Category Archives: Authority and things associated with it

Thoughts on my advice to young white American males, with remarks on how authority is treated in America, the avoidance of being in authority, and such

I found this in my unpublished files.  I started it in 2020.  I think its interesting enough to record.  I still believe that there is truth in it. === Recently, I stated an old thought I’ve had for many years.  … Continue reading

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Thoughts on some aspects of culture: tribalism, authority, cultural absence, cultural loneliness, and such

Here’s a thought I had: In my twenties I went through something of a crisis.  I could not quite put my finger on it.  I do know that I spoke a lot about specific things in describing the conflict.  A … Continue reading

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More thoughts on the Male Exodus – on how it reflects a social problem, its association with democracy, the importance of authority, disillusionment, the schizoid phenomena, and other things

It’s been a while since I spoke of the Male Exodus. Recently, I’ve said some new things on it: To begin with the Male Exodus is a term I use for a phenomenon where males, especially white males, are “retiring” … Continue reading

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Thoughts on qualities seen when one is in a position of authority, with remarks on problems and the dilemma of solutions and political authority

Recently, I made an interesting statement that got onto some interesting things. I saw all these posters with females and minorities running for political office . . . and many seem to think that they have the answers to the … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the “aristocracy scare” and its progression to the “authority scare”, with some remarks on their effects

There is something which I keep calling the “authority scare”.  This originated because I kept wondering why there was such a strong fear of authority in America.  This has always mystified me.  Everyone acts as if authority is against them … Continue reading

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Thoughts on my failure of “being my own authority” through thinking – “deconstructing thought”, beingness, and culture

Recently, I have been mentioning that “I have to be my own authority”.  This is reflective of the fact that I live in a society where there is no authority.  There’s no leader, no religion, no way of life, no … Continue reading

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Thoughts on authority and its relation to logic and reason

Over the years I’ve talked with many people, in the U.S., about various things.  In so doing I’ve noticed a particular condition that keeps coming up.  Basically, what I have found is that it’s almost pointless to say anything.  No matter what … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the ‘post-authority male’ – the importance of authority in American society – the “male authority-needing-and-following tendency”

I have always thought that the male in American society is in a dilemma.  The male, in particular, has been hit rather hard.  He’s become like a ‘nothing’, a ‘nobody’.  He seems lost and disoriented in life.  I also tend to … Continue reading

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Thoughts on how we are starving for the image of authority

Lately, I’ve been feeling that people nowadays need an image of authority.  In fact, I think that people are starving for the image of authority.  It’s a ‘sign of the times’.  And so, here we are in the world.  The cold … Continue reading

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Thoughts on democracies justifications of its authority

Every system needs to justify its authority.  There must be some way it demonstrates that it is right.  It seems to me that democracy uses two things to justify its authority to the world.  These are: 1.   Elections. 2.   Trials. … Continue reading

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