Why are People so Obedient? - Compliance and Tyranny

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“No matter how paranoid or conspiracy-minded you are, what the government is actually doing is worse than you imagine.” - William Blum

As teenager learning about Nazi Germany, I couldn't understand how people could go along with such madness. As an adult, in the current state of the west, it makes scary sense.

I worked in state government for 28 years. Often I was told I was not a team player. I took it as a compliment. When someone would say this to me, usually a college educated boss. I would listen to their stories of when they were in college and the stunts they pulled, some illegal. I would tell them I learned at an early age to do my own thinking. Then I would relate a story I read about a fraternity party where they would get a girl drunk then all have sex with her then ask him is that what being a teem player is. A couple of their stories hit close to that. I would ask if that was your daughter would you want someone that thinks for himself and maybe gets her out of that situation or would you want a teem player. There are benefits to being raised in the country. Friends are few and far between. We learned to think for our selves to work things out and there was no crowd to follow. I can't say I got moved up to higher positions as quickly as the ass kissers I mean teem players but I don't regret it

“A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.“ ― G.K. Chesterton

"When you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain

"Never underestimate the stupidity of large groups of people." -- George Carlin.

This is why every day, our news media tells us about surveys concerning various issues. They are designed to influence our opinions not to inform us of any facts.

My father gave me some excellent advice when I was in middle school. Think for myself and question authority. I have been a nonconformist all my life. I will be 68 in 2024.

“When tyranny becomes law rebellion becomes duty.” ― Thomas Jefferson

“Medical science is making such remarkable progress that soon none of us will be well.” - Aldous Huxley

It has never been more important, than now, to be curious, skeptical, and individualistic. Standing for humilty, gratitude, objectivity, and self - reliance. And not just going along, because it is easy.

Nothing in politics ever happens by accident. It is always carefully planned. - Eleanor Roosevelt.

“It’s amazing how much panic one honest man can spread among a multitude of hypocrites. ” ― Thomas Sowell

"psychological warfare" is an understatement this day in age

My 50 year old friend, a single lady, said no to the experiment, lost her medical job. Lost her house. Had to move into the basement of her elderly parents. She gets mad when people say, I had no choice!! Everyone has a choice. Not an easy one. A nurse may have to work at 7-11. It’s an awful choice, but if everyone refused to go against their conscience, then the plan could be stopped. Instead of a few sticking their necks out and getting crushed.

I must have been wired differently in my mom's womb. I NEVER go along with the crowd. I listen to my heart, my gut, my instinct.

Most people do not want freedom because freedom involves responsibility and most people are frightened of responsibility

"Morality is doing what is right regardless of what you are told. Obedience is doing what you are told regardless of what is right!" – H.L. Mencken

It's not always the case that everyone thinks the same but are too afraid to act. Covid taught us that often anyone who sticks their head above the parapet will have it shot at pretty quickly and often neighbours are the willing agents of such actions.