“Always remember this. It is the evil cult leader who gets his/her minions to do his/her bidding for him/her. The manipulator praises, endorses and feeds the adoring throngs misinformation until they willingly give over their hearts, minds and actions. They believe.

They think they are doing something good when they are only doing the bidding of someone who can’t and won’t. They are being used. I am sure some reading this may not like what I have to say. So be it.Manipulators mobilize the mindless. One on one and in groups.

The mindless think they are doing right. They feel special. They feel acknowledged. They want to help their ‘leader’. They think they are acting for a greater good. The are lied to. Manipulated. They are deceived. They give up their identity and become part of a group.

They wear swag. The call themselves by special names. It is not unlike crazed sports fanatics whom we call fans. They do become a mob. History has had to deal with this in dictators as well as religious leaders. They leader creates a heated ‘us against them’ mentality.

So do countries. USA against Soviet Union. Jews at odds with Arabs. People use fear to control others. The use scarcity of resources. ‘Someone is going to take your freedom, guns, last cookie away. Beware. Arm yourselves, Fight, fight fight.’ They chant slogans.

It is not but a small step to drinking kool-aid or  putting on sneakers and taking poison to await the mothership. Get it? Thinking calmly and assessing things is not what cult members do. They tend to follow blindly. Some abandon when the price gets too costly.

Other double down. Patriotism good or bad is not a far cry from this phenomenon which is why we must remain sane and alert to not give away our selves in service of ‘leaders’. We can remain vigilant,. We must remain vigilant. Otherwise, we will see it happen again.

WE MUST seek accurate information, cooperate calmly without becoming a ‘true believer’ in anything. Don’t give up your identity and common sense and goodness for politics or a faith. Don’t lose yourself following fallible because you think they’re infallible.

We need to insure we act intelligently, wisely, calmly and confidently on accurate, reliable information, without fervor or malice. Pursue the highest positive intentions and beware of the cult of personality. Hitler proved how easy it was. So have others now and in the past.

We have lived on this edge for quite some time now. It is time to stop fueling fantasy, fears, and ego. It is time to come together to build a better country, a better world, after having learned from our mistakes. We can learn, make adjustments and corrections calmly.

Remember, the mob is always fueled by someone in a leadership role. Therefore we need to  choose wise leaders or they may lead you to death and destruction of others and yourself. Always be wary. Verify. Then verify again. Don’t give you brain away with your soul.

Don’t give up thinking independently because someone tells you they  ‘loves you’ and praises you while manipulating you. Again, Patriotism can be one breath away from mindless cult status. Or one can have a healthy respect and love for your country of origin.

It is a very fine line. People are easily whipped into criminal frenzy.  If not, you’d not have had numerous abuses throughout history or problems similar to Jonestown. Wake up people and realize when you are being played and used. You really have to do the leg work.

It is easy to be prayed upon. There are so many attempting to convince you of how things are. Keep in mind in U S A our elected representatives are just that representatives. They call themselves leaders but their job is to represent the people not manipulate them.

Realize when you are being stolen from. It is easy to tell when you are shoveling shit outside the castle for the castle. The cut leader will get you thinking this is what you are supposed to be doing while they are enjoying the good life inside. A real leader would shovel too.

It  is not a democratic republic when so called ‘leaders’ who are really only supposed to represent your interests take your taxes and give it to those who don’t pay taxes or who have more money than god. That is creating servitude through limiting resources.

Living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to get ahead so CEO’s and shareholders can become fabulously wealthy is another form of slavery by a ruling privileged class who assert power over you. In order to remain free you must not give your mind away.

Don’t give it away to a cult leader, or anyone who does not have your best interests in their heart. How can you tell they have your interests in their heart? They work for you to make your life better not worse. They attempt to do good for all people not just some.

They go the extra mile to improve things and stress cooperation not ‘us against them’. They don’t try to separate and get you fighting by creating more fear, worry, and scarcity. They tell you the truth. They serve you and don’t expect you to serve them. They go first.

You reciprocate by helping them help you and others. You align with making things better for all not just a few. You come together in friendship and harmony instead of hating and dividing. Together you seek to make it better and better. You adjust and continue.

You all take the higher road. Get it? It can be good or bad. What it is, is up to you. It is what you allow and what you promote. Which do you seek? Good only for you or good for all?  Democracy is a delicate balance. Seek it. Help keep people free and be wary of whose battles you are fighting. Remain alert. Find the good. Don’t be deceived. Don’t give your mind and heart away. Don’t act for others who want to control you. Instead seek love, spirit, peace, goodness, wealth and health for all. Celebrate everything!” Rex Sikes

PS Obviously, this is a special blog given current events at the US Capitol. Your thoughts and comments are always welcome.