“For we are opposed around the world by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy that relies primarily on covert means for expanding its sphere of influence.
On infiltration instead of invasion. On subversion instead of elections. On intimidation instead of free choice. On guerrillas by night instead of armies by day.
It is a system which has conscripted vast human and material resources Into the building of a tightly knit highly efficient machine that combines military, diplomatic intelligence, economic, scientific and political operations.
Its preparations are concealed, not published. Its mistakes are buried, not headlined. Its dissenters are silenced, not praised.” — John. F. Kennedy
This is a segment of a speech given by John. F. Kennedy in 1961 that is the opening of Muse’s new song, Defector.
Rocking Out the Shadows
Albeit that JFK was aiming this at the Russians and the Cold War, this speech rings true when one associates the words with the ‘shadow government’ of today — wielding it’s blatant agenda whilst rubbing our noses in it.
Okay, I’m a big Muse fan and absolutely fell over myself when I listened to this new track — I was galvanized to the point of dropping everything to run off and join that infamous group, Anonymous, or see if Russell Brand needs some pro bono admin staff.
Defect or Die!
The song is about the unremitting human spirit, our freedom that is being sorely compromised and the independence we so richly deserve (if you haven’t heard it already, I will have the YouTube link at the end of the blog — I dare you to not jump out your seat and wave your freedom flag about whilst listening!).
Muse has hit the nail on the head, yet again, with this tune that incites one to take a stand against the tyranny of the powers that be.
So what does it mean to be a defector?
The shortened dictionary definition is a person who abandons another person, state/country, cause or doctrine to which one is bound by some tie (as of allegiance or duty).
Where Do I Sign Up?
I so want to be a defector! I want to stick it to the man.
I’m sick of hearing about stories of police brutality, corporate and government corruption, Monsanto poisoning our food, fluoride in our water dumbing us down into passivity and confusion, lies being fed to us through the media and all the rest!
We’re supposed to elect the government to serve us but all they do is serve themselves and the greed of the corporate agenda.
We pay the salaries of the police to protect us but they turn on the very citizens that pay their wages.
Community, Community, Community…Oh and Town Meetings
So what can the man on the street do to defect without having to join some covert mission or underground group?
I was listening to an Australian radio presenter the other day (can’t remember his name unfortunately) and he said something that really struck a chord.
He was talking about recreating a sense of community where people can discuss issues and find solutions like they did it the golden days of yore — when they had something called a ‘town meeting’.
Bring back the town meeting, for lords sake!
He quite rightly went on to say that since we allowed TV’s into our homes, we generally abandoned getting together and discussing better ways forward due to the impression that the TV was giving us all the news and current event updates we needed.
If only we cottoned onto the fact that the media weren’t exactly always telling us the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Give Me the Good News!
Okay, to cut a long rant short — the good news is that we can still take back the power. That’s what this whole ‘awakening’ is about, right?
The more aware we are the more we can act and do something about the pickle we find ourselves in.
Just this morning I awoke to find 2 really great news stories — it starts to slowly restore ones faith in humanity and the power we, the people, truly have. Let me share them with you (their headings should clue you in as to what they’re about even if you don’t want to read them):
History Has Been Made. Female Genital Mutilation Banned In Nigeria
Organic Takeover: Toxic Food Makers Lose $4 Billion in Sales in One Year
Change starts one person at a time, one cause at a time and we should try to find solace in even the smallest arenas of positive change.
If you can ignite a fire in your community and start to get to know your neighbors and fellow townies, we most definitely will find our voices again and bring about a new paradigm on this planet.
Yup, it may not happen tomorrow but all the small success stories will eventually turn into an avalanche of human metamorphosis — a recasting of civilization as we know it.
Now, as promised, lend your ears and eyes to Muse’s ‘Defector’ and be prepared to be blown away!
Original article written by Cherie Roe Dirksen for Conscious Life News
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There is a very unusual scene happening in the bottom left-hand corner (picture on your right).
Cherie Roe Dirksen 