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Related And We Know — September 13th 2020 : Organized CHAOS exposed !
NETFLIX exposed !
Enemy getting louder !
( Video ) Worth remembering [ think what you see today ] .
Insurgency can be defined as ‘ the organized use of subversion and violence to seize , nullify , or challenge political control of a region.
’ Insurgents seek to subvert or displace the government and completely or partially control the resources and population of a given territory .
They do so through the use of force ( including guerrilla warfare , terrorism and coercion/intimidation ) , propa- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Insurgents fight government forces only to the extent needed to achieve their political aims : their main effort is not to kill counterinsurgents , but rather to establish a competitive system of control over the population , making it impossible for the government to administer its territory and people .
Insurgent activity is therefore designed to weaken government control and legitimacy while increasing insurgent control and influence .
Insurgents require supporters , recruits , safe havens , money , supplies , weapons and intelligence on government actions .
A robust insurgency can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small percentage of a given population .
Counterinsurgency may be defined as ‘ comprehensive civilian and military efforts taken to simultaneously defeat and contain insurgency and address its root causes ’ .
What happens when people in positions of power are sympathizers to the cause or part of that same ‘ organization ’ themselves ?
Why are riots conducted in specific [ D ] controlled locations ?
What happens when elected officials [ governors/mayors ] handcuff the officers instead of criminals ?
What happens when elected officials [ governors/mayors ] refuse to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance ?
Sacrificing the lives and well-being of the community for a calculated political gain [ or other ] ?
Would they continue to operate if they did ?
What organized group ( s ) are bailing out rioters within 24-hours of arrest ?
Do charges remain enforced or dropped by DA ?
Have all refusal to bring charges been related to “ low-level ” arrests ?
What happens when prosecutors , board of county commissioner members , volunteer firefighters , etc .
are sympathetic to the cause ?
What happens if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Combat tactics , Mr. Ryan .
By turning into the path of the torpedo , the Captain closed the distance before it could arm itself .
We stand at the ready .
Talkin ’ about these types running around .
How do you accomplish the following : 1 .
Terminate history-making economic gains made by POTUS prior to the election 4 .
Protect Biden from embarrassment re : mental health [ clear cognitive decline ] , Q & A , rally attendance crowd size , lack of enthusiasm , etc .
5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : himself & son _C19 change of narrative 7 .
Protect and shelter # MeToo [ D ] created movement _preserve to target future [ R ] sexual assault allegations _allow hold vs Biden due to C19 narrative change 8 .
Create non_digital pathway to rig 2020 Presidential election _engage 80 million mail-in-ballot distribution [ coordinated as early as April/May ] to sidestep election night defeat [ no ‘ concede ’ ] attempt ballot harvest media push ‘ we don ’ t know how many ballots are left undelivered by postal service ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ division/chaos _CLAS1-99 9 .
Create division hatred fear campaign primarily scare senior citizens from voting in person on election day _riots _protests _C19 death _eliminate enough senior [ R ] votes counteract [ D ] to [ R ] defection ( s ) 11 .
Propaganda blame attack current administration economic hardship ( s ) , death toll , attack plan re : safety and wellbeing re : C19 failed _push Biden _stage Biden had answer to Pandemic early on _country will heal w : Biden victory _violence will end w : Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other _remove ability to attend Church [ house of worship ] 14 .
Justify social media censorship by using C19 W.H.O .
claims as primary foundation _extend beyond C19 to other ‘ political ’ areas to remove and cut off forms of anti-narrative communication [ seize control ] 17 .
Avoid/delay loss of US taxpayer trillions due to loss of control _inability to enact corrupt policy to send money overseas disguised as goodwill/climate _unregulated _no audit policy How do you accomplish the above ?
Who benefits the most ?
Who benefits the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AS WRITTEN ] .
TRANSPARENCY [ DISCLOSURE ] AND ACCOUNTABILITY [ JUSTICE ] IS THE ONLY WAY FORWARD .
FUTURE OF OUR REPUBLIC AT STAKE .
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Sep 14 2020 11:34:31 (EST) NEW
Worth remembering [think what you see today].
https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/119629.pdf
Insurgency can be defined as ‘the organized use of subversion and violence to seize, nullify, or challenge political control of a region.’
Insurgents seek to subvert or displace the government and completely or partially control the resources and population of a given territory. They do so through the use of force (including guerrilla warfare, terrorism and coercion/intimidation), propa- ganda, subversion and political mobilization. Insurgents fight government forces only to the extent needed to achieve their political aims: their main effort is not to kill counterinsurgents, but rather to establish a competitive system of control over the population, making it impossible for the government to administer its territory and people. Insurgent activity is therefore designed to weaken government control and legitimacy while increasing insurgent control and influence.
Insurgents require supporters, recruits, safe havens, money, supplies, weapons and intelligence on government actions. A robust insurgency can be waged with the support of just a small percentage of a given population.
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Counterinsurgency may be defined as ‘comprehensive civilian and military efforts taken to simultaneously defeat and contain insurgency and address its root causes’.
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Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: a54ff9 No.10644371
Sep 14 2020 11:23:52 (EST) NEW
What happens when people in positions of power are sympathizers to the cause or part of that same ‘organization’ themselves?
What is a ‘safe zone’?
Why are riots conducted in specific [D] controlled locations?
What happens when elected officials [governors/mayors] handcuff the officers instead of criminals?
What happens when elected officials [governors/mayors] refuse to call in the national guard or other federal assistance?
Sacrificing the lives and well-being of the community for a calculated political gain [or other]?
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/man-arrested-for-starting-at-least-7-brush-fires-along-i-205/283-a659a1ed-db3b-4f03-9583-a9fee05a5033
Does ANTIFA fear prosecution?
Would they continue to operate if they did?
What organized group(s) are bailing out rioters within 24-hours of arrest?
What happens post bailout?
Do charges remain enforced or dropped by DA?
https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2020/08/11/portland-da-announces-new-policy-wont-prosecute-protest-charges/
DA: will not act re: “low-level’ arrests
Have all refusal to bring charges been related to “low-level” arrests?
The last tweet from @DAMikeSchmidt, the new DA who isn’t prosecuting Portland rioters, is a tweet promoting an interview w/his “buddy,” a militant antifa activist. His friend is part of campaign by communist Angela Davis to defund police, abolish prisons & demand reparations. pic.twitter.com/uWHpAxhJn0 — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 15, 2020
Sympathizer?
Other?
What happens when prosecutors, board of county commissioner members, volunteer firefighters, etc. are sympathetic to the cause?
What happens if the organization [ANTIFA] itself is aware?
Infiltration not invasion.
Q
Sep 13 2020
4698
Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: f64c4e No.10636383
Sep 13 2020 18:04:17 (EST) NEW
This ear of corn is developed & will soon be ready for harvest #cornwatch @ Iowa https://t.co/ncVVEYbClI — ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) September 13, 2020
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Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: f64c4e No.10635981
Sep 13 2020 17:39:44 (EST) NEW
Jedidiah Fulton, 39 [https://archive.is/GWLYq]
Alberto Vincent Acosta [https://archive.is/cFPbd]
Kevin Carle, 37 [https://archive.is/xHiFO]
Ivan Geronimo Gomez, 30 [https://archive.is/mhKtG]
Guadalupe Molina-Pacheco [https://archive.is/US23e]
Julian Draper [https://archive.is/JyfJe]
Demarco Covey, 24 [https://archive.is/owMeD]
Wesley James Bergman, 37 [https://archive.is/rl2cm]
Elias Pendergrass, 44 [https://archive.is/wJ1XR]
Unknown [https://archive.is/mOAqq]
Anita Esquivel, 37 [https://archive.is/nMZFo]
Vanya Hummel, 24 [https://archive.is/DgwbY]
Unknown [https://archive.is/wZqgM]
John Davies, 55 [https://archive.is/VDg3M]
Unknown [https://archive.is/twWHf]
Unknown [https://archive.is/jjLfn]
Christine Comello, 36 [https://archive.is/4mLJT] [https://archive.is/XxPPE] [https://archive.is/Vvnoz]
Alexander Bradford Smith, 26 [http://jailviewer.co.douglas.or.us/Home/BookingSearchDetail?BookingNumber=B20002631]
Unknown [https://archive.is/0pex9] [https://archive.is/8Jli1]
Unknown [https://archive.is/JkLAw]
Jesse Peterson, 30 [https://archive.is/gQg3e]
Jeffrey Accord, 36 [https://archive.is/j3yuB] [https://archive.is/UszGL] [https://archive.is/nJ9OU]
Facebook stream mirror; [https://www.bitchute.com/video/iCiNEzxzOaqd/(embed)]
2014 Ferguson Arrest; [https://archive.is/IgEUL]
Info roundup; [https://archive.is/JxZ4P]
Unknown [https://archive.is/oTl3d]
Unknown [https://archive.is/knQbj]
Unknown [https://archive.is/AEQgp]
Milton Loice Moran, 48 [https://archive.is/PiJpR]
Anthony Travis Bodda, 21 [https://archive.is/eQ8HB]
Alexander Jones, 36
Unknown [https://archive.is/eAHK7]
Michael Jarrod Bakkela, 41 [https://archive.is/DGEGz] [https://archive.is/Vr0Tj] [https://archive.is/mqJnI]
Jonathan Maas, 44 [https://archive.is/Hw9JK]
Combat tactics, Mr. Ryan. By turning into the path of the torpedo, the Captain closed the distance before it could arm itself.
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Sep 13 2020 17:29:16 (EST) NEW
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Sep 13 2020 16:17:33 (EST) NEW
Anonymous 13
>>10634716
Strength and honor, warrior.
We stand at the ready.
Always.
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Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 558035 No.10634713
Sep 13 2020 16:15:01 (EST) NEW
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Know your enemy.
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Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 8b4444 No.10633724
Sep 13 2020 15:14:53 (EST) NEW
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Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 8b4444 No.10633720
Sep 13 2020 15:14:35 (EST) NEW
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Sep 13 2020 15:14:01 (EST) NEW
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Sep 13 2020 14:56:08 (EST) NEW
Anonymous ID: 01cfb4 No.10633420
Sep 13 2020 14:50:47 (EST) NEW
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>>10633379
>>10633202
13:33 of the video.
Talkin’ about these types running around.
>>10633420
4689
Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: c64513 No.10633202
Sep 13 2020 14:37:55 (EST) NEW
Knowledge is power!
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Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 648bc4 No.10632742
Sep 13 2020 14:04:17 (EST) NEW
How do you accomplish the following:
1. Terminate history-making economic gains made by POTUS prior to the election
2. Stall US-China trade phase II _buy China time _prevent loss of billions [locked new agreement]
3. Terminate [hold] POTUS record attendance rallies across USA _deplete and remove enthusiasm
4. Protect Biden from embarrassment re: mental health [clear cognitive decline], Q&A, rally attendance crowd size, lack of enthusiasm, etc.
5. Protect Biden from Ukraine scandal re: himself & son _C19 change of narrative
6. Protect Biden from sexual assault allegation _C19 change narrative
7. Protect and shelter #MeToo [D] created movement _preserve to target future [R] sexual assault allegations _allow hold vs Biden due to C19 narrative change
8. Create non_digital pathway to rig 2020 Presidential election _engage 80 million mail-in-ballot distribution [coordinated as early as April/May] to sidestep election night defeat [no ‘concede’] attempt ballot harvest media push ‘we don’t know how many ballots are left undelivered by postal service’ re: legal challenge battleground states _stall_challenge_push division/chaos _CLAS1-99
9. Create division hatred fear campaign primarily scare senior citizens from voting in person on election day _riots _protests _C19 death _eliminate enough senior [R] votes counteract [D] to [R] defection(s)
10. Create impression country divided _use EU-early war election gaming tactics against current administration
11. Propaganda blame attack current administration economic hardship(s), death toll, attack plan re: safety and wellbeing re: C19 failed _push Biden _stage Biden had answer to Pandemic early on _country will heal w: Biden victory _violence will end w: Biden victory
12. Change narrative 44 administration treason & corruption to POTUS C19 failure and death blame
13. Isolate faithful from each other _remove ability to attend Church [house of worship]
14. Justify social media censorship by using C19 W.H.O. claims as primary foundation _extend beyond C19 to other ‘political’ areas to remove and cut off forms of anti-narrative communication [seize control]
15. Leave door open to Constitution crisis
16. Avoid/delay public exposure of corruption & accountability _prevent loss of control/power
17. Avoid/delay loss of US taxpayer trillions due to loss of control _inability to enact corrupt policy to send money overseas disguised as goodwill/climate _unregulated _no audit policy
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
…………
How do you accomplish the above?
Release a _____?
Who benefits the most?
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Book Toxic Constituents of Animal Foodstuffs (Food Science & Technology Monographs)
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Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 648bc4 No.10632166
Sep 13 2020 13:25:02 (EST) NEW
We are not prepared for a pandemic. Trump has rolled back progress President Obama and I made to strengthen global health security. We need leadership that builds public trust, focuses on real threats, and mobilizes the world to stop outbreaks before they reach our shores. https://t.co/1qqpgayUEX — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 25, 2019
Who benefits the most?
Virus or election?
Lab or nature?
Coincidence or foreknowledge?
Difficult truths.
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Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: a4f814 No.10630891
Sep 13 2020 11:32:54 (EST)
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EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW [AS WRITTEN].
TRANSPARENCY [DISCLOSURE] AND ACCOUNTABILITY [JUSTICE] IS THE ONLY WAY FORWARD.
FUTURE OF OUR REPUBLIC AT STAKE.
WATERGATE x1000
SEPT 14-18, 21-25 [track & follow events]
Did Kevin set his alarm?
Q
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Q Anon is one of many curators of information that is helping raise awareness about the manifold conspiracies and corruption of this world. Despite the controversy surrounding this individual, or group of individuals, the information provided is effective in alerting the public to a great many truths. Additionally, the method in which Q Anon provides information leaves it up to the individual to discern and evaluate, providing an excellent opportunity for people to develop their critical thinking, discernment, and philosophic skill sets.
– Justin
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stillnessinthestorm--2020-09-14--Deep State Takedown News: September 13th to 14th 2020

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How Do You Push The Economy Forward , You Let The People Keep Their Money – Episode 2275a Related And We Know — September 13th 2020 : Organized CHAOS exposed !
NETFLIX exposed !
Enemy getting louder !
( Video ) Say No To Fake News Body For Awareness Project : Your Clothes .
Your Body .
Your Truth .
On Sale Now .
The Alarm Has Been Set , Accountability , Justice Is The Only Way Forward – Episode 2275b Kent Heckenlively & Dustin Nemos on the Fallout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President – ‘ What are you Going to Do About Riots & Election Rigging ?
’ Trump ’ s Answer !
Qtipz .
[ D ] Run Cover for Hate , 40+ “ Global Warming ” for “ Wildfires ” .
War on [ Gaurdians ] Heats Up !
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stillnessinthestorm--2020-09-17--And We Know — September 17th 2020: VIRUS. FIRES. ELECTION. They will NOT CONCEDE. Hold the LINE! (Vi

And We Know — September 17th 2020: VIRUS. FIRES. ELECTION. They will NOT CONCEDE. Hold the LINE! (Video)

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stillnessinthestorm--2020-09-17--MUAT READ: What Are The Effects Of Masking Facial Expressions?

( Dr. Joseph Mercola ) Poor air quality and the use of face masks have been a daily fact of life for many living in China .
Since the 1950s , some in Japan , China and Taiwan have worn masks as a means of protecting themselves against air pollution .
They also wear them for other reasons , specific to culture.1 Related Canada ’ s Top Doctor Advises People To Stop Kissing , And Wear Masks During Sex With New People ( Opens in a new browser tab ) In Japan , people wear masks when they feel sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out without makeup .
Bradley Sutton is an American who lived in Japan .
He told a reporter from VOA News that wearing a mask in Asia is ingrained in their culture , so doing it for reasons other than air pollution is easier.2 Despite the problem with air quality before the first SARS outbreak in China in 2002 , masks were not a regular part of every Asian ’ s life .
It was only after SARS that they were used consistently .
Manufacturers in East Asia are now producing up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SARS , people living in Taiwan believed masks marked them as being severely ill .
Since then , the Taiwanese have embraced the use of a mask .
In a commentary in China Under the Radar , the writer believes young Chinese are wearing them to build a “ social firewall ” and avoid being approached by others , “ just as sunglasses or headphones would.
” 3 While real-world testing indicates that masks used for air pollution vary widely in their effectiveness , they have become a staple in Asian life.4 After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global pandemic , masks have become more commonplace around the world .
Since science and testing has not yet caught up , many are choosing to wear a mask in public to allay others ’ fears .
Whether or not they are effective , it ’ s important to recognize the communication problems they introduce and to know how to address those problems .
Masks have removed a crucial way in which people use visual cues to communicate and understand each other .
Smiles , cheek twitches and lip movements are all lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of expression are part of how people recognize and understand communication .
In a paper published in Current Opinions in Psychology , one professor from The Ohio State University hypothesized that to interpret emotion , the visual system , including the eyes and brain , attempts to identify muscle activation in the face.5 Based on computational , behavioral and imaging evidence , he believes humans are able to effortlessly infer an emotional state by reading facial expressions .
This is different from the categorical model that proposes there are six distinct and universal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These are happiness , anger , disgust , sadness , surprise and fear.6 The second theory is related to a dimensional model that suggests there are varying dimensions across emotions that are not distinct .
Researchers have found evidence that supports the use of more than one way to categorize expression .
While this may be highly interesting to psychological researchers , what does it mean in terms of our ability to communicate , when we can ’ t see most facial expressions ?
When adults were tested , they did not have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their brain to recognize the expression.7 While this is a good indication of how quickly the visual system communicates with the brain , when facial expressions are not fully visible , this recognition is hampered .
Rebecca Brewer from the Royal Holloway University of London points out that humans process a person ’ s whole face rather than paying attention to a singular feature , such as the eyes , nose or mouth .
“ When we can not see the whole face , such holistic processing is disrupted , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in countries where the women wear veils in public .
Children and adults learn to interpret information from the whole face ; expressions on others ’ faces , even furrowed brows , are used in several cognitive processes.9 Your Face Is an Effective Communication Tool Aleix Martinez is the researcher from The Ohio State University .
He has been studying the recognition of facial expressions while programming machine learning algorithms .
He believes that relying on facial expressions can also be misleading and explains that the key to interpretation is the study of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ context.10 Yet , your face communicates more than what ’ s coming out of your mouth .
The authors of one paper described it this way:11 In countries where facial coverings are new , many are struggling with the ability to communicate and find it hard to breathe .
While this may be difficult for lots of people , it can be overwhelming for those with communication difficulties or psychological trauma .
For example , people who are deaf can no longer read lips , which severely hinders communications with a person who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another concern with widespread mask-wearing is related to people who have post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) and those who may be traumatized from the pandemic .
Yuval Neria of the New York State Psychiatric Institute runs the institute ’ s PTSD program and told the American Heart Association that mental health professionals are in uncharted territory in predicting the effects of this pandemic:13 There is concern that the pandemic is also affecting those who have a history of trauma .
PTSD is not limited to people who served in the armed services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of domestic abuse or sexual assault may have significant difficulty wearing masks .
In 2018 , the number of self-reported rapes or sexual assaults of people older than 12 doubled from 2017.14 In 2015 , 1 in 5 U.S. women reported having experienced a completed or attempted rape at some time in their life .
Physical violence from an intimate partner has affected 33 % of women and 25 % of men , and 14.3 % of women have been injured.15 When these experiences involve choking , smothering or the attacker wearing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Psychiatric nurse practitioner Adam Barkeloo spoke with Channel 9 News , expressing concern about how this can trigger a PTSD episode:16 Dawn Nau told her story to a reporter from the Altoona Mirror .
She had been a bank teller during a robbery during which a man wearing a bandana pointed a gun in her face .
The reporter wrote:17 Dawn ’ s story is not unique .
It is similar to that of Lori Perkins18 and thousands of others who live with anxiety related to PTSD that was caused by traumatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also experiencing distress from adults wearing masks .
This short video demonstrates the role that facial expression plays in infant interaction .
It ’ s called the “ Still Face ” experiment , which was first performed in 1975 by Edward Tronick , Ph.D. , who continues to conduct research on how a mother ’ s stressful behavior may affect the emotional development of infants and children.19 The study may be one of the most often-cited in developmental psychology .
Further investigations into infants ’ abilities to differentiate emotional expressions have revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn to recognize emotion and distinguish physical characteristics associated with those emotions.20 In one study , scientists found that babies spend more time looking at the mouth of an angry face just after hearing a happy voice .
The researchers believe this is a reaction to hearing something different from what they ’ re seeing and that it may demonstrate the ability at an early age to understand emotional information based on what is heard and seen.21 Educators have long known that many young children have difficulty when masks are worn .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed during Halloween , as the children become stressed .
Kang Lee , Ph.D. , from the University of Toronto , says that children don ’ t have full facial recognition abilities until they ’ re about 14 years old.22,23 Until that time , children see individual features rather than the entire face .
When adults and children use masks , it becomes more difficult for children to recognize individuals and understand emotional signals .
This is especially difficult for children on the autism spectrum who often have trouble understanding and reading nonverbal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their parents and caregivers to interpret new situations .
This reliance on facial expressions and even tone of voice is distorted by a mask , and may make it challenging for them to regulate their response .
Psychologists call this “ social referencing ” and it develops in children through the early preschool years.24 How Can You Adjust to Public Communication ?
Interpreting nonverbal cues and communicating while wearing a mask in public can be challenging .
However , there are several strategies you can use to help yourself and your children .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are having difficulty wearing a mask in public .
While simple strategies may not be useful to completely allay anxiety , there are some things you can do to improve the situation:26,27,28 Stillness in the Storm Editor : Why did we post this ?
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With the power of an open truth-seeking mind in hand , the individual can grow wise and the collective can prosper .
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(Dr. Joseph Mercola) Poor air quality and the use of face masks have been a daily fact of life for many living in China. Since the 1950s, some in Japan, China and Taiwan have worn masks as a means of protecting themselves against air pollution. They also wear them for other reasons, specific to culture.1
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by Dr. Joseph Mercola, September 9th, 2020
In Japan, people wear masks when they feel sick and women wear them when they go out without makeup. Bradley Sutton is an American who lived in Japan. He told a reporter from VOA News that wearing a mask in Asia is ingrained in their culture, so doing it for reasons other than air pollution is easier.2
Despite the problem with air quality before the first SARS outbreak in China in 2002, masks were not a regular part of every Asian’s life. It was only after SARS that they were used consistently. Manufacturers in East Asia are now producing up to 20 million masks each month. Before SARS, people living in Taiwan believed masks marked them as being severely ill.
Since then, the Taiwanese have embraced the use of a mask. In a commentary in China Under the Radar, the writer believes young Chinese are wearing them to build a “social firewall” and avoid being approached by others, “just as sunglasses or headphones would.”3 While real-world testing indicates that masks used for air pollution vary widely in their effectiveness, they have become a staple in Asian life.4
After the World Health Organization declared SARS-CoV-2 a global pandemic, masks have become more commonplace around the world. Since science and testing has not yet caught up, many are choosing to wear a mask in public to allay others’ fears. Whether or not they are effective, it’s important to recognize the communication problems they introduce and to know how to address those problems.
Decoding Facial Actions Helps Categorize Emotion
Masks have removed a crucial way in which people use visual cues to communicate and understand each other. Smiles, cheek twitches and lip movements are all lost under a mask. These visual perceptions of expression are part of how people recognize and understand communication.
In a paper published in Current Opinions in Psychology, one professor from The Ohio State University hypothesized that to interpret emotion, the visual system, including the eyes and brain, attempts to identify muscle activation in the face.5
Based on computational, behavioral and imaging evidence, he believes humans are able to effortlessly infer an emotional state by reading facial expressions. This is different from the categorical model that proposes there are six distinct and universal emotions that are communicated across cultures. These are happiness, anger, disgust, sadness, surprise and fear.6
The second theory is related to a dimensional model that suggests there are varying dimensions across emotions that are not distinct. Researchers have found evidence that supports the use of more than one way to categorize expression. While this may be highly interesting to psychological researchers, what does it mean in terms of our ability to communicate, when we can’t see most facial expressions?
When adults were tested, they did not have to acknowledge they had seen a face for their brain to recognize the expression.7 While this is a good indication of how quickly the visual system communicates with the brain, when facial expressions are not fully visible, this recognition is hampered.
Rebecca Brewer from the Royal Holloway University of London points out that humans process a person’s whole face rather than paying attention to a singular feature, such as the eyes, nose or mouth. “When we cannot see the whole face, such holistic processing is disrupted,” she says.8
Brewer adds that this happens even in countries where the women wear veils in public. Children and adults learn to interpret information from the whole face; expressions on others’ faces, even furrowed brows, are used in several cognitive processes.9
Your Face Is an Effective Communication Tool
Aleix Martinez is the researcher from The Ohio State University. He has been studying the recognition of facial expressions while programming machine learning algorithms.
He believes that relying on facial expressions can also be misleading and explains that the key to interpretation is the study of the entire body posture, motion and context.10 Yet, your face communicates more than what’s coming out of your mouth. The authors of one paper described it this way:11
“One of the richest and most powerful tools in social communication is the face, from which observers can quickly and easily make a number of inferences — about identity, gender, sex, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical health, attractiveness, emotional state, personality traits, pain or physical pleasure, deception, and even social status.”
In countries where facial coverings are new, many are struggling with the ability to communicate and find it hard to breathe. While this may be difficult for lots of people, it can be overwhelming for those with communication difficulties or psychological trauma. For example, people who are deaf can no longer read lips, which severely hinders communications with a person who doesn’t know sign language.12
Masks Can Trigger a PTSD Episode
Yet another concern with widespread mask-wearing is related to people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and those who may be traumatized from the pandemic. Yuval Neria of the New York State Psychiatric Institute runs the institute’s PTSD program and told the American Heart Association that mental health professionals are in uncharted territory in predicting the effects of this pandemic:13
“I don’t think the mental health consequences will be limited to PTSD only. In fact, I think we should expect other mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and potentially increase in suicide. They are already there and kind of showing themselves.
Disasters are usually limited to space and time. And there is an onset of a disaster – which may take some time – but there is an end. But I think viruses have their own way to inflict adversities on us. The threat is ambiguous. (It) is everywhere and nowhere. It’s ongoing. It may take a long time.”
There is concern that the pandemic is also affecting those who have a history of trauma. PTSD is not limited to people who served in the armed services. Men and women who are victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault may have significant difficulty wearing masks.
In 2018, the number of self-reported rapes or sexual assaults of people older than 12 doubled from 2017.14 In 2015, 1 in 5 U.S. women reported having experienced a completed or attempted rape at some time in their life. Physical violence from an intimate partner has affected 33% of women and 25% of men, and 14.3% of women have been injured.15
When these experiences involve choking, smothering or the attacker wearing a mask, it can be even worse. Psychiatric nurse practitioner Adam Barkeloo spoke with Channel 9 News, expressing concern about how this can trigger a PTSD episode:16
“The one we worry about the most is trauma. Sexual trauma, an attack. What might not seem like a big deal to you or I might be a really big deal to a kid or an older person or a female.”
Dawn Nau told her story to a reporter from the Altoona Mirror. She had been a bank teller during a robbery during which a man wearing a bandana pointed a gun in her face. The reporter wrote:17
“Last week, Dawn Nau of Williamsport went to the grocery store for the first time since wearing a mask became mandatory in her state. For someone with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, this was a huge task. ‘To be honest, I thought I was being brave,’ she said. ‘The first time I came up an aisle, there was a man there with a mask on.’ Dawn had to tell herself to breathe. She went into the next aisle and took her mask off. ‘I was in the store maybe five minutes before I had to take my mask off,’ she said. ‘It feels like I’m suffocating, like I can’t breathe. It panics me.’ She wasn’t in the store long, but by the time she left, she was soaked from sweat.”
Dawn’s story is not unique. It is similar to that of Lori Perkins18 and thousands of others who live with anxiety related to PTSD that was caused by traumatic events in their lives.
Still Face Experiment Demonstrates Early Facial Recognition
Children are also experiencing distress from adults wearing masks. This short video demonstrates the role that facial expression plays in infant interaction. It’s called the “Still Face” experiment, which was first performed in 1975 by Edward Tronick, Ph.D., who continues to conduct research on how a mother’s stressful behavior may affect the emotional development of infants and children.19
The study may be one of the most often-cited in developmental psychology. Further investigations into infants’ abilities to differentiate emotional expressions have revealed that within the first six months, babies learn to recognize emotion and distinguish physical characteristics associated with those emotions.20
In one study, scientists found that babies spend more time looking at the mouth of an angry face just after hearing a happy voice. The researchers believe this is a reaction to hearing something different from what they’re seeing and that it may demonstrate the ability at an early age to understand emotional information based on what is heard and seen.21
Educators have long known that many young children have difficulty when masks are worn. At some elementary schools masks aren’t allowed during Halloween, as the children become stressed. Kang Lee, Ph.D., from the University of Toronto, says that children don’t have full facial recognition abilities until they’re about 14 years old.22,23
Until that time, children see individual features rather than the entire face. When adults and children use masks, it becomes more difficult for children to recognize individuals and understand emotional signals. This is especially difficult for children on the autism spectrum who often have trouble understanding and reading nonverbal cues.
Young children also look to their parents and caregivers to interpret new situations. This reliance on facial expressions and even tone of voice is distorted by a mask, and may make it challenging for them to regulate their response. Psychologists call this “social referencing” and it develops in children through the early preschool years.24
How Can You Adjust to Public Communication?
Interpreting nonverbal cues and communicating while wearing a mask in public can be challenging. However, there are several strategies you can use to help yourself and your children. Consider these tips from Brookings:25
•Introductions — Before going into a public place, show your children a face mask. Allow them to handle it and play with it. Explain that you’ll be wearing a mask in public and others will be wearing them too. Put it on your face in front of your child. Children may have less anxiety when they can anticipate events. •Games — Play “peek-a-boo” by covering and uncovering your mouth with your hand and mask. Tell them you’ll be smiling under the mask, even if they can’t see it. Use “guess-my-expression” to help them look for clues for expressions. Wearing a mask, ask them to watch your eyes and eyebrows and guess what expression you’re making. Take off the mask to let them see if they got it right. •Talking — Talk with your child through the mask at home. Adjust your tone and pitch so they can hear you.
Many adults are having difficulty wearing a mask in public. While simple strategies may not be useful to completely allay anxiety, there are some things you can do to improve the situation:26,27,28
•Nonverbal cues — Since facial expressions are much more difficult to read, using other cues, such as a hand wave, laughing when you smile and showing more of your emotions can help others understand what you’re saying. Making eye contact and being more expressive than normal can also help. •Voice volume — The mask will muffle your voice somewhat, so be sure you are speaking loud enough for the other person to hear you. They may stop asking you to repeat yourself after several times and just give up. •Relaxation techniques — Since your nervous system doesn’t often listen to reason, it’s helpful to have a few techniques you can use in public if you feel anxious while wearing a mask. Breathing deeply, listening to music or adding a few drops of lavender to the front of your mask may help. You can activate the vagus nerve, which helps calm the nervous system, by using your facial muscles to chew gum, sing or hum. Sources and References:
Stillness in the Storm Editor: Why did we post this?
The news is important to all people because it is where we come to know new things about the world, which leads to the development of more life goals that lead to life wisdom. The news also serves as a social connection tool, as we tend to relate to those who know about and believe the things we do. With the power of an open truth-seeking mind in hand, the individual can grow wise and the collective can prosper.
– Justin
Not sure how to make sense of this? Want to learn how to discern like a pro? Read this essential guide to discernment, analysis of claims, and understanding the truth in a world of deception: 4 Key Steps of Discernment – Advanced Truth-Seeking Tools.
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stillnessinthestorm--2020-09-17--Concerned American: Why I’m Voting for Trump…Even Though I Don’t Want To

( Robert A .
Hall ) I don ’ t want to vote for Donald Trump .
I wrote in another candidate in 2016 .
But here ’ s what I do want to vote for .
Related Jimmy Kimmel , Leftists Celebs CRUSHED On Social Media After Tweeting Out ‘ Voter Fraud ’ Video That Showed No Voter Fraud I want to vote for the American flag .
Comrades of mine , black and white , died for that flag .
I stopped watching the NFL four years ago , and now I ’ ve stopped watching all pro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats do not condemn flag-burners .
I want to vote to defend the police .
Yes , there are bad cops .
But there are bad people in every category or profession .
Even bad Marines .
Without the cops , whom do you call if you are in an accident , someone tries to break into your house , or your neighbor shoots his wife ?
Violent and property crime will go up in proportion to the lack of police or to police being restrained by politicians .
Kamala Harris said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the streets — what changed ?
Surveys , even in black neighborhoods , show that people want more cops on the street .
I want to vote to make black lives matter .
Defunding the police would take the lives of thousands more black folks every year — mostly killed by black thugs .
More black folks have been killed this year by BLM riots than by rogue cops .
Blacks are 13 % of the population , but 47 % of the murder victims and 52 % of the killers .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ males is murder by other young black males .
Blacks are 40 % of Planned Parenthood abortions .
Let ’ s defund Planned Parenthood to stop black genocide .
I want to vote to make black lives better .
Black employment is at historic highs , much higher than under the Obama-Biden administration .
Black folks should be able to choose high-quality schools for their kids just as the rich Democrats do .
I want to vote for school choice and charter schools .
And I want to stop the riots , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I want to vote for a strong economy .
Obama said jobs were never coming back .
Employment was way up by February of 2020 , dropped with COVID , but is recovering .
My wife and I are retired and depend on our draw from our IRA .
It is about $ 180k higher than it was in January , 2016 .
I don ’ t want to go back to that .
I want to vote for law and order and against Antifa and BLM .
The violence , looting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intolerable , abetted by weak Democrat mayors .
Joe Biden recently came out against violence — three months after the riots started .
He has never condemned Antifa or BLM .
They are part of his base .
And we now have black privilege in our cities .
A black person who loots and riots or assaults another black person is less likely to be arrested because the police think they won ’ t be supported , and if the person threatens them and they shoot , the police will be made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unbiased media establishment , one where the facts are presented without editorial spin , and stories are not killed because they do not fit the agenda .
I want to vote for trial by jury , not trial in the media before the facts are known .
I want to vote against open borders and illegal immigration .
As bad and racist as the left says America is , if everyone who wanted to come here came , our economic system would collapse , and we would become a third-world country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amendment .
Freedom of speech means tolerating even speech you hate .
I want to vote for the Second Amendment .
If the Democrat politicians can be surrounded by folks with guns to protect them , the average citizen deserves the same right of self-defense .
Biden-Harris have made no secret of their desire to criminalize gun ownership ( while de facto legalizing looting ) .
There is a reason why guns and ammo have grown scarce lately : scared citizens are on the largest gun-buying spree in history .
I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Constitution as written , not ones who find justification in it for anything they want .
I want to vote for a strong defense .
Biden-Harris will eviscerate the military to pay for vote-buying programs .
I want to vote to stand up to China .
I ’ ve always been for free trade .
But China ’ s espionage , theft of intellectual property , knock-off products , and unfair trade practices must be addressed .
And we must stand with China ’ s neighbors against a new East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote to support capitalism .
Only the twin miracles of free-markets and democratic institutions have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty .
The poor in America live better than the middle class in the Third World .
You don ’ t see the leftists who chant , “ Death to America ” packing to leave .
Socialism always starts with golden promises and ends in bloody oppression .
So , no , I don ’ t want to vote for Donald Trump .
But voting for him is the only way I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to vote for .
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Robert A .
Hall is a Marine Vietnam veteran who served five terms in the Massachusetts state Senate .
He has 12 books on Amazon with the royalties going to charity .
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The news is important to all people because it is where we come to know new things about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of more life goals that lead to life wisdom .
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With the power of an open truth-seeking mind in hand , the individual can grow wise and the collective can prosper .
Not sure how to make sense of this ?
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(Robert A. Hall) I don’t want to vote for Donald Trump. I wrote in another candidate in 2016. But here’s what I do want to vote for.
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by Robert A. Hall, September 10th, 2020
I want to vote for the American flag. Comrades of mine, black and white, died for that flag. I stopped watching the NFL four years ago, and now I’ve stopped watching all pro sports because of the disrespect. The Democrats do not condemn flag-burners.
I want to vote to defend the police. Yes, there are bad cops. But there are bad people in every category or profession. Even bad Marines. Without the cops, whom do you call if you are in an accident, someone tries to break into your house, or your neighbor shoots his wife? Violent and property crime will go up in proportion to the lack of police or to police being restrained by politicians. Kamala Harris said in 2009 that she wanted more police on the streets — what changed? Surveys, even in black neighborhoods, show that people want more cops on the street.
I want to vote to make black lives matter. Defunding the police would take the lives of thousands more black folks every year — mostly killed by black thugs. More black folks have been killed this year by BLM riots than by rogue cops. Blacks are 13% of the population, but 47% of the murder victims and 52% of the killers. The leading cause of death in young black males is murder by other young black males. Blacks are 40% of Planned Parenthood abortions. Let’s defund Planned Parenthood to stop black genocide.
I want to vote to make black lives better. Black employment is at historic highs, much higher than under the Obama-Biden administration. Black folks should be able to choose high-quality schools for their kids just as the rich Democrats do. I want to vote for school choice and charter schools. And I want to stop the riots, which are destroying both black and white jobs.
I want to vote for a strong economy. Obama said jobs were never coming back. Employment was way up by February of 2020, dropped with COVID, but is recovering. My wife and I are retired and depend on our draw from our IRA. It is about $180k higher than it was in January, 2016. I don’t want to go back to that.
I want to vote for law and order and against Antifa and BLM. The violence, looting, and destruction in our cities is intolerable, abetted by weak Democrat mayors. Joe Biden recently came out against violence — three months after the riots started. He has never condemned Antifa or BLM. They are part of his base. And we now have black privilege in our cities. A black person who loots and riots or assaults another black person is less likely to be arrested because the police think they won’t be supported, and if the person threatens them and they shoot, the police will be made the criminals.
I want to vote for an unbiased media establishment, one where the facts are presented without editorial spin, and stories are not killed because they do not fit the agenda. I want to vote for trial by jury, not trial in the media before the facts are known.
I want to vote against open borders and illegal immigration. As bad and racist as the left says America is, if everyone who wanted to come here came, our economic system would collapse, and we would become a third-world country.
I want to vote for the First Amendment. Freedom of speech means tolerating even speech you hate.
I want to vote for the Second Amendment. If the Democrat politicians can be surrounded by folks with guns to protect them, the average citizen deserves the same right of self-defense. Biden-Harris have made no secret of their desire to criminalize gun ownership (while de facto legalizing looting). There is a reason why guns and ammo have grown scarce lately: scared citizens are on the largest gun-buying spree in history.
I want to vote for judges who interpret the law according to the Constitution as written, not ones who find justification in it for anything they want.
I want to vote for a strong defense. Biden-Harris will eviscerate the military to pay for vote-buying programs.
I want to vote to stand up to China. I’ve always been for free trade. But China’s espionage, theft of intellectual property, knock-off products, and unfair trade practices must be addressed. And we must stand with China’s neighbors against a new East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.
I want to vote to support capitalism. Only the twin miracles of free-markets and democratic institutions have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty. The poor in America live better than the middle class in the Third World. You don’t see the leftists who chant, “Death to America” packing to leave. Socialism always starts with golden promises and ends in bloody oppression.
So, no, I don’t want to vote for Donald Trump. But voting for him is the only way I can vote for the things I do want to vote for.
About The Author
Robert A. Hall
Robert A. Hall is a Marine Vietnam veteran who served five terms in the Massachusetts state Senate. He has 12 books on Amazon with the royalties going to charity.
Stillness in the Storm Editor: Why did we post this?
The news is important to all people because it is where we come to know new things about the world, which leads to the development of more life goals that lead to life wisdom. The news also serves as a social connection tool, as we tend to relate to those who know about and believe the things we do. With the power of an open truth-seeking mind in hand, the individual can grow wise and the collective can prosper.
– Justin
Not sure how to make sense of this? Want to learn how to discern like a pro? Read this essential guide to discernment, analysis of claims, and understanding the truth in a world of deception: 4 Key Steps of Discernment – Advanced Truth-Seeking Tools.
Stillness in the Storm Editor’s note: Did you find a spelling error or grammatical mistake? Send an email to corrections@stillnessinthestorm.com, with the error and suggested correction, along with the headline and url. Do you think this article needs an update? Or do you just have some feedback? Send us an email at sitsshow@gmail.com. Thank you for reading.
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Biden’s Billionaires

( Steve McCann ) Many years ago , while participating in a voter registration drive , I came upon a grizzled and disheveled old man sitting in the overgrown and weed-infested yard of his paint-starved house calming smoking his pipe .
Despite his gruff demeanor , Ully ( Ulysses ) was very pleasant and loquacious as we talked for over an hour on topics ranging from the weather to the innate foibles of mankind .
It turned out that he had to leave school after the fourth grade in order to work in the fields to help support his family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ menial and labor-intensive jobs ever since .
Yet , he had a deep and thorough insight into human nature .
Among his comments about the rich and ostensibly well-educated was : “ All the money in the world cain ’ t buy a fool a lick of common sense.
” Related Xi ’ s Political Rivals Run For Cover : “ A Purge Is Coming – Be Careful ” I was reminded of that observation after reading an article describing the 131 billionaires who are pouring millions into the coffers of the Democrat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their mindless obsession to defeat President Trump in November .
Among the prominent names are Jeff Skoll , a founder of eBay who has contributed $ 4.5 million ; Laurene Powell Jobs of Apple and owner of The Atlantic magazine has donated $ 1.2 million , and Josh Bekenstein , Chairman of Bain Capital ( co-founded by Mitt Romney ) , $ 5 million .
Far more Wall Street financers have also jumped on the Biden/Democrat party bandwagon than are supporting Donald Trump , whose policies have overwhelmingly revived the economy after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The tech billionaires , not content to simply cough up untold millions in direct political contributions , are also funding massive voter drives , promoting mail-in balloting , creating divisive partisan news sites , aiding and designing the Democrat party ’ s digital campaigns and unabashedly censoring the social media accounts of the Trump campaign and innumerable conservatives .
The political party they are gleefully underwriting in order to oust Trump is no longer the party of the middle and working class ( which is now one and the same ) but a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleeping with the predator .
The witless wealthy and socially aware are in bed with the avowed socialists and militant Marxists .
What is holding this marriage of convenience together is a mutual hatred of Donald Trump and the undoable promises made by Joe Biden and the Democrat party hierarchy .
In a 2019 meeting with 100 super-wealthy potential donors , Biden assured the gathering that he would not demonize the rich and would only increase their taxes slightly while ensuring that their standard of living would not be affected by any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m not Bernie Sanders .
I don ’ t think 500 Billionaires are the reason why we are in trouble ” .
Further , he unabashedly emphasized that the wealthy are not the reason for income inequality and “ If I win this nomination .
I won ’ t let you down .
I promise you.
” Further , the dubious choice of Kamala Harris as the vice presidential nominee was made solely to placate and reassure Wall Street and the wealthy , as she was viewed by them as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on her days in California .
When the time came to deal with the Marxist/socialist wing of the Democrat party ’ s anti-Trump coalition , policy commitments , many diametrically opposite of what was promised the wealthy donors , were also guaranteed with a non-verbal pledge of we won ’ t let you down .
The first step was a de facto party platform .
The 110-page Biden-Sanders Manifesto which includes , among other commitments , a massive job killing $ 2+ trillion climate agenda to phase out fossil fuel usage within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bail , redirecting ( i.e .
cutting ) funding for the police , dismantling all border protections , legalizing virtually all illegal immigrants and massively raising corporate and individual tax rates on the wealthy .
This manifesto is a socialist screed that would destroy the middle class and permanently neuter the economy and nation .
An effusive Bernie Sanders proclaimed to the world that Biden and the Democrats have embraced his socialist agenda and that Biden would be the most progressive president since FDR .
Sanders exposed not only the behind the scenes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Biden ’ s figurehead role .
Further confirmation of the radicalization of the Party came about unexpectedly as the militant Marxist faction of the Sanders coalition forced the issue .
Impatient and unwilling to wait until after the 3rd of November , Antifa and Black Lives Matter used the death of George Floyd as a pretext to take to the streets and begin their long-hoped for revolution .
They claimed that rioting , looting , committing arson and attacking law enforcement was a necessity as this was a systemically racist country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooted in their radical Marxist ideology of class warfare not so-called systemic racism .
As two of their preferred chants and graffiti slogans “ eat the rich ” and “ abolish capitalism now ” confirms .
Biden , the Democrat party hierarchy as well as virtually all Democrat elected officials refused to address the violence and those responsible .
Thus , they tacitly approved of the lawlessness and by doing so flashed a green light to continue the riots .
When forced to acknowledge the reality on the streets of the nation ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the police , white supremacists and even the Russians .
Due to their spinelessness , the armies of anarchy and revolution Biden and the Democrats unleashed will never be defeated or mollified by them .
Considering the vast dichotomy in the litany of promises made and actions taken , it is inevitable that either the moneyed elite or the mob of passionate true believers will be betrayed .
There is no middle ground .
Who will prevail ?
Will it be the elites whose only weapon is money and fleeting political influence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unconstrained violence and intimidation ?
Will it be those who believe a revolution could never happen here or those who are currently inciting revolution with the implicit blessing of a major political party ?
Will it be those who believe that Biden and the Democrats , if elected , will be able to forcefully deal with the insurgents or the insurgents who now know that riots and extortion causes Democrat politicians to cower in the corner ?
Beginning with the French Revolution and throughout the 19th and 20th centuries , history has recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a feckless ruling class or party .
And the first casualties have inevitably been the wealthy elites .
I can envision sitting with my old friend , Ully , and asking him if he thought the wealthy elites , indiscriminately tossing money at the Democrats for the sole purpose of defeating President Trump , understood the pitfalls involved .
He would lean back , slowly exhale a puff of smoke from his well-worn pipe and with uncontrollable anger in his eyes would say : “ Nope .
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(Steve McCann) Many years ago, while participating in a voter registration drive, I came upon a grizzled and disheveled old man sitting in the overgrown and weed-infested yard of his paint-starved house calming smoking his pipe. Despite his gruff demeanor, Ully (Ulysses) was very pleasant and loquacious as we talked for over an hour on topics ranging from the weather to the innate foibles of mankind. It turned out that he had to leave school after the fourth grade in order to work in the fields to help support his family and had toiled in a variety of menial and labor-intensive jobs ever since. Yet, he had a deep and thorough insight into human nature. Among his comments about the rich and ostensibly well-educated was: “All the money in the world cain’t buy a fool a lick of common sense.”
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Source – American Thinker
by Steve McCann, September 10th, 2020
I was reminded of that observation after reading an article describing the 131 billionaires who are pouring millions into the coffers of the Democrat party and Joe Biden’s campaign in their mindless obsession to defeat President Trump in November. Among the prominent names are Jeff Skoll, a founder of eBay who has contributed $4.5 million; Laurene Powell Jobs of Apple and owner of The Atlantic magazine has donated $1.2 million, and Josh Bekenstein, Chairman of Bain Capital (co-founded by Mitt Romney), $5 million.
Far more Wall Street financers have also jumped on the Biden/Democrat party bandwagon than are supporting Donald Trump, whose policies have overwhelmingly revived the economy after the stagnation of the Obama-Biden years. The tech billionaires, not content to simply cough up untold millions in direct political contributions, are also funding massive voter drives, promoting mail-in balloting, creating divisive partisan news sites, aiding and designing the Democrat party’s digital campaigns and unabashedly censoring the social media accounts of the Trump campaign and innumerable conservatives.
The political party they are gleefully underwriting in order to oust Trump is no longer the party of the middle and working class (which is now one and the same) but a two-tier assemblage in which the prey is sleeping with the predator. The witless wealthy and socially aware are in bed with the avowed socialists and militant Marxists. What is holding this marriage of convenience together is a mutual hatred of Donald Trump and the undoable promises made by Joe Biden and the Democrat party hierarchy.
In a 2019 meeting with 100 super-wealthy potential donors, Biden assured the gathering that he would not demonize the rich and would only increase their taxes slightly while ensuring that their standard of living would not be affected by any of his policies. He also stated: “I’m not Bernie Sanders. I don’t think 500 Billionaires are the reason why we are in trouble”. Further, he unabashedly emphasized that the wealthy are not the reason for income inequality and “If I win this nomination. I won’t let you down. I promise you.”
Further, the dubious choice of Kamala Harris as the vice presidential nominee was made solely to placate and reassure Wall Street and the wealthy, as she was viewed by them as being very deferential to the mega-rich class based on her days in California.
When the time came to deal with the Marxist/socialist wing of the Democrat party’s anti-Trump coalition, policy commitments, many diametrically opposite of what was promised the wealthy donors, were also guaranteed with a non-verbal pledge of we won’t let you down.
The first step was a de facto party platform. The 110-page Biden-Sanders Manifesto which includes, among other commitments, a massive job killing $2+ trillion climate agenda to phase out fossil fuel usage within 15 years, the elimination of cash bail, redirecting (i.e. cutting) funding for the police, dismantling all border protections, legalizing virtually all illegal immigrants and massively raising corporate and individual tax rates on the wealthy. This manifesto is a socialist screed that would destroy the middle class and permanently neuter the economy and nation.
An effusive Bernie Sanders proclaimed to the world that Biden and the Democrats have embraced his socialist agenda and that Biden would be the most progressive president since FDR. Sanders exposed not only the behind the scenes reality of today’s Democrat party but Biden’s figurehead role.
Further confirmation of the radicalization of the Party came about unexpectedly as the militant Marxist faction of the Sanders coalition forced the issue. Impatient and unwilling to wait until after the 3rd of November, Antifa and Black Lives Matter used the death of George Floyd as a pretext to take to the streets and begin their long-hoped for revolution. They claimed that rioting, looting, committing arson and attacking law enforcement was a necessity as this was a systemically racist country. Yet, they openly demanded immediate changes rooted in their radical Marxist ideology of class warfare not so-called systemic racism. As two of their preferred chants and graffiti slogans “eat the rich” and “abolish capitalism now” confirms.
Biden, the Democrat party hierarchy as well as virtually all Democrat elected officials refused to address the violence and those responsible. Thus, they tacitly approved of the lawlessness and by doing so flashed a green light to continue the riots. When forced to acknowledge the reality on the streets of the nation’s cities, they instead blamed Trump, the police, white supremacists and even the Russians. Due to their spinelessness, the armies of anarchy and revolution Biden and the Democrats unleashed will never be defeated or mollified by them.
Considering the vast dichotomy in the litany of promises made and actions taken, it is inevitable that either the moneyed elite or the mob of passionate true believers will be betrayed. There is no middle ground. Who will prevail?
Will it be the elites whose only weapon is money and fleeting political influence or the passionate mob whose weapons are unconstrained violence and intimidation? Will it be those who believe a revolution could never happen here or those who are currently inciting revolution with the implicit blessing of a major political party? Will it be those who believe that Biden and the Democrats, if elected, will be able to forcefully deal with the insurgents or the insurgents who now know that riots and extortion causes Democrat politicians to cower in the corner?
Beginning with the French Revolution and throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, history has recorded that passionate mobs always prevail when dealing with a feckless ruling class or party. And the first casualties have inevitably been the wealthy elites.
I can envision sitting with my old friend, Ully, and asking him if he thought the wealthy elites, indiscriminately tossing money at the Democrats for the sole purpose of defeating President Trump, understood the pitfalls involved. He would lean back, slowly exhale a puff of smoke from his well-worn pipe and with uncontrollable anger in his eyes would say: “Nope. Those damn fools ain’t got a lick of common sense.”
Stillness in the Storm Editor: Why did we post this?
The news is important to all people because it is where we come to know new things about the world, which leads to the development of more life goals that lead to life wisdom. The news also serves as a social connection tool, as we tend to relate to those who know about and believe the things we do. With the power of an open truth-seeking mind in hand, the individual can grow wise and the collective can prosper.
– Justin
Not sure how to make sense of this? Want to learn how to discern like a pro? Read this essential guide to discernment, analysis of claims, and understanding the truth in a world of deception: 4 Key Steps of Discernment – Advanced Truth-Seeking Tools.
Stillness in the Storm Editor’s note: Did you find a spelling error or grammatical mistake? Send an email to corrections@stillnessinthestorm.com, with the error and suggested correction, along with the headline and url. Do you think this article needs an update? Or do you just have some feedback? Send us an email at sitsshow@gmail.com. Thank you for reading.
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stillnessinthestorm--2020-09-17--Two Powerful Ways To Nourish Your Brain

Two Powerful Ways To Nourish Your Brain

( Nick Polizzi ) Today I ’ ve got two goodies to share that will thrill your brain !
Related Why Do You Eat More When You ’ re Stressed Out ?
Sometimes we take our brains for granted .
They do a lot more than just figure stuff out and hold memories for us – though that ’ s plenty right there !
The brain is the command center of the body , keeping all systems functioning .
Every movement of your body starts in your brain .
For example , it ’ s signals from your brain that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want them to .
All our bodily organs are constantly receiving directions from our brain , most of which we don ’ t even notice .
All the emotions – love , anger , fear , annoyance , enthusiasm , gratitude – live in the brain… So the healthier our brains are , the happier we feel .
So without further ado , here are 2 powerful ways to nourish your brain !
The routine of making tea is in and of itself healing for your brain .
For thousands of years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herbal brews has been cherished — and science now knows why .
Studies show that this practice releases happy endorphins that calm down your body ’ s fight or flight response .
But the real health benefits come from brewing tea infused with medicinal herbs — such as today ’ s tonic recipe for your noggin .
One of the first plants that comes to mind for brain-healing tea is : ginkgo biloba .
Ginkgo biloba ( one of the oldest tree specimens on the planet ! )
is known to increase energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your brain while simultaneously protecting it with powerful flavanoids .
This punchy plant also fights inflammation all over the body and can be extremely helpful if you have a family history of neurodegenerative disease .
Gingko biloba is pretty mild in flavor — even though it ’ s sometimes used as a digestive bitter — so I tend to add other tasty brain-boosting herbs to a ginkgo tea , like lemon balm and tulsi .
• 1 tbsp Ginkgo biloba ( you can find it in tea bags as well ) • Add @ @ @ @ @ @ @ except ginger • Pour 4 cups of water over them • Bring to a simmer and steep for at least 5 minutes For optimal brain health , this is a great healing elixir to drink every day .
Meditation is easy and free , and there ’ s tons of research out there about how fabulous it is for our brains .
Studies have shown that , over time , meditation : • increases grey matter in the brain , which is linked to overall intelligence and “ processing power ” • shrinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brain ( the amygdala ) • improves memory and the ability to focus • helps to keep the brain sharp as the body ages Meditation is also a powerful stress reliever… as many people experience right away !
It has the amazing effect of simply making you feel calmer and happier in the moment .
That ’ s probably why , all over the world , humans have practiced meditation for thousands of years !
Have you ever meditated ?
It ’ s so easy .
You can try it right now and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brain .
One of the simplest techniques is called mindfulness meditation .
There are slight differences in how different teachers will teach this method , but here is a stripped-down version that works just fine .
You might want to use a timer , and set it for 5 , 10 , or 20 minutes , depending on how long you ’ d like to meditate .
( I personally do one 20-minute session per day on most days , and it feels great ! )
• Sit down and get comfortable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible , but don ’ t be a ramrod !
You can sit on a chair that has back support , or a mat on the floor , or outside on the grass in a quiet place .
Some people like to sit with legs crossed , and some prefer a chair with their feet on the floor .
More advanced meditators may choose the lotus position .
Whatever works !
• Take one or two deep breaths to relax yourself and prepare to enter meditation .
• Notice the movement of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nose .
If you want , you can focus on the spot where it leaves your nostril .
Keep your attention gentle .
You don ’ t have to concentrate hard .
If you lose track of your breath , that ’ s okay .
Just return your attention easily to the breath if you notice you ’ ve forgotten about it .
• Let your thoughts flow as they will .
If anything , this is the tricky part .
You do not have to “ stop your thoughts.
” In fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notice that you can not stop your thoughts .
Thoughts just happen .
The trick is to not get too entangled in them .
Just let thoughts arise and pass by .
Don ’ t try to control them , but don ’ t actively “ follow ” them either .
After a while , you ’ ll notice that the thoughts just seem like so much chatter .
You ’ ll feel detached from your thoughts , especially if you can maintain that gentle attention on your breath .
You ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • When you ’ re done meditating , open your eyes slowly and take another deep breath .
Then start with some gentle movements in the hands and feet .
Don ’ t jump up from your chair or rush to do the next thing .
Give yourself some moments to reorient .
So how do you feel ?
Is meditation wonderful or what ?
Of course , there are other ways too that we can and should care for our brains on a regular basis – like regular exercise , good diet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meditation and Brain Booster tea are two easy resources that bring out the very BEST in our brains , with joy and pleasure !
PANIC : Patriots Are Now In Control Body For Awareness Project : Your body .
Your clothes .
Your truth .
On Sale Now .
Nick Polizzi has spent his career directing and editing feature length documentaries about natural alternatives to conventional medicine .
Nick ’ s current role as director of “ The Sacred Science ” documentary and author of “ The Sacred Science : An Ancient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stems from a calling to honor , preserve , and protect the ancient knowledge and rituals of the indigenous peoples of the world .
Stillness in the Storm Editor : Why did we post this ?
The news is important to all people because it is where we come to know new things about the world , which leads to the development of more life goals that lead to life wisdom .
The news also serves as a social connection tool , as we tend to relate to those who know about and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the power of an open truth-seeking mind in hand , the individual can grow wise and the collective can prosper .
Not sure how to make sense of this ?
Want to learn how to discern like a pro ?
Read this essential guide to discernment , analysis of claims , and understanding the truth in a world of deception : 4 Key Steps of Discernment – Advanced Truth-Seeking Tools .
Stillness in the Storm Editor ’ s note : Did you find a spelling error or grammatical mistake ?
Send an email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ error and suggested correction , along with the headline and url .
Do you think this article needs an update ?
Or do you just have some feedback ?
Send us an email at sitsshow @ gmail.com .
Thank you for reading .

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(Nick Polizzi) Today I’ve got two goodies to share that will thrill your brain!
Related
Source – Wake Up World
by Nick Polizzi, September 10th, 2020
Sometimes we take our brains for granted. They do a lot more than just figure stuff out and hold memories for us – though that’s plenty right there!
The brain is the command center of the body, keeping all systems functioning. Every movement of your body starts in your brain. For example, it’s signals from your brain that cause your legs to walk when you want them to.
All our bodily organs are constantly receiving directions from our brain, most of which we don’t even notice.
All the emotions – love, anger, fear, annoyance, enthusiasm, gratitude – live in the brain…
So the healthier our brains are, the happier we feel.
So without further ado, here are 2 powerful ways to nourish your brain!
1) Four Herb Brain-Booster Tea
The routine of making tea is in and of itself healing for your brain. For thousands of years, the simple process of brewing and drinking herbal brews has been cherished — and science now knows why.
Studies show that this practice releases happy endorphins that calm down your body’s fight or flight response. But the real health benefits come from brewing tea infused with medicinal herbs — such as today’s tonic recipe for your noggin.
One of the first plants that comes to mind for brain-healing tea is: ginkgo biloba.
Ginkgo biloba (one of the oldest tree specimens on the planet!) is known to increase energy and concentration by stimulating blood flow to your brain while simultaneously protecting it with powerful flavanoids. This punchy plant also fights inflammation all over the body and can be extremely helpful if you have a family history of neurodegenerative disease.
Gingko biloba is pretty mild in flavor — even though it’s sometimes used as a digestive bitter — so I tend to add other tasty brain-boosting herbs to a ginkgo tea, like lemon balm and tulsi.
Four Herb Brain-Booster Tea
Ingredients
1 tbsp Ginkgo biloba (you can find it in tea bags as well)
1 tbsp Lemon Balm
1 tbsp Tulsi
1 slice of fresh ginger
1 slice of lemon
1 tsp of honey
Instructions
Add all herbs to a tea pot – except ginger
Pour 4 cups of water over them
Bring to a simmer and steep for at least 5 minutes
Pour into cup
Add ginger, lemon and honey
Enjoy!
For optimal brain health, this is a great healing elixir to drink every day.
2) Daily Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Meditation is easy and free, and there’s tons of research out there about how fabulous it is for our brains.
Studies have shown that, over time, meditation:
increases grey matter in the brain, which is linked to overall intelligence and “processing power”
shrinks the fear and anxiety centers in the brain (the amygdala)
improves memory and the ability to focus
helps to keep the brain sharp as the body ages
Meditation is also a powerful stress reliever… as many people experience right away! It has the amazing effect of simply making you feel calmer and happier in the moment.
That’s probably why, all over the world, humans have practiced meditation for thousands of years!
Have you ever meditated? It’s so easy. You can try it right now and see for yourself how it changes your brain.
One of the simplest techniques is called mindfulness meditation. There are slight differences in how different teachers will teach this method, but here is a stripped-down version that works just fine.
You might want to use a timer, and set it for 5, 10, or 20 minutes, depending on how long you’d like to meditate. (I personally do one 20-minute session per day on most days, and it feels great!)
Sit down and get comfortable. Try and keep your back straight as possible, but don’t be a ramrod! You can sit on a chair that has back support, or a mat on the floor, or outside on the grass in a quiet place. Some people like to sit with legs crossed, and some prefer a chair with their feet on the floor. More advanced meditators may choose the lotus position. Whatever works! Take one or two deep breaths to relax yourself and prepare to enter meditation. Close your eyes. That’s important. Notice the movement of your breath as it enters and exits your nose. If you want, you can focus on the spot where it leaves your nostril. Keep your attention gentle. You don’t have to concentrate hard. If you lose track of your breath, that’s okay. Just return your attention easily to the breath if you notice you’ve forgotten about it. Let your thoughts flow as they will. If anything, this is the tricky part. You do not have to “stop your thoughts.” In fact, if you try, you might notice that you cannot stop your thoughts. Thoughts just happen. The trick is to not get too entangled in them. Just let thoughts arise and pass by. Don’t try to control them, but don’t actively “follow” them either. After a while, you’ll notice that the thoughts just seem like so much chatter. You’ll feel detached from your thoughts, especially if you can maintain that gentle attention on your breath. You’ll be an observer of your thoughts. When you’re done meditating, open your eyes slowly and take another deep breath. Then start with some gentle movements in the hands and feet. Don’t jump up from your chair or rush to do the next thing. Give yourself some moments to reorient.
So how do you feel?
Is meditation wonderful or what?
Of course, there are other ways too that we can and should care for our brains on a regular basis – like regular exercise, good diet, and a proper amount of sleep.
Meditation and Brain Booster tea are two easy resources that bring out the very BEST in our brains, with joy and pleasure!
About The Author
Nick Polizzi
Nick Polizzi has spent his career directing and editing feature length documentaries about natural alternatives to conventional medicine. Nick’s current role as director of “The Sacred Science” documentary and author of “The Sacred Science: An Ancient Healing Path For The Modern World” stems from a calling to honor, preserve, and protect the ancient knowledge and rituals of the indigenous peoples of the world.
Stillness in the Storm Editor: Why did we post this?
The news is important to all people because it is where we come to know new things about the world, which leads to the development of more life goals that lead to life wisdom. The news also serves as a social connection tool, as we tend to relate to those who know about and believe the things we do. With the power of an open truth-seeking mind in hand, the individual can grow wise and the collective can prosper.
– Justin
Not sure how to make sense of this? Want to learn how to discern like a pro? Read this essential guide to discernment, analysis of claims, and understanding the truth in a world of deception: 4 Key Steps of Discernment – Advanced Truth-Seeking Tools.
Stillness in the Storm Editor’s note: Did you find a spelling error or grammatical mistake? Send an email to corrections@stillnessinthestorm.com, with the error and suggested correction, along with the headline and url. Do you think this article needs an update? Or do you just have some feedback? Send us an email at sitsshow@gmail.com. Thank you for reading.
Source:
https://wakeup-world.com/2020/09/10/two-powerful-ways-to-nourish-your-brain/