Now is a time for caution, and not a time for rash decisions. Caution does not mean a lack of action. Be vigilante but do not give in to paranoia. You have to let the dust settle a little bit before you can see the path.

Be careful to whom you speak. Be mindful of what you say. Choose your words carefully, for you may not know friend from foe.

Remember key points passed down from Sun Tzu. Sometimes success requires minimizing the cost of competition and conflict. The source of strength is not size, it is unity. Do not create opportunities for the enemy. Momentum is built through creativity and timing. Respond to change, as battle is fluid. Respond to openings caused by the weaknesses of the enemy. Direct conflicts are dangerous, so be ready. Evaluate the intentions of others, and choose your actions accordingly. Pay attention to your 'terrain' (whether physical, social, or digital), and be aware of dangers, barriers, and distance). Know what 'territory' you are on (whether physical, social, or digital) - are you on your own territory or hostile territory, how contentious is it, etc. Know what weapons are appropriate for the situation (verbal, social, projectile, etc). Be sure the information you're getting is from a trusted source - is it direct evidence from someone you've known your whole life, or are they new to your side? Re-read about 'Doomed Spies' and 'surviving spies', and be aware and recognize those around you (whether digital, physical, or social) who fall into those categories.

You have an amazing organ (go ahead, make the jokes) called your brain. Whether via creation or evolution (doesn't matter) it is yours to use and use it we all must. Ultimately it is the only thing that can remain free in the face of greatest adversity. Even the POW, the concentration camp prisoner, or Stephen Hawking can keep their mind free. It isn't easy, but it is the BEST tool we have. Free the mind and the rest will follow.

I don't post these words to 'encourage' or 'discourage'. I post these words because I feel they are important to you. For your sanity, your soul, your person - whatever it is you believe in.

I do not care if you are white, black, gay, straight, trans, jew, mohammedan/muslim, religious, atheist, pantheist, animist, etc. If you want to be free from oppression, free to live your own life... if you do not want to force your views down the throat of others, and do not wish them to force their views upon you... if you seek to harm none except when necessary, and to treat others fairly and with respect... you must fight for this belief. First within yourself, and then with others of like mind.

The fight is not always with words, or fists, or swords, or guns, or bombs, but sometimes it is - sometimes it is ALL of those things. The fight is not always with your family, your friends, your co-workers, your neighbors, your countrymen, or even strangers or foreigners... but sometimes it is ALL of those things. Destruction is not always necessary... but sometimes it is. Knowing when not to fight is as equally important as knowing when to fight.

I am not here to tell you to stand down, nor am I here to to tell you to take up arms. You must know WHEN to do so. I am here to share the voice of reason, for those who may need to hear it. A lot don't need to hear it, but sometimes people do. A voice of reason doesn't mean 'sit down and take it'. It means take a deep breath or three. Look around. Assess and evaluate your next move. It doesn't have to take long. A second or two. It isn't hesitation. It's acknowledging life that is coming from all directions, so fast that it is hard to keep up. Don't be afraid of your emotions, they are part of you - but they can help or hinder, so be aware of them - but don't let them rule you.

I'll leave with a couple reminders of the wizard's rules:

• People will believe a lie because they WANT it to be true or they are AFRAID it MIGHT be true.

• Passion rules reason, for good or ill.

• The greatest of harm can come from the best of intentions.

Stay strong in your convictions, friends. You'll need them, sooner than later.

~Peace~ kish-kumen

Last chance to get good 'n' lacquered before 1/6/1776!

Need all our faculties then, so time to say "fuck you" to 2020 with a big glass of Islay single malt scotch.

Who's with me?

What can I do? Where do I sign up? It's time for action, to take matters into one's own hands.Idon't know where to begin, but I have to do something.

I will support the office of the president, and the person in said office, as long as they are elected fairly. Doesn't matter who they are.

If Biden won (and if he managed to win fair and square), id still take a bullet for the president - not for him per se, but for protection of the office.

The problem is that I know, we know... they aren't playing fair. A patriot should not, in fact cannot, support a president who assumes the office via cheating and fraud.

I hold out hope this gets sorted correctly, and Trump is declared victorious.

If not, I fear what the next step brings. But i cannot let fear rule me. Keep clear heads and righteous motivations. We can keep our country. We MUST keep our country. The alternative is slavery and death.

All positive energies I have are focused toward our president. I'm not a praying man, and maybe that's my character flaw. But something needs to be done.