Freedom…what does it mean to you ?

[harpo-my-“SON”Participant 2410]

whats in my mind today is binary-thinking there are several ways to define this.
1. In critical theory, a binary opposition (also binary system) is a pair of related terms or concepts that are opposite in meaning. Binary opposition is the system by which, in language and thought, two theoretical opposites are strictly defined and set off against one another.
This first definition is easy to understand. its solidly needed for science.

2.The urban dictionary defines it this way: Phrase. Denotes a system of thought that predominantly considers things in an “either, or”, “right, wrong”, “black, white” way, ignoring any subtleties or consideration of third or more alternatives.

This second definition is whats on my mind. In philosophy, this is know as a “bifurcation fallacy”. People who habitually think in this way are usually fairly unintelligent and unimaginative.

Have you ever watched two people arguing politics? one person is a democrat the other a republican. Both these political parties represent the same single government. which party represents ME? neither one is the correct answer. This binary thinking represents the brainwashing our system of government has engaged in for years and its working great.

people who limit your choices are EVIL. (refuse to choose) not many things are truthfully opposite each other in this world, but they are sold to us as being just that.

The opposite of fire is not water but no fire.
The opposite of dog is not cat, but no dog.
The opposite of up is down. but the opposite of the sky is not the ground.
Don’t engage in binary thinking, remember, people who habitually think in this way are usually fairly unintelligent and unimaginative, and are examples that the brainwashing is working.
BEWARE anyone who would limit your choices they also would limit your freedoms. When you are facing someone who is telling you to choose between black or white, please before choosing look over their shoulder for the multicolored rainbow that they themselves can-not see.

Freedom for me is not having my choices limited.

I was bound to be misunderstood, and I laugh at those who misunderstand me. Kind mockery at the well intentioned, but unfettered cruelty towards those would be prison guards of my creative possibilities. This so as to learn as much from misunderstanding as from understanding. Taking pleasure in worthy opponents and making language fluid and flowing like a river yet pointed and precise as a dagger. Contradicts the socialistic purpose of language and makes for a wonderful linguistic dance, A verbal martial art with constant parries that hone the weapon that is the two edged sword of my mouth.

[DoctorBoratParticipant -49]

@Hollowmile I think you are on to great stuff about freedom being a mind issue. I do believe freedom is a mental state. Once you realize this, there is nothing any man can do to limit you.

[harpo-my-“SON”Participant 2410]

Ironsoldier  I was also unaware of those stats. Thanks! when dealing with my own legal child support matters I would see young men going before me to the judge looking like a deer in the headlights. I felt sorry for them, but could not help them.They were so unaware that the judge was making presumptions and asking Questions of them so as to gain consent. They would stand there thinking (I now believe) that it was ok to remain silent because of the fifth, never knowing about laches or even what it is. They would let them clear out before my turn. then call my name. I would quickly say  “here your honor on a special appearance not a general and I will be speaking in the form of a demure. If it please the court I would like to state my name, status, reserve , invoke some rights and make some interpretation in my favor pursuant to 16 American juris  prudence 2nd sec 97.”   I memorized and spoke quickly.  I only have high school ed  but my father was wise enough to teach me how to educate myself. Being a bit older and looking more prepared than those young guys I believe is why I was last to be called.

Ironsoldier  you should write some “how to handle yourself in court” post. being that’s your profession. I know what they say about a man who represents himself in court but I believe its the bigger fool who lets someone else talk for him. When I see two opposing attorneys leaving the courthouse, I know one of them lost. So it’s the same odds as a coin flip if I do hire one. I for one would love to hear your take on this.

I was bound to be misunderstood, and I laugh at those who misunderstand me. Kind mockery at the well intentioned, but unfettered cruelty towards those would be prison guards of my creative possibilities. This so as to learn as much from misunderstanding as from understanding. Taking pleasure in worthy opponents and making language fluid and flowing like a river yet pointed and precise as a dagger. Contradicts the socialistic purpose of language and makes for a wonderful linguistic dance, A verbal martial art with constant parries that hone the weapon that is the two edged sword of my mouth.

[kbbroilerParticipant 886]

I guess freedom means to me is to letting go anger and frustration. For e.g. I was listening to some old Tom leykis shows this morning at work. Topics were about a woman who fooled around and didn’t want to tell the guy she was with that he was not the father of her baby.  Yes ago I would be fuming but this s~~~ just rolled off my back like it was nothing. You can only save yourself and the fact I know the deal with women like this and I can see them miles away.

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