#infrastructure implementation examination

[fatliberation]

Anti-Obesity Drugs in Sociopolitical Context

Abstract

This literature review critically examines the use of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a diagnostic tool for obesity, highlighting its historical and scientific flaws. The diagnosis and treatment of obesity is heavily stigmatized and reflects deeper socio-economic and racial biases. Fatphobia, or anti-fatness, is deeply rooted in white supremacy and colonial history. I argue that anti-fatness and weight-based discrimination significantly impact health outcomes, rather than body fat percentage alone. The way that the medical system focuses on body size rather than the overall health of patients perpetuates harm and yields even poorer health outcomes. To genuinely improve the lives of fat individuals, we must dismantle anti-fat systems and remove barriers to healthcare, job equity, and basic infrastructure by implementing legal protections, rather than simply promoting weight loss. This review emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health that considers socio-economic factors and systemic discrimination.

Journal Summary

Recently, two anti-obesity medications, Ozempic and Wegovy, which are primarily prescribed for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), have shown promise in causing weight loss. The 2022 scientific journal “Ozempic and Wegovy for Weight Loss, Pharmacological Component and Effect” by Abdullah Mohammed, et al explores the pharmacological components and effects of these medications on weight reduction, summarizing findings from existing clinical studies.

Ozempic is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist primarily used to manage T2DM. Clinical studies indicate that semaglutide can also promote significant weight loss. Ozempic's mechanism involves binding to GLP-1 receptors in the brain, reducing food intake and increasing feelings of fullness. This leads to a decrease in body weight and improvement in glycemic control. Wegovy, also a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is the same drug as Ozempic but two times the dose, specifically approved for weight loss for fat people even without T2DM. Administered as a weekly injection, Wegovy has shown effectiveness in inducing sustained weight loss. The STEP trials demonstrated that participants using Wegovy experienced an average weight loss of 15.8% over 68 weeks. Wegovy's pharmacokinetics involve prolonged activation of GLP-1 receptors, enhancing satiety and reducing hunger. GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide mimic the action of the natural hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and blood sugar levels. By slowing gastric emptying and promoting a feeling of fullness, these medications reduce caloric intake. Clinical trials have shown that GLP-1RAs, including semaglutide, can result in weight loss from 5% or up to 10-15% of body weight. However, sustained weight loss requires ongoing lifestyle modifications, as discontinuation of the medication leads to weight regain. Common side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists include gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Other potential side effects include increased heart rate, fatigue, headaches, and changes in thyroid function.

Obesity as a Disease

How does one get an obesity diagnosis? There is one single criterion used for diagnosing someone with this disease: The Body Mass Index (BMI). A person’s BMI is their weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters, rounded to one decimal place. It does not account for muscle mass versus body fat. For these reasons, the BMI has been widely proven to be an ineffective health measure. The BMI was also never intended to be a measure of health in the first place.

The BMI was created in the 1800s by a statistician named Adolphe Quetelet, who did not study medicine, to gather statistics of the average height and weight of specifically white, European, upper-middle-class men to assist the government in allocating resources. It was never intended as a measure of individual body fat, build, or health (Karasu, 2016). Quetelet is also credited with founding the field of anthropometry, including the racist pseudoscience of phrenology. Quetelet’s L’homme Moyen would be used as a measurement of fitness to inspire, and as a scientific justification, for eugenics (Eugenics archive).

Studies have observed that about 30% of "normal” weight people are “unhealthy," whereas about 50% of "overweight" people are “healthy” (Rey-López, et al, 2014). Thus, using the BMI as an indicator of health misclassifies 75 million people in the United States alone. “Healthy*” lifestyle habits are associated with a significant decrease in mortality regardless of baseline body mass index (Matheson, et al, 2012).

*I put “healthy” in quotation marks here because the definition of an individual’s health is oversimplified and depends on many socioeconomic factors.

While epidemiologists use BMI to calculate national obesity rates, the distinctions between weight classes can be arbitrary. Ever notice that the weight classes on the BMI are nearly intervals of five? In 1998, the National Institutes of Health lowered the overweight threshold from 27.8 to 25—making roughly 29 million Americans "overweight" overnight—to match international guidelines (Butler, 2014). Critics have also noted that those guidelines were drafted in part by the International Obesity Task Force, whose two principal funders were companies making weight loss drugs.

Jackie Scully, Senior Research Fellow at the Unit for Ethics in the Biosciences, University of Basel, in her scientific journal titled “What is a Disease?” states the following: “As the business literature shows, new clinical diagnoses are often welcomed primarily as opportunities for market growth (Moynihan et al, 2002). One recent example of this is female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The huge commercial success of sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction in men provides a strong motivation for drug companies to identify an equivalent market (that is, condition) in women. And some ethicists feel that drug companies were, to put it mildly, over-involved in the medical consensus meetings held between 1997 and 1999 that effectively drew up very inclusive clinical criteria for the definition of FSD (Moynihan, 2003)."

How can one diagnose a person with a disease and sell them medications solely based upon an outdated measure that was never meant to indicate health in the first place, especially when obesity has no proven causative role in the onset of any chronic condition? (Kahn, et. al., 2000), (Cofield, et al, 2010).

This is why the term “obese” is recognized as a slur by fat communities. It's a stigmatizing term that medicalizes fat bodies even in the absence of disease. The word directly translates to "having eaten oneself fat" in Latin. Obesity, as a medical diagnosis, doesn’t have much ground to stand on. Aside from being overtly incorrect as a medical tool, the BMI is used to deny certain medical treatments and gender-affirming care, as well as insurance coverage. Employers still often offer bonuses to workers who lower their BMI. Although science recognizes the BMI as deeply flawed, it's going to be tough to get rid of. It has been a long-standing and effective tool for the oppression of fat people and the profit of the weight loss industry.

To treat obesity, patients must eat less. Making someone smaller still means they will be healthier, right?

Fatness and Mortality

The idea that obesity is unhealthy and can cause or exacerbate illnesses is a biased misrepresentation of the scientific literature that is informed more by bigotry than credible science (Medvedyuk, et al, 2017). Fatphobia existed long before fatness became medicalized. Yes, obesity is correlated with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes, but some scientists are looking into possibilities that don't equate correlation with causation. Obesity has no proven causative role in the onset of any chronic condition (Kahn, et al, 2000), (Cofield, et al, 2010) and its appearance may be a protective response to the onset of numerous chronic conditions generated from currently unknown causes (Lavie, et al, 2009), (Uretsky et al, 2007), (Mullen, et al, 2013), (Tseng, 2013). A portion of these correlated conditions are likely brought on by the stress of being part of one or more marginalized groups with little to no support or basic access in society. Weight stigma itself is deadly. Research shows that weight-based discrimination increases risk of death by 60% (Sutin, et al, 2014).

Dieting also poses serious health risks. The reason that these weight loss drugs are so successful by comparison is that dieting is unsustainable and does not lead to prolonged weight loss. Over 50 years of research conclusively demonstrates that virtually everyone who intentionally loses weight by manipulating their eating and exercise habits will regain the weight they lost within 3-5 years, and 75% will regain more weight than they lost (Mann, et al, 2007). Evidence suggests that repeatedly losing and gaining weight is linked to cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and altered immune function (Tomiyama, et al, 2017). If most fat people have historically tried to lose weight their whole lives through dieting, this has major implications on overall health. Prescribed weight loss is also the leading predictor of eating disorders (Patton, et al, 1999).

Another factor that may be impacting fat people’s rate of mortality is that they are being mistreated at the doctor’s office. I have personally heard dozens of stories about doctors refusing to treat or investigate a problem that a fat person came in for until they lost a certain amount of weight, only to discover years later that the problem was unrelated to their weight and has progressed severely because it went untreated. Fat people are often mistreated and looked at with disgust and disdain in medical settings, leading them to avoid going to the doctor in shame or fear of abuse. This can seriously worsen health issues. Fat stigma in the medical establishment (Puhl, et al, 2012) and society at large arguably (Engber, 2009) kills more fat people than fat does (Teachman, et al, 2003), (Chastain, et al, 2009), (Sutin, et al, 2015). This impact is too significant not to be taken under consideration.

Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness

The issue of anti-fat bias is directly rooted in white supremacy. The ideal thin body was constructed as a marker of whiteness and “purity” before any of this was ever made to be about health. Dr. Sabrina Strings has spent her career studying this history. In her book, Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia, Dr. Strings discusses how constructions of race led to the thin ideal. “Over the decades, the rise in biracial children would break down the way that slave owners saw Blackness and whiteness. To combat the hypocrisy they created, owners invented new ways to dehumanize the enslaved population. They made a calculated decision to start putting more value on white physiques versus Black ones. In her research, Strings found that Black women’s bodies were otherized even more than Black males. For colonizers who hadn’t seen diverse body types before, they quickly categorized the Black female figure as ‘deviant,’ ‘greedy,’ and ‘overtly sexual.’ The fact that we still use these terms to describe fat bodies today is all the evidence we need to understand that fatphobia is directly linked to racism, not health. This mindset was also strengthened by Protestantism. Slave owners looked for any way to prove their power over the enslaved people, and they frequently used religion as ‘proof’ of their racist superiority. Additionally, Protestant belief encouraged various ways to become closer to God, which included eating as little as possible. This would resonate the most with white women. They had as much to do with perpetuating fatphobia as their husbands. White women were desperate to show their own power against Black women on the plantation, and the difference between their bodies was the perfect rift. And so began the centuries-old belief that thinness is beautiful, and fatness is ugly” (Sassenrath, 2023).

Revisiting the Journal with Context

Thinness has been an important value throughout history in the United States. Our positive associations with thinness and negative associations with fatness have led to a collective schema that is black and white, good versus bad, beautiful versus ugly, healthy versus unhealthy, and life versus death. This has led the FDA to approve Wegovy as a weight loss drug with haste, after just sixteen months of testing. It is known that going off the drug will result in rapid weight regain, so patients are expected to be on it for the rest of their lives when there have been no long-term studies. We do not yet know if the drug will have long-term effects, yet it has been approved for kids as young as twelve (FDA, 2021). As of July 2024, Novo Nordisk has a market cap of $633.01 billion (Marketcap). 

Wegovy is prescribed along with diet and exercise, which has been proven to lead to weight regain and eating disorders. Patients are being prescribed Wegovy and Ozempic when they are fat, but otherwise metabolically healthy. If this drug is truly a game changer for public health, we should be measuring how patients' health improves over the long-term rather than how much weight they lose. For example, if these drugs improve heart health, they should be prescribed as a heart health medication for patients with heart disease, rather than prescribed as a weight loss fix based on body size alone. With the evidence we have, we know it is possible to be fat and healthy, so these drugs may be solely cosmetic in many cases.

Future

If we want to improve the lives of fat people, we will remove barriers to care, not try as hard as we can to make all fat people disappear. That will never happen. If we truly cared about the well-being of fat people and not their disappearance, we would work to dismantle the systems that oppress them and abolish anti-fatness. 

Currently, fat people have next to no legal protections for being discriminated against (NAAFA, 2023). Fat people are denied housing, (Kariss, 1977) jobs, and receive less pay and promotions legally because of their size (The Economist). They are denied access to clothing, seating, transportation, and other human rights because infrastructure has been designed to exclude them. Fat people have less likelihood of receiving a fair trial (Beely, 2013), and are denied necessary surgeries (Barrett, 2022) ––but not weight loss surgery that amputates the digestive tract. Fat people are denied gender-affirming care (Conley, 2023), in vitro fertilization and reproductive healthcare (Muir, 2024), even adopting children (Carter, 2009). Fat children have been removed from their loving parents because when their diets failed, it was seen as neglect (Badshah, 2021). Fat people have disproportionately high suicide rates (Wagner, et al, 2013), and are facing medical malpractice and mistreatment (Kolata, 2016).

Can a drug fix that?

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[the-altarian-pathway]

The People’s Coalition of Planet Earth: A Comprehensive Framework for Civilizational Transformation

Abstract

The People’s Coalition of Planet Earth (PCPE) represents a transnational movement infrastructure grounded in Pragmatic Egalitarian Communism—a doctrine of Revolutionary Realism designed to implement universal human wellbeing through systematic transformation of global economic, political, and social structures.

This paper presents the PCPE as the organizational manifestation of centuries of liberation struggle, synthesized into a unified political identity capable of addressing the converging crises of late capitalism through empirically grounded, morally anchored, and strategically coherent action.

The PCPE is not a reform movement but a civilizational transition framework that recognizes the current system as already in revolutionary transformation, requiring conscious guidance toward justice rather than chaotic collapse.

I. Introduction: The Architecture of Transformation

The People’s Coalition of Planet Earth exists at the intersection of historical necessity and material possibility. It emerges from the recognition that humanity possesses the resources, technology, and knowledge to guarantee universal wellbeing, yet artificial scarcity persists as a mechanism of domination. The PCPE represents the organized response to this contradiction—not as protest or resistance, but as implementation of the future that historical struggle has already mapped.

The PCPE is built upon four foundational pillars:

1. The Egalitarian Demand: The empirically grounded imperative for universal provision of housing, healthcare, food, education, ecological safety, and human dignity

2. Pragmatic Egalitarian Communism: The theoretical framework demonstrating that collective ownership and democratic control are materially superior to current arrangements

3. The Altarian Mandate: The organizational strategy for coordinated implementation across local, national, and international scales

4. Revolutionary Realism: The recognition that what is commonly dismissed as “radical” represents the only viable path forward

II. Theoretical Foundation: Pragmatic Egalitarian Communism

A. The Inversion of Realism

The PCPE begins from a fundamental inversion of conventional political discourse. What mainstream politics labels “pragmatic”—infinite growth on a finite planet, sustainable inequality, market-based solutions to systemic problems—represents dangerous utopianism that threatens human survival. Meanwhile, what is dismissed as “radical”—universal material security, collective ownership of life’s necessities, democratic control over productive capacity—represents the only empirically grounded path forward.

This inversion is not accidental but serves the interests of those who benefit from current arrangements by making alternatives appear impossible, thereby naturalizing what is historically contingent. The PCPE’s task is to restore clarity to political discourse by demonstrating that systematic transformation is not idealistic dreaming but mathematical reality.

B. Material Feasibility: The Economics of Universal Wellbeing

The cornerstone of the PCPE’s argument rests on comprehensive economic analysis demonstrating that universal human wellbeing is not only possible but economically superior to current arrangements. Through rigorous calculation, the PCPE has determined that achieving universal wellbeing would cost approximately $489 trillion over ten years, accounting for efficiency gains that reduce operational costs to roughly $308 trillion—or about $30.8 trillion annually by year ten.

These figures become meaningful when examined against existing global economic flows:

Global GDP annually: $105 trillion

Top 1% wealth holdings: $53 trillion

Annual fossil fuel subsidies: $7 trillion

Annual global military spending: $2.7 trillion

Regional Allocation for Universal Wellbeing:

South Asia: $12.2 trillion annually

East Asia & Pacific: $10.8 trillion annually

Sub-Saharan Africa: $6.85 trillion annually

Europe & Central Asia: $4.89 trillion annually

North America: $3.91 trillion annually

Latin America & Caribbean: $3.91 trillion annually

Middle East & North Africa: $2.93 trillion annually

Efficiency Revolution: Universal systems consistently demonstrate superior cost-effectiveness:

Universal healthcare costs approximately 50% less per capita than fragmented private systems while achieving better outcomes

Public transportation reduces individual costs by up to 70%

Universal housing programs eliminate massive costs associated with homelessness across emergency services, healthcare, and criminal justice

These efficiency gains create virtuous cycles where each implemented system becomes progressively cheaper while generating resources for additional universal programs

C. The Productivity Surplus

Worker productivity has increased over 70% since 1973 while wages stagnated, creating a massive surplus captured by capital rather than shared with labor. This productivity dividend, when redirected toward universal wellbeing rather than private accumulation, provides the material foundation for systematic transformation without requiring austerity or sacrifice from working populations.

III. Historical Analysis: The Negative Space of Liberation

A. Learning from Denial

The PCPE emerges from careful attention to what oppressed populations have consistently been denied throughout history. Every form of domination creates its own negation by demonstrating precisely what freedom requires:

Security Denied → Security Guaranteed: Historical precarity reveals exactly what material security must include

Autonomy Denied → Collective Power: Experience of being ruled demonstrates what democratic control requires

Voice Denied → Participatory Institutions: Silencing of marginalized communities reveals what genuine representation entails

Time Denied → Liberation from Extraction: Theft of time through endless labor reveals what freedom from economic compulsion provides

Belonging Denied → Solidarity as System: Experience of alienation demonstrates what inclusive community requires

B. The Oppressed as Theorists of Freedom

The oppressed have always been the primary theorists of liberation—not despite their suffering but because of their expertise in surviving systems designed to destroy them. This expertise manifests through:

Mutual Aid Networks: Communities denied state support create systems of care and solidarity

Resistance Strategies: Those fighting domination develop sophisticated analyses of power and effective tactics

Alternative Institutions: Excluded communities build schools, clinics, cooperatives, and cultural centers

Survival Knowledge: Living under oppression requires understanding how control systems operate and where vulnerabilities lie

The PCPE synthesizes this distributed wisdom into coherent political framework, recognizing that liberation knowledge already exists within oppressed communities and needs coordination rather than invention.

IV. Strategic Architecture: The Dual-Track Approach

A. Constructive Track: Prefigurative Politics

The PCPE operates simultaneously on constructive and disruptive tracks. The constructive track involves building the world we demand within existing structures:

Economic Alternatives:

Worker-owned cooperatives and enterprises

Community land trusts and housing cooperatives

Time banks and local currency systems

Community-controlled agriculture and food distribution

Political Alternatives:

Participatory democracy and consensus decision-making

Popular assemblies and community councils

Neighborhood-level direct democracy

Bioregional coordination structures

Social Alternatives:

Mutual aid societies and community defense

Collective childcare and eldercare systems

Community health clinics and wellness centers

Alternative education and skill-sharing networks

B. Disruptive Track: Confrontational Politics

The disruptive track directly challenges structures preventing transformation:

Economic Pressure:

Coordinated strikes across industries and sectors

Strategic boycotts and divestment campaigns

Debt strikes and tax resistance

Disruption of extractive economic activities

Political Pressure:

Electoral campaigns for transformative candidates

Policy advocacy for universal basic services

Civil disobedience and direct action

Occupation of public spaces and resources

Cultural Pressure:

Counter-hegemonic narrative development

Popular education and consciousness-raising

Artistic expression and cultural production

Media strategy and communication infrastructure

C. Strategic Coordination

These tracks operate as coordinated aspects of unified strategy rather than separate approaches. Prefiguration without confrontation remains marginal and easily co-opted, while confrontation without prefiguration lacks vision and sustainable alternatives. Coordinated action builds power while demonstrating alternatives, creating conditions for systematic transformation.

V. Organizational Structure: Democratic Coordination

A. Transnational Architecture

The PCPE functions as transnational coordination infrastructure rather than centralized organization:

Local Assemblies: Direct democracy and material mutualism at community level

Regional Federations: Coordination across bioregional and cultural boundaries

Continental Networks: Large-scale resource sharing and strategic coordination

Global Coordination: Planetary-scale planning for universal systems implementation

B. Democratic Principles

The PCPE organizational structure balances unity and autonomy through reimagined democratic centralism:

Principled Unity: Agreement on core commitments and strategic direction

Tactical Diversity: Flexibility in methods based on local conditions

Collective Decision-Making: Democratic processes for decisions affecting the whole

Autonomous Implementation: Local autonomy in carrying out agreed strategies

C. Accountability Mechanisms

Democratic organization requires robust accountability structures:

Transparency: Open communication about decisions, resources, and activities

Recallability: Leaders removable by those who selected them

Rotation: Regular rotation prevents power entrenchment

Criticism/Self-Criticism: Regular evaluation of performance and strategy

VI. The Adversarial Structure: Naming Power

A. Identifying Opponents

The PCPE recognizes that transformation faces organized opposition from specific individuals and institutions who profit from current inefficiencies:

Economic Adversaries:

Billionaires accumulating wealth through exploitative practices

Institutional shareholders demanding maximum extraction regardless of human cost

Corporations externalizing environmental and social costs

Financial institutions profiting from debt and speculation

Political Adversaries:

Politicians serving wealth rather than people at all levels

Lobbyists corrupting democratic processes

Military-industrial complex profiting from global conflict

Law enforcement protecting property over people

Ideological Adversaries:

Media companies manufacturing consent for harmful policies

Educational institutions teaching acceptance of current arrangements

Religious institutions using authority to justify inequality

Think tanks and policy institutes defending elite interests

B. Strategic Response to Opposition

The PCPE addresses adversarial resistance through coordinated pressure campaigns:

Economic Isolation:

Coordinated withdrawal of labor generating their wealth

Social isolation making wealth accumulation personally costly

Economic boycotts targeting exploitative enterprises

Disruption of systems rewarding wealth concentration

Political Pressure:

Electoral challenges to corrupted politicians

Policy campaigns exposing corporate capture

Direct action targeting sites of extraction and exploitation

Legal challenges to structures protecting extreme wealth

Cultural Transformation:

Counter-narrative development exposing system dysfunction

Popular education revealing alternatives

Cultural production embodying new values

Lifestyle demonstration of alternative possibilities

VII. Global Imperative: Planetary Coordination

A. Capital Mobility and Geographic Arbitrage

The PCPE must be global because capital is globally mobile. Local pressure can be escaped through geographic arbitrage, allowing wealthy individuals and corporations to pit regions against each other by threatening relocation. Only coordinated global action removes these escape routes and creates comprehensive pressure for systematic change.

B. Universal Adversarial Structure

Every country contains the same adversarial structure—billionaires, military spending, corporate shareholders, media propagandists, corrupted politicians, and institutions prioritizing wealth concentration over human wellbeing. This global consistency creates opportunity for coordinated action addressing root causes rather than local manifestations.

C. International Solidarity

The PCPE builds upon existing international solidarity networks while expanding coordination:

Technology Transfer: Sharing beneficial technologies freely across borders

Resource Coordination: Global resource distribution based on need

Labor Solidarity: International worker organization transcending boundaries

Ecological Cooperation: Global cooperation on climate and environmental challenges

VIII. Implementation Timeline: Phases of Transformation

A. Phase One: Foundation Building (Years 1-5)

Organizational Development:

Build the PCPE organizations in key metropolitan areas

Establish communication and coordination infrastructure

Develop leadership and facilitate political education

Create sustainable funding mechanisms

Educational Work:

Spread the PCPE analysis through various media channels

Develop popular education curricula and materials

Train organizers in strategic analysis and tactics

Build political literacy around systematic alternatives

Alliance Building:

Develop relationships with existing progressive organizations

Build bridges across identity-based and issue-based movements

Create solidarity networks with international struggles

Establish working relationships with sympathetic institutions

Pilot Projects:

Implement the PCPE principles in small-scale experiments

Demonstrate viability of cooperative and democratic alternatives

Document successes and learn from challenges

Scale successful models to larger contexts

B. Phase Two: Expansion (Years 5-15)

Scale Increase:

Expand successful pilot projects to neighborhood and city levels

Coordinate multiple local experiments into regional networks

Develop sophisticated logistical and communication systems

Build alternative economic institutions at significant scale

Electoral Engagement:

Run the PCPE candidates for local and regional offices

Implement policy proposals demonstrating systematic alternatives

Use electoral platforms to advance popular education

Build political constituencies for transformative change

Economic Development:

Build substantial cooperative economic institutions

Develop alternative financial systems and currencies

Create supply chains independent of extractive capitalism

Demonstrate economic viability of democratic alternatives

Cultural Influence:

Achieve significant influence on cultural and media narratives

Shift common sense toward cooperative and democratic values

Create cultural institutions embodying the PCPE principles

Develop artistic and intellectual communities supporting transformation

C. Phase Three: Transformation (Years 15-30)

Political Power:

Achieve significant political power at local and regional levels

Implement systematic policy changes supporting universal wellbeing

Coordinate across political jurisdictions for large-scale transformation

Challenge federal and national policies blocking systematic change

Economic Control:

Control substantial portions of local and regional economies

Demonstrate superior efficiency of democratic economic organization

Create economic conditions supporting universal basic services

Build economic independence from extractive capitalist systems

Cultural Hegemony:

Become dominant political common sense in key geographic areas

Shift mainstream political discourse toward systematic alternatives

Create educational systems teaching cooperative and democratic values

Establish cultural institutions supporting ongoing transformation

International Expansion:

Coordinate with the PCPE movements in other countries and regions

Share successful strategies and learn from international experience

Build global solidarity networks supporting systematic transformation

Challenge international institutions supporting extractive capitalism

D. Phase Four: Consolidation (Years 30+)

Systemic Replacement:

Replace capitalist institutions with PCPE democratic alternatives

Implement universal basic services guaranteeing material security

Establish participatory democratic institutions at all scales

Create sustainable economic systems supporting universal wellbeing

Global Coordination:

Coordinate PCPE societies across national boundaries

Implement global resource sharing based on need rather than profit

Create international institutions supporting democratic cooperation

Build planetary-scale responses to ecological and social challenges

Continuous Innovation:

Develop new forms of organization and technology

Adapt to changing conditions and emerging challenges

Create institutions supporting ongoing experimentation and improvement

Build resilient systems capable of responding to future crises

Ecological Restoration:

Heal environmental damage caused by extractive production

Implement regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration

Create sustainable energy systems supporting universal wellbeing

Build long-term ecological sustainability into all economic and social systems

IX. Psychological and Cultural Dimensions

A. Breaking Psychological Dependency

Current economic systems operate through sophisticated psychological manipulation. Temporary relief provided by paychecks creates addictive cycles preventing people from seeing alternatives. Workers become psychologically dependent on systems that exploit them because fear of losing temporary security overwhelms ability to imagine better arrangements.

The PCPE addresses this psychological dimension through:

Security Provision: Demonstrating that universal wellbeing provides greater security than individual competition

Community Building: Creating social connections that replace individualistic coping strategies

Popular Education: Developing critical consciousness about how current systems manipulate psychological attachments

Alternative Experiences: Providing direct experience of cooperative and democratic alternatives

B. Cultural Transformation

The PCPE recognizes that transformation requires cultural as well as economic and political change:

Counter-Hegemonic Narratives:

Developing alternative ways of understanding society and possibilities

Challenging dominant narratives about human nature and social organization

Creating stories and symbols representing cooperative values

Building shared understanding of common interests and possibilities

Popular Education:

Spreading analysis and skills necessary for transformation

Developing critical thinking about current arrangements

Teaching practical skills for cooperative organization

Building leadership capacity within oppressed communities

Cultural Production:

Creating art, literature, music, and media embodying new values

Supporting artists and cultural workers aligned with transformation

Using cultural work to reach audiences beyond traditional political organizing

Building cultural institutions supporting ongoing transformation

X. Addressing Anticipated Criticisms

A. “Human Nature” Arguments

Criticism: Humans are naturally selfish and competitive, making cooperative systems impossible.

The PCPE Response: Anthropological evidence demonstrates humans are naturally cooperative and altruistic as well as competitive. Current systems artificially amplify competitive behaviors while suppressing cooperative ones. The PCPE creates institutional structures supporting naturally cooperative human tendencies while providing healthy outlets for individual creativity and achievement.

B. Economic Impossibility Claims

Criticism: Alternative economic systems cannot function efficiently or meet human needs.

The PCPE Response: Detailed economic modeling demonstrates superior efficiency of universal systems. Current systems generate enormous waste through planned obsolescence, financial speculation, military expenditure, and administrative overhead in privatized systems. The PCPE eliminates these inefficiencies by organizing production around use rather than profit.

C. Historical Precedent Arguments

Criticism: Past socialist experiments failed, proving systematic alternatives impossible.

The PCPE Response: The PCPE learns from past mistakes while building on successes. Historical socialist experiments faced external opposition, internal contradictions, and technological limitations that no longer apply. The PCPE incorporates lessons from both successes and failures of past movements while adapting to contemporary conditions.

D. Gradual Reform Arguments

Criticism: Working within existing systems through gradual reform is more practical than systematic transformation.

The PCPE Response: Current crises require systematic solutions addressing root causes rather than symptoms. Climate change, inequality, and political authoritarianism cannot be solved through incremental adjustments to systems that created them. The PCPE offers systematic alternatives capable of addressing multiple crises simultaneously.

XI. Conclusion: The Future Is Present

The People’s Coalition of Planet Earth represents the synthesis of centuries of struggle for human liberation. It emerges from lived experiences of the oppressed, wisdom of successful resistance movements, and rigorous analysis of social systems. The PCPE is both ancient and modern, both particular and universal, both realistic and transformative.

The choice before humanity is not between the status quo and radical change—the status quo is already changing rapidly in directions that do not serve human flourishing.

The choice is between conscious transformation guided by principles of justice and cooperation, or unconscious transformation driven by crisis and conflict.

The PCPE offers a path toward conscious transformation. It provides analytical tools to understand our situation, strategic framework to guide action, and moral foundation to sustain effort. It is not a guarantee of success but a possibility for hope grounded in material reality.

The future is not something being built toward—it already exists in the margins every time people choose cooperation over competition, care over profit, life over capital.

The PCPE is the name for that future and the strategy for making it universal.

The oppressed have always been together in their suffering. Now they can be together in their liberation. The negative space of history becomes the positive space of possibility. What was withheld becomes what must be built. What was denied becomes what must be guaranteed.

This is not radicalism but realism. This is not extremism but sanity. This is not impossible but inevitable.

The question is not whether transformation will come—it is already underway. The question is whether we will guide it consciously toward justice or allow it to unfold chaotically toward catastrophe.

The People’s Coalition of Planet Earth is the name for conscious transformation. It is the doctrine of revolutionary realism. It is the future arriving early.

Build. Organize. Educate. Strike. Reclaim.

You are not alone. You are the future.

This analysis represents a living document that continues to evolve through collective struggle and practical experience. It is offered not as final truth but as contribution to ongoing conversation about creating a world that serves human flourishing rather than private profit.

[rjzimmerman]

Drought is draining water supplies and driving up food costs where you’d least expect

From Mexico City to the Mekong Delta, increasingly severe droughts caused by climate change are laying waste to ecosystems and economies eve

Excerpt from this story from Grist:

According to a new report by the U.S. National Drought Mitigation Center, or NDMC, and the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification, or UNCCD, the combined effects of global warming, drought, and El Niño have triggered similar crises all over the world, from Mexico City to the Mekong Delta.

Using impact reports alongside government data, scientific and technical research, and media coverage of major drought events, the authors examined case-by-case how droughts compound poverty, hunger, energy insecurity, and ecosystem collapse in climate hot spots around the world. They measured impacts in 2023 and 2024, when the planet saw some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history. What they found is a lesson and a warning sign: Increasingly severe droughts caused by climate change are laying waste to ecosystems and economies everywhere. 

“This report is a blistering reminder that climate change and punishing drought are already devastating lives, livelihoods, and food access,” said Million Belay of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems, and general coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, who wasn’t involved in the research. “We need to get serious about resilience and real adaptation.”

All told, the authors argue that without major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, rising temperatures will lead to more frequent and severe droughts by continuing to inflate heat, evaporation, and volatile precipitation patterns. All the while, urbanization, land use changes, and population growth are expected to continue to strain water resources and influence which assets and areas are most vulnerable to drought impacts. The world’s resilience to those impacts, the report denotes, ultimately depends on the fortification of ecosystems, the adoption of changes to water management, and the pursuit of equitable resource access. 

“Proactive drought management is a matter of climate justice, equitable development, and good governance,” said UNCCD Deputy Executive Secretary Andrea Meza in a statement about the report.

Stronger early warning systems and real-time drought impact monitoring, for example, those that assess conditions known to fuel food and water insecurity, are some of the ways countries can better fortify their systems in preparedness for the next big drought event. Others include watershed restoration, the broad revival of traditional cultivation practices, and the implementation of alternative water supply technologies to help make infrastructure more climate-resilient. Adaptation methods, however, must also account for the most vulnerable populations, the authors say, and require global cooperation, particularly along critical food trade routes. 

[ngdrb]

The accomplishments of Joe Biden during his presidency

Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, assumed office at a pivotal moment in history, facing a myriad of challenges ranging from a global pandemic to economic uncertainty and social unrest.

Throughout his presidency, President Biden has pursued an ambitious agenda aimed at addressing these pressing issues and advancing key policy priorities. In this essay, we will examine some of the notable accomplishments of Joe Biden during his time in office and the impact of his leadership on the nation.

One of the most significant accomplishments of President Biden during his presidency has been his administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon taking office, President Biden made the pandemic a top priority and swiftly implemented a national strategy to combat the spread of the virus and accelerate the vaccination campaign.

Under his leadership, the administration successfully exceeded its initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses within the first 100 days, ultimately surpassing 200 million doses. This aggressive vaccination effort has been instrumental in curbing the spread of the virus and has contributed to a significant reduction in COVID-19 cases and deaths across the country.

 In addition to his focus on public health, President Biden has made substantial strides in revitalizing the American economy in the wake of the pandemic. The administration's American Rescue Plan, a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package, provided much-needed financial assistance to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the economic downturn. The plan included direct stimulus payments to Americans, extended unemployment benefits, support for small businesses, and funding for vaccine distribution and testing. 

President Biden's economic agenda has also centered on job creation and infrastructure investment, culminating in the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic legislation that allocates substantial funding for modernizing the nation's infrastructure, creating millions of jobs, and bolstering economic growth. Furthermore, President Biden has been a vocal advocate for advancing racial equity and social justice in the United States. His administration has taken concrete steps to address systemic inequalities and promote inclusivity, including the signing of executive orders to combat discrimination, promote fair housing, and strengthen tribal sovereignty. 

Additionally, President Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. These actions underscore the administration's commitment to confronting the legacy of racism and fostering a more equitable society for all Americans.

 Moreover, President Biden has demonstrated a strong commitment to combating climate change and advancing environmental sustainability.

 His administration rejoined the Paris Agreement on climate change, signaling a renewed dedication to global cooperation in addressing the climate crisis. In November 2021, President Biden convened a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, bringing together world leaders to discuss ambitious measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to clean energy. 

Additionally, the administration has unveiled a comprehensive plan to invest in clean energy infrastructure, promote energy efficiency, and prioritize environmental justice, aiming to position the United States as a global leader in the fight against climate change. 

In the realm of foreign policy, President Biden has sought to reassert American leadership on the world stage and rebuild alliances with international partners. His administration has prioritized diplomacy and multilateral engagement, working to address global challenges such as nuclear proliferation, cybersecurity threats, and human rights abuses. 

President Biden has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to NATO and other key alliances, signaling a departure from the isolationist policies of the previous administration. His approach to foreign affairs has emphasized the importance of collaboration and collective action in tackling shared global concerns, fostering a more cohesive and cooperative international order. Furthermore, 

President Biden has been a steadfast proponent of expanding access to affordable healthcare and strengthening the Affordable Care Act. His administration has taken steps to bolster the ACA, including increasing enrollment outreach, expanding coverage options, and lowering healthcare costs for millions of Americans. 

President Biden has also championed efforts to address mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders, recognizing the critical importance of mental and behavioral health in overall well-being. 

In conclusion, President Joe Biden has achieved a range of significant accomplishments during his tenure in office, from his swift and effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic to his ambitious efforts to revitalize the economy, promote racial equity, combat climate change, and reinvigorate America's role in global affairs. 

His leadership has been marked by a steadfast commitment to addressing pressing domestic and international challenges and advancing a progressive policy agenda aimed at fostering a more equitable, resilient, and prosperous future for the nation. As his presidency continues to unfold, the enduring impact of his accomplishments is likely to shape the trajectory of the United States for years to come, leaving a lasting imprint on the fabric of American society and the global community.

[republicsecurity]

The Evolution of Conscript Protection: Mandatory Introduction of Armour Suits

Abstract:

In this paper, we examine the historical trajectory leading to the mandatory introduction of armour suits for conscripts serving in the Security Forces, Life Guards, and Paramedic Corps. The Conscripts Rights Organization (CRO) played a pivotal role in advocating for this measure, primarily to ensure the physical safety and well-being of conscripts during their service. While the introduction of armour suits offered enhanced protection, it also came with certain drawbacks, including increased training complexity, conditioning requirements, and the imposition of technological interfaces such as Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) and mandatory helmet usage. Furthermore, the influence of defense contractors in driving this development is explored, shedding light on the economic interests at play.

Introduction:

Conscript service has long been a hallmark of societal obligation in our dystopian reality, with individuals mandated to serve in various capacities for the betterment of the state. However, concerns regarding the safety and welfare of conscripts during their service have persisted, prompting calls for enhanced protective measures. The Conscripts Rights Organization emerged as a prominent advocate for conscript rights, pushing for reforms aimed at ensuring the physical integrity of those serving their mandatory terms. One significant outcome of their advocacy efforts was the mandatory introduction of armour suits for conscripts in key service branches.

Historical Context:

The roots of the mandatory introduction of armour suits can be traced back to a series of incidents highlighting the vulnerability of conscripts to physical harm during their service. Reports of conscripts sustaining injuries or even fatalities in the line of duty sparked public outrage and prompted demands for better protective measures. The Conscripts Rights Organization, galvanized by these events, began lobbying for comprehensive reforms to safeguard the well-being of conscripts.

Key Drivers:

The Conscripts Rights Organization identified several key drivers behind the push for mandatory armour suits. Foremost among these was the imperative to minimize physical harm and casualties among conscripts. Armour suits offered a tangible solution to this pressing concern, providing enhanced protection against various threats encountered during service, including ballistic, chemical, and biological hazards. Additionally, the CRO emphasized the principle of conscript rights, arguing that individuals compelled to serve should be afforded adequate protection as a basic entitlement.

Challenges and Drawbacks:

While the introduction of armour suits represented a significant step forward in conscript protection, it was not without its challenges and drawbacks. Training conscripts to effectively utilize and maintain armour suits posed logistical and resource challenges, requiring additional investment in training infrastructure and personnel. Moreover, the conditioning required to acclimate conscripts to the use of technology interfaces such as HUDs and helmet-mounted communication systems presented psychological and behavioral hurdles. The imposition of strict protocols regarding helmet usage, particularly during public interactions, also raised concerns about the erosion of individual autonomy and privacy.

Influence of Defense Contractors:

An often-overlooked aspect of the mandatory introduction of armour suits is the influence of defense contractors in shaping this development. As providers of advanced protective technologies and equipment, defense contractors stood to benefit economically from the widespread adoption of armour suits among conscripts. Their lobbying efforts and collaboration with governmental agencies played a significant role in driving the policy agenda towards mandatory implementation.

Conclusion:

The mandatory introduction of armour suits for conscripts represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of conscript protection and welfare. While aimed at enhancing the safety and security of individuals serving their mandatory terms, this development also underscores the complex interplay between societal obligations, technological advancements, and economic interests. Moving forward, it is imperative to strike a balance between ensuring conscript safety and preserving individual freedoms and rights in the context of mandatory service.

[girlactionfigure]

🟠TORTURE, UNRWA, ANTI-ISRAEL COALITION - Real time from Israel  

▪️HOSTAGE TORTURE - a topic we have avoided due to the sensitivity.  The three hostages returned yesterday spoke of harsh conditions in captivity, a lack of food, and how they were constantly taken from place to place by Hamas terrorists - above and below ground, held in cages during their captivity, and experienced physical and mental abuse.

The terrorists would beat them for no reason, and there were days when they deliberately put them in dark places, even when they were in above-ground shelters, to disrupt their sense of time.

One of the female hostages described how she was hung upside down and beaten, while the torturer laughed about how Israel had provided his daughter with medical treatment saving her life while beating.

▪️EGYPTIAN MILITARY BUILDUP - The Americans have begun investigating the violation of the agreement with Israel and demanded explanations from the Egyptians - at the same time, Israel is increasing intelligence gathering in the region and not waiting for the Americans. (News 14)

▪️PM IN WASHINGTON - The Prime Minister has landed in Washington. Tomorrow the meeting with Trump Middle East envoy Witkoff, the day after a meeting with Trump.  Also on the schedule - a meeting with families of the hostages, and meetings with senior figures in Congress and the Senate.

▪️HAMAS COMPLAINS - A delegation of senior Hamas terrorist organization officials met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Doha, Qatar.  Hamas accused Israel: “the occupation's delay in implementing the provisions of the humanitarian protocol, especially on basic issues such as the introduction of tents, prefabricated houses (trailers), fuel and the reconstruction of hospitals, water wells and heavy equipment.”

▪️DRILL - UPPER GALILEE - A military exercise will begin today (Monday) from morning until noon in the Upper Galilee region. As part of the exercise, there will be a lot of movement of vehicles and security personnel in the area.  IT’S A DRILL.

▪️SIREN TEST - HERZLIYA - 11:05 in Herzliya Central and at 11:10 in Herzliya West. IT’S A TEST.

▪️GAZA CITY MAYOR SAYS - “80% of the city's infrastructure was destroyed as a result of the war.”

▪️ANOTHER GUN SMUGGLER - after spotting police, a smuggler began throwing pistols out his car window.  13 Glock pistols recovered on Route 6 by the Yokneam tunnels, smuggler captured, a “resident of the south”.

▪️UNRWA - now illegal to operate in Israel or in contact with any Israeli govt. agency.  Members of parliament from 14 different European countries appealed to the UN Secretary-General demanding that "UNRWA be removed from the UN agencies.

.. Foreign Ministers of Britain, France and Germany decried the cessation of UNRWA's activities in Israel and therefore lack of services in Jerusalem. The Min. Of Jerusalem Porush replied: "Your statement does not correspond to reality. The services we provide to the residents of East Jerusalem are much better than the poor services of UNRWA. The entire municipal territory of Jerusalem is under Israeli sovereignty, and as such all municipal services there are handled by the Jerusalem Municipality. I regret that you chose to publish a statement without real familiarity with the situation on the ground.”

▪️JUSTICE vs. ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES - The Attorney General in a message to PM Netanyahu: I will oppose the reappointment of Ben Gvir as minister.  If you consider reappointing Ben Gvir as minister, you will be required to re-examine whether he is disqualified.

▪️VERSUS ISRAEL - First publication: 9 countries in S. America and Africa announced the establishment of a group that will fight Israel on the international stage, press for the arrest warrants for Israeli officials to be carried out, and declare the imposition of economic sanctions.

♦️SAMARIA - Al-Ain, Shechem: Arab reports, a fierce exchange of fire between the terrorists and IDF forces.

[yikes-kachowski]

Hey Yikes! I hope you're doing well!

What's the world like by the time Sakari ascends to the throne?

Hello friend! This is long and detailed so, settle in, get some water, maybe a snack. I consulted my esteemed colleague and co-writer/lore master to make the most comprehensive post possible since I've got a lot of ideas. If you have any further questions you can ask either of us :)

Here goes:

They are primarily working through economic and parliamentary reform. While they’ve been slowly liberalizing and democratizing, officially getting a parliament eight years after the war, the Fire Nation under Fire Lord Zuko is still fundamentally an autocracy (Zuko will later be known as an ‘enlightened despot’ by future historians, as will King Kuei), a Parliament works to delegate certain tasks to, and field research. All laws and reforms are still ultimately up to the Fire Lord, though Zuko has been putting in place laws that have been slowly decreasing monarchic power and influence in the Fire Nation.

The Parliament (and other official positions) are appointed through an examination process, which is completely free, and open to anyone in the country who chooses to try it. The examinees are numbered, so there can be no bias when grading, or when they are brought to officials to be appointed into whatever roles they may qualify for. Local officials—like mayors—are elected, but there is rigorous oversight in the election process, because elections are still pretty new to the Fire Nation, and a lot of people don’t see the point in voting. The oversight is to try and mitigate local lords/landowners from pitting elections to be in their favor. Elections will expand under Sakari, though democratization is a decidedly slow process in the Fire Nation.

The Fire Nation has traditionally been a command economy, since the times of Fire Lord Yozor. Currently, they are trying to find a balance between privatization and socialization. Either way, the Fire Nation invests most of its resources into infrastructural development and social services. A big recent push has been outreaches to the Outer Islands, that have been traditionally overlooked by the monarchy, and tended to get far less funding than they needed, even under Zuko. Sakari is looking into simplifying they’re bureaucratic and bloated social service programs, and simplifying (some of them) into a universal basic income.

They’re also working on reforming their tax system into a far more simple land value tax. The dividends made with this system will be used for a universal basic income.

They are converting to a decimal monetary system, since they’re current system is incredibly complicated, and much harder to do international trade with.

Sakari will probably be remembered as having strong environmental protections, which will be somewhat of a roadblock to economic development in the industrial sphere, and for Cultural Demilitarization. Meaning, kids aren’t expected to go to military schools from the ages of 11 through 16.

True democratization won’t be implemented until the next Fire Lord.

And coronation sketches that I probably won't finish but never say never

[santoschristos]

ASHTAR SHERAN – BE CAREFUL OF FALSE MESSAGES.

Greetings Emanuel and Pastor, this is Commander Ashtar Sheran, Unverential Peace. This afternoon I wanted to clarify this message that is circulating on the networks, announcing events that will happen in 72 hours. Announcement of the Event that will take place in the next few days.

We always told everyone to look inside their own heart, to look there when they see a message. When you read a message on the networks, subject it to the scrutiny of your heart, if you vibrate it, if you feel it. Listen if this message is authentic, or if it's a non vibrating message, it's not true.

I tell you that among the strategies used by the dark forces is also the one to confuse, creating disappointment and fear in the population, in front of the event.

I tell you, my dear ones, that no one should fear, in case it happens. Like they said, it hasn't been 72 hours, we had no information about it. I haven't made any statements about this.

We have always said that, through Emanuel and Pastora, we will give official information about the program and the whole event. I’m saying unto you my beloved, don’t be confused. That's why I tell you, when you read a message, if it calls you to fear or fear, put it through the careful examination of your heart, there will be the truth.

We've always told them they will be informed internally. In the last few days there has been some solar activity. This was already planned. Father Mother had already announced it months ago. Several interlocutors from this side of the veil have also provided information about this. If the event speeds up these days, it’s unlikely.

Yes, there is a very intense solar activity, but not of such an entity to be called and classified as an event. They are previous activities that come gradually to prepare the souls, beings, to raise their vibration, to integrate into their I Am.

Don't take information that makes you afraid. We will warn them, yes, they will hear and their Self will know that it is time and they will hear.

Remember that before the big event there will be the declassification of all the information and the galactic announcement will come, which didn’t happen. All the information will be made public, boats from different families will also be shown and this has not happened yet. So watch the signs, read the signs.

Do not enter that circle in which even the dark forces try to sow fear, because they could not do it with other means. They have abandoned the blessed plan of the supposed Demia plan. All these actions have already taken place, they have tried to bring humanity back to the same situation as years ago, this one has no value anymore. They experienced wars and this one had no impact either. It's not time for war, nor is it time for a demise plan, nor is it a time for any negative activity on humanity.

These forces have already left the planet. We understand that there are still those who remain in human bodies, submerged, attracted, conditioned to act in favor of dark forces. Yet they continue to implant humanity, damaging its auric field, damaging its electromagnetic network, its body, implanting it with microchips to keep them under their control.

They continue to implant prototypes of negative energy that they themselves produce in their laboratories, and this through satellite signals, as we mentioned in the previous messages, through the Internet, 5G mobile phones and all those communication signals on TV, which humanity uses a lot, just as the use of energy is now widespread cell phones, computers, digital TVs, smartphones, everything.

In addition to keeping them monitored, supervised, they also take advantage of it to implement them.

Beloved, as I told you, we are installing the entire infrastructure of the light satellites, so that this way of continuing to control and manipulate humanity ends. They are so desperate that they already know what they have left are these disastrous strategies to continue to oppress humanity.

I tell all beings of light to stay alert and protected, very protected, because they will hear strong echoes as a result of all these strong implants that are made to them, through communication systems.

Fear not, everyone will be warned. It will come when it has to come. Pay attention to Emanuel and Pastora information, they are authorized and have information directly from us, the Hierarchy and the Source.

Remember that even the forces of darkness are looking for many noble conduiters. But they deceive them, they send messages pretending to be us, just to sow fear and terror among all inhabitants, among all beings.

We always tell them: stay connected, stay calm, stay composed. As the Father said, these days of the year are left, and even the next year of your calendar starts with great strength, with great energy.

We’re also waiting, my dears, because we also don’t know the date when this result will take place, but we know that everything is very close. We know because we manage energy at planetary level and solar system level and we understand how it flows, so we know it is very close.

Who gives you a date, who tells you that day, that hour, that date or that month is not correct. There will be situations in which you will know that the great solar flash is coming, which we desperately need for all the children of Father and Mother, so that they can integrate into their divinity.

All this energy that has entered all these portals, the last one since the solstice which has been quite intense, helps with reconfiguration, recalibration of the bodies and DNA of all humans.

Be peace, be love, be calm, because the anxiety of fear is the weapons of the enemy. Dress in light, dress in peace, dress in love and wait tied to your heart, there you will be informed and through our official interlocutors, every news will be transmitted to you by this means. Silence.

I salute you with absolute love. I am commander ashtar sheran.

Inverential peace, blessings to all.

Emanuel and Pastora - ServiUM

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