Between Christmas and New Year 2019, I accepted an offer to write more frequently for a group that, at the time, was calling itself “No More BS.” What an amazing opportunity the challenge to write more regularly became, and how much I have come to enjoy writing. Like all things in life, the challenge came with a cost; I had exhausted myself mentally, I was spent by October. Physically my body could not answer the call of my mind, and my mind was screaming at me to stop. Let’s talk about drivers and BS, for the importance to American society success is found in ending the BS.
Little Joey Biden and his Afghanistan Debacle are still unfolding, and I fully admit this turn of events from August 2021 has left me numb. When America left Hanoi (April 1975) and Vietnam fell, many Americans, especially veterans, felt defeated in ways hard to describe. Who knew that in such a short space of time (less than 50 years), America would repeat Hanoi (August 2021) by a couple of magnitudes? Some very cynical veterans I know suspected the politicization of Afghanistan would lead to a repeat of history; but, I can honestly say I never expected Biden to act in such a disastrous and self-defeating manner.
Leaving Americans, allies, and stakeholders on the ground, holding the bag of responsibility, remains the quintessential yellow-spine craven move of the new century. One of the greatest insults from my time in the US Military was the corporatization of the military officer corps. Disconnecting responsibility and accountability, honoring weak-kneed drivel to the detriment of the professional NCOs and the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines has been utterly unacceptable. Why; because every corporatized military in history has failed! Now, America has Afghanistan and Vietnam, and the government leaders refuse to acknowledge they are the problem, and the sitting president rewards pubescent behavior. Sickening!
The military, to be effective, must be out of sync with the society they protect. A sacrifice principle is required from those who love country more than themselves and voluntarily wear their country’s uniform. Yet, the politics and political leaders refuse to allow the military to act at home and abroad, so we repeat history. May I ask, how many more Vietnam’s and Afghanistan’s does America need to relive before accepting that personal sacrifice is quintessential to a strong military? Mr. President, Little Joey, when does the BS end, and the motivation to lead return from bureaucratic hands to professional officers and NCOs? For I warn you, what you have right now is a mob, and you desperately need a military!
But, Afghanistan, in all its depravity, is not the only outrage from this year where BS needs to end. Consider something with me, the power of jury trials. High-profile trials have been occurring and continue through this holiday season and end-of-year celebrations. How incredibly grateful I am for the rule of Constitutional Law that provides for a jury by peers. More often than not, juries get the law right and hand down fair verdicts. Yet, the Corporate Media refuses to accept that jury trials are the best method for handling problems in a constitutional society. I have seen the media meltdowns repeatedly when juries hand down verdicts the media have tried and failed to influence.
Now ask yourself, dear reader, why does the media try cases before all the facts have been presented? Power, the answer remains ever simple, the media have become what they consider as THE single greatest power in American society. The self-delusion is a steaming hot pile of BS dished up for public consumption 24/7/365, and the media refuses to eat the BS they are serving. Considering themselves better than common citizens, above the law, the media companies have decided they can arbitrate, decide, and deserve to be listened to and obeyed. Well, jury trials work, and it is time more journalists are introduced to the concept through defending themselves in a court of law.
Worse than the corporatization of the US Military has been the continual erosion of the rule of law. The Uniform Code of Military Justice is regularly abused for the benefit of the powerful and the destruction of the weak. When the law is cheapened, joked about, and castigated, the trust in civil society is broken, and the military is but a smaller example of what is occurring in American society as a whole. When warriors are not judged by their deeds, but upon their political connections, the society hiring warriors, training warriors, and sending them into harm’s way will quickly find the warriors are gone. Their replacements are not worth the honor and trust. Leading to society being taken over and destroyed.
Feel free to disagree, but Rome remains the quintessential example in history of what happens when a republic fails to accept social consequences, infects its society from within, and then picks fights with neighbors. Rome had the greatest military in recorded history, and it fell ingloriously all because the military, a microcosm of the society as a whole, decided politics was more important than the rule of law. Popularity became more important than law and obedience to the rule of law. Who taught Rome to fall; who brought the Roman Legions to their knees? Look no further than their politically elected leaders who spent their time and the people’s money in riotous living, perversions, and trying to evade responsibility for their actions. Tell me, are we not seeing the same exact abuses in current society that is witnessed on the pages of history with Rome falling?
What is the only difference between Rome’s fall and any other government with elected political leaders? Advanced weaponry to include nuclear weapons. What is the only safeguard in republican and democratic societies strong enough to save those societies from repeating Rome’s example; learning history and obeying the rule of law. Of the two, learning history is more important, which is why learning history was the second casualty in the fight to overthrow the rule of law. The first casualty was teaching students how to read.
The abuse of children remains an utter abomination, and rightly so. But until the political leaders can be made to accept they are facilitating abusers of children masquerading as K-12 School Districts and teachers, the abuse of children, the wasting of precious resources, and the sacrifice of innocence will continue and worsen. In Virginia’s gubernatorial election this past November, the central theme was public education. Virginia, as your newly elected officials come into power, are you willing to watch those elected and demand they obey the electorate’s will and change education in your commonwealth?
Over the holiday, I watched heart-wrenching videos of parents who almost lost their child to suicide because the teachers groomed the child into transgenderism, all without the parent’s knowledge. Worse, the parents were abused by the government when the teachers involved called “Child Protection Services (CPS).” Tell me, when bureaucrats join together for the abuse of those they are duly sworn and duty-bound to protect, who is at fault; the elected leaders! What did the elected leaders do when the parents complained; they joined forces to continue abusing the child and the parents. The exact opposite of what they were hired to do, scrutinize the government employees and protect the electorate from abusive government operations, practices, and people.
Unfortunately, some of you think this is only happening in California, Virginia, New York, or some distant city/county/state. No, the truth of the matter is this is occurring in your child’s school district right now. Your children, grandchildren, cousins, and neighbors are all being abused and harmed, and the rot is at your doors. Don’t take my word for it; investigate for yourself. Go to local school board meetings and ask to see the curriculum your child is being exposed to, and you will find the truth, and the truth will first abhor, then anger, and then motivate you.
I hope the motivation will be sufficient to inspire action to become more informed, pay closer attention to local political races, and stop allowing incumbents a free pass to officiate in the destruction of America. One of the frequent conversations in my home is, “What are my plans after I complete the Ph.D. degree I am chasing?” The temptation is real to run for political office, either mayor or school board, sheriff, or judge; I want to get into this fight to defend the America I love. Most people think the battle for America’s soul is being fought in the US Senate or House of Representatives when the reality is the fight for America’s soul is being fought and lost in local elections, and it is time to find strong candidates who are willing to run for office and fight this fight locally.
The biggest lesson I have learned in writing this year, a degree doesn’t represent smarts or capability; those come by working in the trenches for something more important than self. The US Navy taught me endurance in the face of insurmountable odds and enemy shenanigans, and the US Army taught me to think and have grit and determination. I know I am not perfect; I am not the “picture perfect politician.” I prefer blue jeans and button-downs to suits and ties, but I know people, and I prefer real people to the fake effrontery currently holding the reigns of political power.
Writing this past year, I have faced my demons, and while I still fight those demons, I know the need to engage is real, helping others promotes healing, and teaching provides the opportunity to learn more perfectly. I know the power of citizens motivated to protect hearth and home, and I celebrate freedom. I would see my neighbors armed with knowledge, possessing the motivation to speak out and act according to beliefs and win the American heritage left us. I believe in America, and I know that when Americans are left alone, they use the power of freedom to change the world; all we need is to shrink the government, and America will begin to blossom again.
Shrinking the government begins locally. The local government protects against county and state government abuses. The state government protects against federal violations. The federal government protects borders and provides for the common trade of goods across state lines. Limiting government is not a bad idea at all; in fact, it is the only good idea that can help save America. Join me!
© Copyright 2021 – M. Dave Salisbury
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Simon Sinek authored an incredible book called “Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.” The No MORE BS movement is all about inspiring everyone to take action. We are people who have reached our maximum limit with the problems we see in the world, and we want to see people take action against the tyranny being experienced. I agree with Mr. Sinek; we need the why. We need to know why something is important, why something is being refused, why actions were taken that are illogical, and so much more.
Humans create societies mainly because we are wired to connect to people who believe as we do. Just as a magnet is attracted to ferrous metals, humans are attracted to like-minded people. Consider the New Testament for a minute, specifically John the Baptist. A person who taught and preached in a wilderness, people, would seek him out to listen to him; these people who heard and chose to believe formed a society of believers. Regardless of how you believe regarding John the Baptist, the societal changes he inspired are historically apt as an example of the influence of like-minded people combining to effect change in an established society. The same principle can be applied to Karl Marx and the growth of communism, Christopher Columbus, and the discovery launched by his adventurous spirit, Joseph Smith Jr. and Martin Luther, who inspired religious societies. Like-minded people are wired to connect, and when they connect, they develop social behaviors, which form the basis to remain included in that society.
I cannot express in words how vital and straightforward this principle is to sustaining government, of the people, by the people, and for the people. When a society is infiltrated with those who refuse to believe in a like manner, principles of assimilation, then that society is headed for trouble. The USSR and the German Democratic Republic (East Germany under the USSR’s control) are perfect examples of positive changes to a body of believers who transformed because others infiltrated the core society, and change occurred. Hong Kong is another excellent example. China invaded the core belief structure through legal treaty and has refused to honor treaty agreements where Hong Kong is concerned, and chaos is too small a word for Hong Kong’s problems.
The same principle applies in what we are discussing; your most critical societal actions occur inside the walls of your home with your family. Thus, the power of America’s government is not in the capitals but inside the homes of its citizens. When we, the citizens of democratically elected societies, believe this fact, change will occur in our communities. The Republic of the United States of America is specifically designed to place the maximum amount of power into the lowest level of society, citizens’ homes. Thus, the need to inspire action on a local level, and why America needs YOU! This is also why I believe in and support the NO MORE BS movement. When we stand together, we cannot lose!
While only three why questions have been addressed, these three contain lessons for contemplation and should inspire to action, all because the why has been expressed. No; I have not dived deeply into any of the topics discussed enough to make you a master of these topics; however, I hope I have piqued your interest in these topics and helped form lines of congruence between the issues to aid in improving answers to your why questions. If you have more why questions, please use the comments to send them to me, and I promise I will help answer those why questions. I believe in the power of the people; you are important, and your questions deserve answers. Let’s ask questions and then commit to action. America needs us!
What is desire?
But, is the power of desire found in traveling the known and familiar, sometimes. For example, I have one single burning desire. When I compare all other desires to this one burning desire, I found the others all lacking. My voyage of discovery to this one burning desire has had me travel paths in the unknown and the familiar. Evaluating the banks of the river, my mental and physical energy flows, to discover change, inspire decisions, and backtrack when a poor choice has led me away from my burning desire.
Funnily enough, religion has many answers to this question, and I would encourage you to embrace a faith mechanism that inspires you to self-discovery. However, religion is a tool in the path of self-discovery towards discovering and understanding your deepest desires. Some desires are easy to find; for example, as I type this, I am dreaming of food! Especially a maple-bacon cake, three layers, thick icing, bacon strips down the side.
Do you realize how much stronger you are when surrounded by people as committed as you are towards a common goal? To fulfill my deepest desire, I must aid America’s survival, or I cannot be satisfied. Hence, my desire has everything to do with improving government functions, decreasing government size and injuries, and sundering, forever, the abuse of power witnessed in government at every level from the school board to the presidency!
© 2021 M. Dave Salisbury
Some people have criticized me for not speaking like a psychologist. By profession, choice, and a lot of work and experience, I am an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist (I/O Psych). An I/O Psych collaborates with people to improve systems, organizations, and the processes that naturally occur when you put a bunch of people working together on a task in the same room. I do not charge people $500 an hour to listen to them and offer platitudes. By this comment, I am not dismissing, denigrating, or deriding my fellow practitioners; I am merely drawing a distinction. My education, experiences, or talents do not make a patriot; my choices do!
The Second Amendment of the U. S. Bill of Rights states:
The Third Amendment of the U. S. Bill of Rights states:
The Fourth Amendment of the U. S. Bill of Rights states:
The Fifth Amendment of the U. S. Bill of Rights states:
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights states:
For example, eminent domain, June 2005 – Eminent Domain, Kelo v. City of New London by a 5-4 majority, affirmed the city’s right to seize private land as part of an economic development plan—a redefinition of the “Takings Clause” under the Fifth Amendment. The U.S. Constitution clearly states that “private property [shall not] be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
The Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights states:
The Eighth Amendment of the U. S. Bill of Rights states:
The Ninth Amendment of the U. S. Bill of Rights states:
The Tenth Amendment of the U. S. Bill of Rights states:
Legal precedence and judicial activists would have you think otherwise, but this is not true. The states were designed to be independent bodies, joining the Federal Government to solve conflicts between states amicably, ensure commerce between states was fair, and provide for the common defense rationally and logically. Thus, the U.S. House of Representatives as the “People’s House,” and the U. S. Senate was the “State’s House,” where governors dictated who should represent the state. When your governor lost control of the Senate, individual states’ rights were captured by the Federal Government, and chaos has ensued ever since.
The following has been written expressly for American society; however, the same dissection of your countries laws should be made to understand your rights and plot how to dissent legally while supporting your society’s good. It remains imperative that before one launches on a dissension path, they know how to sail the waters successfully. Hence, look at individual rights in your society, claim those rights, for if you do not claim those rights, they will be taken!
A final word, faith is like freedom; when you possess freedom, and when you see freedom violated, you know. Hope is believing in that which you cannot see, but long to keep. Charity is the mindset of believing that all are equal and deserving of their fundamental human rights. The fight to throw off the chains of bondage placed by the liberal leftists will require faith, hope, and charity. Be believing, be hopeful, and be charitable and that which you send out will return!
With all the verified fraud, the stolen Dominion voting machines that have escaped a forensic audit and investigation, and the postulating by the liberals in America, let us agree that the 2020 Elections have been a farrago, a hodgepodge, and a producer of confusion and disarray to equal no election in history. Add in the terrorists of the 
The excuses provided by the left are paper-thin and not even useful for toilet paper. Alexandre Dumas, “The Three-Musketeers,” had the following to add:
I conclude with the plea, do not allow history to be forgotten or militarized against you. History is the ground upon which you will stand on the shoulders of giants, when you know the history. The liberal left has dedicated a lot of energy, resources, and manpower to removing history. Fight them without quarter, without mercy, and without regard for their “delicate sensibilities.” If you track back far enough, you will find both criminals, sluggards, saviors, and saints in every single person’s family tree. Know your history, share your history, include references that are reputable, and repeat historical facts that spur your impetus into motivation.
Remember:
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