Originally posted by snowen20
reply to post by SpartanKingLeonidas
Please link to your threads Id liketo view them.
I have linked them in time sequential order as well as relevant order.
Are You "Right-Wing Fringe", or "Left-Wing Fringe" and How Will They Push You?
The first one is about what exactly is it that might make you make a bad decision.
Just Because You're Paranoid, Doesn't Mean They Aren't Out To Get You...
The next one is really self-explanatory considering what your thread is about.
Inception : Dream Sharing, Political Ideology, and Your Mind...
The last one is about how you might be influenced by your thoughts, dreams, and ambitions.
And those of the people you perceive around you in your life.
Originally posted by snowen20
As for your questions lets see..
I take no Offense to the items you mention regarding my ill preparedness.
I’m sure it is true; however part of the open statement had to do with giving up your family and walking away from the people you love knowing that
you will most likely be imprisoned or die. I would be willing to do it. Does thatmake me more prepared? I doubt it. No offense taken.
Based upon your answers, it sounds as if you have a desire to commit an action.
Something which might be detrimental, whether to our country, or yourself is yet to be determined, of course, and as well your action will dictate
that.
There are many types, levels, and skills towards preparation.
Physical, mental, and logistical, as well as what the end goal will be.
Ultimately, it is your choice, which dictates those prepared levels.
And seeking an inner calm might be the best for you right now.
It sounds as if you're needing to find a focal point for the center of your being.
Meaning, a way to relax, and find inner peace, meditation might do you good.
Originally posted by snowen20
The NO FLY list.
Once again I agree with you on this being a minor inconvenience, I was more or less referring to being unable to leave the country, for that I suspect
you would have to be a felon anyway. Sorry I should have been more clear on that.
I am in one of the countries you mentioned correct.
A felony is not a prerequisite, to be on the No-Fly list, it is being on a list.
Meaning you have to be on a list, to get on that list, several layers.
And it is no bother about not being more clear, that is why I asked those questions, to get to the bottom of how we might have further discourse.
Originally posted by snowen20
When I say Feds, I suppose they were FBI, lol no not my drill Sgt.
I did have a background check, but beyond that for about a year I was always having these people calling me in to my captains office, so much in fact
that my 1st Sgt was getting tired of it. Apparently I said some things that raised some suspicion in how I managed to make a living over
seas.
These people?
Okay, you mentioned "The Fed's", now "these people", be specific please.
Did they show identification, badges, credentials?
If they had you called into your Captain's office they were watching you previous to that encounter, or any of those incidents, guaranteed.
So, you made declarative statements, and they followed-up on them.
Pretty clear-cut there because you made your own problem with statement.
I have a big mouth, I've made declarative statements, and I made it through.
Again, no offense meant, that was a statement, a declarative one, not an accusation.
Originally posted by snowen20
Regarding the customs officer, heres the deal with that.
She was allowing dozens of people through without even requesting to see a passport, and she came to me, and asked so I let her see it.
What country was this where you encountered the Customs Officer?
It sure does not sound like America.
From your definition there, people not being asked for passports, it sounds like a very lax security area, or one who believes, rather ignorantly that
safety and security is not a problem, or perhaps an idiot working.
Was it where you get your passport stamped or just a random Customs Officer?
There is a distinct difference between those two positions.
Be specific.
If this seems like I am being mean, I assure you, I am not.
I am an attention to detail oriented person and I notice the finite details.
Or lack thereof.
Originally posted by snowen20
The common questions are: what did you do over there, and what not.
I answered and said, I ran a business dealing with graphic design. Completely fraudulent of course but she had no way of knowing.
Her response was, “why didn’t you get a real job?” To which I replied, “Because I couldn’t, I didn’t have a status for such employment.”
She utterly denied that and found several other ways to insult me. The clincher came when I crossed my arms in front of her, A typical defensive
posture. In addition to that I had lived over seas so long that I was having difficulty speaking clear English. All this mean I was going to be
hassled.
Okay, a few things I notice immediately, you now have me thinking more.
You made reference now, to running a business, which did not exist.
You do know Customs Officer's are trained in lie detection correct?
Her reply, was to get a reaction, because she spotted your self-proclaimed lie.
I am not trying to insult you, or offend you, but you admitted you lied.
The premise of your encounter, from your words, is you were harrassed.
So, before I go on about that part, clarify which it was, please.
Harrassment, or you getting caught in a lie, or your misinterpretation?
I am basing all of my replies based upon your replies without malicious intent.
Originally posted by snowen20
Well It may be radical, and it could lead to violence, and it could lead to the other things you mentioned as well.
It only leads to violence based upon a few things.
1) Your intent.
2) The delivery of intent through action which makes a circumstance.
3) Other people understanding your original intent, based upon the type of actions, taken by you, which lead to others being influenced, harmed, and
or killed, depending upon which exact course of action you take.
Originally posted by snowen20
Honestly though that’s not what it is for, and I think upon posting it will become quite clear.
That remains to be seen of course.
Originally posted by snowen20
Like I said, I’m probably making a mountain out of a mole hill.
You could very well be making a mountain out of a molehill.
And you could very well be digging your own grave.
Which it is depends upon the above mentioned and the perception of everyone involved, yourself, other ATS members, myself, and Government.
Personally, I would hope you're being dramatic, and there is no mountain.
You are ultimately responsible for your actions.
I hope your actions are your own and you are not being herded into action.
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