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Rob (c137)'s avatar

Only in America, it takes 60 years to figure this out.

There are many that think our news used to be fair and balanced. Stupid nostalgia, the past generations think they weren't lied to. 😆

Same with the fraud of shots... For so long people ate the bullshit happily.

A big f u to all the people who gaslit us for having honest doubts about key issues.

George Carlin was right, it's called the American dream because you gotta be asleep to believe it.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Carlin has proven to be both a genius and a prophet! Man, we could use him right now. Thanks.

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Nancy in NC's avatar

I can only imagine. There is so much valuable material for him. But I'm afraid it might give him a heart attack!

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Nancy in NC's avatar

Loved the article, but am feeling depressed that I'm not seeing things changing in my neck of the woods. Just yesterday morning playing bridge I had to listen to several women discuss how they have now received all their shots, and were able to get a twofer (two jabs on the same day). I don't think these sheep could acknowledge a different scenario if it hit them up the side of their empty heads. They dismiss any dissent as just a different opinion. Facts are now opinions? Proving a negative as a poor argument escapes them. I really struggle not going all "Network" on them.

But I am grateful for you and the posters here that remind me that everyone isn't a brain dead idiot. I try to extend love and kindness, but it's getting more difficult when almost everyone is not on my page. Heck, they're not even reading the same book!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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Janet's avatar

I spent a 4 night girls road trip with 2 conservatives and came out so to speak. It was a relief and I got some stuff off my chest. absolutely no one in my immediate circle of friends are with me. Yapping about their well, let’s say “jabholes”. How wrecked they are after. Tiresome.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Well at least you got some stuff off your chest.

pretty much same for me - with couple exceptions. Tiresome is a good one word for it.

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Janet's avatar

I appreciated your post. Thanks.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thank you.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thank you, Nancy. I get it, and can say mostly the same. Small signs of brain activity here and there, but not much.

It's astounding at this point - I know.

Grateful for you and everyone who makes this world a little less insane.

Same to you! Best.

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SadieJay's avatar

I like the term conspiracy realist. And...I will call myself such while doing a little dance of "SEE! I WAS RIGHT!" And this part "Even when acknowledged that we’re regularly lied to, experimented on, harmed and killed, we don’t often know how to apply these lessons to our current situation. It’s easier to act as if the bad guys have left the scene, the crime tucked neatly into history, and assure ourselves the new guys would never do such a thing." Ain't that the truth? Choosing to win, even when ads for Moderna come on the radio at my complex's pool. I have no control over that, but they are still at it, shilling to scoop up those last stragglers living in the world of Bunk. I refuse and will continue to refuse what they are selling. Yes, it was so painful and horrendous, but, it had to happen. It just had to. I am sorry for all the casualties, but I will fight on for those who were lost, killed and murdered.♥♥ Here is to us...may we be truly grateful and know blessings when we see them. Thankful for you, K.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thank you, Sadie Jay.

RE: "I am sorry for all the casualties, but I will fight on for those who were lost, killed and murdered.♥♥" My feelings too.

Here's to you, here's to us. 🥂. Glad our paths crossed. ❤️

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Janet's avatar

How about “Bullshit Analyst”? That’s what I say now.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

That works and pretty much covers everything. Thanks.

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Ronnie Rocket's avatar

Beautiful, Kathleen. Thank you. I will make sure my sons read this. Fortunately, they were able to listen to me three years ago and had the courage, one to lose his job, and the other to submit a request for exemption which paid off. I've told them how important it is to question everything and trust their instincts.

I'm grateful to have found all you courageous, critical thinkers and excellent, articulate writers here on substack. Keep it up.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thanks, Rocket! What a sweet comment.

Hope you're having a wonderful thanksgiving - sending good wishes your way.

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Mary Poindexter McLaughlin's avatar

Speaking of finding a group of warrior writers... I sent you an email recently. Did it reach you? 🤔

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

No! I didn't see any email from you?

Did you send it to devanneykathleen@gmail.com?

I have a proton account I almost never check, since I had such a hard time getting my network to gravitate over.

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Mary Poindexter McLaughlin's avatar

Aha! No, I sent it to devanneykathleen@substack.com. I'll send it to your gmail now!!

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Joanie Higgs's avatar

THIS is the essay I will print and send to my family members, who hated my non-compliance. It is perfect, Kathleen. You, Sage, and Delingpole are my very favourite writers.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thank you, Joanie! Very generous comment, and satisfying to know .

I'm honored! And thank you for the paid subscription!! Best wishes and gratitude.😊

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Joanie Higgs's avatar

😊

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David Huber's avatar

back in the 70s I worked for NSA as an analyst, spook and special missions operative. What I figured out is, it was impossible to tell the good guys from the bad guys. It was the belly of the beast and had nothing to do with national security.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thank you for the comment, David.

That's a kind of version of hell isn't it? When you can't tell the difference.

Better days are coming. Hope you're well. Best.

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Visceral Adventure's avatar

Grateful for you, Kathleen! 💕

I love my CT label. Anyone who uses it in a derogatory way just proves themselves to be a dimwit. It’s like a signal to not even engage with such profound dumbness.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thanks, Tonika! Grateful for you.

So true! Some people, they just won't ever get it.♥️

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The Critical Middle's avatar

Perhaps one day we will be hailed as the courageous leaders that we are! Until then, cheers and chin up.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

👍😊

Cheers backatch!

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Michael Warden's avatar

This is wonderful. It's so important to keep drawing attention to the extent of deliberate media disinformation. The shocking extent to which the media in every country on the planet is now controlled by the same small handful of people can be found here:

https://michaelwarden.substack.com/p/government-by-media

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thank you Michael. I agree.

And appreciate the link - will check it out. So essential to understanding the deception.

Best.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Yeah, no one escapes their choices...

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Mary Poindexter McLaughlin's avatar

Terrific piece. Hmm... "CT." Conspiracy Theorist or Critical Thinker? I just finished "Official Stories," by Liam Scheff. (You've probably read it already.) His observation, that official stories are there to protect officials, is brilliant!

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thanks, Mary. Somehow just seeing this comment and no, I have not read that book. Thanks for rec.

Best.

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Navyo Ericsen's avatar

Most excellent book. Along with 180 Degrees by Feargus Greenwood.

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Mary Poindexter McLaughlin's avatar

I got that one a month or so ago and haven't started it yet. It's massive!

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Navyo Ericsen's avatar

Just a chapter at a time... then digest. It's worth it.

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Mary Poindexter McLaughlin's avatar

Okay! Will do.

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Georgina Carmichael's avatar

I’m not surprised that somehow I can’t share this with others I usually share- something is up!

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Oh, damn.. Ah, well. Appreciate the attempt, Georgina! Best.

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Jerome V's avatar

Possible typos? sent via email but not noticed so I'm posting them here. Please delete this comment after noting:

> Let’s tale a quick at what they concluded: (expected: take)

> And yet, now closing in on 2023, there is a part of me (expected 2024)

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Dave Payette's avatar

Super nice piece, Kathleen. I think you have skilfully articulated the pent up views and sentiments of a great many people here, including me. I am one who became "proud to don the title and wear it like a badge of honor". The biggest problem with the term now, as you allude, is that theorizing plays such a vanishingly small part part in being a 'conspiracy theorist' these days. So, while the term has lost its bite as a derogatory label, it's also a misnomer. The conspiracies or grand conspiracy is real, as we know. While I was by no means early to this party, I am proud to be among those who figured this out ahead of the dead certain and self righteous majority. Thanks for the keen insights. Dave

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thanks, Dave.

Perhaps I should have been explicit on the point. Yes of course - conspiracies are real and we are actually conspiracy theorists who often become conspiracy realists through our investigations.

The weaponization of the term was ultimately projection. The usual move. Accuse others of what you are actually doing.

Best

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Dave Payette's avatar

You covered it perfectly. I was simply underscoring a particular point I'm fond of calling out. :-)

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Jerome V's avatar

Great piece! Now is the time to upgrade your theory of the Kennedy assassination. Check out "CIA-Did-It" Theorists Are Covering for Israel https://www.unz.com/article/kennedy-assassination-cia-did-it-theorists-are-covering-for-israel/

Suddenly it all makes sense.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thanks, Jerome! I guess I put them all in the same box of cult-like critters - CIA/Mossad, all tentacles of the central spider. But thank you and I will check that out. Best.

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Jerome V's avatar

The parasite has many tentacles, for sure, and it's grown far more integrated since 1963. But if Laurent's analysis is correct, the capture of the CIA and USA was in much more nascent state before they murdered Kennedy.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Good to know. Thank you.

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ICI Grief (The Rebel's Hike)'s avatar

Loved this take, Kathleen.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

Thanks!! Best.

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Navyo Ericsen's avatar

Thank you, Kathleen. Yes, it was terrible (it still is) and necessary and thus good. It was critical in our collective awakening, for those open and able. I, like many others, was deeply traumatized. To an extent, I'm still in shock as I walk around London seeing the zombies at play as if nothing ever happened. Discussion about the last four (!) years is utterly missing and mentions get a blank stare or quick dismissal. 'Thank God it's over.' They have no idea.

For us - and I'd rather not split us into 'us and them', but what to do? - the cat's out of the bag. The globalists overplayed their hand with Covid and it's all so obvious, so coordinated.

What keeps me going is knowing this is all context for our awakening, the evolution of human consciousness. However much they try, that cannot prevent this from happening.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

I'm with you. It's so strange - the inability of so many to register what just happened. Zombies comes to mind for me a lot. Sad.

I don't think I'm over it either.

I intuitively thought there was a 'split' that happened in 2020. (maybe much earlier but I couldn't perceive it) and felt a profound sadness. Because most of my friends were not on the same side of it. While I've seen some progress with some people, overall the split has held. I think we have very different futures.

Well said and that also keeps me going and - in some moments - I'm even excited about what's coming.

Agree -there is no stopping this massive change. Quite a show we've signed up for!

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Navyo Ericsen's avatar

The profound sadness you write about... that I think is true for many of us, maybe more than we acknowledge. There's a wave of collective grief that is being processed, I feel. It's an unavoidable passage of our awakening.

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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

" There's a wave of collective grief that is being processed, I feel. It's an unavoidable passage of our awakening"

💯

Yes - it's a whole world, a 'reality' we're letting go of. 'passage of our awakening' is a good phrase for it. It will pass.

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