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War Of The Words: The Social Media Plague - JThomas/AltaCali

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“The first casualty when war comes is truth.” 

  U.S. Senator Hiram Johnson, 1917 

 

“News” travels fast; Facts travel slow…very slow, especially when 52% of people in the United States have “basic” literacy skills. “Most of them can sign forms, compare ticket prices for two events and look up shows in a TV guide. Most cannot find places on a map, calculate the cost of office supplies from a catalog and compare viewpoints in two editorials.” Four percent are nonilliterate. That’s 14M people, people.

 

 

Just to put the rat on the table (thanks Guru), this pandemic “exercise”has nothing to do with public health, and everything to do with the ability of local, regional, and federal governments to become dictatorships with a clic on a keypad. The message was clear and unambiguous: you will obey without questioning, and like it; otherwise there’s fines, imprisonment, or death. The response from the public? “Yes, Massa…”

 

There has not been a national freak out like the current C19 hysteria since 1939, when Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre troupe broadcast a program on CBS radio called “War Of The Worlds.” Although there was a disclaimer at the beginning of the program, many people missed it. Revisionist history has tried to downplay the mass panic that ensued, but the fact is millions of people from coast to coast in the United States actually believed Martians had invaded Earth. 

 

There was no television, and “real” news traveled slow. Still does. Corona virus? Well, microbes were the heroes in H.G. Wells famous book. When the Martians emerged from their spaceships, they were defeated by one of humanity’s oldest friends (and foes); microbes. The aliens started dropping dead, and the invasion was over. Ironic, eh wot? 

 

The main problem is “smartphones.” People think because they spend six or 10 hours a day staring at a cellphone that they actually know something. But what are they staring at (in portrait mode, no less)? The latest research on C19? The origins of inequality in the United States? The differences and similarities between Christianity and Muslim fundamentalism? The behavior of hydrogen molecules in a vacuum? 

 

No, 99% of the time (like most statistics, this one was made up on the spot) it will be so some lame-ass mainstream So-So networking site, a YouTube pop music video, or a a video game. Hey, whatever happened to “Pong?”

 

Even though I am 147 years old. I’m not some kind of Luddite, I’ve been at this technology thing since vacuum tubes. I invented the internet. OK, I participated in a project by AT&T called “videotext” in San Francisco in 1988. It was going to connect your touchtone telephone keypad to your television screen to send and receive information. 

 

My first “computer” was made by Timex, once the largest watch maker in the country. I watched the best advertisement of all time live; Apples “1984.” I have remained In Touch With The Modern World; even though I only got my first “smart” phone in 2019 (iPhone 5C for $40). Days can go by and I never have occasion to touch it. But I regress…

 

I’m not sure which concerns me more: the ease with which The Overlords pulled off the perfect heist of the “West’s” resources, or the gullibility of an allegedly educated population. “ Go inside and sit still and be quiet! No questions!” “Yes, teacher.”  It is now painfully obvious that our schools are actually a system of indoctrination. What we are taught is to stop “running around,” shut up, and obey authority. Five days a week, for at least 12 years. Well, it worked.

 

The same study discovered that 34% of all U.S. citizens have “intermediate” literacy skills. That means they can read and write at an intermediate, or sixth to eigth grade level. Most can identify the link leading to the organization’s phone number from a website with several links, including “contact us” and “FAQ.” But most cannot click to the second page of search results from a library website to identify the author of a book called Ecomyth.

 

Long story short, 88% of U.S. denizens reading comprehension skills range from illiterate to eight-grade proficiency. Shameful, depressing, and it explains a lot about why what’s going on is happening.  It explains why most of my 5.2K “followers” (hate that word, what’s wrong with “neighbors?”) are from countries other than the United States. 

 

So, join the Global Information Elite. Break your addiction to Fake News. That would be all mainstream media, and includes your favorite entertainment, social networking, and miseducation systems. Want to know what’s really going on? Do Your Own Damn Research!

 

As for this C19 false flag operation, no conspiracy theory necessary. “Just the facts, M’am.” - Jack Webb, Dragnet. Look it up, Kiddies. Lets start with everybody’s favorite multi-billionaire, Bill Gates: Is the Global Pandemic a Product of the Elite’s Malthusian Agenda and U.S. Biowarfare? 

 

Has this pandemic caused more deaths worldwide than the same time last year (spoiler alert; no.)? Official Figures: COVID-19 Yet to Impact Europe’s Overall Mortality 

 

One chart or graph is never enough: 2019-2020 U.S. Flu Season: Preliminary Burden Estimates | CDC

 

This guy is cool: Perspectives on the Pandemic | Professor Knut Wittkowski 

 

And if you want my personal opinion: They Just Stole The Whole Damn World While We Watched GOT Reruns. And By “We,” I Mean “You.”- JThomas/AltaCali/ThePlanetaryArchives - BlackHorseMedia

 

I expect you slackers to start your day by checking @ThePlanetaryArchives/BlackHorseMedia - San Francisco each morning with your coffee. Or watch one of my gorgeous hi-def videos on your smart TV. The internet was originally designed to share military secrets privately. But it can be hacked to share public information, publicly. That is, until it’s censored by the likes of Facebook and YouTube. These are my only social networks besides Yelp!, so feel free to share!

 

©2020 JThomas/BlackHorseMedia


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They Just Stole The Whole Damn World While We Watched GOT Reruns. And By “We,” I Mean “You.”- JThomas/AltaCali/ThePlanetaryArchives - BlackHorseMedia

They Just Stole The Whole Damn World  While We Watched GOT Reruns.  And By “We,” I Mean “You.”- JThomas/AltaCali/ThePlanetaryArchives - BlackHorseMedia | Digital Collaboration and the 21st C. | Scoop.it

 

And by “they,” I mean the same families and their “corporations” that have been running the world since the European plunder of the Americas. Oh, so now you finally realize you’re been living in a totalitarian socialist dystopia all this time? You really believed you were “free?” Bwahahaha…..

 

As far as this particular strain of the flu is concerned; so far the mortality rate is about the same as the “regular” flu. Most people who are dying are of Asian descent, over 80 years of age, and have two or more underlying conditions.

 

Which is a polite way of saying “were going to die anyway.” The numbers on the ground, and in the ground do not support the wild claims make by the presstitutes in the MainStreamMedia. “Pandemic?” Hardly. You do the math.

 

When Columbus ran aground on Hispanola, Europe was still in the Dark Ages. The Spanish brought back gold, silver, and emeralds to Spain, where it was plundered by the English and French. From 1500 until WWII, the Euros fought over this wealth, as well as who controlled the new colonies in the Americas.

 

Great Britain pretty much won North of present day Mexico; Spain and Portugal South of that. The Global North  have squandered their resources; and have their beady little minds are fixed on the Global South. Englands war on Argentina in 1982 was a foretaste of things to come. Venezuela anyone?

 

What just happened was a massive reset of the world economy. The Elites have finally realized (or have known for some time) that there are no more jobs (which I wrote about in 1989), no more cheap resources to extract, and no more cheap labor. Solution? Lay-off half of the workforce indefinitely; let them eat cake until the mechanisms of surveillance, crowd control, and detention are in place, and then roll the dice.

 

This is a test; this is only a test, and We The People have failed miserably. The test was to see if U.S. settlers have any of the old revolutionary war or pioneering spirit or” gumption” left. Apparently the answer is “No.” The Oligarchs are pretty confident that they can handle any shootouts with civilians (see Waco, Texas and Ruby Ridge).

 

Now that drone technology has been perfected, they can wipe out any so-called “militia” from 1000 miles away. So no, the days of armed rebellion are long gone. But I’m sure there are some real hard-cases left who would rather die on their feet than live on their knees...especially if they have to stay indoors.

 

This lockdown is not about not being able to go shopping or entertainment event; it’s about absolute control over freedom of movement and association. Also the right to earn a living, or otherwise, you know, survive. $1200?! That’s the tab for a modest dinner party for eight in a good San Francisco restaurant. Maybe will include taxes and tips; probably not wine, coffee, or dessert. 

 

This paltry sum will surely be welcomed by most people, especially after being de facto starved for a month. But I’m guessing that half the people being laid off today will never be rehired. Also, I wonder how many marriages will be ruined as couples really get to know each other, and run screaming into the night?

 

When this “emergency” is over, and if you can find a corporate job, you will work from home, or in spaces like the WeWork concept. Spend $100M to build a skyscraper? Not on your life. I’ll have another yacht, or home, or private plane, thank you.

 

If you don’t have a job servicing the machines, you will have one servicing humans. The number of housekeepers, nannies, gardeners, drivers, and food service workers with B.A.’s and M.A.s will increase exponentially. You might even nab a Ph.D to paint your house…

 

All the money that used to go into auto sales and products, road, bridge, and mass transit construction, fast food, coffee, and restaurants, the hospitality industry, the travel industry, credit card fees, entertainment industry (except gambling); all that cash will be “redistributed”… and not to you. Half the businesses that have shut down will never re-open. Many that do will be managed by a touchscreen, or AI robot.

 

Spoiler alert: no drug, doctor, or hospital will save you. A bullet-proof immune system is your ONLY defense against disease. Vaccines may work for some people, they may not for others.

 

Pharmaceuticals only control symptoms (make you “feel better”) until your immune system fights off the pathogens. Most pharmaceuticals are very toxic; read the label. Is bleeding from the eyes a risk with taking for a random ache or pain? Go down the chemical path at your own risk.

 

This is not advice, this is facts. The best disinfectant is sunlight; specifically ultra-violet radiation. Saltwater is also a good disinfectant. So is salt (sodium chloride), alcohol, chlorine, vinegar, and ammonia. Boiling water kills most viruses that prey on humans. Bars of soap and air-dryers are breeding grounds for pathogens. A nail brush is necessary to properly wash your hands.

 

Natural anti-virals include ginger, garlic, onions, chiles, basil, honey, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), and turmeric. I did not say that that any of these things will protect you against coronavirus. I am saying that you are surrounded by pathogens, including coronaviruses, 24/7. Do Your Own Damn Research…

 

Apparently biology is not being taught in schools anymore; most “educated” people in the USA have NO idea how their body works, other than that they must stuff their faces. Speaking of faces, how many viruses, bacteria, and other organisms are living in those (passè) hipster beards? Or that (passè) Jesus or Bob Marley hair? Or under those un-manicured fingernails? How about your fondle-slab?

 

What about the last faucet-knob or door handle or railing or salt/pepper shaker or condiment bottle you touched? Have you wiped down all surfaces in your house with a bleach solution or Lysol? What about the filthy, filthy lucre in your pocket? Dollar-bills are used all over the world, and have to be among the dirtiest things on the planet…aside from your grubby little paws. Tip; buy and use disposable tissue and wipes.

 

So don’t panic about the coronavirus, Kiddies. Take sensible precautions, and carry on. Resist authoritarianism however you can. If you need something to worry about, consider where your next meal is coming from, and how another four years of the Trump/Pelosi administration will look…..

 

©2020 JThomas/BlackHorseMedia


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jacqueline sunstrom's comment, April 18, 2020 1:12 PM
I picked this article because I could not agree more this is all another smokescreen to an economy reset. also, a political war and may God help us the little people in this war.
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War Of The Words: The Social Media Plague - JThomas/AltaCali

War Of The Words: The Social Media Plague - JThomas/AltaCali | Digital Collaboration and the 21st C. | Scoop.it

“The first casualty when war comes is truth.” 

  U.S. Senator Hiram Johnson, 1917 

 

“News” travels fast; Facts travel slow…very slow, especially when 52% of people in the United States have “basic” literacy skills. “Most of them can sign forms, compare ticket prices for two events and look up shows in a TV guide. Most cannot find places on a map, calculate the cost of office supplies from a catalog and compare viewpoints in two editorials.” Four percent are nonilliterate. That’s 14M people, people.

 

 

Just to put the rat on the table (thanks Guru), this pandemic “exercise”has nothing to do with public health, and everything to do with the ability of local, regional, and federal governments to become dictatorships with a clic on a keypad. The message was clear and unambiguous: you will obey without questioning, and like it; otherwise there’s fines, imprisonment, or death. The response from the public? “Yes, Massa…”

 

There has not been a national freak out like the current C19 hysteria since 1939, when Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre troupe broadcast a program on CBS radio called “War Of The Worlds.” Although there was a disclaimer at the beginning of the program, many people missed it. Revisionist history has tried to downplay the mass panic that ensued, but the fact is millions of people from coast to coast in the United States actually believed Martians had invaded Earth. 

 

There was no television, and “real” news traveled slow. Still does. Corona virus? Well, microbes were the heroes in H.G. Wells famous book. When the Martians emerged from their spaceships, they were defeated by one of humanity’s oldest friends (and foes); microbes. The aliens started dropping dead, and the invasion was over. Ironic, eh wot? 

 

The main problem is “smartphones.” People think because they spend six or 10 hours a day staring at a cellphone that they actually know something. But what are they staring at (in portrait mode, no less)? The latest research on C19? The origins of inequality in the United States? The differences and similarities between Christianity and Muslim fundamentalism? The behavior of hydrogen molecules in a vacuum? 

 

No, 99% of the time (like most statistics, this one was made up on the spot) it will be so some lame-ass mainstream So-So networking site, a YouTube pop music video, or a a video game. Hey, whatever happened to “Pong?”

 

Even though I am 147 years old. I’m not some kind of Luddite, I’ve been at this technology thing since vacuum tubes. I invented the internet. OK, I participated in a project by AT&T called “videotext” in San Francisco in 1988. It was going to connect your touchtone telephone keypad to your television screen to send and receive information. 

 

My first “computer” was made by Timex, once the largest watch maker in the country. I watched the best advertisement of all time live; Apples “1984.” I have remained In Touch With The Modern World; even though I only got my first “smart” phone in 2019 (iPhone 5C for $40). Days can go by and I never have occasion to touch it. But I regress…

 

I’m not sure which concerns me more: the ease with which The Overlords pulled off the perfect heist of the “West’s” resources, or the gullibility of an allegedly educated population. “ Go inside and sit still and be quiet! No questions!” “Yes, teacher.”  It is now painfully obvious that our schools are actually a system of indoctrination. What we are taught is to stop “running around,” shut up, and obey authority. Five days a week, for at least 12 years. Well, it worked.

 

The same study discovered that 34% of all U.S. citizens have “intermediate” literacy skills. That means they can read and write at an intermediate, or sixth to eigth grade level. Most can identify the link leading to the organization’s phone number from a website with several links, including “contact us” and “FAQ.” But most cannot click to the second page of search results from a library website to identify the author of a book called Ecomyth.

 

Long story short, 88% of U.S. denizens reading comprehension skills range from illiterate to eight-grade proficiency. Shameful, depressing, and it explains a lot about why what’s going on is happening.  It explains why most of my 5.2K “followers” (hate that word, what’s wrong with “neighbors?”) are from countries other than the United States. 

 

So, join the Global Information Elite. Break your addiction to Fake News. That would be all mainstream media, and includes your favorite entertainment, social networking, and miseducation systems. Want to know what’s really going on? Do Your Own Damn Research!

 

As for this C19 false flag operation, no conspiracy theory necessary. “Just the facts, M’am.” - Jack Webb, Dragnet. Look it up, Kiddies. Lets start with everybody’s favorite multi-billionaire, Bill Gates: Is the Global Pandemic a Product of the Elite’s Malthusian Agenda and U.S. Biowarfare? 

 

Has this pandemic caused more deaths worldwide than the same time last year (spoiler alert; no.)? Official Figures: COVID-19 Yet to Impact Europe’s Overall Mortality 

 

One chart or graph is never enough: 2019-2020 U.S. Flu Season: Preliminary Burden Estimates | CDC

 

This guy is cool: Perspectives on the Pandemic | Professor Knut Wittkowski 

 

And if you want my personal opinion: They Just Stole The Whole Damn World While We Watched GOT Reruns. And By “We,” I Mean “You.”- JThomas/AltaCali/ThePlanetaryArchives - BlackHorseMedia

 

I expect you slackers to start your day by checking @ThePlanetaryArchives/BlackHorseMedia - San Francisco each morning with your coffee. Or watch one of my gorgeous hi-def videos on your smart TV. The internet was originally designed to share military secrets privately. But it can be hacked to share public information, publicly. That is, until it’s censored by the likes of Facebook and YouTube. These are my only social networks besides Yelp!, so feel free to share!

 

©2020 JThomas/BlackHorseMedia


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