Slacktivism

Slacktivism is a linguistic blend formed out of the words slacker and activism. The word is usually considered a term that describes "feel-good" measures, in support of an issue or social cause, that have little or no practical effect other than to make the person doing it feel satisfaction. The acts tend to require minimal personal effort from the slacktivist.

Slacktivist activities include signing Internet petitions, joining a community organization without contributing to the organization's efforts, copying and pasting of Social Network statuses or messages or altering one's personal data social network services. Though there isn't much behavioral research behind this activity, the general perception about these activities is not just to feel satisfaction about helping a cause, but also helps in social-net-workers to present themselves as socially benefiting people, as well as making people feel guilt-tripped into spreading what is effectively chain-mail.

People have suggested bumper stickers and charity bands/ribbons as slacktivism, although this would be a matter of opinion. As a monetary donation is often required to gain these items, it does have a benefit to the charity or cause.

It is also worth remembering that some causes can benefit greatly by simply being advertised. However, the most common causes posted about on social networking sites are causes that most people are already aware of, so fit the definiton of slacktivism very well.

Our Republic is burning – now is not the time for Slacktivism –

We can all start by educating ourselves – Start with the 5000 Year Leap – purchase it here:  National Center for Constitutional Studies - NCCS  (disclaimer:  I am not paid to promote this site – I do however teach the Making of America seminars – I receive no compensation to do so).  After reading the 5000 Year Leap – read and discuss and re-read the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence and other founding documents – this is important so the history revisionists will not be able to tell their lies any longer – We know the truth and we will demand it from them.

While educating yourself – arm yourself – literally – we must understand and employ our God-given right of the 2^nd amendment.  Please think about this for a moment – I live in Texas – I can guarantee you – these hooligan mobs at state fairs in Wisconsin and hooligan mobs in Pennsylvania and hooligan mobs in London – WOULD NEVER HAPPEN IN TEXAS – why – a good portion of the state is armed – pull that crap in my yard or my grocery store or attempt a car jack and you will meet the skinny side of a SigSauer or the dark end of a Glock or a myriad of others!  All my friends will come out to defend.  Criminal hooligans know this – they know where the citizenry is unarmed – Protect yourself and your family!

Get out there, lock arms with your neighbors, be heard and take a stand.  Our future depends on it.


I would like to thank my dear friend Toni Tone Tone whose conviction convicted us all- and Wiki for todays blog.

Some Context Please... Pt. 1 of 3

The Constitution was not written in disappearing ink. Our framers knew that a decentralized but democratic means of making decisions in our government would preserve the government. Most citizens today cannot talk about with certainty the articles in the Constitution, most cannot talk about the Bill of Rights. Most of us can only express outrage that the mass media has relinquished their responsibility. Yet, we find that when we talk to people their “belief” in the Constitution is absolutely present though somewhat intangible.

People equate that belief with the love of one's country. All Americans were reminded after the events of September 11, 2001 that the love of our country, that indescribable feeling is not obtained through a rational exploration but rather through emotion. Let us look together at an example. The following four Constitutional points sound good when first reading them – when reading, we as humans get an initial good feeling, a feeling of “safeness”:

1. Citizens are guaranteed freedom of conscience (that is the right to profess or not to profess any religion; the church is separated from the state and the school from the church)…

2. Citizens are guaranteed inviolability of the persons. No one may be arrested except by a court decision or on the warrant…Citizens are guaranteed inviolability of the home. No one may, without lawful grounds, enter a home against the will of those residing in it…

3. The privacy of citizens and of their correspondence, telephone conversations, and telegraphic communications, is protected by law.

4. Respect for the individual and protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens are the duty of all state bodies, public organizations, and officials. Citizens have the right to protection by the courts against encroachments on their honor and reputation, life and health, personal freedom and property.

There are many more of these exact types of points that can be found. For illustration purposes and in no specific measure or order of importance, four were taken to use here. These four points or articles were taken from the Constitution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. This Constitution is the most recent constitution and is the current governing version. It was adopted in 1977.

This illustration should demonstrate the importance of not taking words out of context. Understanding what the words mean and of course why were those words ever written to begin with. We as Americans have our suspicions about how the citizens in Russia really live and how those same citizens really want to live.