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I am feeling a bit of optimism

Ain't fascism grand?

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Brings out the best in some of us, helps us find each other. Transcending fascism would be grander.

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Agree

Tis a song refrain concept

Ain't fascism grand

Ain't fascism grand

The song is writing me....

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Thank you, Diane, for introducing me to Kevin Ryan's (cited above)breadth of thinking, in which he draws parallels between an ongoing series of State Crimes Against Democracy (SCADs, a helpful term coined by Peter Dale Scott). Seeing the links between 9/11 and COVID is a powerful reminder of what we are up against.

I would really like to see you write about the psychologists that are serving as advisors to government--the nudge units, etc. These are some of the most culpable individuals out there. The damage they've done to the mental health of many millions (billions?) is unprecedented.

I'd also like to see you write about what the day-to-day work of such psychologists might look like. Write a job description! Probing these people will take us into the heart of evil. I think we need to be deeply informed about what we're dealing with. Desmet's formulation doesn't say enough to me--I think it is only the start of understanding the psychological dimension of this mess.

Dr. Malone offered a great reading list that I would really appreciate you synthesizing:

https://rwmalonemd.substack.com/p/mass-formation-deployed-on-you-after

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I agree with your point about Desmet - it is opening the door for more depth and complexity and is very appealing. I tired to add the dimension of fear of death and mystification. I think it is more, and also more "mass hysteria" which I will write about and also the psychology of people immune to manipulation.

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I deeply appreciate your response. I am glad you connected with Ryan, who is new to me, and I hope you appreciate what a gem the Transcend Media Service is. Thanks very much for the list from Malone. I don't know much about the behavioral scientists they use to manipulate. I have much to write about the psychology - much partially written and eager to publish. I am just rebuilding my ability to write and reading is still slow from being disabled by toxic mold and condo legal abuse which sucked up most father last 16 years. I am grateful to Substack for the community and finding people like you. I take your requests to heart and consider how I can do the most good - main point is demystification.

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Subscribed to Transcend - thanks for the recommendation.

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I am glad you find it valuable. Thanks for sharing it.

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