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No One Wants To Think

January 23, 2025


They are an automaton

Or a programmed robot

Yet, except for the hard drive

That runs the basic functions of

Heart, lungs, digestion & bowels

Everything else is recorded

Into the software through

Teaching and indoctrinations

Beliefs are bullied into brains

Whether it is God or democracy

Nationalism or bogeymen

Race superiority or gender fluidity

Generationally or instantly

It is all taught through

Innuendoes and impressions

Repeated and regurgitated

Via parents, society, and religion



The actual freedom to be

An individual imbued with

Independence and intelligence

Instinctual and inspired

By its host and surroundings

Is a far cry from the controlled

Consciousness of consumption

For the sake of more consumption

Buying your own chains that bind

To a life of debt, w/nonexistent money

Digitized numbers on a flashy screen

Satiating a modicum of happiness by

Believing one is “free” by having stuff



Speaking of non-ownership ownership

Does it not want to make you

“Puke in your soup” – George Carlin

Every time some nudnick refers

To a sports team as “My team”

(Because those members can

Manipulate a ball with hands or feet

They become so artificially proud.)

As if they are participating in profits

Or their waving, shouting, and gestures

Affect / effect any different outcome

Like a paid coach on the sidelines

Yet, knowing more about “their” team

Statistics, salaries, and scandals

Than their child’s school teachers or

Emotional stability and influencing friends

Owning nothing more than

Deceptive distractions from divinity

Occupying mind space with mush



“Give them bread and circuses, and they will never revolt.”

– Juvenal,  a poet in ancient Rome.



That is where we are at folks. Wish us luck!

All because no one wants to think…….




From → Bible, dark, Quotes, random

2 Comments
  1. Susana Cabaço's avatar

    Juvenal was a wise fellow. It seems he was describing our “modern” society. Thank you for one more powerful reflection, Angelo. Strong but eye opening (for those willing to see). Lots of light and blessings to you 🙏 🌟

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  2. Angelo Devlin's avatar

    I recently discovered Juvenal myself, knowing the bread and circuses reference, not knowing the author, but wanting to give credit. Also, like the following quote.

    “Where talent is lacking, anger writes poetry.”

    – Juvenal

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