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BrianFlanders
BubbaJoe
I think our reality is what it has always been, the events like Aurora, Sandy Hook, and Columbine are dissected 1000 times over, and every "Expert" has his own opinion. The technology we have allows us to go back and re-examine every bit of audio and visual evidence. Someone is always going to have a different opinion, especially if they are wired to believe nothing of what the "Official" sources say is to be believed.
I don't think our reality has changed, I think the way it is reported and dissected has change. This is a result of a 24 hour news cycle, and a stage for anyone and everyone that thinks they can grab some attention by countering the official sources. I am not saying that the official sources are always truthful, but sometimes things happen in just the matter that they were reported. Not everything is a false flag or conspiracy.
Well, what's different right now is that there are people who have an agenda. There is a reason why incidents like Sandy Hook are being blown out of proportion (not that it isn't a big deal but in the grand scheme of things, it's not as big a deal as they're letting on). The agenda is more control. This is definitely a police state type of thing, disguised as a benign "public safety" policy.
I would not be surprised if most of these events are staged but even if they are real, they are being exploited to the hilt.edit on 20-1-2014 by BrianFlanders because: (no reason given)
BubbaJoe
Over 100 years ago when the Maine exploded, someone had an agenda, and again with Pearl Harbor.
BrianFlanders
BubbaJoe
Over 100 years ago when the Maine exploded, someone had an agenda, and again with Pearl Harbor.
Yeah. The problem is that I'm pretty sure they weren't trying to erase the Bill of Rights at the time. The agenda is not only different but they're much more determined on this particular agenda this time than they ever have been before.
MKUltra used numerous methodologies to manipulate people's mental states and alter brain functions, including the surreptitious administration of drugs (especially '___') and other chemicals, hypnosis, sensory deprivation, isolation, verbal and sexual abuse, as well as various forms of torture.[9]
The scope of Project MKUltra was broad, with research undertaken at 80 institutions, including 44 colleges and universities, as well as hospitals, prisons and pharmaceutical companies.[10] The CIA operated through these institutions using front organizations, although sometimes top officials at these institutions were aware of the CIA's involvement.[11]
UxoriousMagnus
reply to post by randyvs
Nice post randyvs,
What I find frustrating is the Hegelian dialectic and Pavlovian psychology of everything we are fed....information wise. "They" seem to keep you running in circles chasing after nuggets of truth and the more you dig and research the more you question everything to the point that many good truth seekers just give up.
BubbaJoe
BrianFlanders
BubbaJoe
Over 100 years ago when the Maine exploded, someone had an agenda, and again with Pearl Harbor.
Yeah. The problem is that I'm pretty sure they weren't trying to erase the Bill of Rights at the time. The agenda is not only different but they're much more determined on this particular agenda this time than they ever have been before.
The challenge to The Bill of Rights, and the subsequent amendments is that the are continually defined and redefined by our Supreme Court. While portions of the Bill of Rights are important to you, they may not be important to some one else. Civil Rights are for all, but there are many in this country willing to take them from various portions of our population. I am trying to word this so as not to bring superfluous arguments into the discussion. So i hope every can catch what I am trying to say.
darkbake
UxoriousMagnus
reply to post by randyvs
Nice post randyvs,
What I find frustrating is the Hegelian dialectic and Pavlovian psychology of everything we are fed....information wise. "They" seem to keep you running in circles chasing after nuggets of truth and the more you dig and research the more you question everything to the point that many good truth seekers just give up.
You know - the internet just keeps on growing. I used to be able to navigate the netscape pretty well in order to find information that was relevant and put together the pieces -
But we are only experiencing the first generation of the internet, really - more generations will probably come on top of that and build on the information already present, making finding where information came from similar to an archaeological dig -
Two reasons I'm saying this - first of all, I think things are going to get super complicated to navigate, especially when it comes to sorting out what is real information or not, compared to peer-reviewed books.
Secondly - the origins of the information on the net. The origins for most of the information bias currently on the net probably occurred between 1900 and 2013 or so -
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I guess I have to ask some questions. How many of you on here talk to people in real life about issues in order to form opinions and think critically about them? That used to happen all the time. It was kind of a way to error-check, and also keep minds thinking critically.
IF you aren't talking in real life, are you going to the net for your critical thinking and discussions? And what are those discussions grounded with? Real-life experiences? Words from others? -> Grounded with what? Theories? Empirical evidence?
Really, either anecdotal or empirical evidence would work, but what of all the words that are grounded with neither?edit on 20pmMon, 20 Jan 2014 19:44:10 -0600kbpmkAmerica/Chicago by darkbake because: (no reason given)
Really, either anecdotal or empirical evidence would work, but what of all the words that are grounded with neither?
randyvs
reply to post by darkbake
Fantastic, you obviously would agree, the combined tools are available?
That someone of power could employ and impose their own desire or will
upon the world? An entertaining and ultimately advantages acheievment
once realised. Good post.
Really, either anecdotal or empirical evidence would work, but what of all the words that are grounded with neither?
I believe they would be classified as claims. A claim is a perceived
viable possibility available for consideration.edit on 20-1-2014 by randyvs because: (no reason given)
If any single one of you got up one day, and decided that you've had enough, or whatever the case may be, and decided to go shoot-up a public setting, or any random place.