Useful Idiots

"In political jargon, useful idiot is a term for people perceived as propagandists for a cause whose goals they are not fully aware of, and who are used cynically by the leaders of the cause." - Wikipedia

Recently, I saw a comment on Facebook, that used it, and decided to investigate further. In doing so, I discovered a website that I thought I'd share. Needless to say, after reading that website, I've discovered where I've been used, ocassionally, as a useful idiot. Live and learn. 

Here is an excerpt from it:

"The term “useful idiot” is thought to have been coined by communist mass murderer Vladimir Lenin. It describes naive communist sympathizers in the West (liberals). While Lenin and the Soviets held these stupid liberals in utter contempt, they also saw them as useful tools for dispensing propaganda.

You will often find useful idiots (aka libtards) lounging about in a Starbucks with friends, discussing the shortcomings of America over a frappuccino. Useful idiots are a mix of urban hipsters, brainwashed college kids, busy bodies, self righteous do-gooders, silver pony-tailed hippies, (now college professors), quirky wannabe-intellectuals, hysterical females, girly-men, and Michael Moore devotees.

Useful Idiot Libtards aren't necessarily bad people, and in many cases, are exceptionally warm and kind hearted. Many have high IQ's and hold advanced degrees. They can hold files full of factoids in their brains, but lack the capacity to weave them together to find a coherent pattern. Though they fancy themselves as "free thinkers", they are actually the most authority worshipping (politically correct) and servile creatures you will ever meet. When it comes to independent critical thought, they are astonishingly stupid .....and very dangerous! To paraphrase the late great Senator Joseph McCarthy, libtards are "the unwitting hand maidens of the Communists."

It is important to note that many "conservatives" are just as deluded as useful liberal idiots. They spend all of their energy attacking low level libtards, feminists, environmentalists etc, while refusing to confront the real power that pulls their strings. From lofty perches high above the cloud level, the untouchable Globalists laugh as the "right" and the "left" beat each other up.

The good news about useful idiots, is that when one of them finally figures out how he has been played, he often becomes fanatically anti-Communist / anti-Globalist. There is hope for them...or at least some of them."

In addition to the above excerpt, by going to the website, you will see several interesting comparisons, along with pictures. In addition to the two I listed below, you will read about immigration, feminism, socialized medicine, foreign policy plus much more. 

**GLOBAL WARMING**
The Globalist/Communist: "Through our well paid psuedo-scientists and wholly owned media, we must aggressively promote the false science of Global Warming. The fear that this generates will enable us to raise taxes on carbon, erode national sovereignty, stifle economic progress, and gain control over private property and industry. Global Warming is one of the greatest power grabbing scams we have ever concocted! During periods of colder weather, we shall use the term 'Climate Change'.

The Useful Liberal Idiot: "Man made Global Warming is a proven fact! The science is settled! Only uneducated, anti-science, right wing flat earthers continue to deny it. Scientists who deny Global Warming all work for Big Oil. We need to address this problem now or our children are going to suffer."

**SEXUALITY**
The Globalist/Communist: "We must promote sexual promiscuity as a means of destroying the traditional family unit via adultery and unwed motherhood. This will financially ruin millions of divorced men and force millions of unwed mothers and their children to be dependent upon our centralized government."

The Useful Liberal Idiot: "Sex is natural and fun. Everyone should do it. The old fashioned hangups over pre marital sex and monogamy were forced upon society by the Church as a way of controlling people."

Website: http://www.tomatobubble.com/communistsandliberals.html

Now, I, for one, see these opinions (comparisons) as a time to reflect, especially if it causes me to spit and sputter with any instant rejection. Why? Because, I've learned, I'm getting my programmed ego in the way, and it may not reflect any new evidence. I've taught myself to back away and look at it with questions. Am I being pulled into any firestorm of emotions, swept along by the tsunami of falsehoods being perpetuated as truth without tangible facts? Has there been new evidence presented? Did I misread or mishear something? Am I being duped by my own ignorance to current data. Instead of shutting down to information, shouldn't I be taking the time to allow my reasoning and common sense to think things through?

As I've often said: When in doubt, check it out. You see, I don't want to be a useful idiot, a tool, a cretin, a sheep, or any other phrase that says I'm following anything without careful analysis via observation and investigation. I don't want to be a member of a crowd with no voice of my own; repeating only what I've been told.

How about you? 

~~~~~~~~~~
Blog picture and description is from the website: "The stained glass window below was originally from the Beatrice Webb House, former Headquarters of Britain's Socialist Fabian  Society.  It depicts the leading members of the 1890's Fabian Society (Sydney Webb & George Bernard Shaw) remolding the world according to their desires. The inscription reads: "Remould it nearer to the heart's desire." Beneath the floor of their workshop, unsuspecting Useful Idiots worship their propaganda books. The gods of Socialism / Globalism above openly mock the unsuspecting Useful Idiots below!"
~~~~~~~~~~