Before Funky Freudian PsychoBabble, BigPharma Mind-Melting Drugs, & Ad-nauseum Online Compulsively Repulsive Confessionals -- folks just sang, danced, wrote poems, painted, and made music.
I actually was shy and depressed as a teen in the 70s. But this was before it was weaponized. In my day, people like me became well-read and learned to play the piano, or some other solitary hobby. We were not gaslighted about suicide risk. Here is my important testimony: I never wanted to commit suicide, even when I was usually depressed. This may be true of many people, but it's useful to scare people into getting medicated and therapized. I outgrew depression, as many young people do, I never took a pill for it.
Also: creepy psycho docs blame shy people for enabling fascism, I'm not joking. Shyness does not equal weakness or conformity. Dr. Philip Zombardo, (sp) is one of the offenders here. I once read a book of his about shyness, hoping to get good advice. He blamed the Holocaust on shy people. We are all so inadequate, we will join the nazis to get validated. This is psychology in a nutshell. And Freud covered for the actual pedophiles in his culture by blaming the victims for their incestuous fantasies, never mind their fathers were actually raping them.
Thanks for commeting feral lunch lady!--yup, all before it was weaponized which is the right term for what is goin' on today. You figured it out just as I was sayin' to my daughter and I don't even think her friends know what being in a "real funk" is (beyond just feeling blue)--the slightest thing (zits!) makes them "depressed." This is crazy of course. You played piano, found a hobby, read a lot (I think reading lots and lots helps a great deal--esp. about other people, how they thought, learned, improved and more...or by contrast how much worse it could be for some). No drugs. THAT is what people can do--people are amazing we have it in our power to help ourselves, grow, and know that emotions (especially the big teen ones) are part of being human. I never heard of the creepy doc you mentioned but what you write is chiling (easy for him to point a finger, right?). Much of the science of psychology as you said isn't science at all. (That's why I like songs mocking much of it). And yes, the dark side of it all---Freud, Kinsey--I mean that is very scary stuff. I'm not saying real mental issues are imaginary of course--nor do I full out dismiss all "help"--but there is so much propaganda and dangerous medicalizing that as you said, it's a weapon. And to find it "cool" today is just really beyond the pale. May we all find things that give us joy and may teens wake up and stop this crazy labeling, right? Thanks again for sharing your story!
Thank you! I love what you wrote and how you connected with the movies and singers /songs of the past! Just watching and listening to the clips us cheering!
remember "awkward?" it was a thing, about 08-09 as i remember. then it was "broken." you can't fight the power if you're awkward and broken. the cabal has been at this for a long, long time - see dr. peter breggin's work...
I'm a huge fan of Breggin, a longtime anti-big-pharma truth teller--he's also on my heroes list! Thanks for sharing the cover of "At Seventeen" --it's a good one!
Sure, I see your point and I come from a place where I can love humor about all faiths and STILL fully respect those faiths. That may not be your place of comfort. I'm going to give your comment a serious answer, not in Daisy speak, though I don't want this to otherwise overshadow the intent of my posting which has both serious elements and moments of levity.
The Pythons are of course being ironic and in all their comedy they take no prisoners, but they love humanity and humor and they are not against religion (against religious hypocrisy though) but nothing is too sacred with them.
If you know the film (Life of Brian) it's not about Jesus, it's about a regular guy born in a stable NEXT DOOR to Jesus and people think he's a prophet, but he isn't. His story is one of mistaken identity--but it is based on your having an awareness of the "story of" Jesus. It's not a mean spirited film, actually, though I understand that the "spirit" or nature of the humor in touching upon religious territory may be the greater concern.
I have many close friends who are Catholic and a few who actually are more "evangelical" Christians and they all happen to have a good, broad sense of humor and they do appreciate the Pythons and other ironic comedians who may mock many things including points religious (they are all Carlin fans for example and I know some religious people find Carlin very offensive--I get that). And yet my friends retain their faith and are not shaken by this sort of humor some find blasphemous. Humor is individual.
I personally like the irony of looking on the bright side even in such an extreme, grim situation (and in a way, the bright side for all faiths and all humanity is that Christianity flourished AFTER the Romans tried to crush it so perhaps that's something to consider). Brian on the cross wasn't anything other than an ordinary guy and you likely know that criminals and thieves were also put up on crosses so you are not watching a scene of Christian heroes being crucified--just a mistaken schulb of a guy among others meeting a grim fate in a day where such things did happen.
I understand you find the Python skit offensive and blasphemous and of course you have a full right to your opinion. However, no, I honestly won't be rethinking it or taking it down but I hear you and respect that you and many people could be uncomfortable with this sort of thing.
I certainly can't please everyone--I write and share what I find worthwhile (or amusing! or hopeful!) and I know good decent people who also appreciate The Pythons (so whatever you think of me, there are some other folks out there who share this view, for whatever it may be worth).
I will add is that John Cleese (one of the Pythons) has been speaking out against the "cancel culture" trend as the broad humor that was once allowed is now under attack--so he's actually a personal hero to me. Adding too that if you learn about the Python troop they are kind fellows, generous in spirit and deed, and I'll argue that Terry Gilliam has tried to warn us about many things NWO-wise with his movies (Brazil for example is like a modern-day 1984).
Guess we have to disagree, respectfully on my end at least. I don't ask for your gratitude (so it may be withdrawn) and I respect that some readers will find things I share helpful or interesting or worthy and others will simply find what I write or share... offensive or distasteful or indeed blasphemous.
I hope this "substack world" remains open to such a wide variety of views and opinions including from crackpots like myself.
And of course, any who are subscribed that feel they made a wrong choice can unsubscribe, I won't mind and understand, respectfully.
I hope my response here is somewhat helpful and lends clarity to my position. Peace out as they say, my wishes are good ones for you and all.
I actually was shy and depressed as a teen in the 70s. But this was before it was weaponized. In my day, people like me became well-read and learned to play the piano, or some other solitary hobby. We were not gaslighted about suicide risk. Here is my important testimony: I never wanted to commit suicide, even when I was usually depressed. This may be true of many people, but it's useful to scare people into getting medicated and therapized. I outgrew depression, as many young people do, I never took a pill for it.
Also: creepy psycho docs blame shy people for enabling fascism, I'm not joking. Shyness does not equal weakness or conformity. Dr. Philip Zombardo, (sp) is one of the offenders here. I once read a book of his about shyness, hoping to get good advice. He blamed the Holocaust on shy people. We are all so inadequate, we will join the nazis to get validated. This is psychology in a nutshell. And Freud covered for the actual pedophiles in his culture by blaming the victims for their incestuous fantasies, never mind their fathers were actually raping them.
Thanks for commeting feral lunch lady!--yup, all before it was weaponized which is the right term for what is goin' on today. You figured it out just as I was sayin' to my daughter and I don't even think her friends know what being in a "real funk" is (beyond just feeling blue)--the slightest thing (zits!) makes them "depressed." This is crazy of course. You played piano, found a hobby, read a lot (I think reading lots and lots helps a great deal--esp. about other people, how they thought, learned, improved and more...or by contrast how much worse it could be for some). No drugs. THAT is what people can do--people are amazing we have it in our power to help ourselves, grow, and know that emotions (especially the big teen ones) are part of being human. I never heard of the creepy doc you mentioned but what you write is chiling (easy for him to point a finger, right?). Much of the science of psychology as you said isn't science at all. (That's why I like songs mocking much of it). And yes, the dark side of it all---Freud, Kinsey--I mean that is very scary stuff. I'm not saying real mental issues are imaginary of course--nor do I full out dismiss all "help"--but there is so much propaganda and dangerous medicalizing that as you said, it's a weapon. And to find it "cool" today is just really beyond the pale. May we all find things that give us joy and may teens wake up and stop this crazy labeling, right? Thanks again for sharing your story!
Thank you! I love what you wrote and how you connected with the movies and singers /songs of the past! Just watching and listening to the clips us cheering!
remember "awkward?" it was a thing, about 08-09 as i remember. then it was "broken." you can't fight the power if you're awkward and broken. the cabal has been at this for a long, long time - see dr. peter breggin's work...
i always wanted my old punk band to do a cover of at seventeen but the rest of them wouldn't do it. here's another good one https://mariannedissard.bandcamp.com/album/singles-at-seventeen-his-hers-covers-janis-ian-2020
I'm a huge fan of Breggin, a longtime anti-big-pharma truth teller--he's also on my heroes list! Thanks for sharing the cover of "At Seventeen" --it's a good one!
You might want to rethink Crucifixion video.... Blasphemous.
Very ungrateful
Sure, I see your point and I come from a place where I can love humor about all faiths and STILL fully respect those faiths. That may not be your place of comfort. I'm going to give your comment a serious answer, not in Daisy speak, though I don't want this to otherwise overshadow the intent of my posting which has both serious elements and moments of levity.
The Pythons are of course being ironic and in all their comedy they take no prisoners, but they love humanity and humor and they are not against religion (against religious hypocrisy though) but nothing is too sacred with them.
If you know the film (Life of Brian) it's not about Jesus, it's about a regular guy born in a stable NEXT DOOR to Jesus and people think he's a prophet, but he isn't. His story is one of mistaken identity--but it is based on your having an awareness of the "story of" Jesus. It's not a mean spirited film, actually, though I understand that the "spirit" or nature of the humor in touching upon religious territory may be the greater concern.
I have many close friends who are Catholic and a few who actually are more "evangelical" Christians and they all happen to have a good, broad sense of humor and they do appreciate the Pythons and other ironic comedians who may mock many things including points religious (they are all Carlin fans for example and I know some religious people find Carlin very offensive--I get that). And yet my friends retain their faith and are not shaken by this sort of humor some find blasphemous. Humor is individual.
I personally like the irony of looking on the bright side even in such an extreme, grim situation (and in a way, the bright side for all faiths and all humanity is that Christianity flourished AFTER the Romans tried to crush it so perhaps that's something to consider). Brian on the cross wasn't anything other than an ordinary guy and you likely know that criminals and thieves were also put up on crosses so you are not watching a scene of Christian heroes being crucified--just a mistaken schulb of a guy among others meeting a grim fate in a day where such things did happen.
I understand you find the Python skit offensive and blasphemous and of course you have a full right to your opinion. However, no, I honestly won't be rethinking it or taking it down but I hear you and respect that you and many people could be uncomfortable with this sort of thing.
I certainly can't please everyone--I write and share what I find worthwhile (or amusing! or hopeful!) and I know good decent people who also appreciate The Pythons (so whatever you think of me, there are some other folks out there who share this view, for whatever it may be worth).
I will add is that John Cleese (one of the Pythons) has been speaking out against the "cancel culture" trend as the broad humor that was once allowed is now under attack--so he's actually a personal hero to me. Adding too that if you learn about the Python troop they are kind fellows, generous in spirit and deed, and I'll argue that Terry Gilliam has tried to warn us about many things NWO-wise with his movies (Brazil for example is like a modern-day 1984).
Guess we have to disagree, respectfully on my end at least. I don't ask for your gratitude (so it may be withdrawn) and I respect that some readers will find things I share helpful or interesting or worthy and others will simply find what I write or share... offensive or distasteful or indeed blasphemous.
I hope this "substack world" remains open to such a wide variety of views and opinions including from crackpots like myself.
And of course, any who are subscribed that feel they made a wrong choice can unsubscribe, I won't mind and understand, respectfully.
I hope my response here is somewhat helpful and lends clarity to my position. Peace out as they say, my wishes are good ones for you and all.