By Giordano Bruno

Neithercorp Press - 3/22/2010

“The Shot Heard Round the World” by Domenick D’Andrea

In every human being there exists a balance, an internal fulcrum, a guide to what is honest, to what is true and constant. When this balance within us is broken, by ourselves or by others, it tends to attract grief and desolation, like some terrible and ferocious gravity. Just as this is true for individuals, so is it true for nations.

A country’s political structure must reflect accurately the dreams and aspirations of its people, and foster those dreams with respect and care. In most cases throughout history, this does not occur. Often, the desires of government break from the life of the people and it becomes an obstacle to the intellectual, philosophical, and spiritual progress of men it was originally designed to protect.

This change takes shape through the mechanizations of elitism; the conception of organized minorities who believe that they are gifted with “superior insight,” and are thus better qualified to make decisions for the people than the people are for themselves. They pose as our saviors, as defenders of the species, as “parents” of the social order. They invoke this image just as much for their personal benefit as they do to keep the masses agreeable. They want to believe that they are noble, that they serve the so called greater good. In every tyrant’s mind there is rooted a unique rationalization, an ambition towards a twisted brand of heroism, but they have neither the wisdom nor the fortitude of heart necessary to become truly heroic. Because elitists and their fractured ideas can never earn the fundamental and voluntary admiration of the citizenry, they turn towards thoughts of power, domination, and deceit. If the people cannot be convinced to accept their supremacy, then perhaps they can be forced.

This philosophy poisons cultures, making them volatile, self-destructive, explosively unstable. In the process of attempting to coerce society into a particular kind of “order,” elites actually sow the seeds of disorder. Internally, people know when they are being oppressed, though they may not immediately and consciously recognize it, and this pain of imbalance can grow into a collective storm. In this way, humanity turns away from the establishment, away from complacency, and towards revolution.

Revolution is necessary when injustice and criminality become the tools of government to maintain authority. True authority is derived from earned esteem through decisive and honorable actions. A real leader, leads by example, not force. When dishonorable leaders pervade a nation without accountability, they must be uprooted, or that nation will pay a terrifying and incomprehensible price.

However, in revolution, there can be many consequences and pitfalls. Nothing is ever as simple as getting up from one’s chair and taking to the streets. Without a conscience, without an honest methodology, revolution can become as nightmarish as the tyrants it seeks to overthrow.

In this article we will examine some of the ideas that make for successful and meaningful revolution, as well as those that lead only to disaster…

Truth, Not Anger, Must Drive Rebellion

I have heard it said that revolution is “its own justification,” usually from people who style themselves towards the so called “Far Left,” of our political spectrum. I may have even said it once or twice long ago when I was still a Democrat. But, anyone who has deeply studied the history of revolutionary action understands that it is in no way its own justification. Rebelling simply because one knows nothing of himself or his circumstances, because one is merely ‘angry’, is foolish, and leads to monstrous forms of moral relativism. I call this ‘the revolutionary mask’; and it develops when a person who is fundamentally weak in character takes on the notion of rebellion as a faux identity. For them, revolt requires no purpose or goal beyond self gratification. This is why overtly Socialist methodologies prevail in college and university settings; most (not all) people at the college age have not yet developed self awareness, nor do they have ample experience of life. Their inner contents have been neglected, often because at a young age our society discourages us from bothering to look within.

They feel when there is an imbalance in their world, but are not equipped to understand it. The revolutionary mask allows them to placate their anger and confusion without requiring them to make the effort of fully understanding the problem. Like toddlers, they rebel to feel like they are making a difference, even though subconsciously they know they are not. At bottom, the world does not need yet another uprising of overgrown children…

Certain brands of Anarchism (not all of them) also subscribe to the revolutionary mask concept. Proponents usually believe in an existentialist basis for insurrection, and this includes the adoption of “blank slate theory” (a thoroughly discredited fancy) which suggests that all human beings are inherently empty and devoid of morality, making ideas of right and wrong “relative.”

When a revolution is overwhelmed by such people, individual liberty is thrown to the wayside, and mindless collectivism takes hold. The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and the birth of Communism is a perfect example of rebellion gone awry, resulting in nothing but empty futility. In a collectivist revolution, there is a denial of innate truth; the truth of individualism and its necessity in successful society. Without the individual, without an acknowledgment of inborn contents such as unique personality and universal conscience, life bears no meaning, and so revolution becomes inconsequential.

In fact, if Socialist revolutionaries were correct in their belief that there is no inherent conscience or morality, then no man would ever rebel, because without an internal sense of justice, he would never question his circumstances. Environment would determine his outlook completely, and whoever controlled that environment would in turn control his moral bearing. As most of us know, though, this is not the reality of the human condition.

Revolution cannot succeed, nor even exist, without fundamental truth, and the act of rebellion must be inspired by the need to restore balance, not destroy it. Otherwise, no good can ever be achieved. Without archetypal conscience, man lashes out blindly, and discovers too late that he has only injured himself.

Know Who The Real Enemy Is

American politics today are like an overly long joke with an unintelligible punchline at the end. Many in the U.S. are so caught up in the pageantry of the left/right paradigm that they don’t realize it is a ridiculous farce. There are even people (on both sides) who understand that we are dealing with a globalist minority, but still think that these elites are somehow affiliated Democrats, or dedicated “Right Wingers.” They write blogs and journals and diatribes on the threat of centralization and global government, raising my personal hopes, then end up blaming all our ills on “extremist right wing nuts” or “extremist left wing commies.” I can’t help but slap my own forehead in disappointment. The insane obsession with Left and Right must end if we are ever to stop the Globalists from thriving.

Taking aim at the wrong opponent, blaming a proxy for the crimes of an entirely different group, is very common in revolution, and this is frequently enabled by the elites themselves. Life is not a football game with clearly delineated sides, but we seem to enjoy treating it as such. It makes the world simple. It allows us to relax and not have to think or scrutinize over why we believe what we believe. It also encourages the illusion that many of the malfunctions in our country are caused by “random chance,” chaos, and political indecision. Even though it is becoming more obvious to the general public that the Democratic and Republican leadership have the same exact agenda and push the same exact Anti-Constitutional legislation, they still cannot accept that this is by deliberate design. Sometimes, it is easier for people to close their eyes and swear by coincidence than it is to open them and honestly appraise the ugliness dancing in their doorway. This collective mental block helps to insulate globalist groups, such as Central Bankers, the CFR, the Bilderberg Group, etc., from any blame, and any retribution.

By controlling the leadership of the only two major parties made available to us, Globalists in government do indeed engineer disasters in our culture, and thus garner much of the culpability for the disjointed nature of our society. The rest of the blame goes to the average American, who is unwilling to make the slightest effort to study on his immediate situation, or to care about his overall future with any sincerity. The great danger lay in the moment when these people finally do snap under the growing weight of injustice in their environment, and mindlessly attack the first group they imagine to be responsible. Most revolutions in history have gone in this unfortunate direction, always resulting in the deaths of innocent scapegoats, and providing the opening for even more tyranny.

In this scenario, the elitists who discreetly triggered the breakdown of the nation usually escape untouched, ready to start the entire process over once again, until every ounce of power and influence is siphoned away from the people.

Unguarded Movements Are Always Co-Opted

Elitists understand all too well that every move to acquire new power draws natural polarized opposition. It is the way the universe works. In many cases (especially in modern times) the Globalists cannot meet and disrupt every one of these movements head on. Instead, they sit back and allow them to develop as they naturally would. When these rebellious groups appear ready to mature into an organized and serious threat to centralized power, Elitists’ primary strategy is to co-opt them.

A direct confrontation carries incredible risk for the Globalists. They are, after all, a minority subculture that is heavily outnumbered. When the presentation of a scapegoat is not enough to bamboozle the masses, co-option can be used to deflect the momentum of revolution. COINTELPRO, a program instituted by the FBI in the 60’s and 70’s, is a well documented example of government disruption tactics. FBI “moles” insinuated themselves into anti-war and anti-federal groups, then created internal divisions, played egos, promoted undue violent acts to discredit the cause, and in some cases even weaseled their way into leadership positions in protest organizations, allowing them to totally unbalance and sabotage them. These same tactics are used today, with very little variation, except that the false left / right paradigm is utilized much more effectively.

Republicans, who once considered themselves conservative and anti-big government, were utterly seduced by the sales-pitch of neo-conservatism. George W. Bush used the “War on Terror” as an excuse to triple the size of the Federal Government and introduce legislation like the Patriot Act that lays the groundwork for the dissolution of civil liberties and the institution of dictatorship. Hardly a traditional conservative philosophy. Yet, orthodox Republicans, whose root beliefs are an obstacle to the formation of world government, were overtaken and then led by the same elitists they despised; all because they refused to hold true to their individualist traditions, and were manipulated like cattle into focusing their attentions on fabricated enemies.

Democrats are just as guilty. Not long ago they were building a large and intricate network of protest groups throughout the presidency of George W. Bush with the express goal of stopping aggression and wholesale slaughter in the Middle East. In response, the Globalists bowled their entire weight behind the campaign of Barack Obama. Immediately, Democratic resistance to the war crumbled as Obama assumed power and instituted the same exact foreign policy as his predecessor. His promises of leaving Iraq within 6 months of his election were quickly forgotten, and he has exacerbated conflict in Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan. Some Dems even began to support the war, casting their principles to the wayside simply because a Democratic candidate was now in office. Only after Obama buried Patriot Act renewal legislation in his latest jobs bill did some still considering themselves Democrats finally realize that their candidate of “hope” was nothing more than a puppet for Globalist interests.

The Liberty Movement itself is facing co-option assaults as neo-conservatives who once attacked us, now falsely rally to join us! Globalists fear a Republican return to traditional individualism, a methodology we expound with vigor and proficiency in the Liberty Movement. It is only natural that they would endeavor to divide and dismantle us by overtaking us with the same strategy again; “neo-con” (a bogus ideology) vs. “traditionalist.” Also, by forcing the now widely despised “neo-con” label onto the Liberty Movement, many Democrats who may have listened openly and objectively to our arguments will now turn away from us blindly without any consideration.

Co-option works when a movement is not self-aware, when it does not stand on steady foundations. Revolutionaries must constantly examine and reaffirm their commitment to their original ideal, and that ideal must be centered on internal truth, and uncompromising individuality. Without these two elements, no revolution can succeed in removing elitism or mindless collectivism for any significant period of time. Movements grounded in self-awareness cannot be induced towards bias and misdirection, nor can they be overtaken by false leadership. A revolution of true individuals cannot be subverted, only confronted on its own terms.

Peaceful Resistance, Or Armed Revolt?

There is a very common misconception amongst the average citizen when considering the intricacies of rebellion; the misconception that one must “choose” between peaceful and violent revolution, that one ideal must somehow be subservient to the other. Actually, these two methodologies work in tandem, and compliment each other depending on the circumstances of revolt.

One might ask, “How is it possible to support peaceful and violent means of revolution at the same time?”

Actually, the philosophy of the Martial Arts is designed around this very concept, turning what we thought was a confliction, into a symbiotic relationship. A martial artist draws a mental line in the sand. He retains a peaceful, non-aggressive attitude up to this mental line, sometimes allowing jabs at his ego or his beliefs in order to maintain a non-violent dialogue. When this line is crossed though, when no concordance can be found and the enemy becomes life threatening, he neutralizes that threat with corresponding force. Meaning, the martial artist is trained to use both non-violent and violent means to resolve the situation depending on the circumstance.

Peaceful Resistance is a tool. It is the first line of defense in the fight against tyrannical imperative. However, it is only effective as long as the oppressive government finds it necessary to limit its own brutality. In the case of Gandhi’s peaceful rebellion against the British Empire, government brutality worked against British interests because they were required by the atmosphere of the times to appear as though they cared about the Indian people they were trying to subjugate. Public sentiment was important to the elites at that particular moment in history, and so Gandhi’s non-violent method worked to his advantage. However, there is a limit to the peaceful method’s success…

If Gandhi had been born German and Jewish, for instance, and organized non-violent resistance to Nazi aggression, it is likely he would have been murdered within a fortnight along with anyone who followed him. The Nazis (another elitist organization) had absolutely no concern over world opinion, and they certainly had little interest in appearing “just,” thus, their brutality was unlimited. Peaceful revolution requires that a person be willing to sacrifice everything, even their own life, without fighting back, in order to make an undeniable psychological impression on the public and their aggressor. But what if the aggressor has abandoned conscience and morality? What if the rest of the public is not in a position to exert “concern” over your movement’s welfare? What if the government is willing to kill you and your people with indiscriminate impunity because it is likely they will suffer little consequence? In this situation, your peaceful sacrifice becomes empty. It achieves nothing.

Therefore, the manner of a revolution is entirely dependent upon the circumstances of the moment at which it takes shape. If a movement limits itself to non-violence in the face of another fascist-like government, one which seeks global control and the annihilation of any resistance, if they refuse to adapt when necessary, they will fail, they will be written out of the history books, and they will be forgotten. As in the martial arts, a revolution must know when the line has been crossed, and it is time to defend itself.

The Purpose Of Revolution

The word “revolution” draws a loaded set of reactions from people living in our information age. It elicits ire, suspicion, even shock, and with good reason. Most revolutions of the past two centuries have ended in disaster for the people who supported them, leading only to a more tragic state of affairs than what they had suffered before. We have grown to distrust immediate change, even when the alternative is a misery stretching generations. We turn towards words like “hope”; hollow words that denote apathy and vacillation. When one “hopes” for change, one generally sits and waits. Unfortunately, people like this realize too little too late that it takes much more than a “positive disposition” to establish a viable and sovereign future. It takes work, and it takes will. Somewhere along the line, “revolution” became a four letter word in our culture, but the reality is, revolution is a logical extension of all cultures. If imbalance exists, it must be undone, one way or another. There will always be times in which revolt is the only rational option.

The natural inclinations of man lean towards a search for wholeness, connection, and understanding, not isolation and obscurity, not slavery. When a government turns away from the people, when it institutes laws and legislation that are an affront to the average citizen and benefit only a select few, when it turns towards domination and fear as its means of social communication, when it must lie unswervingly in order to function, it is no longer feasible, nor maintainable. It cannot exist without offending the intuitive proclivities of a free people.

Often these kinds of governments refuse to be diplomatically replaced, even if the laws of a system demand it be done. The only remaining alternative is for the average man to take matters into his own hands, and drag them kicking and screaming from their self-appointed throne. Whether we like the term or not, this act is called “revolution.” Not “terrorism,” not “insurgency,” not “extremism,” but REVOLUTION.

All men who seek to keep a patch of earth free from despotism, as long as they remain faithful to the ideals of individuality, and truth, honor the tradition of revolution. A war for liberty, whether waged with information, or with force of arms, is one of the few wars worth fighting for, worth dying for. Victory requires not that we “hope,” but that we act. Not that we “believe,” but that we know. To stand in defiance of criminal reign, regardless of the odds. To truly risk something for the sake of ourselves, and for the sake of others. To cast aside the malformed standards of an age, and begin anew. This is not extreme. This is essential.