Edward Snowden, Patriot of Oligarchical Collectivism

19th June 2013

By Ethan Indigo Smith

Guest Writer for Wake Up World

Surely the Edward Snowdens of the world all ask themselves at one point or another, in one way or another however exactly phrased, ‘what is patriotism?’ Sometimes little questions turn into very big contemplations. Today, ‘what is patriotism?’ is one such question.

Edward Snowden had a job very much like Winston Smith from 1984, although in a different ministry or department, one that scoured the communications of all citizens, something George Orwell probably couldn’t technologically foresee. Edward Snowden was figuratively snowed in by information and probably the question, ‘what is patriotism?’ lingered. If there are not any behind the scenes scenarios which prove this all to be a play to spoon feed us information on the Orwellian state structure to maintain a level of tolerance, than Edward Snowden is a patriot, pure and simple.

What is patriotism? It is all about information. The fact that Edward Snowden shared information of relevance to all people makes him a patriot. The reason for intelligence agencies is because information is strength. And what is the reason for keeping secrets?

The whole scenario is so similar to 1984 as to almost be definable through the characterizations in 1984. In 1984 there are four types off people; the proles, the outer party, the inner party and the brotherhood. It’s as if Edward Snowden, a former prole, made his way into the outer party and then gave us a glimpse of how the inner party is spending our money, what concerns them and in what direction they are taking us. And it’s as if in doing so, he became part of the brotherhood.

In order to best understand patriotism it is optimal to contrast it with the other types of political thinking and being, four in total. First there is information, the complex information on the erosion of our First Amendment rights and the right to go and do as we please without having to be accompanied by fed-bugs, or any information. Let’s use fire for simplicity.

There are the idiots who do not want to change their thoughts or opinions. When idiots are informed of the dangers of fire, they will shut their eyes in fear and later be burned. When zealots are told about the dangers of fire, they won’t hear the words because they are transfixed with their preconceptions and later be burned. When elitists learn about fire, they will look and listen and later remain silent while others are burned. In all likelihood, the elitists will have bandages ready to sell to the idiots and zealots who burn themselves, and may have set the fire to begin with.

Patriots learn about fire, patriots question the heat and light of fire and do everything in their power to inform others about the dangers of fire and also its potential usefulness. If the others ignore the patriots, patriots stop until they open their eyes and ears.   Patriots will not gather fuel for the fire, their arms are crossed and they cease until the others learn.   Patriots look, listen, speak and cease to supply the fire.

Idiots and zealots shut their eyes and clasp their ears to new information that could possibly change their mindset about subjects as dangerous as fire. They would rather be ignorant. They know that asking questions risks revealing new information, which can make it extremely difficult to continue their course in the status quo, more difficult even than nursing burns.

Idiots storm out of rooms and flee from new information in any and every way imaginable. They support the status quo by refusing new knowledge. One could point out they are shackled and being played, but they don’t want to know.   The best way to convince idiots to question is to provide them with information. Thank you, Edward Snowden for doing so. Idiots are passive and slow to react. It takes time to inspire questioning among them. The best way to reach idiots is by informing them of parallels and relevant information.

Idiots and zealots may be frightened to go outside the cave to look and listen; patriots have to show them it is possible. Gripped by fear, they need to see and hear what’s outside the cave before they will go outside. Patriots may be afraid at times as well, everyone is afraid sometimes; only patriots are not afraid of obtaining or supplying any information. Patriots are unafraid of obtaining information or speaking out on their perspective of the truth. Patriots are unafraid of taking action or halting action on behalf of what is right. If patriots are wary of anything, it is the outcome of the fear and ignorance of others, continuation without relevant information.

For more on patriotism and the four character types in the political spectrum read the Complete Patriot’s Guide to Oligarchical Collectivism: Its Theory and Practice.

Previous articles by Ethan:

• The 5 Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation: 108 Movements to a Meditative Mind State
• The Brotherhood of Man: a Tibetan Perspective
• The Duality of Love and the Historical Criminal Discrepancy
• 108: The Key to Metaphysical Intuition
• The Matrix of Four Steps to Ascension: a Combined Ascension Process
• Political Formality and Truth
• The Matrix of Four Steps to Raising Consciousness
• Oligarchical Collectivism and the Four Steps to Learning Politics

About the author:

Writer Ethan Indigo Smith was born on a farm in Maine and lived in Manhattan for a number of years before migrating west to Mendocino, California. The events of September 11, 2001 inspired him to write his first book,  The Complete Patriot’s Guide to Oligarchical Collectivism. He has since written  The Matrix of Four, The Philosophy of the Duality of Polarity  on the subject of the development of individual consciousness, before expanding into the fiction realm with the controversial The Terraist Letters, a work which humorously contrasts the very serious issues of global nuclear experimentation promotion  and global  marijuana prohibition. His latest eBooks  108 Steps to Be in The Zone and Tibetan Fusion are available now on Amazon.com

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