Loved every motivating word of this piece. Are you sure you aren’t a great-great granddaughter of Sam Adams or Joan of Arc? Few people can read the heart of a truth seeking, freedom loving patriot the way you have just done here.
That’s an incredible compliment, thank you! If I’m channeling any great rebels, I’d be honored to be in the same spirit as Sam Adams or Joan of Arc. Truth and freedom are timeless battles, and if I’m tapping into that energy even a little, then I’m doing something right. Appreciate the kind words!
Oxford Dictionary selected “post-truth” as 2016 Word of the Year. According to Oxford Dictionary, post-truth means “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief”. Sadly, we are progressing from postmodernism to a post-truth world view. Post-truth accepts that there is an objective truth out there, but we may or may not choose to embrace it, depending on what is convenient at the time. Where we could combat postmodernism by showing that you cannot have a multitude of truths, post-truth is harder to combat because people are willing to lie or tell the truth depending on what is best for them.
You make an excellent point. The shift from postmodernism to a post-truth world is alarming because it undermines our ability to trust facts and logic. When truth becomes subjective, it’s not just about questioning reality—it’s about manipulating it for personal gain. That’s a dangerous path to walk, and it's crucial to continue questioning and challenging what we’re told, no matter how inconvenient the truth might be.
We might be two different countries Dawn, but we are in the same fight and on the same team. Stiffen your spine, hold your chin up and forge on. The road will be less rocky if you abide by all of the advice in this essay. We survived Four long years here under the Biden term. You will survive. It’s the folks who helped elect your new PM who will suffer the most. They just aren’t aware enough to know it. Sending prayers across the border.
I'm happy to subscribe, but there are some of us that have " gotten it" for 20 years. And paid a crazy high price, like a neurological disease because of doctors who now have the rights instead of patients. But they're rich and untouched. But I have Jesus, so blessed and proceeding.
I'm so sorry you've had to go through that. It's heartbreaking when the system fails those who need it most, and it's frustrating to see those with power remain untouched. But it’s inspiring to hear your faith and strength shining through. Stay blessed and keep pushing forward.
Stirring stuff Ivana! - I think your critique of where society is heading is spot on. There are the ‘sleep-walkers’ and those who are awake and not prepared to go along with the crap. And yet, we are a diverse group and, as far as I can tell, have wildly different ideas about the remedy. I wonder, without some coherent direction the effectiveness of our resistance will be greatly diminished. I think that that is what ‘they’ are counting on! You suggest that the future is ours - though if we’ve got different visions of the future, then which will win out? It’s one thing… “To burn down the old, tired systems and build something new, something real” - but another thing to determine what to replace ‘the old, tired system’ with. Your writing (in this and your other pieces - most of which I’ve read) becomes vague at this point.
You may think that I’m criticising your article(s) …and I am - but I’m sure that you can handle it, that you’d prefer honest criticism to mushy agreement. You tap in to the anger that many feel and inspire to action …to do what?
Now I know there are no easy answers and I’m really not just wanting to criticise, but to push a bit deeper - there needs to be some ongoing dialogue, some suggestion & exploring of concrete strategies, some concerted effort to an agreed upon goal - otherwise we’re just a confused mob of rebels. And rebellion can’t just be ‘against’ something, it needs to be ‘for’ something, something well defined and achievable!
Now I know that you love reading and, just out of curiosity, I’m wondering if you have ever read ‘Dominion’ by the historian Tom Holland. If there was ever a time we needed to learn from history then it is now! - otherwise I fear we’ll just blunder along and perhaps end up worse off than we are at this point of time.
I wouldn’t say that the author is saying that we need to ‘learn’ anything in particular. He is proposing a thesis which is more or less summarised in the subtitles of the book:-
“The Making of the Western Mind” (Eu/Australian version), &
“How the Christian Revolution Remade the World” (USA version).
Obviously his thesis is open to debate and the effect of ‘Christian Revolution’ on the western mind could be seen as just one influence among many.
Nevertheless, my reason for suggesting it to Ivana was due to the fact that I think that she is brilliant at critiquing the current sociopolitical dystopian situation, but not very forthcoming in terms of suggesting “where to from here?”
Not that there is any easy/straightforward/consensual agreement regarding that and it’s something I’m trying to work through myself. I guess the logic of my thinking to resolve this, is first to explore/understand “where we have come from” (ie. the trajectory of modernity > post-modernism > post-truth-ism) and “why society has followed this trajectory”. I think that if we can understand the “why” then we have more chance of navigating towards a healthier sociopolitical environment.
‘Dominion’ doesn’t give us that answer but I think it offers one shaft of light that contributes valuable insights towards tackling the daunting challenge of “where to from here?”
I’d be interested to hear about your reflections regarding the book (as you proceed through it) and how convincing you find his thesis.
As an Australian I’d also be interested to your thoughts regarding the current political situation in Canada - we also recently had a federal election here in Australia, with a similar outcome - though, at the end of the day, there was really not a lot of choice between the two major parties - just mild variations in their policies but essentially the same agenda.
Thank you for your response! The whole big thing of how we got here and where we're going kind of blows my mind. I'm sure I'm not smart enough to tackle it in any meaningful way. I do think, though, that the sheer size of the world now as compared to thousands of years ago, has to be a huge factor.
I'm only 100 pages into "Dominion". My husband and I are reading it together so it is slow going. Already I'm afraid (and kind of delighted) that the book is confirming my (as we established, VERY layman) theory regarding Christianity. I'm excited to read on. I've never been terribly interested in history, but I already see parallels so it is cool!
With regard to the elections in Canada, I'm at a loss. I haven't lived there in over 30 years. But I can see through my family that the brainwashing has been slow but mostly successful. Canadians, it would seem, have become used to a certain way of life that liberal ideology creates - and many have forgotten that there can be another way. Soon those who do remember will have died.
Hey! Thanks for the thoughtful reply — I really appreciate the depth of your critique. It’s exactly the kind of dialogue I’m hoping to spark with what I write. I hear you on the need for coherence in the direction of our resistance. I think you're right, we're a diverse group, each with our own vision of what comes next. The challenge is finding common ground that doesn’t lose the intensity of the fire we're all feeling.
You're also spot-on about the "for something" aspect of rebellion. I think part of my frustration comes from the overwhelming focus on what’s wrong, but when it comes to action, it’s easy to get bogged down in ideas that aren’t fully fleshed out. It’s true that rebellion needs a purpose beyond destruction, and I agree that, without a clear vision, we risk scattering our energy.
You’re pushing me to dig deeper, and that’s exactly what I need. The future isn’t just about dismantling the old systems but figuring out what we can build in its place. The urgency of that exploration is something I’ll definitely take into account moving forward.
I haven’t read Dominion yet, but I’ll definitely check it out! Learning from history feels more crucial than ever — I don’t want to be one of those people who keeps repeating the same mistakes.
Thanks again for your honesty and for challenging me to think harder. It’s a conversation I’m ready to keep having.
I’m so glad it hit! Morpheus always knows the truth, doesn’t he? “I know exactly what you mean” — feels like the perfect line for so many moments. Glad we’re on the same wavelength. Keep fighting the good fight!
Fair point — and honestly, I appreciate you saying it. I never want the message to feel like it’s just bait for a sale. That wasn’t the intention, but I get how it could come across that way. The heart of the post was real, and next time I’ll think harder about how (or if) I frame anything at the end. Thanks for keeping it honest — I’d rather hear this than fake praise any day.
Thank you! Great rallying piece. Yesterday I was digging through a bag of old clothes for real grubby work and came across one of my home decorated t-shirts from 2020 protesting the totalitarian cabal. It brought back a broad continuum of strong feelings. I remembered thinking the tide had turned when The American Society for Economic Research published the Great Barrington Declaration. "How could anyone not see this is the way forward?" I foolishly thought.
I participated in the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa and was very vocal about Covid vaccines etc., - yesterday's election results brought all that back. For years I've been wondering "how can anyone not want freedom?" The mind boggles.
Wow, your experience with the Freedom Convoy really speaks to a deep commitment to freedom. It’s wild how certain moments, like election results, can stir up all those emotions and thoughts. I totally get the feeling of disbelief — it's hard to wrap your head around how some people seem content to let freedom slip away. It's like the mind can't make sense of it because the desire for freedom feels so natural. Keep raising those questions and challenging the narrative. Your voice matters more than ever.
Liked the long spill of truth but still want to get away from all things political and people-related..thus I’m sticking to enjoying & driving my self-contained camper van to neat places so to boat, bike, walk, read and do whatever the hale I want..with no people needed! LOL but do need my ice cream treat.
Loved every motivating word of this piece. Are you sure you aren’t a great-great granddaughter of Sam Adams or Joan of Arc? Few people can read the heart of a truth seeking, freedom loving patriot the way you have just done here.
That’s an incredible compliment, thank you! If I’m channeling any great rebels, I’d be honored to be in the same spirit as Sam Adams or Joan of Arc. Truth and freedom are timeless battles, and if I’m tapping into that energy even a little, then I’m doing something right. Appreciate the kind words!
Oxford Dictionary selected “post-truth” as 2016 Word of the Year. According to Oxford Dictionary, post-truth means “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief”. Sadly, we are progressing from postmodernism to a post-truth world view. Post-truth accepts that there is an objective truth out there, but we may or may not choose to embrace it, depending on what is convenient at the time. Where we could combat postmodernism by showing that you cannot have a multitude of truths, post-truth is harder to combat because people are willing to lie or tell the truth depending on what is best for them.
You make an excellent point. The shift from postmodernism to a post-truth world is alarming because it undermines our ability to trust facts and logic. When truth becomes subjective, it’s not just about questioning reality—it’s about manipulating it for personal gain. That’s a dangerous path to walk, and it's crucial to continue questioning and challenging what we’re told, no matter how inconvenient the truth might be.
I really needed to hear this today. I'm Canadian and our election results yesterday destroyed me. Thank you.
May God bless you and those Canadians who value freedom. The USA narrowly avoided the path Canada has continued to pursue.
We might be two different countries Dawn, but we are in the same fight and on the same team. Stiffen your spine, hold your chin up and forge on. The road will be less rocky if you abide by all of the advice in this essay. We survived Four long years here under the Biden term. You will survive. It’s the folks who helped elect your new PM who will suffer the most. They just aren’t aware enough to know it. Sending prayers across the border.
I long for the 4 years, we're going into the 10th year. Thanks for the kind words, I'm licking my wounds today, but will be back to fight another day.
I'm happy to subscribe, but there are some of us that have " gotten it" for 20 years. And paid a crazy high price, like a neurological disease because of doctors who now have the rights instead of patients. But they're rich and untouched. But I have Jesus, so blessed and proceeding.
I'm so sorry you've had to go through that. It's heartbreaking when the system fails those who need it most, and it's frustrating to see those with power remain untouched. But it’s inspiring to hear your faith and strength shining through. Stay blessed and keep pushing forward.
Stirring stuff Ivana! - I think your critique of where society is heading is spot on. There are the ‘sleep-walkers’ and those who are awake and not prepared to go along with the crap. And yet, we are a diverse group and, as far as I can tell, have wildly different ideas about the remedy. I wonder, without some coherent direction the effectiveness of our resistance will be greatly diminished. I think that that is what ‘they’ are counting on! You suggest that the future is ours - though if we’ve got different visions of the future, then which will win out? It’s one thing… “To burn down the old, tired systems and build something new, something real” - but another thing to determine what to replace ‘the old, tired system’ with. Your writing (in this and your other pieces - most of which I’ve read) becomes vague at this point.
You may think that I’m criticising your article(s) …and I am - but I’m sure that you can handle it, that you’d prefer honest criticism to mushy agreement. You tap in to the anger that many feel and inspire to action …to do what?
Now I know there are no easy answers and I’m really not just wanting to criticise, but to push a bit deeper - there needs to be some ongoing dialogue, some suggestion & exploring of concrete strategies, some concerted effort to an agreed upon goal - otherwise we’re just a confused mob of rebels. And rebellion can’t just be ‘against’ something, it needs to be ‘for’ something, something well defined and achievable!
Now I know that you love reading and, just out of curiosity, I’m wondering if you have ever read ‘Dominion’ by the historian Tom Holland. If there was ever a time we needed to learn from history then it is now! - otherwise I fear we’ll just blunder along and perhaps end up worse off than we are at this point of time.
I just started reading Dominion. Can you briefly share the point you are alluding to? What - exactly - does the book say we need to learn?
Hi, thanks for your question.
I wouldn’t say that the author is saying that we need to ‘learn’ anything in particular. He is proposing a thesis which is more or less summarised in the subtitles of the book:-
“The Making of the Western Mind” (Eu/Australian version), &
“How the Christian Revolution Remade the World” (USA version).
Obviously his thesis is open to debate and the effect of ‘Christian Revolution’ on the western mind could be seen as just one influence among many.
Nevertheless, my reason for suggesting it to Ivana was due to the fact that I think that she is brilliant at critiquing the current sociopolitical dystopian situation, but not very forthcoming in terms of suggesting “where to from here?”
Not that there is any easy/straightforward/consensual agreement regarding that and it’s something I’m trying to work through myself. I guess the logic of my thinking to resolve this, is first to explore/understand “where we have come from” (ie. the trajectory of modernity > post-modernism > post-truth-ism) and “why society has followed this trajectory”. I think that if we can understand the “why” then we have more chance of navigating towards a healthier sociopolitical environment.
‘Dominion’ doesn’t give us that answer but I think it offers one shaft of light that contributes valuable insights towards tackling the daunting challenge of “where to from here?”
I’d be interested to hear about your reflections regarding the book (as you proceed through it) and how convincing you find his thesis.
As an Australian I’d also be interested to your thoughts regarding the current political situation in Canada - we also recently had a federal election here in Australia, with a similar outcome - though, at the end of the day, there was really not a lot of choice between the two major parties - just mild variations in their policies but essentially the same agenda.
Thank you for your response! The whole big thing of how we got here and where we're going kind of blows my mind. I'm sure I'm not smart enough to tackle it in any meaningful way. I do think, though, that the sheer size of the world now as compared to thousands of years ago, has to be a huge factor.
I'm only 100 pages into "Dominion". My husband and I are reading it together so it is slow going. Already I'm afraid (and kind of delighted) that the book is confirming my (as we established, VERY layman) theory regarding Christianity. I'm excited to read on. I've never been terribly interested in history, but I already see parallels so it is cool!
With regard to the elections in Canada, I'm at a loss. I haven't lived there in over 30 years. But I can see through my family that the brainwashing has been slow but mostly successful. Canadians, it would seem, have become used to a certain way of life that liberal ideology creates - and many have forgotten that there can be another way. Soon those who do remember will have died.
Hey! Thanks for the thoughtful reply — I really appreciate the depth of your critique. It’s exactly the kind of dialogue I’m hoping to spark with what I write. I hear you on the need for coherence in the direction of our resistance. I think you're right, we're a diverse group, each with our own vision of what comes next. The challenge is finding common ground that doesn’t lose the intensity of the fire we're all feeling.
You're also spot-on about the "for something" aspect of rebellion. I think part of my frustration comes from the overwhelming focus on what’s wrong, but when it comes to action, it’s easy to get bogged down in ideas that aren’t fully fleshed out. It’s true that rebellion needs a purpose beyond destruction, and I agree that, without a clear vision, we risk scattering our energy.
You’re pushing me to dig deeper, and that’s exactly what I need. The future isn’t just about dismantling the old systems but figuring out what we can build in its place. The urgency of that exploration is something I’ll definitely take into account moving forward.
I haven’t read Dominion yet, but I’ll definitely check it out! Learning from history feels more crucial than ever — I don’t want to be one of those people who keeps repeating the same mistakes.
Thanks again for your honesty and for challenging me to think harder. It’s a conversation I’m ready to keep having.
That was a power post. Hit deeply, as Morpheus said, “I know EXACTLY what you mean!”
I’m so glad it hit! Morpheus always knows the truth, doesn’t he? “I know exactly what you mean” — feels like the perfect line for so many moments. Glad we’re on the same wavelength. Keep fighting the good fight!
Too bad you added the sales pitch at the end. It took the power away but I suppose the sale was really the point all along I guess.
Fair point — and honestly, I appreciate you saying it. I never want the message to feel like it’s just bait for a sale. That wasn’t the intention, but I get how it could come across that way. The heart of the post was real, and next time I’ll think harder about how (or if) I frame anything at the end. Thanks for keeping it honest — I’d rather hear this than fake praise any day.
I always do enjoy and learn from your posts. Thank you
Thank you! Great rallying piece. Yesterday I was digging through a bag of old clothes for real grubby work and came across one of my home decorated t-shirts from 2020 protesting the totalitarian cabal. It brought back a broad continuum of strong feelings. I remembered thinking the tide had turned when The American Society for Economic Research published the Great Barrington Declaration. "How could anyone not see this is the way forward?" I foolishly thought.
I participated in the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa and was very vocal about Covid vaccines etc., - yesterday's election results brought all that back. For years I've been wondering "how can anyone not want freedom?" The mind boggles.
Wow, your experience with the Freedom Convoy really speaks to a deep commitment to freedom. It’s wild how certain moments, like election results, can stir up all those emotions and thoughts. I totally get the feeling of disbelief — it's hard to wrap your head around how some people seem content to let freedom slip away. It's like the mind can't make sense of it because the desire for freedom feels so natural. Keep raising those questions and challenging the narrative. Your voice matters more than ever.
Hello, dear heart. Great stuff, as always.
Thank you so much, truly. Your support means the world. I’m glad it resonates with you.
This was amazing, and hit the mark for so many of us. You could be an amazing speech writer!
Thank you so much! That’s a huge compliment. I'm really glad it resonated with you.
I heard “ eye of the tiger” while reading that. It hit home- talking about the personal cost of not following either crowd of sheep.
I don't believe in coincidence either, but at the same time, giraffe memes probably were involved. 😆
End of an era.Unparalleled times.First time in history like this....
Liked the long spill of truth but still want to get away from all things political and people-related..thus I’m sticking to enjoying & driving my self-contained camper van to neat places so to boat, bike, walk, read and do whatever the hale I want..with no people needed! LOL but do need my ice cream treat.
Not going anywhere..
Everyone read "Anthem" by Ayn Rand because if we lose the coming civil war that's the future of our children and grandchildren.