by Starman » Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:26 pm
Perhaps this might be a good thread to offer this reflection considering covert ops and propaganda guidelines established by the US Security State re: the deliberate and methodical co-opting of folk beliefs, superstition, folk-tales, arcane beliefs, mythology, local traditions, etc., in any political operation in which regime change and subverting the normal system of elections and political legitimacy. I readsomething about this some time ago in relation to US-brokered Latin American coups, whether it was an informal synthesis of an actual document or an interpretation of regime-change tactics or an article based on secondary sources, I don't recall -- but I've seen various references to the same idea from a number of different places. It sure makes me wonder about whether the PTB deliberately use these hidden codes and clues, of significant dates and occult numerologic references, as a way to subliminally reinforce their manipulations of pwer and public impressions, to impress or baffle or intimidate or intimidate or disempower the public (in general) and their ideological opposition (in specific) -- to the extent that this semi-hidden or 'suggestive' references to occult and 'magickal' forces are perceived/believed by observers -- and which is intended to complicate criticism or undermine resistance to these events.<br><br>That's not to say that there's an actual 'power' in the rituals or occult workings/belief system re: significant dates or hidden messages in major events like the 911, Madrid, and London bombings, but that they may be part of the belief system of one or more groups/factions of the intelligence/military/political/corporate/crime organizations that comprise the shadow government, OR included so as to complicate and confound the public or otherwise reinforce the significance of these events with a non-ordinary (and thus more compelling or non-challengeable) basis.<br><br>A number of sharp observors have detected coded Biblical references in the major public speeches of Bush and other key officials (Cheney esp.), likely put in to reassure and inspire his 'base' of Moral Majority (sic) fundies who apparently eagerly look for such scriptural references to Dominionist thinking and to Armeggedon/Revelation cues about fulfillment of God's plan and the Rapture and tribulation, Lord's 2nd coming and the antichrist, etc. -- that resonate with their own religious beliefs. To what extent may hidden occult codes be intentionally manipulated and referenced in a similiar way, to 'speak' to the secret cults and other societies like Freemasons and Illuminati that believe i and look for the hidden occult significance of major world events, as part of the fulfillment or signs of a Divine or Magickal or even Satanic (for the higher elites, ie. 33rd degree Masons) working.<br><br>Obviously I'm only skirting the edges of the topic here, as much more could be said about the perception of power and the coopting (or even replacement) of belief systems as a type of propaganda and for control of populations. After all, much of the neocon 'thing' is domination by any means possible, by force or guile or deception or bluff. The tricky thing is to not make such overt references to occult 'meanings' that they alienate and turn-off the masses of fundies who really think Bush is blessed by and has a mandate from God to 'protect American values' and to fight a 'Crusades' style battle against the forces of Darkness ie. Arab heretics/Muslim fanatics.<br><br>As we've seen, the US military has had a long and apparently ongoing interest in the occult for whatever military/intelligence value they can exploit. Some, most or perhaps all the value of occult 'power' may be in impressing the 'enemy' or ones' critics that you have the upper-hand and the ultimate secret weapon of an inconquerable, irresistable 'power' -- call it whatever, occult magick, Divine Destiny, fulfillment of prophecy, Black Arts, etc.<br><br>So, I guess there's like at least 3 ways hidden (or disguised) occult references or meanings can have an effect, independent of whether there's any objective, external basis for the 'reality' of occult power or influence.<br><br>1. Reinforces group identity, cohesion.<br>2. Intimidates the local-yokels with a 'power'they can't comprehend or resist.<br>3. Emboldens one's own inner-circle of elites with the sense of their invincibility, tapping into and mastering an enormous secret arcane 'knowledge', relishing their derring-do and audacity in exploiting every advantage, stroking egos etc.<br><br>Through history, elites and leaders have sought guidance on how to align their ambitions with auspicious moments and events, to turn-them to their advantage and merge with the workings of the universe to further their aims as efficiently and effectively as possible, always seeking an advantage over their foes. <br><br>Well, just some thoughts to ponder, mebbe.<br>Starman <p></p><i></i>
