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In general, U.S. citizens don't realize the U.S. had no standing army prior to WW2. Why do we need one now? Resources! ralis

I thought you were wanting to obtain a PhD in religion? The military is no gravy train and there are no guarantees once you sign up! ralis

The military did not help me "be all you can be"! I am responsible for being who I am. That is just a scam to get people in and the promise of the illusory money being offered today. Just more psy ops at work. ralis

I spent 5yrs. in the USAF during Vietnam. I was to be drafted in the Army in spite of a physical disability that should have kept me out. In spite of that, I was put in a job that would have made my physical problem worse. The point is, the military cares about no one but the assigned mission. The military is nothing more than a machine to do the bidding of the elite ruling class. I know this is a movie, however it gets the point across! Those that survived this said it was 10x worse than what is depicted here! I friend of mine who has passed on was in WW2. He said the U.S. Army was a machine that destroyed everything in its path! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZgKo46X8CI

I am glad you mentioned Gen. Butler who on behalf of the very wealthy and powerful corporations, was going to over throw the U.S. gov't and replace it with a fascist gov't. Many in this country have never heard of this event. ralis

Taoist warriors for the purpose of? Taoist warriors in the army to kill innocent women and children? Taoist warriors don't participate in insane wars! http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/mar/19/iraq This article talks about the innocent women and children killed in Iraq. For what purpose? Nothing more than lies!!

The military will abuse you and take away your individuality. It will put you in harms way and you will have no free will. The modern military is about fighting for oil and other natural resources. Iraq and Afghanistan are not about anything the propagandists will tell you. ralis

Do you like being put in a constant 'double bind'? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Nf1MK7lts

I started reading Beelzebub's Tales and I stopped. ralis

Is "All and Everything" worth reading? ralis

Exactly where are the jobs located for "Americans to work harder and smarter"? Tax breaks for corporations to manufacture overseas and virtually no tariffs to level the playing field in manufacturing are stripping the U.S. of real wealth! What about the increased use of H1-B visas to unfairly reduce the number of computer techs in exchange for cheap foreign labor. Bill Gates started that particular movement while at the same time hired temporary workers for years to escape paying benefits. You always come up with some laissez faire ideology to justify corporate greed at the expense of people! Supply side economics only increases corporate power! ralis

I fail to understand why channeled entities are so important. I think it is an entertaining diversion as opposed to using the information obtained by an awakened third eye for pos. benefit. Santa Fe is full of woo woo seekers that will pay big bucks for the latest channeled info. from the Pleiades. ralis

I was appalled when the gov't and BP claimed the oil had evaporated and disappeared. Oil does not evaporate! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/17/gulf-oil-spill-university_n_684343.html ralis

Excellent choices! Especially 1984! I read that book in 1964 and it really scared me! History is full of examples, the crusades, Spanish Inquisition, holy wars etc. I know these are extreme examples. However, the primary motivation is always the same. Whether it is some spiritual guru or spiritual conquest. ralis

Humans in general are authoritarian and hierarchical. It doesn't matter what context i.e, spiritual, political etc. Any excuse is used to keep power in the hands of the elite. http://members.shaw.ca/jeanaltemeyer/drbob/TheAuthoritarians.pdf http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Fall-Third-Reich-History/dp/0671728687/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282015715&sr=8-8 http://www.amazon.com/Decline-Fall-Roman-Empire-Everymans/dp/0679423087 Gibbons wrote a series on the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire. http://www.amazon.com/Nineteen-Eighty-Four-George-Orwell/dp/0452284236/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282016061&sr=1-1 I believe it is prudent to understand propaganda and how trance states are used for crowd control. ralis

I have been a Star Wars fan since the first one came out. What you have written is worth careful consideration. Here is a quote from Bladerunner. Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it? That's what it is to be a slave. .... Batty: ralis

The third eye and chakras when blocked are incoherent. The idea is to make all the centers coherent. I would think that certain types of breathing would create coherency. ralis

Thanks! That is very useful info. ralis

The tao is not defined by any gender! That is an anthropomorphic projection onto the cosmos. ralis

I never intended for this thread to lapse into a theoretical, philosophical discussion. A great many people want practical instruction on awakening the third eye and associated centers. I am not interested in: My teacher told me not to reveal secrets. I am afraid of bad karma if I share openly. This power belongs exclusively to me. This path is much too subtle for others to grasp. The awakening of my third eye is way too powerful around others and therefor, I must keep it tucked in my tailbone. The third eye is a diversion from the real path. An appeal to some mythical higher cause. The development of extraordinary states are birthrights and no one has the right to engage in deceptive practices to divert anyone who wants to develop these states. ralis

If I would eat pancakes or waffles with maple syrup, I would be sick in about 30 min. Oatmeal is fine sometimes. However, my protein shake works great. Been doing that for 6 years. ralis

I tried to post a Krispy Kreme donut and it says that is not allowed. ralis

Too many carbs and fat for me. I always have a protein shake every morning. ralis

That casino is harsh! Most casino's in Vegas don't care as long as the dice hit the back wall. There is a casino north of Santa Fe where I play sometimes and there is absolutely no heat. ralis

I learned dice throwing skills 15 years ago and if I can find the zone, I can hold the dice for up to 45 minutes. Where were you banned? ralis