"From that organization, a simple inference follows: the social contract is unravelling. When federal law-enforcement actions reliably catalyze mass civil resistance — and when political elites either sanctify violence or offer procedural regret — institutional legitimacy erodes. This is not rhetoric. It is a historical regularity." My first lesson every year as a US history/government/law instructor was to teach the social contract. WE THE PEOPLE agree to obey the laws enacted by the federal government and the federal government in return promises to TREAT US FAIRLY AND JUSTLY. If either side reneges on their part, the contract, in accordance with law, is broken---What does that mean for us now? As my political science prof taught us during the Vietnam War, civil disobedience.
"Every good thing you have in your life is a product of someone else's struggle."
- Josh Johnson 2026, speaking on general civil rights and norms (social contract), and why it is important to stand against immoral and unconstitutional actions
The "Pink Lady" video was not just excruciating to watch a flat- out execution by govt. agents, but the lady's instant horror at witnessing this cold-blooded murder IN HER CITY, and her anguish and sorrowful lamentations become so affixed in the viewer's mind, that one — as is said — cannot "unsee" or
" unhear" her heartfelt response...just so brutal on so many grounds.
It's only a war if both sides possess a military capacity. In this instance the state enjoys a complete monopoly of violence. By the way, where are all those highly trained local SWAT teams with their Pentagon supplied hardware? It would seem that ICIS running riot through an urban zone ought to trigger a massive police response. So where are they? Why don't they intervene?
Here's my piece and I quoted you - looks like much-maligned Chuck Schumer and even turncoat Catherine Cortez-Masto are now standing up. We'll have to see if another government shutdown happens over this. https://plagueyears.ink/droogs
The entire city may not have reached that point but I think a lot of people have. Their choice is to surrender to the illegality or put themselves in ICE's firing line and, perhaps, being murdered.
I'd say there is one sensible response to that because surrendering simply puts off the time when they come for you.
But I don't have skin in the game. Those in the firing sights of ICE have to decide what is sensible.
The music was better, that's for sure. And, yes, I did read it. I'm going to quote from today's piece, OK? Trying to put something together now - you're faster than I am. Btw, came late to the Borderless Zoom this morning but I will look at the video. Meeting with Spanish accountant Monday morning if that tells you where my head is at. Let's catch up sometime soon! Great work, dude. As always.
My husband served in Vietnam. Came home with severe PTSD. He enlisted at 17 to "fight for his country." He was so proud when he left, and came back understanding what it was really all about. This was one of his favorite songs that he listened to during his service. I can only hope we survive the trump regime...
"From that organization, a simple inference follows: the social contract is unravelling. When federal law-enforcement actions reliably catalyze mass civil resistance — and when political elites either sanctify violence or offer procedural regret — institutional legitimacy erodes. This is not rhetoric. It is a historical regularity." My first lesson every year as a US history/government/law instructor was to teach the social contract. WE THE PEOPLE agree to obey the laws enacted by the federal government and the federal government in return promises to TREAT US FAIRLY AND JUSTLY. If either side reneges on their part, the contract, in accordance with law, is broken---What does that mean for us now? As my political science prof taught us during the Vietnam War, civil disobedience.
"Every good thing you have in your life is a product of someone else's struggle."
- Josh Johnson 2026, speaking on general civil rights and norms (social contract), and why it is important to stand against immoral and unconstitutional actions
ICE executed the victim in cold blood today. Period.
I don't know how much longer peaceful protest will suffice.
The next step must be a prolonged nationwide strike to shut the country down.
It is time for regime change. Peaceful would be ideal, but you are on the cusp of civil war.
Grateful for your posts, please persist!!
The "Pink Lady" video was not just excruciating to watch a flat- out execution by govt. agents, but the lady's instant horror at witnessing this cold-blooded murder IN HER CITY, and her anguish and sorrowful lamentations become so affixed in the viewer's mind, that one — as is said — cannot "unsee" or
" unhear" her heartfelt response...just so brutal on so many grounds.
I have said for a few years now that the United States was headed for a civil war. I believe that day is close at hand.
It's only a war if both sides possess a military capacity. In this instance the state enjoys a complete monopoly of violence. By the way, where are all those highly trained local SWAT teams with their Pentagon supplied hardware? It would seem that ICIS running riot through an urban zone ought to trigger a massive police response. So where are they? Why don't they intervene?
This is the most exceptional analysis of our time I’ve ever encountered. I’m speechless.
Here's my piece and I quoted you - looks like much-maligned Chuck Schumer and even turncoat Catherine Cortez-Masto are now standing up. We'll have to see if another government shutdown happens over this. https://plagueyears.ink/droogs
We're waiting.
Yeah.
This execution is the point of no return.
I wish you can stop this madness.
"It begins when obedience stops making sense."
The entire city may not have reached that point but I think a lot of people have. Their choice is to surrender to the illegality or put themselves in ICE's firing line and, perhaps, being murdered.
I'd say there is one sensible response to that because surrendering simply puts off the time when they come for you.
But I don't have skin in the game. Those in the firing sights of ICE have to decide what is sensible.
https://youtu.be/Q3mgapAcVdU?si=g_xaTFOyPbPNmE5h
Obviously you saw my other note... where I said... if it's going to be 1968... we might as well have the music back.
The music was better, that's for sure. And, yes, I did read it. I'm going to quote from today's piece, OK? Trying to put something together now - you're faster than I am. Btw, came late to the Borderless Zoom this morning but I will look at the video. Meeting with Spanish accountant Monday morning if that tells you where my head is at. Let's catch up sometime soon! Great work, dude. As always.
My husband served in Vietnam. Came home with severe PTSD. He enlisted at 17 to "fight for his country." He was so proud when he left, and came back understanding what it was really all about. This was one of his favorite songs that he listened to during his service. I can only hope we survive the trump regime...
Okay.
https://danriley2.substack.com/p/its-happening-here?r=1lxecq