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Between Ethics and Intent

We can think of morality, and principles as systems that suggest universal values. But as we can see with our own eyes, values have not been universal in human history, but have changed greatly over ten thousand years, some for the better and some for the worse.

Modernity suggests that morality is collective and more, that it is imposed externally. That the individual is mere substrate for the collective body, like a cell.

But I propose that the great basis of ethics is NOT universal law, in the degree it is an abstraction. Rather that the foundation of a truly human ethics is one of intent, arising from our observations of nature. We see the lack of this all around us today: the ability to defend ones community, as in numerous towns and cities last year, destroyed by riots, stripped by external authorities, the subversion of courts, the destruction of family and traditions, all reinforced by law, by the modern collective idea of "morality".

And observing these things, regardless of the propaganda, we can see the intent and outcomes of tradition, family, community, self defense, are all GOOD forces. This holds true across a great multitude of cultures going back thousands of years even. We can see these things are good without any grasp of a greater or universal morality.

It is to say intent, and the free movement of the individual to express their liberties, be it physical movement, or association, or community defense, or expression, or the exercise of religion, all these things are birth rights, that intent supersedes the rule of might and collective will, ethically speaking, so that it, as a form of psychological force in humanity, reasserts itself continually throughout history, simply by virtue of the truth of our nature contained in it.

It can only be concluded that if all systems of rules devolve to anarchy or debauched oligarchy, then the only truly moral act according to the conscience and then conscience alone, and not according to others rules or the moors of the time, is to act according to ones conscience and outside any rules contrary to it. And that the cost of not doing this has throughout history asserted itself as none other than slavery and tyranny sooner or later.

To act therefore is not merely a challenge to the current beliefs of a nation, but by the very intent contained in said acts, propose a future set of beliefs.

To act outside any rules, is to live by a future morality: a set of rules that don't yet exist, but that one day might, by virtue of living them.

This comports with the idea that if nature imposes no greater moral obligation upon us than the success of future generations, it therefore follows that 'right by conquest' is no great evil, nor ultima ratio regum a crime. In fact if we look closer, we see that ultima ratio regum is actually a short hand for "the last resort of kings and common men."

This is not to suggest or support violence, rather that we should look at the social mores of our time (if not laws) and say "how were they made and how should we go about making our own and replacing the existing ones?" Because it is not the rules in particular that matter, once you look closely at the difference between morality and intent, but rather the beliefs of the whole of society.

And a truly free people, we must and can only conclude, ought to want and believe utterly and completely that they should live by as few laws and rules as may be possible within a well ordered society.

Between Ethics and Intent We can think of morality, and principles as systems that suggest universal values. But as we can see with our own eyes, values have not been universal in human history, but have changed greatly over ten thousand years, some for the better and some for the worse. Modernity suggests that morality is collective and more, that it is imposed externally. That the individual is mere substrate for the collective body, like a cell. But I propose that the great basis of ethics is NOT universal law, in the degree it is an abstraction. Rather that the foundation of a truly human ethics is one of *intent*, arising from our observations of nature. We see the lack of this all around us today: the ability to defend ones community, as in numerous towns and cities last year, destroyed by riots, stripped by external authorities, the subversion of courts, the destruction of family and traditions, all reinforced by law, by the modern collective idea of "morality". And observing these things, regardless of the propaganda, we can see the *intent* and *outcomes* of tradition, family, community, self defense, are all GOOD forces. This holds true across a great *multitude* of cultures going back thousands of years even. We can see these things are good without any grasp of a greater or universal morality. It is to say *intent*, and the free movement of the individual to express their liberties, be it physical movement, or association, or community defense, or expression, or the exercise of religion, all these things are birth rights, that intent *supersedes* the rule of might and collective will, ethically speaking, so that it, as a form of psychological force in humanity, reasserts itself continually throughout history, simply by virtue of the truth of our nature contained in it. It can only be concluded that if all systems of rules devolve to anarchy or debauched oligarchy, then the only truly moral act according to the conscience and then conscience alone, and not according to others rules or the moors of the time, is to act *according* to ones conscience and outside any rules contrary to it. And that the cost of not doing this has throughout history asserted itself as none other than slavery and tyranny sooner or later. To act therefore is not merely a challenge to the current beliefs of a nation, but by the very *intent* contained in said acts, *propose* a future set of beliefs. To act outside any rules, is to live by a future morality: a set of rules that don't yet exist, but that one day might, by virtue of living them. This comports with the idea that if nature imposes no greater moral obligation upon us than the success of future generations, it therefore follows that 'right by conquest' is no great evil, nor ultima ratio regum a crime. In fact if we look closer, we see that ultima ratio regum is actually a short hand for "the last resort of kings *and common men*." This is not to suggest or support violence, rather that we should look at the social mores of our time (if not laws) and say "how were they made and how should we go about making our own and replacing the existing ones?" Because it is not the rules in particular that matter, once you look closely at the difference between morality and intent, but rather the beliefs of the whole of society. And a truly free people, we must and can *only* conclude, *ought* to *want* and *believe utterly and completely* that they should live by as few laws and rules as may be possible within a well ordered society.

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Well put sir.
My first thoughts lead to the discussion of quality with Persig, my second went to an article I read from the starting point of disagreement, violence is the gold standard.

You make excellent points, the rules are a funny one. Perhaps simply referring to animal farm by Orwell gives us the roadmap back on the meaning of words and rules.

More than that though, is how rules are assigned and interpreted differently. Women view rules different from men, blacks different from whites, children different from adults.

The memes you see about second amendment rights, where removal only affects law abiding citizens, and criminals continue to abuse them is an easy point here.

Rules differ, taxes differ, punishment differs... an even and tangible and rigid Set of rules to be followed by all is a culture and genetic specific thing. Ever seen a howling mob flow Into a store while taking selfies and cheering and looting, to exit and run away or taunt the cops by twerking on the cop car, in Norway? No. Japan? No.

The concept of equality disturbs me here. Let’s question it.

Questioning everything is how the world developed and advanced, and now it seems intent on full speed ahead while throwing rocks into the motor.

Perhaps it was Putin who described a meeting with a president as trying to play chess with a pigeon, who just shits on the board and struts away.

Trying to ask questions just then lead to an honest debate about the answers, and I don’t see that able to happen anymore. Not on the public larger scale, or even many companies small boardroom meetings.

I’ve seen the warhead questions that should have sunk presidents, ignored. Watched the bankers destroy the world economy and saw no arrests. For trillions... the culture now seems so intent on reverse Darwinism I don’t think there is a way out, short of a tropical island of enough of the worlds smartest that will quietly wait its destruction and then rebuild.

I would love to be wrong here.

The middle is weary of it all, everyday more and more to bear. The desensitized masses simply continue to allow the ground to tilt away, as long as it’s at a slow enough rate. No shot heard round the world, no final straw, no IM MAD AS HELL AND IM NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE.

The drugs in the water and the frequencies in the air and the contamination of the food has done its part as well. How fit for a fight and listening to reason is that middle? Or are they weary, scared, sick, delusional, hungry and fearful. While trying to squeeze in some of modern life’s comforts to forget it all for just one more day.

The cultural revolution has been very effective, and while resistance is building, the forces they must one day stare down for that power over who is in control grow stronger and more expansive.

I very much enjoy you sharing your thoughts, few here are willing to do so anymore or with such a penchant for it.