As John Spiropoulos works his way back to California he stops to talk to middle-America about the impacts of the COVID lockdowns and how people are adjusting their family life to retain their values. This short segment is the story of a family of five who were fed up with the lockdown in Oregon and so they picked up and moved to South Dakota.
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…”There are more of us than them; they just control the systems that allow us to connect, share messages and recognize the scale of our assembly.”…
When we initially asked the question: “where would you choose to live“, we had no idea a virus would be purposeful to enhance the objectives of social engineering, isolation and ultimately, painfully, oppression. Oblivious to the grand design, we allowed a seemingly disparate network of big tech companies to control communication. The COVID aspect now generates in the physical world exactly the same distance created in the digital world.
Not only are various governmental agencies forcing the separation of people from their community networks, we are also seeing faith-based organizations, churches, buying into the fear. Even in areas where churches are not forcibly shut down, many are seeing a structural shift where some faith leaders are willingly ostracizing their community under the guise of various COVID alarms. This is not good…. not good at all.
Fellowship is the essential ingredient to a purposeful life. How and why we interact with each-other is how and why we recharge our core humanity. To see faith leaders willing to separate from the function of fellowship is alarming. However, as individuals we must not allow this foreboding sense to become the normal expectation.
Throughout history large armies have been defeated through the process of division. It is not a leap to see the same strategic objectives being deployed against social assemblies including congregations. It is puzzling how leadership cannot see the danger in social and spiritual distance when the bond of fellowship is needed more than ever.
Each of us has a different connection to our community. Each of us has a different level of internal strength… such is the nature of living. However, the distance between people is manifestly not a good outcome when combined with the lack of food for the soul.
The influence of social media is already troublesome, physically distancing from human engagement only worsens the impact. There is no digital replacement for the true fellowship of humanity on a personal level.
Ultimately it is the currency of human connection that is the true value in our lives.
We have each felt how our positive influence upon the lives of others nourishes our own sense of purpose and fulfillment… Do not lose that. Do not think you can compensate for that through other arbitrary measures; you cannot.
With local, state and now federal leaders moving beyond the workplace distance; and beyond the community distance; and beyond the church distance; and now entering your home to tell you the importance of separating yourself from your family… we must evaluate these arbitrary decrees very deliberately.
Evaluate very closely what you are willing to give up. Perhaps we are in this position today because we didn’t sit still long-enough and contemplate the real priorities in our lives.
Our liberty is inherent.
Our freedom is inherent.
The removal of both requires consent.
How are we to recover from a Police State?
East Europe did. We did it once, we can do it again.
East Europe had necessary help from an at the time free and strong country – America.
Who will help us.
The Lord helps those who help themselves.
That is the saying, but it doesn’t seem to have done Donald Trump much good. Unless there is a last minute political earthquake (tic toc) , which I doubt even the most optimistic are holding out hope for any longer.
Wait and watch. Another saying: the Lord works in mysterious ways.
We will help ourselves.
So far as I know, the Soviet occupied Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, had little global strategic importance, and NO help from the U.S. when they succesfully ejected the Soviet vichi government from power, and forced the Soviet Army to retreat.
Nor did they have 2A, or any guns. Mind you, this was BEFORE the Soviet Army withdrew from Afghanistan.
WHAT was their secret power, that enabled tbem to accomplish this seemingly impossible task?
Read up on “The Velvet Revolution”, also known as “Singing revolution”.
Make sure you have a box of tissues handy, cause every time I read it,…I get something in my eye,…in a GOOD way.
Just don’t comply with illegal orders. Mask mandates are illegal.
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/12/biden-will-issue-mask-mandate-federal-buildings/170501/
I heard something about interstates, too…from a local radio station.
You ever heard of the Singing Revolution??
If a little country like Estonia can bet the Soviet Union without really firing any shots then I think we can make a come back “Singing Revolution is the name given to the step-by-step process that led to the reestablishment of Estonian independence in 1991. This was a non-violent revolution that overthrew a very violent occupation. It was called the Singing Revolution because of the role singing played in the protests of the mid-1980s. But singing had always been a major unifying force for Estonians while they endured fifty years of Soviet rule.” givehttps://singingrevolution.com/about-the-historyn le.
Hah, caught me. I posted above, on “Velvet” or singing revolution, and I believe it was 3 countries, but yeah.
Surprised the Inet olygarks haven’t erased it, as it is proof positive no matter how oppressive a government is, they can NOT govern without the consent of the governed.
Our freedom is bestowed by God, not governments of men.
The video above makes the remark as to how “This is a story of how culture saved a nation”.
A huge part of these three nations culture is their Christian religion.
Like you say Dutchman our Freedom is given to us by God, not government.
Our religion and the love of our families gives all of us the strength to fight, and win.
Christian culture is not a huge part of the Baltic countries. Most people in the Baltic countries self-identify as atheists.
“… singing had always been a major unifying force for Estonians while they endured fifty years of Soviet rule”
Not to be a downer unnecessarily, but if that’s the example, that don’t sound like we’ll be singing our way out of much by 2018 or 2024
just sayin’
One thing I’ve discovered is a buy-nothing group. It not only strengths neighborhood ties, but it stops the unnecessary movement (and taxing) of money.
“Our liberty is inherent. Our freedom is inherent. The removal of both requires consent.”
Or force. See so many countries throughout history.
So, if you are able, move to a red state with an America loving Governor who will champion your freedoms. If you are unable to move from a state run by psychopathic Democrats, God help you.
Not including Texas on the list. Greg Abbott is working overtime to turn us blue.
“Last Waltz Across Texas” > principia-scientific > Dominion RINOs ruined Texas
Painting with a broad brush is BETO. His mass emails nationwide promise to turn Texas blue. And, folks, if we see & hear this often, we will then not be surprised when Dominion machines deliver for Beto. Sidney Powell is already suspicious of Tarrant County.
While he waffled some on the covid shutdowns, he just announced that Texas should be a 2nd A sanctuary state. He is not as strong as Florida’s governor, he is better than many others. I love our Lt. Gov. and that is where a great deal of power is in the Texas government. And we need more conservatives to move here to counter the dems moving here. So please come.
A very fine point.
Under our Texas system the Lt. Gov is powerful, he presides over the legislative branch.
Texans please succeed and unanimously name President Trump as El Presidente! As many as 9 or 10 states could join The Republic of Texas. A divorce may be the only course left to battered Patriots.
Ohhhhh nooooo! 🙁
South Dakota looks good. If we are unsuccessful at tossing Gov. Whitmer out in 2022 after one term, South Dakota will look even better! It’s a safe bet SD will not turn blue as fast as red states in the sunbelt. Those lefties just love warm-weather states. I’m not sure how to explain Michigan, Illinois, NY, etc. LOL
I think they like water. Both coasts. Michigan and Illinois have the lakes.
“I’m not sure how to explain Michigan, Illinois, NY, etc. LOL”
I increasingly wonder about Dominion voting machines. I think a lot of voter fraud is buried in the massive urban population centers because it is too difficult (but not impossible) to do an audit. Here in upstate NY, our machines have a paper backup available. IDK if that is true downstate.
sounds like you take down dominion voting machines…et al…you solve half your problem…..just a thought.
That’s strange. I voted in Chautauqua County, New York and asked for a receipt and they wouldn’t give me one. I softly argued that I had NOTHING to prove I voted until a policeman moved up behind me and I let it go.
Some of us move to Red states flova and some stay in the blue ones and fight.
Like the underground resistance in WWII.
Many NAZI occupied countries had organized underground systems that were very effective.
It depends on what is best for each of us in our own situations.
colorado is blue now….I am thinking it’s a combination of the lefty transplants and the present governor….the guy is nuts.
“we are also seeing faith-based organizations, churches, buying into the fear.”
In every country and in every age, the priest has been hostile to liberty. He is always in alliance with the despot, abetting his abuses in return for protection to his own.
(Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Horatio G. Spafford, March 17, 1814)
What influence in fact have Christian ecclesiastical establishments had on civil society? In many instances they have been upholding the thrones of political tyranny. In no instance have they been seen as the guardians of the liberties of the people. Rulers who wished to subvert the public liberty have found in the clergy convenient auxiliaries.
(James Madison)
Slavery and Jim Crow laws in America were ended by movements led by pastors.
And the Black Robed brigade was instrumental in leading their communities in joining in the fight for our freedom in the Revolutionary War.
I was just going to mention the Black Robes. Also Bonhoeffer’s group during WW2
Religion vs Relationship.. religion is mans deal. The Father is big time into relationship. He sent His Son to let us know how He feels, if we would only listen.
“In many instances they have been upholding the thrones of political tyranny.”
Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Blindly thinking they are obeying God by following ILLEGAL dictates from those in authority.
Romans 13:1 ¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
My prime example is “executive order mandates” on churches concerning masks, congregational size limits, social distancing, etc.
Studying the book of Acts, even the Apostle Paul stood up for his rights as a Roman citizen.
2 Corinthians 11:32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.
I really hope John does well…… but what a difference in interviews of people on the right or those on the left…….. One is factual and absolute and the other seems scary all the time……… Best of luck John!
The Eloi have taken to bad-mouthing the Morlocks. Bad idea. The Morlocks have dinner plans.
In the movie, Eloi join forces and curb stomp the Morlocks.
So much for dinner.
Read the book.
I specified the movie to demonstrate how oppressed people can reach a breaking point and fight back. Sounds like 18th century America.
GREETINGS! From sunny Huntington Beach! Surf City USA is packed on a glorious 75 degree January day…the surfers are surfing, the bikers are biking, and the dog walkers are dog walking…the beach is relatively crowded and not a cop in sight…the battles of May are a distant memory…60 percent without masks, and Main Street is packed with outdoor seating…in fact, there are blocked off areas for farmers markets, which are packed with people perusing their wares
And being here, almost diametrically 3000 miles across from DC, I fully feel Sundance’s directive to live our best life….this is the real America, not that locked down, soulless, corrupt Capitol over there on the other coast
Bolsa Chica baby.
For me it was a proud moment when…off all tribes…laid back surfers…said NO to the tyranny of government and knocked Antifa down a peg.
Damn straight!
Could not be more jealous as I sit here looking out my bay window from my kitchen at the dark night sky with the city lights of Washington DC off in the horizon.
If you look closely you can almost see the soullessness emanating from the glow of the light.
I can sense the devils presence and the tension of the evil on our door step.
All of us here in the surrounding towns of DC believe they are going to move on our towns fast and furious in order to eliminate any conservative think that’s too close to the vipers nest. There is nothing we can do other than be prepared and wait at this point.
Been praying as well as keeping my 3 year old home from day care the last couple weeks because the political tension is palpable.
Lord hear our prayers…
Thanks for the post brutalus1!
That sound like the California I remember, laid back if you want that but hustling all you can if that was “your thing”.
Just staying out of each others way to live and let live.
thx, brutalus, i needed that
New Party Now!
Trumps legacy as the Founding Father of a New Political party would far surpass that of his accomplishments as President. His presidency revealed the corruption for all to see and what the Republicans did proves, once and for all, that they and MAGA/ Tea Patriots are not on the same side and probably never were.
Patriot Party: If not Him, who? If not Now, when?
Ill never vote for a Republican again. Never .
The Constitutional Liberty Party..clearly states the purpose and the goal of Patriots..I think.
Wisest of the wise posts found here at CTH.
All of this is possible because the elite secularists and ruling class religous but one’s who generously obtain various dispensation have not been separated from their fellowship at ALL. They cannot see what they don’t experience and will continue to to tell others what’s best out of hubris they live their best life and can convey that through law and control of power.
I want to move to South Dakota! Our dem governor here in NC has kept us in phase three forever!!! Commie rat!!!!!
I am with you; I am in NC also. However, I lived in Maine for 30 years so I know what winter is like; that is the big hang up on moving… I am older so slipping on the ice is a consideration..actually did that more than once in Maine, when younger, sustained a concussion. Not sure where Souix falls is…I do know Rapid City is a bit warmer..but probably more left..
We lived in SEWisconsin, just south of Milwaukee and also Western NY five miles from Lake Ontario…..winters were 100 inches of snow each winter!! Yeah, no thanks!?Guess I will stay out where 49 degrees feels very chilly now!?
Rapid City, SD is awesome…check it out…and it is NOT LEFT…..problem is, it’s down right popular upcoming retirement spot for CALIFORNIANS>>>>>!!! they screw everything up when they move, just ask colorado and texas…
I’ve always loved that image! Upon further reflection I think it was painted backwards.
As pictured, the sheer size of the wealthy totalitarians “state” vs. size of the oppressed is reversed. In such states the wealthy totalitarians will be a very small minority, whose control of the people assumes the overwhelming power of a very carefully brainwashed military / police, and complete confiscation of weapons from the majority (the oppressed).
From that point of view it is inaccurate. That said, from the point of view of a sense of scale in terms of wealth and power it is indeed accurate.
It’s “Libertarianism” vs “Liberalism”.
And, actually, as the Left continues to twist the language… it’s
“Libertarianism” vs. “Progressivism”
We need to use the words correctly.
@TonyE
Yep. Sonnie Johnson ( Did She Say That?) always calls “liberals” Progressive since their policies are not classic liberalism.
Here’s a novel idea. If the military is so bent of protecting these tyrants, then let them also supply DC with it’s food, water, utilities, etc. I think We-The-People are pretty much done with the place.
I LIKE it, though not sure how it would be implemented.
Make an example of D.C. first, to show other liberal enclaves whats coming.
I’m staying positive that the commies will not be in power. I still have faith in my Lord and my president. The fat lady did not sing yet. If she does I will have to deal with it, but not yet! I would love to leave PA but all my family are in this area. However, I never wear a mask. I have a medical appt this week and I may cancel it because I would have to wear one.
Each of us has to draw our own lines. The ONLY place I wear a mask, is when going to the clinic or hospital.
I think they should have implemented that, a long time ago, along with the temperature checks, cause such places are full of sick people, and its FLU season.
For me, it has nothing to do with Covid.
Everyone seems to use the “my family is here” excuse. Your family isn’t going to pay your exorbitant tax bills or fund your retirement.
There is literally no discernable reason to remain living in any state that is governed by psychopathic DemocRATS. Anyone that has a transferable skill should immediately move to a reliably conservative state thereby starving these DemocRAT run states to death.
“I would have to wear one”
You have options.
Cut slits in one with scissors so you can breathe.
Make your own by cutting out a section and silicone/gluing a piece of fine white mesh that those three garlic cloves come in at the supermarket.
Wrap a scarf around your face.
Claim a religious exemption. please see
:https://www.thehealthyamerican.org/
WHO CARES? The dung people consent and wear masks. All of those cowards made it worse.
Pretender-elect Joebama’s “100 days of masking” is about as tone-deaf as it comes.
I’d like to recommend an excellent book on the topic, Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher
Sorry, wrong comment section.
It’s still a good book.
Meanwhile Joebama is crapping himself
Biden fires entire Secret Service team, fearing their loyalty to Trump
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/dec/31/joe-biden-secret-service-team-trump-loyalty
So our incoming POTUS is a conspiracy theorist and a coward.
How we respond to fear is the answer. If everyone just said, NO and calmly ignored the lockdown and went back to work and school and church. There wouldn’t be a thing they could do about it. They rely on fear to control people. It’s how dictatorships and Communism work. Violence doesn’t even work when the people no longer fear it. Of course, it only works when the majority stand up. It’s a form of peaceful resistance which worked for Ghandi and it worked for thousands of years with Christianity. The more the Christians were persecuted the more it grew. Christianity took over the Roman Empire and spread around the globe. Christianity is stronger in Communist China than it was before the revolution. It’s in the shadows but it’s there and its real. The government run church is a sham.
testing emoji again
https://emojipedia.org/alarm-clock/
Reporting in tonight from Flagstaff, Arizona.
No video. Just another inspiring conversation with the server at a Greek restaurant here. She’s 23. Recent college grad. The Lockdown Lunacy here cost her an internship and a job in her field.
She’s been waiting tables at this restaurant for four years, helping pay for college. And now she’s stuck there.
Her dreams are deferred but she’s thankful to have some income.
She’s also a confident, determined young woman. She’s sure there is a brighter future for her. And while her parents are crushed that she’s not able to fulfill their dreams for her right now, she’s busy being the best waitress she could be. I admired that in her.
She’s just trying to survive while helping the restaurant’s owners at the same time. When my wife told her how to make Greek potatoes taste good, she immediately took it up with the manager. That’s taking ownership of a problem. Every business loves employees who do that. I suspect she’ll go far.
Good food (except for the potatoes) and great conversation. It fuels us as we head into the home stretch. Tomorrow is Day 21 on the road shooting Let’s Roll America reports. Time to hit the pillow.
thx, John, that’s nice reporting
“When my wife told her how to make Greek potatoes taste good”
Any chance you can spill that trick here?
I searched “recipes” in the search bar in right-hand column and it looks like there are recipe threads around the holidays
Easter’s coming round soon …
I’ll ask the boss, For all I know, the recipe is more highly classified than Brennan’s CIA emails and texts! LOL.
There are no leeks, then? ?
Now THAT’S funny
I understand why the guy would move but what is the difference between him and some guy sitting at a freeway exit begging for money? A go fund me page for a guy doing the right thing for himself and his family? I find that repugnant.