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The Pinelander supports and defends freedom of speech and enjoys debating issues that are of interest to our readers. As you'll notice we are NOT captive to any particular ideology but rather enjoy utilizing our God given ability to think while considering ALL viewpoints. We believe in civil discourse and advocate for a constant, steady flow of ideas. The Pinelander is NOT politically correct; we refuse to engage in corporate sissy-ism in hopes of earning a buck.
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From Cultural Revolution to Boogaloo
by Ezekiel Smith // July 2020
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It was the best of times; it was the worst of times, as Charles Dickens states in his famous novel, A Tale of Two Cities. Americans today are living a tale of two countries as half of America sits in the relative comfort of their rural lives watching the chaos unfold for the other half of America living in progressive controlled urban areas. Even small cities, such as Fayetteville, North Carolina with a population of less than a quarter million and a large military presence, are feeling the chaos of the Cultural Revolution.
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What brought on the current civil unrest? Could it be as simple as a 50 year cycle as Peter Turchin suggests?1 Or, is it just the end of our empire’s 250 year life expectancy as Sir John Glubb asserts?2 There’s probably no single culprit to point a finger at, however, we do know that America’s enemies (internal and external) never tire in their desire to collapse our way of life. Besides Turchin and Glubb, something else has been happening and is now being exposed for all to witness.
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The majority of Americans have been too preoccupied over the past several decades to notice the rapidly developing insurgency taking place within our own borders. And yes, I said it! It is exactly what it is: A communist insurgency. Subscribers to The Pinelander, unlike average Americans, aren’t easily manipulated by the constant flow of propaganda streaming out of the talking boxes found in nearly every home and business in America.
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Political Correctness
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There is hardly an aspect of life that is not impacted by political correctness. Political correctness (PC) began as an effort to extend equality and respect to everyone. Being "PC" involves avoiding words, expressions or actions that might be perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult particular groups of people who are disadvantaged or discriminated against. Often political correctness begins with good intentions. Ideas such as treating others the way we would like to be treated, and avoiding insulting others. For example, when I was growing up in the 70s, as a general rule, one avoided discussions pertaining to race, religion or politics.
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There were things you simply didn't talk about in polite company. It's what you did. When such topics came up, as they often did, you were allowed to disagree. A common expression that acknowledged such a toleration in the exchange of ideas was "it's a free country." You could vote your conscience, speak your mind and hold to your own cherished notions and worldviews without the threat of being shamed, ostracized or even attacked. But, as it so often happens, the pendulum swung too far; and keeps on swinging.
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Inside this Edition:
• From Cultural Revolution to Boogaloo
• Political Correctness and the End of the Age of Reason
• Political Correctness and the End of the Age of Reason
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