which are errant. An administration that acts with sincere fiscal irresponsibility and fosters voyeurism does not warrant trust (but only according to wisdom).
Nigh a century, the U.S. organization has practiced deficit spending and staked domestic spying, whether a Republican or Democratic executive or congress. Nay, there is one rule (but only according to logic).
Usonians behave as though their historical institutions are impervious to degeneration and decomposition. The gross national debt and stalking of inhabitants suggest the U.S. is finite and flagging. Indeed, unable to uphold certain substantial principles (but only according to reason).
Consider who influences one’s spirit.
