opinion from someone called the old curmudgeon;

Stream of conscience channeling The Old Curmudgeon, who I always imagine looks like Clint Eastwood.  This was written sometime during ’21, and recently edited.

March 16, 2023

Sometimes I think about what we’ve lost, and it makes me wanna spit nails.  Some of you may still think there is freedom, but that is just an illusion.  Consider the fact that you literally cannot leave your country without someone’s permission.  In lockdown conditions, your zone of travel may even be reduced to your state or city.  You’ve heard about 15-minute cities — don’t need me to tell you.   Consider that they protect some weasel’s right to burn the flag, but take away your right to say what you want.  Think it’s not that bad yet?

Think again.  Canada, England, Australia… America you’re next.  Consider that the State, in its vast wisdom, makes it illegal to consume some natural herbs or plants as God made them.  Can’t even collect your own rain water.  FUBAR.  They demand you to wear personal protective gear, even if you are only risking yourself.  Helmets, masks, seatbelts.  They can steal funds right out of your account if you miss a tax payment, and they can take away land that you thought you owned.  They were inches away from forcing vaccines.............more.........