Aliens or Second coming? Its gotta be one of them. Please.

Never before in history has most of the people of the populated known Earth been in their homes. At the same time. Its like we all are sequestered waiting for the "Angel of Death" like the Egyptians and Jews in the Old Testament. Somethings coming. Frankly? It would be great if its both. Take us up and outta here. Move us up a notch. We've been waiting. We're due.

Its going to get bad. We have to admit. This is the entire planet. All peoples. All languages. Death is universal to all. And this is such an event that for once perhaps...everyone is speaking of the same thing at the same time in each of the World's countries.

This is a 1st. mass communication worldwide exposed all at the same time to our current situation. Never before in history. Its like "BOOM!!!" and the lights went out. Great. Now all we need in an EMP to blast us all...at our homes...at the same time..back into the stone age. Nothing. Just us. Might be a good thing?

So if there is help out there in the Universe, help us. We screwed up. We're sorry and we need help and want to learn. Whether Aliens or Jesus or any Gods and Goddesses...I think the time has come.

This virus will define us as a race. Look to your hearts, and watch the skies...I think its time.

Peace, Love and Light Always, to All
MS

a reply to: mysterioustranger

My grandfather was drafted for WW2

My father was drafted for Vietnam

We are being asked to stay home for a few weeks so our healthcare sector can be more prepared.

This is not the end of the world. It is simply a "pause" for a few weeks to flatten the curve.

originally posted by: infolurker
a reply to: mysterioustranger

My grandfather was drafted for WW2

My father was drafted for Vietnam

We are being asked to stay home for a few weeks so our healthcare sector can be more prepared.

This is not the end of the world. It is simply a "pause" for a few weeks to flatten the curve.

My dad was in WW2, and I came close to having to go to Viet Nam. I was worried too.

Dad is 93 and has been in self isolation for a week. Our church is shut down.

But I get to go work 12 hour shifts in a steel manufacturer. Oh joy!
I want to stay home too

a reply to: infolurker

What makes you think it’s only for a few weeks?

Time will tell...

a reply to: mysterioustranger

Scripture says " when Earth was created, all the Angels cheered" Obviously, they weren't Earthlings

originally posted by: KKLOCO
a reply to: infolurker

What makes you think it’s only for a few weeks?

Time will tell...

Mnuchin said 10-12 weeks. I just read that this am

originally posted by: KKLOCO
a reply to: infolurker

What makes you think it’s only for a few weeks?

Time will tell...

Well, hopefully a few weeks. Last data I saw was late May or June for peak. I hope with the partial shutdowns that we peak earlier.

It is just to give them time to be more prepared because we are completely unprepared for this now.

a reply to: mysterioustranger

Lemme finish up getting my family ready, and Ill get right on it

Then again.. Maybe those God, Gods, and Goddesses only ever wanted to have humanity get to a point where it can help itself. Bring the compassion and kindness that frequently doesnt exist in this cold, physical plane.

Would such interference really help at all? Results have been quite mixed throughout history. The characters change, the tools change.. But the plot stays the same.

I mean, its not like I know anything about it, but I would think that seeing people start to help themselves in the way they ask of God(s).. It might go a long way in seeing this specific situation as different than any others in the past.

With the tools and technology at our fingertips.. Theres a chance. Something like an EMP would only limit possibilities, and very negatively at that.

a reply to: Serdgiam

With all of the ''ifs' of elseworldly intervention, your suggestion of us doing what many would hope the gods or aliens might do for us seems to me to be the only course of action. And I'm sure that were we to do so, all those gods and aliens would smile at us instead of shaking their heads in despair.

a reply to: mysterioustranger

The infantile state of a majority of mankind in one OP. That right there is exactly why we can't have contact.
How would advanced benevolent beings have communication at eye-level with us when there's always a bunch of crybabies "mommy/pappy help me"?

No. Get your # together it's not that bad.

a reply to: mysterioustranger

I was thinking about it, and I want to make sure you dont think Im being dismissive or insulting.

What help do you believe would actually help?

It seems that the issues that are coming to the forefront are only catalyzed by the current situation. They run much deeper, and for so very long.

Removing free will, insofar as it exists, would do the trick. But, that is.. Heresy of the highest order.

Zap up the "Worthy?" What then of those that come after, in a world that has no goodness left?

originally posted by: Peeple
a reply to: mysterioustranger

The infantile state of a majority of mankind in one OP.

And then we have the calm reasoning of:

originally posted by: infolurker

It is simply a "pause" for a few weeks to flatten the curve.

Two sides of a coin there!

I'll dismiss the eye-boggling apocalyptic frenzy of the OP, but I also have issues with the wise infolurker's message - it sounds so neat and tidy, wrapped in a nice little bow - which is obviously appreciated to try and stem the panic - but the word "simply" does not apply to those, for example, who are not being compensated by the State for their livelihood crashing around them. These unprecedented, highly risky State decisions could prove to be the most disastrous in over one hundred years. Hopefully not; we have no idea.

And we have no idea how "few" is a "few weeks".

So, no, it's not the end of the world, but it is the end of many people's livelihoods. I think we need to remember that.

a reply to: visitedbythem

Touche'. Stay well

a reply to: Serdgiam

Your points are quite valid. Perhaps we need to be shaken up once in awhile

a reply to: Peeple

Hey, Peeple. I hope this evening find you well. I just think the "rest" of the "sheeple" need a smack or two to wake up.

This may be it. What will it take?

originally posted by: ConfusedBrit

originally posted by: Peeple
a reply to: mysterioustranger

The infantile state of a majority of mankind in one OP.

And then we have the calm reasoning of:

originally posted by: infolurker

It is simply a "pause" for a few weeks to flatten the curve.

Two sides of a coin there!

I'll dismiss the eye-boggling apocalyptic frenzy of the OP, but I also have issues with the wise infolurker's message - it sounds so neat and tidy, wrapped in a nice little bow - which is obviously appreciated to try and stem the panic - but the word "simply" does not apply to those, for example, who are not being compensated by the State for their livelihood crashing around them. These unprecedented, highly risky State decisions could prove to be the most disastrous in over one hundred years. Hopefully not; we have no idea.

And we have no idea how "few" is a "few weeks".

So, no, it's not the end of the world, but it is the end of many people's livelihoods. I think we need to remember that.

Ah, my friend across the pond. You are correct, and hope springs eternal. And its not just now but the unexpected events trying to retuen to normal. They wont.

Im a responder and I see things different than most, cause we're out there.....but you are so right.

And its gonna get bad with peoples lives. God Bless, stay well...MS

originally posted by: Serdgiam
a reply to: mysterioustranger

I was thinking about it, and I want to make sure you dont think Im being dismissive or insulting.

What help do you believe would actually help?

It seems that the issues that are coming to the forefront are only catalyzed by the current situation. They run much deeper, and for so very long.

Removing free will, insofar as it exists, would do the trick. But, that is.. Heresy of the highest order.

Zap up the "Worthy?" What then of those that come after, in a world that has no goodness left?

I dont at all think you were being dismissive, I understand. I only bring the thought about Aliens, "Disclosure", the "Rapture", "Second Coming" to point because whats it gonna take?

Thanks Again for the reply, MS

a reply to: infolurker

What you say sounds reasonable to me as well but how do you convince people not to panic but to be a little panicky ?

Prepare and be prudent but dont go crazy and leave everyone else without toilet paper and gas.

As far as the OP, Aliens. Definitely aliens will be revealed to be living alongside us and underground since times immemorial.

Or maybe its just a new threat civilization will have to adapt to. Viral pandemics were always known to be a possibility as we grow more interconnected and interdependent in a global economy.

New travel and immigration protocols must be developed to name 2 in a long list of sectors that need overhauling. Viral pandemic threats must now be planned for at all levels of society.

a reply to: mysterioustranger

I really dont know MS.

A big part of me feels like we should be at a much, much different place as a civilization. Its easy to point at something like greed or avarice, but Im convinced its how we manifest those things as a species.

We can change our perspective on it. I believe the base behavior and drive behind greed can actually be better satiated through non-exploitative means, but perhaps only possible through modern means. Weve never really had a "different" system across our civilizations, even if we have still created amazing things certain parts of the framework (like the Constitution, BoR). Still, the fundamental understandings and concepts have remained the same.

Maybe it wasnt truly possible before the advent of modern technology? An easy notion to scoff at though, when it is the source of so much strife.

Regardless, it seems the primary, perhaps sole, source of things like kindness, compassion, generosity.. is sentient life. Us.

At least insofar as the physical universe alone, I suppose.

So, if we want as much of it in the world as possible, it feels like we have to bring it to the table ourselves. Not just be willing, but in action. Jesus was pretty spot on and to the point there.

But, sometimes I think that.. even as little as 100 years ago.. There werent the tools and systems to even suggest the things we can achieve today.

We can teach people to "fish" through fully automated self-sufficient aquaponics. We have all these incredible tools that not only enable self-sufficiency, but also efficacy. Someone like me, in as little as a few years, could have so many basic needs covered under my own agency and "control." And, all together, we end up creating something where every link has everything they need to be as strong as they want to be. The resulting chain being a bond to be cherished and nurtured, instead of a shackle to be thrown off at the soonest opportunity.

Those are just the ideas from me, one person. I mean, Im a desecrated god and all that, but my voice is the same here as anyones. I think we have all the tools, or are right on the cusp of it.. we have just been focusing all of our time and attention on all the wrong things.

How are you doing?

a reply to: ConfusedBrit

That's the actual amazing bit: capitalistic govs let their economies crash to protect the "unproductive" elements of society.
Makes you kind of want to add "allegedly" because it's so hard to believe....