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Absolutely correct, the United States Intelligence Agencies have Intentionally strengthened ties between Russia and China, meanwhile ginning up stupid Americans with an abnormal appetite for conflict and war, especially our extreme-religions false-pride buffoons on both the left and right lining up with their face diapers on for another round of vaccines. I think I may move to Japan just before they kill what’s left of my country.

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Jeffey, the trick with commenting is to use the language and to deliver an argument.

Your random capitalization is a key, as is your lack of any construction to reach an end point.

Have fun in Japan.

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In a couple hours I’ll delete this post:

Okay, so what’s really going on? I’m not permanently moving to Japan—it was just me expressing extreme disappointment with individuals on the extreme Left & Right positions always at war with the other side killing my country and world, but you know that, correct? It’s so destructive, which is their purpose—not to improve relations. I just hate intense appetites for argumentative debate, and never an evolution of problem-solving. Right? So, was it my attack on extreme religion? I’ve had horrific relations with the Roman Catholic Church, but I’m not anti-religion, at all. Just anti-slavery, anti-secret societies/PAC organizations and anti-fascism. But random Capitalization? not sure what you mean, but you are correct—[e]nglish and pRoPer grammar are definitely not my greatest strengths, but I do make an honest effort to get around my “disabilities” and honestly try to improve, but only to a point due to my disdain for control-monsters and dictators. I can’t help it, man…or lady.

So, again, what’s going on all of a sudden, and who are you, anyway? You are so intelligent and such a great writer, so why not in full sunlight? I’m fully disclosed on my substack or wherever I am, always, in person or online; no veil or bullshit, ever, even when ordered to do so by government protocols. Yeah, “they” hate me, too. Perhaps it’s this method of communication. It’s a bit impersonal and cold, even for great writers at times, but you’ve rattled me like a Professional Troll all of a sudden. But I do Not believe you are a troll, correct? Honestly, I pegged you either Russian or European and perhaps actually fighting for your life, so you remain anonymous, which I respect. But obviously I’ve struck a cord all of a sudden, like you are a typical American; a solid Republican or Democrat on the warpath in offensive-defense mode, which was not my intent—to flip your switches like a bloody troll. So what is it? You said nothing “CONSTRUCTIVE” really, just criticized my amateur writing skills. Meah.

I’ve subscribed to your substack, and my name and contact info is authentic. I invite you, again, to contact me—if you please. I believe I’ve already invited you to do so on my substack, too. I’ll give you a free, paid subscription, unless you are wealthy. Also, I’ll respect a request from you directing me to delete all of my posts and even unsubscribe.

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Jeffrey,

I admit that my comment above was a shot. I offer you an apology for this cheap and unnecessary slight.

I wish you all the best in your efforts to gain a stronger understanding of the world and to express your understanding as this growth progresses.

My identity is quizzically hidden from the public but not the military intelligence agencies. During the Tor series I declare a threat analysis that I cannot succeed against these adversaries, so I don't bother.

https://yesxorno.substack.com/p/society-and-technology-what-why-how

My "secrecy" is aimed at the corporations. I've failed there too. Substack is essentially a wing of Google. I say this from having analyzed the JavaScript Substack includes in pages and the detailed statistics which it provides to authors. Substack is another surveillance platform, another in the surveillence capitalism mix.

As for Capitalization, that was a quip. I have been assisted in my publishing by a friend who developed the skill of copy-editor over decades. It is *really* difficult to both write and copy-edit a text, hence my apology.

To re-quote Chris Hedges re-quoting Eric Blair, to write one must read, read, read and read. Note: Mr Blair's nom de plume is George Orwell. Don't slap me for my lack of publishing my name. May I mention George Sand?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Sand

As for writing, I've learned of a tension between direct personal expression and conforming with the structure of language. My early articles are full of interesting ideas though poorly written. Later my writing improved though I don't believe the concepts are so forcefully expressed. This is the challenge of writing and why all the 4 x reading needs be done. One wants both, ideas and language conformance. Reading is the mechanism to achieve this unity.

Peace be with you.

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Thank you very much. Please don’t apologize. I do love reading everything you publish. You know, I had to teach myself how to read. When I entered 10th grade high school, I was reading and understanding at a 5th — 7th grade level, almost, and with added twists of undiagnosed autism. The first book I listened to and then read to get me motivated was Animal Farm, then the entire high school library. After I joined the Army, I was sent to New York, where I went to a local community college and the NYC public library, off duty, and read everything I could pertaining to war and science. I never stopped. So, any book, article or historian you suggest I read, I will. I’m OCD like that, in an autistic world. My childhood teachers called it compulsive-uncooperative behavior or an undiagnosable learning disability, but still they always felt the need to punish me for it. In any case, I’m a miserable conformist. Seriously. I stubbornly, almost automatically, use improper grammar with an archaic style at times. But you, You stay brilliant, as usual, and I’ll read you indefinitely.

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Your autism is a curse and a gift. You've managed so far. Treasure life and your evolving condition. Hug the gift closely.

I am a barely competent writer. Read Hedges or Lawrence on current affairs. Read the classics; French, Russian, British, and American, north and south to see how language can be beautiful and the structure of writing can create deep narratives.

May I humbly suggest you re-read Animal Farm? Perhaps not, if this returns you to a difficult time. How about Les Miserable? Or, Lady Chatterley's Lover? Or Frankenstein? Fiction gives so much freedom to an author. If you enjoy Sci-Fi I cannot recommend enough the works by Iain M. Banks: all of them.

Take your time. Walk your path.

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Yes, I did and I do have some of those books in my library already. Strange you mentioned it, I just bought Animal Farm to read again last month. Haven’t read Hedges, Lawrence or Banks…yet, but I will now. Love your mind.

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