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gaslighting /gas lidiNG/ Gaslighting is a form of psychological and emotional manipulation where a perpetrator persistently denies, distorts, or alters facts to make the victim doubt their own memories, perceptions, or sanity. The ultimate goal is to gain power and control over the victim by eroding their self-confidence and making them emotionally dependent. (M-w Merriam-Webster +4
Projection generally means the act of extending, throwing, or pushing something forward. Its meaning varies widely depending on the context: o • Psychology: A defense mechanism where a person unconsciously attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or traits onto someone else (e.g., someone feeling angry might accuse others of being hostile).
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Catherine Shanahan, M.D. with Luke Shanahan DEEP NUTRITION Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food FEATURING THE FOUR PILLARS OF THE HUMAN DIET Read by Eliza Foss
Catherine Shanahan, M.D. with Luke Shanahan DEEP NUTRITION Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food FEATURING THE FOUR PILLARS OF THE HUMAN DIET
DARVO is an acronym for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender, a common manipulation strategy used by abusers or wrongdoers when held accountable. Developed by Dr. Jennifer Freyd in the 1990s, it involves denying the abuse, attacking the victim for confronting them, and reversing roles to portray themselves as the victim. Wikipedia +2
Characteristics of narcissistic abuse • Lack of empathy: The abuser exploits others without guilt because they cannot identify with others' feelings and view people as objects to meet their own needs. e • Manipulative behavior: They use tactics like gaslighting to make the victim doubt their own reality and sanity. • Controlling and aggressive: This abuse can be calculated and aggressive, and is often directed at family members and partners. • "Invisible" nature: Abuse is often not physical and leaves no visible marks, making it difficult for outsiders to recognize. • Disguised public persona: The abuser often appears charming and kind to others while being abusive in private, isolating the victim and making them feel like the problem.
How to recognize narcissistic abuse • Feeling confused and isolated: You may feel confused about what is happening and isolated from others. • Doubting your own sanity: The abuser's use of gaslighting can cause you to question your own memory and sanity. • Experiencing constant emotional volatility: You may notice a pattern of aggression and control, even without physical violence. • Feeling like "it's all your fault": A common theme in these relationships is the victim feeling responsible for the abuser's actions.
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A wise man once said. Be careful who you let on your ship, because some people will sink the whole ship just because they can't be the captain.
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Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often triggered by acting against one's own beliefs. Developed by Leon Festinger in the 1950s, this tension drives people to reduce inconsistency by changing behaviors, justifying actions, or ignoring conflicting information. @ Wikipedia +4
Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often triggered by acting against one's own beliefs. Developed by Leon Festinger in the 1950s, this tension drives people to reduce inconsistency by changing behaviors, justifying actions, or ignoring conflicting information. @ Wikipedia +4
hubris / (h)yo obras/ Hubris is excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence that often leads to a person's downfall, commonly characterized by a defiant disregard for natural limitations or human boundaries. Originally referring to challenging the gods in Greek mythology, it now typically describes dangerous complacency and extreme conceit. G Grammarly +1
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What does it mean when someone is projecting? へ Projection is when we put our thoughts, feelings, and fears onto someone else, like a projector. It's what we sometimes do when we're triggered. or in insecurity and fear. For example, my ex cheated on me, and now I accuse my new partner of being unfaithful, so l'm projecting my fear of being cheated on. Oct 21, 2022
Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, or when behavior conflicts with beliefs. This psychological stress motivates individuals to reduce the inconsistency by altering beliefs, justifying behaviors, or ignoring conflicting information to restore internal harmony. • Key Aspects of Cognitive Dissonance: • Mental Discomfort: It causes feelings of unease, guilt, or tension, often described as a "lack of harmony" in thoughts. • Causes: The conflict often arises when actions contradict beliefs (e.g., smoking while knowing it is harmful) or when faced with new information that
Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, or when behavior conflicts with beliefs. This psychological stress motivates individuals to reduce the inconsistency by altering beliefs, justifying behaviors, or ignoring conflicting information to restore internal harmony. • Key Aspects of Cognitive Dissonance: • Mental Discomfort: It causes feelings of unease, guilt, or tension, often described as a "lack of harmony" in thoughts. • Causes: The conflict often arises when actions contradict beliefs (e.g., smoking while knowing it is harmful) or when faced with new information that challenges existing beliefs.
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DON'T BE A BYSTANDER TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 1. Do not obey in advance 12. Make eye contact and 2. Defend institutions small talk Beware the one-party state 13. Practice corporeal politics Take responsibility for the face of the world 14. Establish a private life 15. Contribute to good 5. Remember professional ethics causes 16. Learn from peers in Be wary of paramilitaries other countries 7. Be reflective if you must be armed 17. Listen for dangerous words 8. Stand out 18. Be calm when the 9. Be kind to our language unthinkable arrives 10. Believe in truth 19. Be a patriot Il. Investigate 20. Be as courageous as you can SHARE THE RULES I ON TYRANNY I TIMOTHYSNYDER.ORG CROWN
Malignant Narcissism Diagnostic Scorecard for: Donald J. Trump Antisocial Personality Disorder Exhibits 3 or more of the following: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Exhibits 5 or more of the following: Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors Deceitfulness: repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure Impulsivity, or failure to plan ahead Irritability and aggressiveness Reckless disregard for safety of self or others Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations Lack of remorse, or being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another Grandiose sense of self-importance: Exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements Preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with other special or high-status people Requires excessive admiration Has a sense of entitlement Interpersonally exploitative Lacks empathy: Unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others Often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her Arrogant: haughty bchaviors or attitudes Paranoid Personality Disorder Exhibits 4 or more of the following: Suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving him or her Preoccupied with unustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of associates Reluctant to confide in others Reads hidden demeaning or threatening meanings into benign remarks or events Persistently bears grudges Perceives attacks on his or her character or reputation that are not apparent to others and is quick to react angrily or counterattack Has recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding fidelity of spouse or sexual partne…
DON'T BE A BYSTANDER TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 1. Do not obey in advance 12. Make eye contact and 2. Defend institutions small talk Beware the one-party state 13. Practice corporeal politics Take responsibility for the face of the world 14. Establish a private life 15. Contribute to good 5. Remember professional ethics causes 16. Learn from peers in Be wary of paramilitaries other countries 7. Be reflective if you must be armed 17. Listen for dangerous words 8. Stand out 18. Be calm when the 9. Be kind to our language unthinkable arrives 10. Believe in truth 19. Be a patriot Il. Investigate 20. Be as courageous as you can SHARE THE RULES I ON TYRANNY I TIMOTHYSNYDER.ORG CROWN
DON'T BE A BYSTANDER TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 1. Do not obey in advance 12. Make eye contact and 2. Defend institutions small talk Beware the one-party state 13. Practice corporeal politics Take responsibility for the face of the world 14. Establish a private life 15. Contribute to good 5. Remember professional ethics causes 16. Learn from peers in Be wary of paramilitaries other countries 7. Be reflective if you must be armed 17. Listen for dangerous words 8. Stand out 18. Be calm when the 9. Be kind to our language unthinkable arrives 10. Believe in truth 19. Be a patriot Il. Investigate 20. Be as courageous as you can SHARE THE RULES I ON TYRANNY I TIMOTHYSNYDER.ORG CROWN
The finest jewelers, including Fabergé, created unique pieces for the ball. The cost of the costumes was astronomical. It was a display of wealth and power the world had rarely seen. The best photographers were specially invited to capture the event. It is thanks to these photographs that we can now look into this vanished world. These images are not just portraits. They are the ghosts of an empire, posing for its last official photo. But behind all this splendor, the shadows were already gathering. While the aristocracy danced in their boyar finery, discontent was growing outside the palace walls. The country was on the brink of a lost war with Japan, the bloody Revolution of 1905, and, ultimately, total annihilation. This ball was not a celebration of the future. It was an attempt to hide in the past. The aristocracy, dressed in the costumes of their ancestors, seemed not to notice that their own world was standing on the edge of an abyss. The Costume Ball of 1903 was not just a party. It was a requiem. The last, dazzling dance of the Russian Empire before it vanished forever.
DON'T BE A BYSTANDER TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 1. Do not obey in advance 12. Make eye contact and 2. Defend institutions small talk Beware the one-party state 13. Practice corporeal politics Take responsibility for the face of the world 14. Establish a private life 15. Contribute to good 5. Remember professional ethics causes 16. Learn from peers in Be wary of paramilitaries other countries 7. Be reflective if you must be armed 17. Listen for dangerous words 8. Stand out 18. Be calm when the 9. Be kind to our language unthinkable arrives 10. Believe in truth 19. Be a patriot Il. Investigate 20. Be as courageous as you can SHARE THE RULES I ON TYRANNY I TIMOTHYSNYDER.ORG CROWN
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“Our peaceful trading partners are not our enemies, They are our allies. We should be aware of the demagogues. Who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security & the entire free world. All while cynically waving the American flag. The expansion of the international economy is not a foreign invasion. It is an American triumph one we worked hard to achieve and something central to our vision of a peaceful and prosperous world of freedom” ~ Ronald Reagan
Characteristics of narcissistic abuse • Lack of empathy: The abuser exploits others without guilt because they cannot identify with others' feelings and view people as objects to meet their own needs. • Manipulative behavior: They use tactics like gaslighting to make the victim doubt their own reality and sanity. • Controlling and aggressive: This abuse can be calculated and aggressive, and is often directed at family members and partners. • "Invisible" nature: Abuse is often not physical and leaves no visible marks, making it difficult for outsiders to recognize. • Disguised public persona: The abuser often appears charming and kind to others while being abusive in private, isolating the victim and making them feel like the problem.
How to recognize narcissistic abuse • Feeling confused and isolated: You may feel confused about what is happening and isolated from others. • Doubting your own sanity: The abuser's use of gaslighting can cause you to question your own memory and sanity. • Experiencing constant emotional volatility: You may notice a pattern of aggression and control, even without physical violence. • Feeling like "it's all your fault": A common theme in these relationships is the victim feeling responsible for the abuser's actions.
The main difference is motivation: narcissists seek admiration and validation to mask their insecurities, while sociopaths manipulate and harm others for pleasure or personal gain without caring about their public image. Narcissists are motivated by ego and a need for attention, whereas sociopaths have a profound lack of empathy, a disregard for social rules and laws, and can be more calculating or impulsive.
Characteristics of narcissistic abuse • Lack of empathy: The abuser exploits others without guilt because they cannot identify with others' feelings and view people as objects to meet their own needs. • Manipulative behavior: They use tactics like gaslighting to make the victim doubt their own reality and sanity. • Controlling and aggressive: This abuse can be calculated and aggressive, and is often directed at family members and partners. • "Invisible" nature: Abuse is often not physical and leaves no visible marks, making it difficult for outsiders to recognize. • Disguised public persona: The abuser often appears charming and kind to others while being abusive in private, isolating the victim and making them feel like the problem.
How to recognize narcissistic abuse • Feeling confused and isolated: You may feel confused about what is happening and isolated from others. • Doubting your own sanity: The abuser's use of gaslighting can cause you to question your own memory and sanity. • Experiencing constant emotional volatility: You may notice a pattern of aggression and control, even without physical violence. • Feeling like "it's all your fault": A common theme in these relationships is the victim feeling responsible for the abuser's actions.
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DON'T BE A BYSTANDER TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 1. Do not obey in advance 12. Make eye contact and 2. Defend institutions small talk Beware the one-party state 13. Practice corporeal politics Take responsibility for the face of the world 14. Establish a private life 15. Contribute to good 5. Remember professional ethics causes 16. Learn from peers in Be wary of paramilitaries other countries 7. Be reflective if you must be armed 17. Listen for dangerous words 8. Stand out 18. Be calm when the 9. Be kind to our language unthinkable arrives 10. Believe in truth 19. Be a patriot Il. Investigate 20. Be as courageous as you can SHARE THE RULES I ON TYRANNY I TIMOTHYSNYDER.ORG CROWN
DON'T BE A BYSTANDER TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 1. Do not obey in advance 12. Make eye contact and 2. Defend institutions small talk 3. Beware the one-party state 13. Practice corporeal politics Take responsibility for the face of the world 14. Establish a private life 15. Contribute to good 5. Remember professional ethics causes 16. Learn from peers in Be wary of paramilitaries other countries Be reflective if you must be armed 17. Listen for dangerous words 8. Stand out 18. Be calm when the 9. Be kind to our language unthinkable arrives 10. Believe in truth 19. Be a patriot Il. Investigate 20. Be as courageous as you can SHARE THE RULES I ON TYRANNY I TIMOTHYSNYDER.ORG §
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DON'T BE A BYSTANDER TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 1. Do not obey in advance 12. Make eye contact and 2. Defend institutions small talk 3. Beware the one-party state 13. Practice corporeal politics Take responsibility for the face of the world 14. Establish a private life 15. Contribute to good 5. Remember professional ethics causes 16. Learn from peers in Be wary of paramilitaries other countries Be reflective if you must be armed 17. Listen for dangerous words 8. Stand out 18. Be calm when the 9. Be kind to our language unthinkable arrives 10. Believe in truth 19. Be a patriot Il. Investigate 20. Be as courageous as you can SHARE THE RULES I ON TYRANNY I TIMOTHYSNYDER.ORG § CROWN
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Coercive control is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim. Coercive and controlling behaviour is at the heart of domestic abuse.
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GREE NATION April 30, 2025 Dear Premier Smith: Re: Cease & Desist - Separatist Threats You are attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis - by enabling a referendum on separatism and a fanatical cell of individuals - at the exact moment when Canadians need to unite against Donald Trump's America. The province of Alberta is on Treaty lands. Please be advised that your irresponsible statements and actions are in breach of Treaties No. 6, 7 and 8. We demand that you immediately stand down from this conduct. Our Treaties are sacred covenants and are to last forever. Alberta did not exist when our ancestors agreed to share the land with the Crown. The province has no authority to supersede or interfere with our Treaties, even indirectly by passing the buck to a "citizen" referendum. If you or any Canadians are not happy living on Treaty lands, they are free to apply for citizenship elsewhere. Sincerely, Chief Sheldon Sunshine Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro Mikisew Cree First Nation
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GREE NATION April 30, 2025 Dear Premier Smith: Re: Cease & Desist - Separatist Threats You are attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis - by enabling a referendum on separatism and a fanatical cell of individuals - at the exact moment when Canadians need to unite against Donald Trump's America. The province of Alberta is on Treaty lands. Please be advised that your irresponsible statements and actions are in breach of Treaties No. 6, 7 and 8. We demand that you immediately stand down from this conduct. Our Treaties are sacred covenants and are to last forever. Alberta did not exist when our ancestors agreed to share the land with the Crown. The province has no authority to supersede or interfere with our Treaties, even indirectly by passing the buck to a "citizen" referendum. If you or any Canadians are not happy living on Treaty lands, they are free to apply for citizenship elsewhere. Sincerely, Chief Sheldon Sunshine Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro Mikisew Cree First Nation
GREE NATION April 30, 2025 Dear Premier Smith: Re: Cease & Desist - Separatist Threats You are attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis - by enabling a referendum on separatism and a fanatical cell of individuals - at the exact moment when Canadians need to unite against Donald Trump's America. The province of Alberta is on Treaty lands. Please be advised that your irresponsible statements and actions are in breach of Treaties No. 6, 7 and 8. We demand that you immediately stand down from this conduct. Our Treaties are sacred covenants and are to last forever. Alberta did not exist when our ancestors agreed to share the land with the Crown. The province has no authority to supersede or interfere with our Treaties, even indirectly by passing the buck to a "citizen" referendum. If you or any Canadians are not happy living on Treaty lands, they are free to apply for citizenship elsewhere. Sincerely, Chief Sheldon Sunshine Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro Mikisew Cree First Nation
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