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We Begin
The Matrix was a movie released on 33-11-999, or as more commonly formatted (in the USA), 3-31-1999. In the 14 years since it's debut it has become one of the most influential cultural icons of any generation, not only here in America but throughout much of the globe. Everyone, at least those ones in Western sphere societies, somehow, can readily identify with it. I wonder why?
No, I don't. I know exactly why. The Matrix was an urgent tap on the shoulder of ones who slumbered for too long. It was Neo's alarm clock going off after he had spent the night chasing the White Rabbit. It itself was a Red Pill, subliminal and subconsciously delivered, setting us on a collision course towards a wakeful state.
On 9-11-2001, WTC #1 and #2 were offered to Americans as the Red Pill and the Blue Pill. Except there was no choice: we were force-fed the Blue Pill, a concoction of Prozac, Viagra, Extenz, and Meth. A review of our history from that choreographed day to now reveals all too plainly the grotesque tragedy of America the Empire as it played out towards its predictably inevitable demise. Today, America is a mere rumor of what was once upon a time a respected nation of common statesmen and country scholars; the land of the free and home of the brave. Oh, what a sad irony those words now elicit.
So here it is on a 13 date, and it's 11:55 as I glance at the clock on my computer. This day is a long one in coming. I asked Tyler to let me blog on Zero Hedge over a year ago. I wanted to begin spreading a word, a gospel--the Gospel of Chumba. Perhaps I am an arrogant man. Or perhaps I see what is happening today as Biblical in proportions. The Sequle, as it were, being written before our very eyes. We are witness to the next aeon of history; the year zero. It is begun again.
I know, I know, none of this makes any sense whatsoever. Chumba's a douche, and Tyler's a fag for letting him on here to spew this horse shit. My response to you is: patience, brother. Patience. This is a process. First, we need to open your eyes, but it must be done slowly. The first actual rays of real light shining into your pupils are going to be overwhelming and painful. This is normal. You will be dazed and confused, cognitively dissonant. I am going to blow your mind, and you will not like it one bit. But you will thank me for it later. You're welcome.
To begin this journey, you must awaken within the dream, before you can awaken out of it. So follow the white rabbit. Don't worry about over-sleeping and being late for work. You're soon to find out your job or career or whatever is irrelevant anyway, once you come to the realization that modern society is merely the modern day equivalent of the Colonial American slave plantation, just with benefits like a corner office and vacation time. It's an elaborate stage performance put on to convince you that you're free, and everyone is a player in the charade, too doped up to realize what they're watching in the TV is themselves. A caricature for sure, but ourselves nonetheless, a carnival house reflection of what we have become.
But the crazy dream, it ends now. Wakey wakey. There is work to do.
I am Chumbawamba.
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I like the beginning. Bring on the revelation.
@3526549 Here you go:
http://holographicuniverseworkshops.com/
I eagerly await substance
Georgia is here, too.
OK, Chumby. This is Missouri. Whatchu got?
I'm down with ya bro - bring it!
OK chumba. Let's see what ya got. This is fight club afterall. Looking forward to it. With all the doom and gloom here, maybe ya got something else worth reading.
Don't worry. We'll let you know.
Happy to see you posting Chum.. Keep posting and commenting.
Between the Trolls and paid professional distractors, It's good to see some of the quality posters still post.
Live Strong.
Fare Thee Well Mate
The real issue is that reality measures significance in eons. Until we measure ourselves in similar terms it is all waste heat on the fuzzy surface of a rural planet.
Bring it on Chumba. Looking forward to the conversations you are bound the spark.
I will not obey.
Ah, excellent. You have mastered the first level.
-Chumblez.
Follow the white rabbit. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tcYCIhTFfw
catchy
Hey Chumbelz - I'm glad to see you have a start at blogging. Keep up the good work brother.
I truly love being born and living in America. I have visited, and lived in, many countries but I always love coming home. America was founded on outstanding ideals, but over time, the human condition will make a mess of outstanding ideals. History offers us many examples of this. Those who crave power and money, and have a talent to do so, will eventually gather it. Many will not have a shot at this, though they will try. Many more really do not care, and are very happy to just be given stuff while they grow fatter and more lazy.
I'm not sure of this, but I believe that the human race has exhausted all of the "freedom" constitutions/governments/etc. experiments. In the end, there are always a scant few who rule and control, and the rest who are ruled and controlled. Systems collapse and are rebuilt. If you want to be part of the privileged minority, then you have to find your way to compete in the governmental power or massive material wealth sectors. Otherwise, you're just a serf serving an overlord. So, make your decision, and be content with it. Even if you choose to be a serf, you can be a great human being.
I find it interesting that the poorest in material wealth are often the richest in spiritual wealth. Many of the spiritually wealthy live in harmony and peace. They will likely not feel much of the avalanche to come. That is a comforting thought, and offers one path to inner peace. If you die in the process, then you reach an infinite goal sooner. But it's not the goal that is important, it's who you become in the process of achieving the goal, that is.
'We' are our gift from God; what we 'become' is our gift TO God.
<<I find it interesting that the poorest in material wealth are often the richest in spiritual wealth.>>
As the Buddha realized a few thousand years ago, the cause of all sufferring is attachment to the material world. It's not just our "overlords," the cause of sufferring is ultimately internal. The escape is also up to us.
The higher your morals, the lower your wages.
wages paid in what?
"Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's"
monetize this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/expd/6097147339/in/photostream
Crime pays.
But aim big. Selling weed, never mind growing it, could land you in federal prison.
Better to commit some sort of Ponzi fraud, something like giving pay day loans to homeless people, securitizing it, and selling it. The ultimate NINJA loan!
Yeah Chumba!!
Well done mate. Its been awhile since I shared a thread with you.
Thanks Chumba, your a refreshing diversion from the daily grinding of America.
The matrix is the new economy:in the USA..local police:"we want people to call us if the guy down the street hates the government.."
http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/bradshaw-gets-1-million-for-violence-prevention-un/nXbs4/
Chumbawamba. Welcome to Zerohedge. Great to see your level of insight contributing to this excellent blog. A word of caution, Ignore the infantile comments section obviously populated by people with nothing better to do than sound like pathetic morons kissing each others asses. They are not representative of the majority of followers since it's always the same fools, a few exceptions of course. There is a huge silent majority of followers that I'm sure are completely on side with your thoughts. Keep the posts coming. BTW the number of down votes illustrates my point.
My first and last post, I am part of the majority.
I am under the impression that most readers do not have an account at the site.
I would have to agree with that. I have been reading ZH for at least 3-4 years, but look at when I finally started this acct. I also know several others that read regularly and don't have accts.
Yes.
Twenty minutes spent watching the 2 videos here will likely give a decent overview of the general thesis
http://red-pill.org/the-matrix/meaning-philosophy/
I watch the second film and do believe in most of its content. The problem arises when truth is mentioned, without love.
It bashes "religion", and shows a depicted image of Jesus as that religion. My experience is that by reading the KJV bible daily for the last 5 years has resulted in Jhn 8:32 - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
I was an avid non believer before deciding to give my life over to God almighty, and his precious Son. I am free today, and do understand this man's philosophy, but cannot subscribe to his reasoning without God. I do not belong to any organized religions, but God does run my life gloriously through others and Christ Jesus.
Praise the Lord and pass the ammo.
MassDecep = Mass Deception
You have chosen well, Grasshopper. Massively deceived... yes. Or maybe just high on "the opium of the people".
John 1:5
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
Really? We're in church now? I don't go to church for a reason.
Please evolve.
Perhaps he should quote ancient literature in Ebonics?
The Ten Commandments In Ebonics
I be God. Don' be dissing me.
Don' be makin hood ornaments outa me or nothin in my crib.
Don' be callin me for no reason - homey don' play that.
Y'all betta be in church on Sundee.
Don' dis ya mama ... an if ya know who ya daddy is, don' dis him neither.
Don' ice ya bros.
Stick to ya own woman.
Don' be liftin no goods.
Don' be frontin like you all that an no snitchin on ya homies.
Don' be eyein' ya homie's crib, ride, or nothin
yep, that's yet more confirmation that y'alls god is y'alls,
he be talkin' to y'all, about yer shit, and settin' rules for da bros.
he be in your image-ination.
gots nuthin' to do with any females unless they be yo mamas, sure.
Lolz. Now that is awesome.
Did you know there is a Hawaiian Pidgin version of the Bible?
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3&version=HWP
truth telling in corrupt times is
a revolutionary act. or something like
it.
it is funny that one man who speaks the truth
to a people steeped in fraud and lies from the
nipple to the headstone is then called
god, neo's problem/everyman's problem.
archived
Yes yes. MUCH better! Outstanding.
So true we are in the matrix, because most of us are getting bad vibes.
But are those vibes real or programmed on purpose?
Answer is both. Take your cash, take your life, but don't let them steal your freewill and soul.
I know what your getting at Mr. Wambanana. Rise and shine, come and get your Cheerios, or what it is that we graze on. Snap out of disilluonment. Fair words.
Another ZHer once said: "When the hype is speeding up, just slow down and prepare" (words to that effect)
As was said by the sagacious writer of the 'Dao De Jing': "Act without action, take matters without mattering" (tentative translation)
These veracious words were written thousands of years ago in the country from which I write, yet things here don't seem much better nor worse than anywhere else, relatively speaking. Much of the technology and infrastructure the world has is the result of many nations with promising ideals.
One mans freedom is anothers enslavement. Nations were built on the ashes of another, and brave men are brave men, regardless. You must do what you think is right of course. Come what may, may the force be with you.
I took the black pill. You don't want to take the black pill.
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On the other hand, you might thoroughly enjoy smoking the black hash.
Gentlemen prefer Lebanese Blonde.
Is it anything like 'the white powder'?
"I was doin' that shit with a friend, man, and we had the same conversation for a week... 'got any more?'
-- Richard Pryor
It lasts a lifetime whatever it is. Tastes like shit too.
you are in the tall grass, and as evolution has it you are about to a tasty meal for a greater primate...