This is a publishable work. I am really loved your article And I want to say to you, Heavy-handed security approaches not only increase the risk of violent extremist activity, they also undermine community resilience factors and relationships.
Once upon a time, I read an article which is very similar to your article. Where I read A paradox has emerged, where emphasis on winning the hearts and minds of target populations has collided with the dominance of hard military and security approaches to countering violent extremism.
I'm a big fan and just signed up. I'm a journalist and our paths have crossed. I'm on substack too with my unique view about power, money, tech, and crime in America I really liked your writing. Thank you very much.
Leftist violence or political takeover is enabled by the system while anyone who defends themselves or opposes the left is labeled as extremist or racist.
I agree that if we are to have a government and centralized public school system, that civics and unifying lessons about America should be taught. However what I have seen and experienced has soured me on the concept. I have come to despise and disdain central power, and the performance of the public school system is failing in many aspects. Also, the education colleges are the worst academically in the nation, unless you rate them in terms of ideological indoctrination. Nearly everything should be local. Enrollment is down in public schools everywhere, and Covid merely exacerbated the problems. Question: how to reverse the trend in American colleges preaching American self-hatred? I think the big institutions need to be gutted and disempowered. Liberty must take the day.
Good to see you back, Dear Rest Of America! Was a huge fan of your article... and I think this format will do you (and your readers) just fine. Thank you!
Another wonderful work. So much here to process. Agree education, real education, not warehousing is the fundamental lynchpin. There is so much to education than what most people imagine. I once taught a formidable group of adults preparation for parenting. I learned a great deal from them.
Nov 8, 2022·edited Nov 8, 2022Liked by Dear Rest Of America
A most interesting essay, Cameron. My grandfather came to America from Bohemia. Grandma came here from Poland via Bohemia.
My son married a Polish woman who wanted to be a concert pianist but instead got a law degree.
Her two brothers also received university degrees, and the eldest brother went on to medical school.
Her mother held an advanced degree in chemistry and worked on Long Island as the head of a county's water purification plant. Pa was a master mechanic who operated a small repair shop for several brands of upscale European cars.
There are times when I ponder my achievements as a veteran, turned newspaper reporter and editor, followed by a 25 year stint as an entrepreneur whose company provided maritime navigation software to the military and commercial high seas ships.
My immigrant in-laws seems to have become more American than me in terms of hard work, love of family, and finally love of their new country. All five of my in-laws were proud to became naturalized citizens.
When I finally sold my company in 2006, my wife and I decided to move to north central Florida.
We both were concerned by the "us" versus "them" tensions that were developing and wanted to avoid large cities and narrow minded people.
But my wife constantly uses her medical training to brand me as border-line narrow minded. But then, I don't mind. Selective hearing is a most useful thing when you approach your 80th year 😏.
This wokism is nothing more than another way to divide us. Stay strong and be who we are with no apologies. Continue to live our lives as we always have and always will, regardless of their propaganda and hatred of our freedoms.
Great article. Thank you. I agree whole-heartedly with the importance of "assimilation through the guiding principles." Watching Canada over the past two years really highlights how unique the U.S. is and how fragile freedom really is.
Ron Paul House Floor Speech 2007: In the Name of Patriotism (Who are the Patriots?)
Jul 29, 2022·edited Aug 3, 2022Liked by Dear Rest Of America
Yes, agree with every word you’ve written. Well said! Although I’m an Australian, I can relate entirely. I’m a white male, over 40 years of age and harbour certain views which may be regarded by many in my country, as being a little too.. let’s say.. ‘conservative’ in nature. Therefore, by proxy... I represent the views of the scum of the earth! Obviously, it should not be like this. All points of view should be equally and duly considered, regardless of one’s complexion, ethnicity, age, religiosity or political leanings. All that should matter, is that the viewpoint put forth, is in the overall interest of the betterment of social cohesion. And unfortunately… that’s where the trouble starts!
Looking forward to reading and understanding this Domestic Extremism. I read this morning that Psychologists are using their expertise in human behavior to identify ways to deradicalize and disengage domestic extremists. How much do you know about this? Thanks.
Great post. I love the quality of the stuff I read on Substack. I also like how I find stacks like yours. It feels old fashioned. It looks like this: “Sure I know a guy who is a thinker… check it out, you’ll like it.” That is way better than algorithms and ads.
Reading “the Antidote” some ten months after it was published, I came away asking myself. “When did I miss the memo?” Using caps for White (and even Black for that matter) never occurred to me. So I did a quick search and realized why by reading an Atlantic article published in June 2020 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/time-to-capitalize-blackand-white/613159/
Now I know why, but I still don’t get it and think it is just one more way to politicize our common language. But, alas, we needed one more thing to argue over.
Whether you choose to cap or not, I hope you will not be offended by me… I’m cap fluid.
This is a publishable work. I am really loved your article And I want to say to you, Heavy-handed security approaches not only increase the risk of violent extremist activity, they also undermine community resilience factors and relationships.
Once upon a time, I read an article which is very similar to your article. Where I read A paradox has emerged, where emphasis on winning the hearts and minds of target populations has collided with the dominance of hard military and security approaches to countering violent extremism.
Thanks, Good work.
I'm a big fan and just signed up. I'm a journalist and our paths have crossed. I'm on substack too with my unique view about power, money, tech, and crime in America I really liked your writing. Thank you very much.
Leftist violence or political takeover is enabled by the system while anyone who defends themselves or opposes the left is labeled as extremist or racist.
I agree that if we are to have a government and centralized public school system, that civics and unifying lessons about America should be taught. However what I have seen and experienced has soured me on the concept. I have come to despise and disdain central power, and the performance of the public school system is failing in many aspects. Also, the education colleges are the worst academically in the nation, unless you rate them in terms of ideological indoctrination. Nearly everything should be local. Enrollment is down in public schools everywhere, and Covid merely exacerbated the problems. Question: how to reverse the trend in American colleges preaching American self-hatred? I think the big institutions need to be gutted and disempowered. Liberty must take the day.
Good to see you back, Dear Rest Of America! Was a huge fan of your article... and I think this format will do you (and your readers) just fine. Thank you!
Mayflower stock here with a white bread background. You've reinforced my goal of helping
to meld our country. None of us should list our favorite subject as Me. . .or Mine. I'm getting there.
Another wonderful work. So much here to process. Agree education, real education, not warehousing is the fundamental lynchpin. There is so much to education than what most people imagine. I once taught a formidable group of adults preparation for parenting. I learned a great deal from them.
A most interesting essay, Cameron. My grandfather came to America from Bohemia. Grandma came here from Poland via Bohemia.
My son married a Polish woman who wanted to be a concert pianist but instead got a law degree.
Her two brothers also received university degrees, and the eldest brother went on to medical school.
Her mother held an advanced degree in chemistry and worked on Long Island as the head of a county's water purification plant. Pa was a master mechanic who operated a small repair shop for several brands of upscale European cars.
There are times when I ponder my achievements as a veteran, turned newspaper reporter and editor, followed by a 25 year stint as an entrepreneur whose company provided maritime navigation software to the military and commercial high seas ships.
My immigrant in-laws seems to have become more American than me in terms of hard work, love of family, and finally love of their new country. All five of my in-laws were proud to became naturalized citizens.
When I finally sold my company in 2006, my wife and I decided to move to north central Florida.
We both were concerned by the "us" versus "them" tensions that were developing and wanted to avoid large cities and narrow minded people.
But my wife constantly uses her medical training to brand me as border-line narrow minded. But then, I don't mind. Selective hearing is a most useful thing when you approach your 80th year 😏.
This wokism is nothing more than another way to divide us. Stay strong and be who we are with no apologies. Continue to live our lives as we always have and always will, regardless of their propaganda and hatred of our freedoms.
Great article. Thank you. I agree whole-heartedly with the importance of "assimilation through the guiding principles." Watching Canada over the past two years really highlights how unique the U.S. is and how fragile freedom really is.
Ron Paul House Floor Speech 2007: In the Name of Patriotism (Who are the Patriots?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQay6OzGJ70
Yes, agree with every word you’ve written. Well said! Although I’m an Australian, I can relate entirely. I’m a white male, over 40 years of age and harbour certain views which may be regarded by many in my country, as being a little too.. let’s say.. ‘conservative’ in nature. Therefore, by proxy... I represent the views of the scum of the earth! Obviously, it should not be like this. All points of view should be equally and duly considered, regardless of one’s complexion, ethnicity, age, religiosity or political leanings. All that should matter, is that the viewpoint put forth, is in the overall interest of the betterment of social cohesion. And unfortunately… that’s where the trouble starts!
This is a fantastic article! Thank you so much for writing such an informative article.
Looking forward to reading and understanding this Domestic Extremism. I read this morning that Psychologists are using their expertise in human behavior to identify ways to deradicalize and disengage domestic extremists. How much do you know about this? Thanks.
TERRORISTOCRATS ARE DEMONICRATS RINOCRATS IZLAMOCRATS TRANSOCRATS ETC.,,, YOU GET THE JIST OR DO YOU SAY GIST?
Great post. I love the quality of the stuff I read on Substack. I also like how I find stacks like yours. It feels old fashioned. It looks like this: “Sure I know a guy who is a thinker… check it out, you’ll like it.” That is way better than algorithms and ads.
Reading “the Antidote” some ten months after it was published, I came away asking myself. “When did I miss the memo?” Using caps for White (and even Black for that matter) never occurred to me. So I did a quick search and realized why by reading an Atlantic article published in June 2020 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/time-to-capitalize-blackand-white/613159/
Now I know why, but I still don’t get it and think it is just one more way to politicize our common language. But, alas, we needed one more thing to argue over.
Whether you choose to cap or not, I hope you will not be offended by me… I’m cap fluid.
Blessings