A Few Observations of Group Hate

 A couple of simple observations of how hate groups function. Not everything needs to be a long article. These are quick but for the most part seem ok. 

1.) Internal dialogue is focused on comparison with others (Why they are better than others). 

2.) History of past poor behaviors (bullying, dishonesty, put downs, etc..). 

3.) Low boundaries between members and high social pressure (likely an extension of mental health of leadership).

4.) Attempt to influence others (if strong enough local officials).

5.) Devaluing of others which limits boundaries

6.) Shared identity (i.e. ISIS, Proud Boys, etc...)

7.) Defensive (cultish) or expansive (promotors). 

8.) Use of rumors, emotions and angers to motivate members to intimidate others.

9.) Have difficult finding different paths to conflict resolution (might be learned).

10.) Use of passive aggressive behaviors designed to intimidate but not enough to be specific to account.

11.) Most members may be neutral but live within the social context of active extreme behaviors and values.

12.) Mental health seems to be associated with leadership.

13.) Financial and social aspects to behaviors (could be designed to hide poor behaviors)

14.) Willing to act if numbers and physical intimidation allow them to do so (Highly dependent on the personalities and context of others. Surrounded by supporters they may act where they wouldn't alone. Diluted responsibilities.)

15.) Active seeks support form others to influence public/local opinion using false/misleading behaviors.

16.) Such groups attempt to work by circumventing laws and or weaknesses in current law and enforcement (i.e. police or military in sacking of capital or a local law enforcement officer in support of social network.)

Could Russian Invasion of Donetsk Determine Their Objectives?

 

Donetsk may be the decisive line in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Thinking strategically of why Russia would want it and one has to wonder if it sort of connects their initiatives to the industrial area. That could be true if Russia wants to reemerge as a manufacturing country and wants not only access to ports and industrial infrastructure but also shipping to China and the Asian region. It is always possible that they have a master plan (After failed plan A which likely included invasion up to Dnipro the refocused on the essentials in plan B). Could Donetsk be the final zone or will they continue westward for all of Ukraine (I doubt they want all of it) (See Donetsk evacuation)?  

This is also why I advocate for our American politicians to put aside their differences, redevelop our own capacities, infrastructure, and human capital (I know I know not very important!). We watch as two major ideologies must compete again and the iron curtain redrawn. I hope we are up to the task. As of now we are moving and starting to tackle but have a long way to go. I also believe that the sacking of our capital wasn't completely random either. Intelligence has shown social media manipulation and intentional hyping of differences has been occurring. They just love it when we argue and drag our feet and likely even more when our politicians duke it out without seeing the bigger picture (See Post Afghan Threats). 🤷

 (Those of us who draw people together are often, not always, but often ignored for hyper politics and those in the "connected" upper echelons of society. Having a Muslim sounding name definitively makes your opinions and skills less worthy{I can't even say my opinion is right but just a maybe}. Its all so simple! Nothing is a fact but just open possibilities for exploration by those who want to dig to find solutions. I have devoted much of my life to learning and science and I see that nothing should be ruled out until it can be ruled out...one works in probabilities and avoids absolutes. Muslim name or not...time answers all questions. Competitive Position) 

Highland Park Mass Shooter: We Still Aren't Able to See and Intervene

Some people come from dark places and sometimes it doesn't take much to set people off. The motivations for each mass shooting are different yet the solutions include mental health, not having access to certain weapons, and undefined more (We will eventually figure it out.). Better policing is helpful, community support in exposing violent intent and thoughtful justice that seeks long term solutions can make a dent. We have accepted violence in our culture, in our politics, and in our entertainment and there are likely many factors that range from devaluing of others to lack of community connection. 

Let us see if this trend will wain and we will be able to find some solutions. Mental health track and resolve are helpful but many times overlooked. When we analyze these situations we come to find similarities among these actors. It is possible to sort of pick out characteristics and the patterns people use. It only takes dumping them all into a spreadsheet, breaking apart the different characteristics and then cross analyzing them to see strengths of connection. While it might not get the outliers it certainly could get what appears to be some relation. 

More analysis leads to better definitions of purchasing and behavior patterns. Except you can't get full macro data without a track and resolve type strategies that gets into the inner choices. You can analyze the outward choices but not the inner choices (This may be something for ethicists to resolve). Look onto the horizon for solutions. Such behaviors have solutions....we just need the will and the way. 

While it may seem shocking religion, race, and other biased perceptions of values won't solve this problem because they are unassociated (Bias tries to associate them but just look at the backgrounds of domestic terrorism and it will sort of help you see the misleading judgements we often live by). Just like helping others can be universal across cultures and backgrounds so can hate. We need to step outside our assumptions. There are challenges we face as a people and we must find a path to solutions. Its not as fun as arguing incessantly but it might be more fruitful. If we choose to do little we will likely come to little results. Its a moral issue....if we still believe in those things. Sometimes I wonder......   (Then I realize my opinions don't matter much as I have a Muslim sounding name.)

Peterson-Dumesnil House in Louisville

I saw this amazing house the other day that is 150 years old. The community has different parties and events there. In this case they were conducting an auction for non profit stuff. You can visit their website HERE.  You can donate it HERE Anyway.....enjoy some of the pics.

4th of July Fortune and Wisdom

Just in case you needed fortune today! 😅

Happy 4th of July: Turning a Page in America's Development

Today is a day of remembrance for what things were, the people who fought for those freedoms and the need to continue to push our nation to its next level. Let us take pride in the distance we have gone thus far. It took many generations of struggle to get us to this point and that is worth our celebration. We are not finished with our states of transition. Complacency is never the answer. Let us enjoy where we are today and keep our eyes over the horizon to where we need to go (It is wise to keep your eyes over the horizon and continuously look for opportunities to be prepared for challenges).

We have choices in determining where we are headed as a people and what we want to accomplish. Tackling hate, sacking of capitals, and lack of economic pathways to the "2nd class" citizens wasn't/isn't helpful in our development. Those things we struggle with will become increasingly important and highlighted in a competitive world where we need broad engagement to master new challenges.

A new path (that enhances our current achievements) will require thinking about our nation in new ways. We need new economic models that create diverse opportunities that reach beyond the "connected" class and into cupboards of the most important assets "We the People". To do that we must be competitive and innovative to lead the markets with a consistent checking in on our moral compass. 

Education and open opportunities for people of different backgrounds is a necessity. We can no long afford to block out some to help reward prosperity to the wrong types of people. We have responsibilities to change our script and build broad based economic engagement that has an actual impact on lives (Real opportunities, better wages, clean neighborhoods, safe streets, true consideration, etc...).  We must think of people as an important human capital element and treat them as such.

That also requires to to build our military, scientific, economic and intellectual strength beyond our competitors. We need to be creators, inventors, entrepreneurs and thinkers (Why its not wise to throw wet blankets on them). Yet we are not effectively pushing our human capital upwards and we don't always have the policies in place to encourage these things. Hyper politics, bigotry and extremism are damaging our ability to get ahead through problem resolution. 

That circles back to our political and justice systems. We need more centralists in our political spectrum but there are few places for them in the current political ignorance (That will probably change; better or worse). Likewise, we need justice systems that sees the value in all human life and works toward drawing people to higher states of existence (punishment when necessary, counseling when helpful, opportunities when needed, accountability as resolution, etc....we are slowly strolling in that direction but have a long way to go.).

What I can say is that not everything in this life is fair, right and just and those are gaps of opportunities (It is a high bar but it is a valid bar). Universalism offers opportunities to create a level playing field and application of resources to all Americans. It treats us all as potentials but lets individuals be defined by their merits (Not prepresented opportunities). Some of us strive for a better America and others of us look for free meals (So far we have been rewarding the free mealers). Our freedoms and oaths have meaning to those who still care and yet we often rally around those who don't (We will need to change our value system here.). 

Where we go from here is our choice. Today let us be thankful in reflection of our struggles that we got to this point. I believe our future is bright because our leadership is beginning to see that change is a necessity. We must have more political centralists for decision making and stability. We must develop our military and industries to stay ahead of our competition. We also must have broad based economic opportunities to draw in the talent we need to achieve. We must provide movement between the classes to ensure motivation and long term growth that avoids stagnation of interconnected thinking and blind followership (Notice all the "We"'s in those statements. The third book in series. The biggest one. History must define it. Weconomics). 

Patriotism isn't only putting steaks and burgers on the grill. It is working toward common national goals. There are differences between lip service (political manipulation because your expected to say that) and genuine patriotism (walk the talk that leads to brighter futures).

Everything in this life is a choice.......turning the page in Americans development.......... 

July 4th: We need to free our politician's minds from far right and left radicalism

There are many of 
 us who sacrificed.
This country belongs to us all!

You have heard me rail against far right extremism and I would guess far left also deserves some criticism. Read Extremism Left 

Let me first be kind of clear on my beliefs. I'm a light right Republican who values freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Likewise,  I have lots of liberal friends and often bridge the gap in values and beliefs.

I'm a loyalist to our Constitution and have said that way way before our January 6th hindsight change of heart (We will have to wait to see what happens with that.). I even encouraged our leadership to work with each other but was responded by some with plugged ears and self interest. 

That being said, I have a Muslim sounding name and mixed race kids and somewhat of a second class citizen. I thought about going into politics but realized quickly that unless I repeat things exactly as they are said and in the way they are said I would be rejected ( Kind of why we have the problems we do now. I tested my political "worthiness". At least through traditional lines at that time and space. That does not detract from the wonderful and thoughtful politicians I have met.).

I have friends that are far right and far left; they wont hang out with each other! 

Dogs Playing Poker
C.M. Coolidge 1903

To add to that I have been targeted by an ex sports hate group because someone wanted something and spread some rumors to use well worn paths of bullying others (Its no longer bullying when your an adult.). They of course acted and got a few close friends in law enforcement to target "the Muslim" in their community.  Good judgment has so far prevailed but for how long until someone crosses the line is an open question (Fyi that is not against the many good officers I have developed positive relationships with. Just those who support those illegal and dark behaviors that are against the nature of protect and serve interests of society. My door is always open to apologize and changes of course. Unfortunately, they aren't allow to be nice to me because they might get in trouble from their "leadership". You can kind of see the immaturity of it all. 🤷 That will require the perpetrators to receive mental health services and an audit to clear the air.). Of course they have not gotten off their robo path either so we will likely see another crash someday. 

I'm also a person who engaged In science in one form or another as far back as I remember and came to some profound discoveries I haven't been able to finish and in some cases truly put into exact words. Some have already been known, published and discussed but weren't really important until their time came. I am mostly in the ball park on my hypothesis and outcomes of model prediction. 

Here what I have to say about the desecration of churches, fire bombing clinics, and threatening justice's and officials. You are no better than the people who sacked our capital. There are lines that if the mob mentality crosses them they cant go back and will permanently damage our republic in a way it will limp for decades. It makes no difference your values or political arguments. We have a process for dealing with such disagreements but stepping outside and using violence leads to other reactive issues (likely why they are doing it...to provoke.  Something in have seen other extremists try to do to encourage conflict. They are likely pawns to someone else's agenda.)

Now I encourage our politicians to start to think about what is more important...their egos, party, or nation? There is some movement toward central and rational views but as of present that is a political nomads land with few short term reelection benefits. ...and the mouthpieces rush out to support their favorite ignorance of the times. All have answers and few are asking the right questions. So We The People should be skeptical and critical thinkers if there are people on both sides of the political perspective who can't.

Of course....my comments have long been discounted before they have even been thought. The problem of not being in the "connected" class where some feel they have the right to decide things without considering the "non connected" class. Kind of why I like to say "Keep it "classy" America!" just because it has multiple meanings  (Sorry. 😏). July 4th is a time to respect the many who have served and died for our freedoms.  Don't throw our values in the burn pit because someone in your party, group or club told you too. Work together and resolve your differences. Duh! 😲 💨