[kavaTeexy]

I saw something on another thread that relates to this.

I believe that there is an ESSENTIAL difference between "Us vs. Them" and being "divided and conquered". Please allow me to explain.:

In the modern world, the powers that be are trying to set as many people and groups against each other as possible, for the purpose of dividing, conquering, and maintaining control over those who have been conquered. This does NOT mean, however, that everybody should "just get along" and accept any level of BS from fellow men who we might have essentially incompatible value systems with. No "Kumbaya" for me, my brothers!

For me, it's REALLY easy to figure out who I can and cannot peacefully co-exist with... I have no religious beliefs, so I won't be making the determination based on scripture or a particular sect's interpretation of it. I am for the most part non-political in the modern sense of things, I see the illusion of the left-vs-right paradigm and just plain DON'T CARE about all the divisive "issues" in the modern American political landscape. I have met great friends AND complete shitheads of all races, so the very easy selection of who to oppose based on skin color is not an option for me. Same with social class, I've met some really good people who are poor and rich, and complete dildos on both sides as well.

So, what DOES it boil down to for me? Pretty much the universal "religious" principle of "do unto others" (the golden rule). If somebody allows me to peacefully exist, I will return the favor. If somebody wants to stick their nose in MY business, try to force me into a course of action not of my choosing through fraud or force, then they are my ENEMY and will be met with retaliatory/defensive force to the greatest degree I'm capable of delivering in light of the nature of the offense against me.

Real simple "Us vs. Them" selection system, and (at least in my mind) pretty foolproof.

That's all... be well everyone.