What if We Are Already Responsible?
Uncovering the Programming Behind Human Responsibility
This is a concept that MAGA Republicans might want to grok thoroughly. Because it could be that the reason MAGA Republicans cannot govern is due to other-than-conscious programming, which could exist as far back in their memories as preschool. There is nothing wrong with how their brain functions; they simply have a program in their thought processes that more or less prevents them from being as responsible as they may consider themselves to be. Consider your smartphone, it always knows what time it is because that’s a program which runs in the workings of the phone which is not noticeable on the screen. You can find the time, but you never have to open it or attend to it in any way. Similarly, we do not notice breathing unless we are deprived of air, but that breathing program always functions whether we are aware of it or not.
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have an innate sense of responsibility, while others struggle with it? It could be that the difference lies in a program that is buried deep within our subconscious — a kind of programming behind human responsibility. Perhaps the best way to illustrate this idea is to use Matt The Bro from Florida and Katie White Board as a comparative. Matt The Bro does not take work as a responsibility. He tends to view it more from getting his way or acing a finals exam. Katie White Board on the other hand is totally focused on doing her job as responsibly as possible. Both Representatives are in possession of highly functional thought processes, but it is clearly obvious that Katie White Board approaches her job in a distinctly different manner than Matt The Bro. It is our early programming which shapes our behavior, and which influences how we approach tasks, projects, and relationships. By understanding such programming, we can learn to better manage ourselves and become more responsible individuals. Well, most of us can. The jury is still out on Matt The Bro.
Politicians are often seen as the pinnacle of responsibility and accountability, yet they are not immune to the impact of programming behind human responsibility. Many politicians have a tendency to make decisions with short-term gains in mind, without fully understanding how their decisions will impact their constituents in the long run. This is often due to deeply ingrained programming that can lead them to ignore certain facts or take certain actions that appear to benefit them politically, but may lead to serious repercussions for those affected by their decisions. A prime example of this is when politicians pass legislation that redistricts voting precincts so that a particular political party has a better chance of winning an election. Redistricting to influence vote tally outcomes seems like a good idea. Until that party loses and the other party redistricts for their party while both parties ignore the greater good of all citizens. In such cases, the programming behind human responsibility is evident; despite knowing the potential consequences of their decision making. If we need an example, look no further than two mass murder incidents recently reported in the state of Tennessee. The Republican majority of the Tennessee House must know that it is not okay to ignore the murder of nine-year-old babies. Yet those grown men all held hands in a huge circle and chanted, “We don’t hear you.” They ignored all the kids who showed up to protest their silly reasoning for why they would not pass a law that even attempts to curb rampant murder in public places. We all need to understand how these programs can potentially shape our own behavior and decision making and work towards creating more social awareness.
Big Orange’s early childhood experiences have undoubtedly shaped his beliefs and values today. Raised in Queens, Big Orange was the son of a successful real estate developer who instilled in him a strong work ethic and taught him the value of hard work and money. This upbringing was further reinforced by a private religious school education which cultivated his views on wealth creation, self-promotion and personal ambition. His early formative years also saw him exposed to the power of celebrity, power and influence as he watched his father’s success grow around him. All of this has created within Big an attitude of self-entitlement and an extreme desire for success and recognition, coupled with an uncompromising attitude towards loyalty. Even though much of his early programming has resulted in stunning success, that same programming does not allow for Big to claim responsibility for actions which do not have wonderful, or large or the best ever or something the-likes-of-which-has-never-been-seen-before results. Such attitudes are always formed through early experiences, making Big Orange an excellent example of how early childhood experiences shape our beliefs and values.
Representative Green from Georgia is an excellent example of how MAGA Republicans often struggle to govern responsibly. In spite of having a conservative voting record, Marge Green was one of only two Republican members of Congress who voted against providing $600 stimulus checks to citizens during the pandemic. Her decision was made despite public pressure, and she cited her belief in fiscal responsibility as her primary reason for doing so. This behavior highlights how even a seemingly principled individual can have difficulty governing responsibly when faced with difficult decisions.
Marge not allowing the stimulus bill to pass is probably not an example of a smart decision. It could be because of something she learned when she was very young in preschool. There might be something from her childhood that is making her act irresponsibly. Investigating and understanding how early childhood experiences shape our beliefs and values can help us identify why MAGA Republicans may have difficulty governing responsibly; not to excuse them, but maybe more along the lines of having pity on them.
Education is the secret that the Founding Fathers of the nation understood to be the foundation for how we learn to be responsible for our actions. Maybe if some of our political luminaries could address their kinky programming, they could figure out why they should understand how their choices are consequential and affect other people. Through education, we can also learn how to recognize programs in our heads that make us act irresponsibly, and find ways to reprogram those thought processes so that we make better decisions.
It’s important to recognize that even though we may have strong beliefs and values, our early childhood experiences can play a big role in influencing how we act. If we can understand something of the programming behind human responsibility, perhaps we can work towards creating a more socially responsible society. It just does not make any sense at all for the United States to be governed by people who are ignorant about the idea that “with knowledge comes power”. Understanding this power can help us make better decisions that ensure everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Short term gains by political leaders are not only dishonest, it prevents us from developing wealth equality and racial justice.
By understanding the programming behind human responsibility, it could be possible to better equip ourselves to govern responsibly, no matter what political party or ideology we come from.
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