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The Terraist Definition of Terrorism
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 6:17
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The Terraist Definition of Terrorism
Violence is disturbing. Violence is terrorizing. Violence is terror. Practically all the world’s institutions gain and maintain power through the use of violence and terror. We live in a war world where legal terrorism is carried out just as often as illegal terrorism. Whether we are conscious of it or not we are all deeply and profoundly disturbed by the war world, the terror on terra. We are disturbed that we allow it, disturbed to participate in it and probably so generationally disturbed by it we believe we are unable to do anything about it and the institutions that unfold it, because it has nearly always been.
The institutional construct of war is terrorism. And it belittles our mind state and our potential. So no matter how confusing the terror on terra becomes, no matter who is wearing uniforms, no matter what book they hold, or flag the people ready to kill and die for some institutionalized abstract all while playing their own as pawns, there are only two sides to the terror on terra; those who kill and those who do not. The drive to kill on behalf of terrorist agendas is nothing new. Those that do so are conned, having had some plucking of a psychological defect that convinces to kill and die for perverted ideology. We have all been conned to be proud to put boots the ground (primarily 18-21 year olds) to engage (kill) the enemy and maybe minimalize causalities (killing of innocent bystanders).
Violence used to coerce is terrorism. It is horrible and atrocious, and it is commonplace, it the design of our institutions. It is so commonplace we can’t even see the problem let alone then begin to define it! The cause of violence and terror today is our authorities. The problem with the behavior of individuals throughout the world is that they have observed how leadership goes about their business. Our governments have invariably institutionalized fascist authoritative, punitive policies that will kill without flinching, if you even as much as flinch at the wrong time. Our leadership kill and smash for stepping out of line. So we need to stop asking why individuals enact terrorism and ask why we allow our institutions to do so as example to individuals. Why is terrorism increasing? Look no further than the reality of the behavior we are taught: if a policy is disliked, debate and if you don’t get your way, drop bombs on whole populations. Straight up, simplify it and this is what you see; institutionalization of extremist terrorism.
So really, what is the difference between an IED and a missile battery? Institutions drop bombs to destroy alternative thinking and being. This is exactly what the individual terrorists are doing wherever they are. So to terraists, individuals without uniform, or doctrine, or dogma they would murder for, no matter what ‘side’ a terrorist is on it does not matter, it is all equally vile violence. It is all terrorism conducted by a mentality without conscience and without the impetus to enhance consciousness.
Be a terraist. Do not be tricked into thinking that state violence is not terroristic. Do not be duped to become a terrorist fighting terrorists all while believing that later there will be opportunity to be a terraist, however one sees fit. Just be a terraist, now. Terrorism is explicitly defined as the use of violence or the threat of violence, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political goals. It does not matter how crazy or legitimate the goals are perceived to be. Violence in order to express a point is terrorism.
Today and perhaps throughout recorded time individuals tend to mix up institutions and individuals confusing one for the other. This is an intended confusion of course. Directly the confusion engrains the belief that attacking a building is acceptable rather than the actuality one is simply killing. Indirectly this confusion allows for all kinds of diabolical acts. Institutions are not individuals and individuals are not institutions.
Terrorism is an attack on individuals within a specific institution, by institutions or individuals. One cannot commit terrorism on a wall, but if inside any wall is anyone who might be hurt or if inside the wall are things people depend on destruction becomes terrorism. Since war not only destroys the potential in the present but is also environmentally destructive and often an overt and sometimes indirect attack on future generations all war is terrorism. Be a terraist. A terraist embodies the exact opposite of terrorists. Terraists act to protect and provide for all individuals in compassionate capacity. Terraists realize that the more terrorists fight over something the less valuable everything around them becomes. Be a terraist for peace, rather than a terrorist for a piece. Be a terraist to insight, rather than a terrorist to incite.
“I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill.” ~Gandhi
Terrorists destroy and kill for some reason or another they somehow justify their violence with. Terraists build and help for no reason and require no reason for that matter. Be a terraist build up and help for no reason at all, instead of being a terrorist and destroying for ridiculous reasons.
The Terraist Definition of Terrorism
Violence is disturbing. Violence is terrorizing. Violence is terror. Practically all the world’s institutions gain and maintain power through the use of violence and terror. We live in a war world where legal terrorism is carried out just as often as illegal terrorism. Whether we are conscious of it or not we are all deeply and profoundly disturbed by the war world, the terror on terra. We are disturbed that we allow it, disturbed to participate in it and probably so generationally disturbed by it we believe we are unable to do anything about it and the institutions that unfold it, because it has nearly always been.
The institutional construct of war is terrorism. And it belittles our mind state and our potential. So no matter how confusing the terror on terra becomes, no matter who is wearing uniforms, no matter what book they hold, or flag the people ready to kill and die for some institutionalized abstract all while playing their own as pawns, there are only two sides to the terror on terra; those who kill and those who do not. The drive to kill on behalf of terrorist agendas is nothing new. Those that do so are conned, having had some plucking of a psychological defect that convinces to kill and die for perverted ideology. We have all been conned to be proud to put boots the ground (primarily 18-21 year olds) to engage (kill) the enemy and maybe minimalize causalities (killing of innocent bystanders).
Violence used to coerce is terrorism. It is horrible and atrocious, and it is commonplace, it the design of our institutions. It is so commonplace we can’t even see the problem let alone then begin to define it! The cause of violence and terror today is our authorities. The problem with the behavior of individuals throughout the world is that they have observed how leadership goes about their business. Our governments have invariably institutionalized fascist authoritative, punitive policies that will kill without flinching, if you even as much as flinch at the wrong time. Our leadership kill and smash for stepping out of line. So we need to stop asking why individuals enact terrorism and ask why we allow our institutions to do so as example to individuals. Why is terrorism increasing? Look no further than the reality of the behavior we are taught: if a policy is disliked, debate and if you don’t get your way, drop bombs on whole populations. Straight up, simplify it and this is what you see; institutionalization of extremist terrorism.
So really, what is the difference between an IED and a missile battery? Institutions drop bombs to destroy alternative thinking and being. This is exactly what the individual terrorists are doing wherever they are. So to terraists, individuals without uniform, or doctrine, or dogma they would murder for, no matter what ‘side’ a terrorist is on it does not matter, it is all equally vile violence. It is all terrorism conducted by a mentality without conscience and without the impetus to enhance consciousness.
Be a terraist. Do not be tricked into thinking that state violence is not terroristic. Do not be duped to become a terrorist fighting terrorists all while believing that later there will be opportunity to be a terraist, however one sees fit. Just be a terraist, now. Terrorism is explicitly defined as the use of violence or the threat of violence, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political goals. It does not matter how crazy or legitimate the goals are perceived to be. Violence in order to express a point is terrorism.
Today and perhaps throughout recorded time individuals tend to mix up institutions and individuals confusing one for the other. This is an intended confusion of course. Directly the confusion engrains the belief that attacking a building is acceptable rather than the actuality one is simply killing. Indirectly this confusion allows for all kinds of diabolical acts. Institutions are not individuals and individuals are not institutions.
Terrorism is an attack on individuals within a specific institution, by institutions or individuals. One cannot commit terrorism on a wall, but if inside any wall is anyone who might be hurt or if inside the wall are things people depend on destruction becomes terrorism. Since war not only destroys the potential in the present but is also environmentally destructive and often an overt and sometimes indirect attack on future generations all war is terrorism. Be a terraist. A terraist embodies the exact opposite of terrorists. Terraists act to protect and provide for all individuals in compassionate capacity. Terraists realize that the more terrorists fight over something the less valuable everything around them becomes. Be a terraist for peace, rather than a terrorist for a piece. Be a terraist to insight, rather than a terrorist to incite.
“I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill.” ~Gandhi
Terrorists destroy and kill for some reason or another they somehow justify their violence with. Terraists build and help for no reason and require no reason for that matter. Be a terraist build up and help for no reason at all, instead of being a terrorist and destroying for ridiculous reasons.
About the Author
Activist, author and Tai Chi teacher Ethan Indigo Smith was born on a farm in Maine and lived in Manhattan for a number of years before migrating west to Mendocino, California. Guided by a keen sense of integrity and humanity, Ethan’s work is both deeply connected and extremely insightful, blending philosophy, politics, activism, spirituality, meditation and a unique sense of humour.
Ethan’s publications include:
- The Geometry of Energy: How to Meditate, explores meditation and meditative energies through the four dimensions of geometry.
- The Complete Patriot’s Guide to Oligarchical Collectivism, an insightful exploration of history, philosophy and contemporary politics.
- Tibetan Fusion a book of simple meditative practices and movements that can help you access and balance your energy.
- The Little Green Book of Revolution an inspirational book based on ideas of peaceful revolution, historical activism and caring for the Earth like Native Americans.
- The Matrix of Four, The Philosophy of the Duality of Polarity on the subject of the development of individual consciousness.
- 108 Steps to Be in The Zone a set of 108 meditative practices and steps toward self discovery and individual betterment, including techniques to develop balance, transmute sexual energy and better the self.
- Terra-ist Letters, a controversial work that humorously contrasts the very serious issues of global nuclear experimentation promotion and global marijuana prohibition.
For more information, visit Ethan on Facebook.
