Let’s Get This Party Started!
Breaking down the walls of political correctness, one rant at a time.
Welcome to Lady Liberty!
Hey there, freedom lovers!
I’m Ivana, and I’m thrilled to have you here at Lady Liberty—a place where we don’t hold back, we don’t sugarcoat, and we sure as hell don’t play nice.
So, why am I starting this Substack now? Let’s be real: the world is a hot mess. It feels like everyone is tiptoeing around the truth, afraid to ruffle feathers or speak their minds. I've been censored in the past on my social media platforms, and quite frankly, I’m sick of it. Sick of today's snowflakes who get offended by every little thing and turn valid conversations into shouting matches.
Political correctness and wokeism are not just annoying; they're dangerous. They’re creeping in like a slow poison, threatening to destroy the very fabric of our society. If we don’t speak up, we risk living in a world where only the loudest voices, often the most ridiculous, drown out rational thought and honest discussion. I refuse to accept that.
That’s why I’m here. I want to create a space where we can dive into the tough conversations that others shy away from. This is where we embrace discomfort, challenge conventional wisdom, and explore ideas that may be controversial but need to be voiced. Expect raw honesty, a splash of humor, and a few rants that might just light a fire under your feet.
Here’s what you can expect from me and Lady Liberty:
- Unfiltered Opinions: I’ll share my thoughts on politics, culture, and current events without the fluff. Get ready for a mix of rants, reflections, and maybe a few raves about what’s actually working in our crazy world.
- Critical Insights: This isn’t about giving you what you want to hear; it’s about pushing boundaries and provoking thought. We’ll question everything—from the status quo to our own beliefs.
- Engaging Discussions: I want to hear from you! Let’s build a community where we can engage in honest dialogue and explore diverse perspectives. Your thoughts and experiences are just as important as mine.
- A Touch of Rebellion: We’ll tackle heavy topics but find ways to lighten the mood. Expect a few laughs, some fiery debates, and plenty of spirit.
So, if you’re ready to join the ride and embrace the wild side of discussion, hit that subscribe button and let’s get started. Together, we can navigate this chaotic world and spark the conversations that matter. I can’t wait to share this journey with you!
Stay bold,
Ivana
Since you are staking your Substack on unvarnished truth, here’s mine.
I am anti-political. I do not believe that politics can solve any problem without creating unwanted side effects that ultimately will prove to be worse than the original problem. My perspective is based on such an overwhelming preponderance of empirical evidence that I am utterly baffled as to why it’s opaque to the vast majority of my fellow humanoids. I do not know why this blindness exists, but I have been forced to accept that it does.
I fully endorse the preamble to the Declaration Of Independence—specifically, everything from “We hold these truths..” to “…their Safety and Happiness.” The rest of it is pretty good too, but the preamble establishes the philosophical basis upon which the nation was founded. It also establishes the test by which any clear-thinking individual can determine that the monstrous political state that has become a counterfeit of true government, as defined in the Declaration, is in large part (but not fully) the antithesis of true government.
I do understand that the term “anti-political” might not be clear. Most folks immediately infer, “Ah…then you’re an anarchist.” Nope. That’s a false alternative, based on the assumption that the only societal mechanism capable of providing true government is a political state, which is an institution founded on arbitrary artificial political laws enforced by legalized coercion or the threat thereof.
There is a further “democratic” assumption that sanctifies the legality of the state based on the premise of “majority rule”, a rationally and morally bankrupt superstition that the number of people who believe a thing is right makes it so. This is tantamount to an endorsement of the equally absurd premise that, while it is axiomatic that the minority should not be able to tyrannize the majority, it’s perfectly fine for the majority to tyrannize the minority.
No it’s not. That’s exactly what happened in Germany in 1933-1945. No one in the majority minds the tyranny as long as they’re in the majority. But in a society where what is right is determined by what is legal, sooner or later the concept of unalienable rights is thrown under the bus, and politics becomes the principal obsession.
Sound familiar? That’s exactly how you end up with a nation wherein the majority are cowed into reticence to speak the truth for fear of being attacked by a very loud minority of irrational, immoral, very angry people who accuse anyone who disagrees with them of “hate speech”, while their own hatred remains invisible to them.
Anyhow, I take you at your word, Ivana. Based on your description of the purpose of your Substack, I suspect (or at least hope) that we are kindred spirits. I think there’s a better way of governing ourselves than by giving the power to interfere with our life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness to people who want to control others and hope they won’t abuse it.
I won’t take sides in the never-ending, unresolvable us-vs-them zero-sum-game circus of politics, but I won’t silence myself when it comes to principle. I’m not here to advance any political agenda, but you can count on me to adhere to the philosophy in the preamble to the Declaration. Every societal problem we have today is a result of stomping that philosophy into the dirt, and it has all been done with legality.
That doesn’t make it right. If you agree, I’m glad to be aboard.