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The How and Why of American Fascism
American fascism is its very own brand. It is distinct from the European fascism of the 1930’s and ’40’s. The reluctance to call it for what it is lies in the reluctance to clearly understand American history and to account … Continue reading
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The Loss Of Primordial Integrity
The problem with our present Age is that it has lost all bearings. Our Machine Age, aka the fag end of the Kali Yuga, is so infatuated with the idea of Progress that it has obliterated all reference to what … Continue reading
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Inflection Point for Free Fall Into Fascism
There comes a point of no return in the development of zeitgeist. The US has long since devolved into corporate state fascism. Eisenhower in 1961 warned the nation of this eventuality; Dr. MLK Jr. in 1967 prophesized that the nation … Continue reading
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Why You Should Not Vote For The Monster King Baby Trump
Why you should not vote for the monster King Baby Trump. Rumors say King Baby was made in a neoliberal laboratory in an experiment that went badly. This is embarrassing to neoliberal scientists who disavow the fact. They deny all … Continue reading
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Space Force, to defend a free and democratic America and world
At last Congress has voted to fund the much needed Space Force, a branch of the U.S. Air Force. This has come none too soon in a world increasingly bedeviled by enemies known and unknown. There are enemies known, enemies … Continue reading
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“The Medium Is The Message”
“The Medium is the Message” Marshal McLuhan was an early prophet of where modern media has taken us. I should say hijacked us. On some kind of rocket ship. We are hurtling deep into cyber space and have no idea … Continue reading
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A Brief Review of Sufism re-Reoriented
A Brief Review of Sufism re-Reoriented Sufism re-Reoriented is the moniker Eruch Jessawala gave to Sufism Reoriented in a letter written to followers of Avatar Meher Baba in 1980. This letter is known as the “Bell of Warning” in reference … Continue reading
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Sufism Reoriented and spiritual fascism
The global political response to climate crisis- the dominant global threat along with nuclear Armageddon, is denial and a retreat into nationalism and fascism, with the US leading the way. This is a stunning example of ironic and tragic American … Continue reading
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We are the resistance!
Baba lovers of northern California are the resistance against the corporate and institutional takeover of Avatar Meher Baba’s manifestation. We will not abide the slimy acquiescence to powerful subversive interests in commanding the narrative of Meher Baba’s wish. Meher Baba … Continue reading
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MBCNC draws a line in the pharaonic sand.
Hurray, Meher Baba Center of Northern California drew a line in the pharaonic sand! At a meeting last night of the board of directors and interested membership, the board passed a motion to address the Avatar Meher Baba Perpetual Public … Continue reading
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