“Choose your leaders
with wisdom and forethought.
To be led by a coward
is to be controlled
by all that the coward fears.
To be led by a fool
is to be led
by the opportunists
who control the fool.
To be led by a thief
is to offer up
your most precious treasures
to be stolen.
To be led by a liar
is to ask
to be told lies.
To be led by a tyrant
is to sell yourself
and those you love
into slavery.”
― Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Talents
The Socratic Method
Aesop: 'Any excuse will serve a tyrant.'
Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
The quote by Aesop, "Any excuse will serve a tyrant," holds a deep and significant meaning that has transcended time and continues to resonate in our modern world. At its core, this quote suggests that tyrants, those who abuse their power and oppress others, can manipulate and exploit any reason or justification to further their agenda. Whether it be political, social, or personal motives, these individuals will seize any opportunity to maintain their control and assert dominance over others. This quote serves as a cautionary reminder of the cunning nature of tyranny and the danger it poses to freedom and justice.To fully grasp the profound implications of this quote, let us delve into an unexpected philosophical concept: existentialism. Existentialism revolves around the idea that individuals have complete freedom and responsibility for their own actions and choices. In this context, the essence of Aesop's quote takes on a new dimension. It suggests that tyrants exploit the inherent human tendency to make excuses and rationalize their actions, ultimately negating the foundational principles of existentialism.When we examine the relationship between tyranny and existentialism, we find a stark contrast. Existentialism emphasizes personal responsibility and the quest for authenticity and individuality, whereas tyranny thrives on stripping individuals of their autonomy and forcing them into submission. Tyrants understand the power of excuses, subtly convincing their victims that they are helpless and destined to endure their oppression.The quote also sheds light on the insidious nature of tyranny. By stating that "any excuse will serve a tyrant," Aesop implies that these oppressive figures can manipulate and twist any situation to their advantage. They are skilled in exploiting societal divisions, economic disparities, and innate human vulnerabilities to consolidate their power and suppress dissent. In doing so, they suppress the potential for a more just and equitable society.Moreover, Aesop's quote speaks to the importance of remaining vigilant against tyranny. It serves as a reminder that we must be wary of the justifications put forth by those in power, critically analyzing their motives and actions. By demanding transparency and accountability, we can curb the influence of tyrants who seek to perpetuate their control through the use of manipulation and excuses.In conclusion, Aesop's quote, "Any excuse will serve a tyrant," reverberates with profound relevance in our modern world. It encapsulates the inherent danger of tyranny and the ability of oppressive figures to exploit any justification to further their agenda. When juxtaposed with existentialism, this quote highlights the contradiction between personal responsibility and the suppression of individual autonomy. It serves as a call to action, urging us to remain vigilant and question the motives of those in power. By doing so, we can strive for a society rooted in freedom, justice, and the rejection of excuses that serve the tyrant.
I've been here since this whole thing started, so you tell me what I am. I am what I am, put whatever label you want on that.
Did my digging years ago when this all started. I think at this point, "nothing can stop what's coming."
So many words. Okay, what's your point? Satan does indeed exist despite your post to the contrary.
Why do you have so many posts?
Sitting right here.
Yeah, and we are barely into the bread. I have had my times when I just shit posted, but I don't think I ever got up to 30 some posts in one bread. Especially this early on in a bread.
I guess you weren't here when we were told what our job is. If you just want to cry, there's a corner over there.
I think we have a bot infestation.
Such a warm and welcoming manner you have.
Oh? Traitor to who? I think you are off your rocker even if you are a bot.
I think somebody might be IP hopping.
Kek. Thanks for sharing YOUR opinion.
Tyb.
You are correct. The catholic church has been essentially running Europe for centuries, well, the various popes have. Think about the HRE. My guess is Hitler was the papacy's third attempt at another HRE.
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Funny how you can post so many images, links and text so fast.
>>20731524
Nope. I was raised catholic, I know. Constantine started the catholic church, NOT Jesus. If the catholic church was so good, why did it persecute Jews? Jews were the FIRST christians.
It's talking about the whore, a false religion, ANY false religion. What whore sits enthroned in Rome?
Here's what I think.
The vatican will be destroyed and replaced with something else, probably a world "religion." More than likely it is going to involve Israel, the temple will be rebuilt. Israel will become the new economic/banking center. Israel is not perfect, she is still in the apostate condition, lacking the breath or spirit….
37 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,
2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry.
3 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.
4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.
5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:
6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.
7 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.
8 And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them.
9 Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.
11 Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts.
12 Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.
13 And ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O my people, and brought you up out of your graves,
14 And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the Lord have spoken it, and performed it, saith the Lord.
She has been gathered, her bones now have flesh on them, the one thing she lacks currently, is breath, the spirit, she will however get that eventually, but currently she still want's to play the harlot with all the nations.
Remember the Q drop about the movie The Godfather III? What did he find as he got higher up the food chain? Things got MORE corrupt rather than less the higher up he went. Think about that.
To the catholic church???? Kek, kek, kek. Boy are you wrong. Did Jesus come to start a new religion and called it catholicism? I think not. Jesus was a Hebrew, God's offer was to the Jews FIRST. The reason is because God had made a promise to Abraham. Why do you think the Jews have been punished for so many centuries? Because they didn't recognize their Messiah when He showed up, among other reasons, but that was the biggest. Constantine started catholicism not Jesus. The catholic church will probably be destroyed.
17 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:
2 With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.
3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:
5 And upon her forehead was a name written, Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots And Abominations Of The Earth.
6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
What a ridiculous response.