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Sustaining Liberty - The End of the Constitution

9/2/2024

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As some of you know, I don't really identify as a Republican or a Conservative.   Those are very broad categories and I was a conservative-leaning Independent for most of my adult life.  So I have to focus on what's most important to me and decided that I'm a Constitutionalist.

Contrary to what the Democrat Socialists will tell you, the United States is NOT a Democracy.  The United States is, intentionally, a Constitutional Republic.  Our Founders understood that every previous democracy succumbed to Mob Rule (i.e. Tyranny of the Majority) and collapsed.
  • The House is democratically elected
  • The President is democratically elected
  • The Senate and Supreme Court were/are intentionally structured to prevent Mob Rule.

As a Constitutionalist I am sad to say that the Democrats and their Progressive cohorts have turned their propaganda machine to attack the Constitution itself.  This is the beginning of what will be a long campaign to destroy the Constitution and replace it with Globalist serfdom.

Here is an example:  Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of Berkeley’s law school recently published "No Democracy Lasts Forever - How the Constitution Threatens the United States"  (I will not provide a link to his book).

It is sad the think that the dean of a prestigious law school doesn't comprehend that the United States isn't a democracy.   But it's even worse to realize that he is merely the vanguard of dishonest, anti-American propaganda.  He is a stooge scholar making it intellectually fashionable to hate the Constitution.


The New York Times immediately jumped on the bandwagon.
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I quote: "The argument that what ails the country’s politics isn’t simply the president, or Congress, or the Supreme Court, but the founding document that presides over all three, has been gaining traction, especially among liberals."

"the urge to seek salvation in the Constitution has stunted not only our political behavior but also our understanding of what’s possible."  In other words, we should toss the Constitution in the shitcan and start over ... perhaps following the shining example of France which has had fourteen failed constitutions in 200 years.  I'm not making this up ... neoterra.us/blog/france-wins-2024-clown-world-olympics



Please recall that the French embraced Robespierre who sent thousands of his political opponents to the guillotine without any due process. then Emperor Napoleon, another monarchy and eventually a Nazi regime aligned with Hitler.  What a wonderful example of pure Democracy  ... mob rule.

This is what the Democrat Party will bring to America.  This isn't a conspiracy theory ... they are saying it out loud.


One closing thought, my friends, The
bourgeoisie "class", so hated by Socialists means "The Middle Class".  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourgeoisie

So do not wonder why every Democrat Party policy, from open borders, to COVID lock-downs and rampant inflation seem irrational.   Ever since Marx and Engels published the Communist Manifesto in 1848 (Yep, way before the Civil War) the socialists have been on a crusade to eliminate the middle class.

You see, there is no way Socialism can ever elevate those who are lazy, incompetent or merely disadvantaged to be above average.

So, the only way to achieve glorious social equity (not to be confused with equality) is to crush those who are talented or industrious ... to insure that no one (except the party elites) can be above average.

Meritocracy = Bad            Mediocrity = Equity
Unity = Weakness            Diversity = Strength   
Ambition = Selfishness     Victim-hood = Honor     


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Sustaining Liberty

8/30/2024

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As you know, the neoTerra Blog has always been about sustainability.  For many years it was focused on sustainable residential design and living.  However, over the last three years the focus has shifted to Sustaining Freedom and Liberty.

Today, I'd like to make you aware of a new drug that can help with depression, feelings of rage and bouts of egotistical elitism.

The drug, brought to you by RFK,  is called Independence.

Common side effects may include introspection, critical thinking and occasional thoughts that all people are created equal.

Ask your doctor if Independence is right for you.


In other news:

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Sustaining Liberty - Free Speech Under Attack

8/11/2024

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The Ministry of Truth
A couple of years ago the Biden administration attempted to create a modern-day Ministry of Truth straight out of 1984.  It was called the Disinformation Governance Board and it's purpose was to restrict and infringe the First Amendment right to freedom of speech.  neoterra.us/blog/freedom-of-speech-the-ministry-of-truth-is-born

Fortunately, the Disinformation Governance Board was quickly shut down due to public outrage.
www.dhs.gov/news/2022/08/24/following-hsac-recommendation-dhs-terminates-disinformation-governance-board

The United Kingdom
However, the campaign against Free Speech is alive and well in Europe, especially in the Fascist Monarchy of The United Kingdom where posting misinformation on social media is now a crime punishable by prison time. Recently, a 55 year old woman was arrested at her home for posting incorrect information. www.thefire.org/news/uk-government-issues-warning-think-you-post

In her post about the stabbing murder of three young girls she stated that the perp was a Rwandan immigrant. However, he was the son of Rwandan immigrants.  Her error was classified as hate speech.

Yesterday, Sir Mark Rowley, the UK Metropolitan Police Commissioner re-affirmed his attack on free speech. “We will throw the full force of the law at people, and whether you’re in this country committing crimes on the streets or committing crimes from further afield online, we will come after you.”


Someday soon, the Royal Thought Police will be rounding up any native Brits who dare to disagree with mass migration, climate change or pandemic lockdowns.  In a way, I think they deserve it.

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Please note: despite many sensational reports, Sir Mark did NOT actually suggest that he would extradite Americans (to the UK) for violating British misinformation laws.   I think that was wise ... I can imagine the first Brit Extradition Team receiving a surprise welcome from the Iowa Constitutional Militia. 

Never fear.  The Brits won't be shot ... they'll just go to prison for 12 months for misinformation.

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StarLink Update

8/9/2024

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Background
I installed a StarLink Gen 2 “DISHY” on the roof more than a year ago with the goal of replacing Windstream as our internet provider.
  • Note: Gen 2 with the rectangular dish was the current product at the time.  Gen 3 has recently been introduced.

I made a mount that attaches to the vertical “seams” and does not penetrate the roof.  The roof slope is 2/12 which is roughly 9.5 degrees.  The roof slopes directly north which is ideal for StarLink.

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Full Time StarLink
The goal is to eliminate the Windstream DSL service AND the StarLink WiFi Router.
  • I don't want to keep paying Windstream for inferior service.
  • The StarLink router doesn't allow the use of a VPN.

The dish operates over POE (Power Over Ethernet) but it requires far more power (up to 150 watts) than my existing POE switches can provide.  The power for the dish is normally supplied by the StarLink WiFi Router but a POE Injector can be used instead.
  • Note: The dish normally uses about 50 watts but it has an internal, thermostatically controlled heater for melting ice and snow. The dish can consume about 150 watts when the heater is engaged.

Although the StarLink cable is just a weather-resistant CAT6, the Gen 2 dish uses proprietary connectors rather than a CAT (RJ-45) connector.  (they fixed this for Gen 3).  Fortunately, there are now a couple of companies making cable adapters and high-power POE injectors.  I can buy components rather than reverse engineering.

I decided to buy a cable adapter and a 200 Watt POE injector from Yaosheng.  I also need a substantial 48 volt DC power supply (POE requires 48 volts).   Since I plan to mount the power supply inside the kitchen wall, I decided to buy a sealed, weather-resistant unit with a 400 watt rating.


Here are the components. The power supply is a whopper but it won't overheat.
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The final configuration looks like this:
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I've been experimenting with this for a couple of days and was surprised that the StarLink App still works without the StarLink Router.  Apparently all the intelligence is in the dish and the router is nothing more than a POE power supply and WiFi hotspot.


The new power supply, POE Injector and cable adapter will be located in the kitchen wall where the StarLink cable enters the house.  The new router replaces the Windstream DSL modem in the network hub in the basement.

This morning I replaced the Windstream DSL modem/router with the new router.  I had a few problems with static IP addresses (neoTerra is wired like a small business and my network skills have become a bit rusty) but the house is now running on StarLink!


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Results
I have a bunch of "housekeeping" to do (cut a hole in the kitchen wall, mount components, patch and cleanup) but the system is now operational.

The house is surrounded by huge trees so we have a lot of obstructions that diminish the StarLink performance.  That said, we now have download speeds that are 3.5x - 4x faster than Windstream. 
YAY!!
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Tyrant Biden and the Supremes

7/29/2024

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Just yesterday I wrote that the Democrat Party is working to destroy the checks-and-balances embodied in our Constitution.

Well, today Joe is on a campaign to "reform" the Supreme Court because Dems don't like some recent decisions.   Among other things, he is proposing term limits of 18 years for the Supreme Court Justices and that the President (presumably a Democrat forever) gets to appoint a new Justice every two years.

I find his position to be disturbing and incredibly hypocritical.  I quote from his Wapo op-ed this morning.  "I served as a U.S. senator for 36 years, including as chairman and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. I have overseen more Supreme Court nominations as senator, vice president and president than anyone living today."

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/29/joe-biden-reform-supreme-court-presidential-immunity-plan-announcement/


In other words, this dishonest hypocrite thinks it's OK for him to spend 36 years in the Senate, but seeks to place an 18 year limit on the Supreme Court.  Let's look at a few other career politicians:
  • Diane Feinstein -  Senate:  31 years
  • Bernie Sanders -  House:   16 years   Senate: 18 years   Total: 34 years
  • Nancy Pelosi     -  House:   37 years
  • Ted Kennedy     -  Senate:  46 years
  • Joe                    -  Senate:  36 years  VP: 8 years  Pres: 4 years  Total: 48 years

So, I have a rational proposal, Joe.  I might support term limits for the Supreme Court if you simultaneously and irrevocably place the same limits on Legislators, in the same bill.  As a citizen I will not accept any moves by the Legislative Branch or the Executive Branch to impose restrictions on the Judicial Branch unless the terms are entirely and clearly reciprocal.

Furthermore, since there are two houses, the limits on legislators must be cumulative.  You can't serve 18 years in the House and then another 18 in the Senate.  It should be 18 Total ... then get a real job.

While I'm thinking about it,  I would also demand that anyone who has served their 18 year limit in the legislature should become ineligible to run for President or Vice President.  That would keep career politicians like you out of the Oval Office.


But wait ... there's more!  If the bill requires standing Justices to step down if they're over the limit then it must also have a reciprocal requirement that members of the Legislature shall also immediately step down.  In your own words, Joe ... " Term limits would help ensure that the court’s membership changes with some regularity."   Shouldn't this rational apply to the House and Senate, as well??

Finally, I suggest that we call this the Abolish Career Politicians Act. 

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Random Thoughts - A Crazy Week

6/28/2024

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Actually, it's only Friday so the week isn't over ... but I can't wait!

Primaries, SCOTUS and The Debate ... Oh My!


Primary Results
Let's start with some primary antics from AOC and fellow "Squad" member Jamaal at a rally in the Bronx.  Please note these are elected Congress-persons in the House of Representin'. They are quite literally just one step away from Idiocracy.   YIKES!!

I'll put AOC up first ...  she has some entertaining dance moves.

Next, let's watch the inspiring performance by Jamaal Bowman, who's main claim to fame is pulling a fire alarm to delay a vote in Congress (hmmm, shouldn't that be a crime??)

Fortunately, people are starting to reject such bullshit and Jamaal lost his bid for re-election to a moderate Democrat.   This gives me some hope, perhaps people on both sides want more moderation (and unity) instead of relentless extreme division.

In related news, two Dems in Colorado have been replaced by more moderate candidates.

SCOTUS
The Supreme Court is working furiously to complete it's work before the traditional summer break. There have been several important decisions this week and one, in particular, is a major victory for "We The People".

I'm referring to their decision to overturn the 40 year-old "Chevron" doctrine. 

The Chevron decision (from 1984) compelled judges to defer to the interpretation made by un-elected federal bureaucrats in situations where the law was unclear.  I do not see this as a partisan issue since both parties have allowed vast overreach by federal agencies over the years.

By overturning Chevron, it is now up to judges, rather than bureaucrats to interpret grey areas in the law. This will compel Federal Agencies to follow the law and will require them to go back to Congress if they seek greater authority than what Congress originally defined.

Unfortunately, Progressive Democrats are unhappy with this decision.  Senate Majority Chuck Schumer said, "In overruling Chevron, the Trump MAGA Supreme Court has once again sided with powerful special interests and giant corporations against the middle class and American families."

It is amazing to me that the leader of the Legislative Branch would be so angry, hateful and divisive about a decision that returns authority to the Legislative Branch.   I don't believe that Mr. Schumer is irrational ... I believe he is simply anti-American.


The Debate
The first Presidential Debate of 2024 was last night.  I watched the whole thing.

I was disappointed that neither candidate talked about future policies ... they each tried to exaggerate (or defend) their past record.

I cannot comprehend that a poll of likely voters indicates that 33% think that Biden won the debate. The indoctrination and brainwashing must be powerful, indeed.  Dishonest Progressive media (but I repeat myself) is urgently proclaiming that Trump lied throughout the debate while they whitewash the multitude of lies and distortions from Mr. Biden.


I won't bore you with specific moments from the debate ... the final 45 seconds says it all.

Actually, Jill's performance following the debate is even more cringe-worthy.  Like she's congratulating a 3 year-old.

    "Joe! You did such a great job!  (wild applause)
     You answered every question!  (more applause)
     You knew all the answers!"

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AI Steve

6/16/2024

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In my sci-fi novel the Democratic Socialist World Order (aka The Order) is not ruled by a human, Big Brother, tyrant.  It is ruled by an overarching AI. 

To conceal (or at least obscure) it's existence, the AI presents itself as scores (perhaps hundreds) of different personas such as Freud, Mother Gaia, Siri, Cortana, and even your personal  MateMatch advisor.

We have now entered the world of The Lattice almost a decade ahead of schedule ... there is now an AI Bot officially running for Parliament in the UK.  It's name is AI Steve.

AI Steve tells potential voters that it can "Humanize Politics"  Of course it would!


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This isn't the first time that socialist Euros have presented an AI candidate.  Two years ago the Danish Synthetic Party (you can't make this up) offered a candidate named Leader Lars.

I contend that AI Steve is different.  Leader Lars is a Big Brother persona while AI Steve can masquerade as just one of many "individuals".

You can have a friendly, personal chat with AI Steve at "his" website ... "he" never sleeps so you can have a humanizing conversation 24/7.


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The Future
Hundreds of AI personas ... all just manifestations of a single "benevolent" dictator that monitors your every action.  Artificial politicians, influencers, psychologists, match-makers ...

Distract, obscure, deceive and control.
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A Mandatory Session With Freud 4.3
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The End of Private Property - Part 4

3/19/2024

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Back in 2022 I started a series called The End of Private Property.  Here are the links:
  • neoterra.us/blog/sustaining-liberty-the-end-of-private-property-part-1
  • neoterra.us/blog/sustaining-liberty-the-end-of-private-property-part-2
  • neoterra.us/blog/sustaining-liberty-the-end-of-private-property-part-3

New York
New York has now gone totally off the rails.  A woman discovered squatters living in a home she inherited. She called the police who said there was nothing they could do so she called a locksmith to change the locks.

The squatter then called the police back and they arrested HER for changing the locks!!

You just can't make this shit up.

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Atlanta
The problem exists nation-wide.  It is estimated that 1,200 homes are occupied by squatters in Metro Atlanta.  Many are rentals or homes that are for sale and vacant. 
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-25/atlanta-landlords-confront-squatting-surge-in-vacant-rental-homes


At least in Georgia the Squatter Reform Act was passed by the State House two weeks ago.  This Bill reclassifies squatting as Criminal Trespass which allows the police to get involved.  It seems that Georgians believe that private property deserves protection.
www.thegeorgiavirtue.com/georgia-legislature/legislation-to-combat-illegal-squatting-passes-house/

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They're Coming For Your... 3d Printer

10/17/2023

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New York is, again, at the forefront of absurdity.

In addition to banning gas stoves and furnaces.  In addition to banning wood-fired pizza ovens.  They are now banning 3D printers.

OK, I am slightly exaggerating, they are passing legislation to require a criminal background check to purchase or own a 3D printer.  Unfortunately for the serfs (I mean citizens) of New York, the Constitution does not have an amendment granting the right to keep and bear 3D printers.

Sometimes I scare myself... I wrote this two years ago in my dystopian sci-fi novel..


      Another chuckle.  “Jason, have you ever seen a 3D printer?”

      “Sure, we have an XB96 at the Roscoe.  I haven’t used it, but it seems to be pretty awesome”.

      "Well, the XB96 doesn’t print metal because you sheep aren’t allowed to print anything durable without a license”. 

It seems that New York is finally catching up with my prophesy.  Oh, and they shall have up to 15 days to review your request so you may have to wait 15 days to get your printer.   I'm sure that their next legislation will ban the Maker Faire Loophole.... how dare you sell your old 3D printer to someone else!!
nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A08132&term=2023&Summary=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y



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The 2nd - Lyin' Biden and God Save The Queen

6/19/2023

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The crazy stupid $hit that comes out of Joe's mouth is beyond belief.  I can imagine that Joe is actually mentally impaired but his speech writers should have a few facts at hand.

Three days ago Joe actually said that when you put a brace (a piece of plastic) on the back of a handgun it turns it into a gun.  Folks, a hand
gun is a gun.  "Put a pistol on a brace, and it ma- — turns into a gun".

I can forgive Joe for this bit of word salad, but then he went on to say "Makes them where you can have a higher-caliber weapon — a higher-caliber bullet coming out of that gun"


Seriously??  Does anyone actually believe that putting a piece of plastic on the back of a gun somehow makes bigger diameter bullets come out the front of the gun?  Even Progressives should know this is bullshit.

The primary purpose of a pistol brace is to improve accuracy... particularly when shooting with only one hand.   I'm not sure that I agree with the concept... but it DOES NOT make the pistol shoot bigger bullets.
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BUT... Best Of All, Joe concluded his anti-gun speech with the words "God save the Queen, man".... to rousing Progressive applause.

But please, don't just take my word for it.  Here's the entire transcript right from the White House archives.
www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/06/16/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-national-safer-communities-summit/

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