Monday 30 January 2012

SUBJECT: RE: ANTI-GOVERNMENT PHOBIA. YOU ARE MENTALLY ILL?



This would be hilarious if it were not so close to the truth!

I posted this originally thinking it was just humour, a sad social commentary on truth and so on. I could not believe this was SERIOUSLY intended but I am beginning to realize that this is not really a joke. Or is it? Have my lines of sanity become just that blurred? Am I that long gone in this phobia that ... that... OMG that I am a LOST CASE!??? 

I am struggling to believe that this is serious. It is too funny but then again, it ain't, it is very bad when such things are promoted, that unease with a whacko government is the sign of mental illness. 


I really don't know what to make of this.... I really cannot believe the writer was SERIOUS with some of the things said here!

Check out the Acknowledgements, which are of no great surprise.


A CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF ANTI-GOVERNMENT PHOBIA


Ivor E. Tower, M.D.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Volume 11, series 3, pages 4-5


ABSTRACT

This study conclusively demonstrates that unfounded fear of government is a recognizable mental illness, closely related to paranoid schizophrenia. Anti-Government Phobia (AGP) differs from most mental illnesses, however, in that it is highly infectious and has an acute onset.

Symptoms include extreme suspiciousness, conspiracy-mongering, delusional thought patterns, staunch "us against them" mentality, withdrawal from reality, and often religious fanaticism.

Having the patient committed to a qualified mental health institution is the best option for family and loved ones. For this reason, all psychiatrists and family physicians should be provided with educational materials which will help them recognize the various symptoms and warning signs accompanying onset.

Since comparatively little is known about Anti-Government Phobia at the present time, a government-funded health commission should be set up to oversee, and help focus, future research.

 

INCIDENCE AND ETIOLOGY

Anti-Government Phobia has a worldwide distribution, but has a particularly high incidence in the United States. Infection rates are estimated by mental health officials to be about 5% of the general population, and this rate is growing at an alarming rate.

Rates are highest, but not limited to, those who are disaffected in some fashion, especially those who have a strong personal grudge against the federal government for one reason or another.

Although certain variants of the illness have been around for many years, it is only in the last decade or so that the more virulent and infectious strains have appeared. This is most likely due to the rapid buildup of government, at all levels, during the 1980's.

Closely paralleling this trend was an explosion in the number of cases in which individuals were diagnosed as having unfounded fears concerning such.

Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis Anti-Government Phobia is marked by extreme suspiciousness toward government. Onset is acute. Symptoms start almost immediately after a run-in with some agency or institution of the government, or when the patient is introduced to anti-government propaganda, in one form or another, by a self-styled "patriot."

Common ways in which this harmful, anti-government propaganda is spread include: books, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, audiotapes, videotapes, short-wave and conventional radio programs, computer bulletin boards, and various Internet sites.

Upon exposure to "patriotic" propaganda, the patient mysteriously begins to imagine hidden links between unrelated current events, weaving these gross distortions of reality into a complex delusional web; a labyrinth of conspiracy theories with all imagined clues leading straight to the federal government.

With further exposure, the patient becomes increasingly paranoid, and slowly withdraws from reality. However, mental deterioration is usually so gradual that the patient is often unaware of it.

This mysterious malady progresses until the patient invariably assumes a staunch "us against them" mentality. For instance, in the patient's warped mind-set, each new piece of gun-control legislation is oddly rationalized to be merely one additional step in an ultimate plot by the federal government to confiscate guns altogether.

In some unusually severe cases, the patient assumes a survivalist mentality, stockpiling guns, ammunition, de-hydrated food, and other "essentials," in preparation for "D-Day" or "Armageddon."

At this stage, the patient also inexplicitly experiences increased delusional thinking. For instance, he may start fallaciously believing that the Federal Reserve is not in fact part of the federal government, but is instead controlled by wealthy Zionists.

Other far-flung delusions may involve the United Nations, "black helicopters," concentration camps, or the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

Delusions involving "takeovers" by foreign military troops, or jack-booted government storm troopers dressed in all black, are also commonly diagnosed.

Anti-Government Phobia is often associated with religious fanaticism. An excellent example of this is the infamous Branch Davidian case, in which most cult members preferred a fiery suicide over peaceful surrender to the forces of what they considered to be "Mystery Babylon."

There have been other prominent cases in which "patriots" have became involved with terrorist activity, fallaciously believing that they were somehow doing the "will of God." More commonly, "patriots" have been involved in aggressive outbursts in courtrooms, and other public places such as town-hall meetings.

Overall, the worldview eventually adopted by "patriots" interprets modern-day news events as pieces of a giant jig-saw puzzle. Oddly, they believe that it is their solemn duty to put these unrelated pieces together in order to discover the underlying "picture."

The warped interpretive framework used by many "patriots" in their missionary-like endeavor of saving the lost "sheep" (derogatory term comparing non-patriots to lost sheep) is a hyper-literal interpretation of Biblical prophecies, particularly those contained in the book of Revelation.

 

SPREAD OF THE ILLNESS

In the eyes of the so-called "patriots," the relentless drive to indoctrinate others with extremist political beliefs is seen as a righteous and compulsory act to save their "self-destructing" nation.

Wildly fantasizing that America can somehow turn back the clock to better times, which in reality never existed, many "patriots" feel obligated to quote constantly from the Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the writings of the Founding Fathers.

In an ironic twist of fate, when "patriots" expose others to their divisive anti-government propaganda, through their misguided efforts to restore "individual liberty," they are actually infecting them with an extremely contagious mental illness.

A strong analogy can be drawn between "patriotic" indoctrination and patterns of religious conversion. In both cases, ultra-idealistic individuals believe that it is their solemn duty to gain proselytes for their particular faith. This is usually done on a person-to-person basis with a friend or acquaintance.

To keep new converts from going astray or "backsliding," they are eagerly provided with a steady stream of propaganda. In each case, the devotee imagines that there is an evil, sinister force which must be opposed at all costs.

In the case of various religions, the faithful are supposedly rewarded in the afterlife for sparring with the "devil."

In the case of the "patriot," the so-called "New World Order" is viewed as the demonic bogeyman, with the reward for opposing it supposedly being an increased amount of "personal freedom." In both "patriotic" and religious circles, there is an entire counter-culture, centering around various anthems and holy books, constantly being promoted by prophets, preachers, and paranoid propagandists of all creeds, colors, and strains.

 

PREVENTION

Needless to say, prevention is the first line of defense against any type of illness or disease. Unfortunately, many mental illnesses are genetic in nature and thus cannot be prevented.

Fortunately, Anti-Government Phobia is non-genetic and thus wholly preventable. From an individual standpoint, the most effective prevention policy is obviously not to allow oneself to become indoctrinated by a self-styled "patriot," preferably by staying as far as possible away from any potentially divisive propaganda.

As an added precaution, one should rely exclusively on well-known and reputable sources for news and other information.

Family members and loved ones can help out in this effort. However, it should be noted that prevention programs work best only when the entire community is involved. We all need to practice constant vigilance in order to spot divisiveness and hate in our communities. In this regard, networking is the ultimate key to success.

A successful community-based empowerment program would include the following elements: citizen-citizen networks, police-citizen networks, parent-teacher networks, pastor-parishioner networks, doctor-patient networks, state-local law enforcement authority networks, and federal-state law enforcement authority networks. 


TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS

Although the prognosis is generally good if the illness is treated soon after symptoms first appear, studies have shown that a disturbingly low percentage of patients allow themselves to be treated.

Thus, having the patient committed to a qualified mental health institution is the best option for family and loved ones. For this reason, all psychiatrists and family physicians should be provided with educational materials which will help them recognize the various symptoms and warning signs accompanying onset.

Once the illness is properly diagnosed, they should next notify the patient's immediate family members and discuss the various treatment options with them. This effort should be reinforced with extensive public ad campaigns promoting a 1-800 help line.

Since comparatively little is known about Anti-Government Phobia at the present time, a government-funded health commission should be set up to oversee, and help focus, future research.

It cannot be over-emphasized that prevention is the key to stopping the spread of Anti-Government Phobia. Once a person is infected, the illness is generally incurable. The only proven treatment is an extended, and often risky, "de-programming" session conducted by qualified professionals, such as the Cult Awareness Network (CAN).

Left untreated, chronic symptoms invariably persist throughout the entire lifetime of the patient.

Sadly, even the patients themselves realize this horrifying fact and surprisingly, seem apathetic to it. Oddly, they often confuse their symptoms with being "awake."

For instance, they have been known to garble gibberish such as "once your awake, you can't go back to sleep."

Further research is presently being conducted on the reasons why they rationalize their mental illness in this highly unusual manner.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The writer wishes to thank the following individuals and organizations for contributing their expertise to this report: Morris Dees of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Rick Ross of the Cult Awareness Network (CAN), the United States Justice Department (USJD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF). This study was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

9 comments:

  1. N.M. Rothschild , London - Bank of England
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  2. part 2

    | | | Kahn of Kuhn Loeb Co.

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    Lehman Brothers - Mont. Alabama Solomon Loeb Abraham Kuhn
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    Lehman-Stern, New Orleans Jacob Schiff/Theresa Loeb Nina Loeb/Paul Warburg
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    | | Mortimer Schiff James Paul Warburg
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    / Robert Owen Lehman Kuhn Loeb - Granddaughter of
    / | | George F. Baker
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    | / Lehman Bros Kuhn Loeb (1980)
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    | / Thomas Fortune Ryan
    Federal Reserve Bank Of New York |

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  3. part 3
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  4. in response to the "doctor's" "... may start fallaciously believing that the Federal Reserve is not in fact part of the federal government, but is instead controlled by wealthy Zionists."

    (an explanation of above 3-part chart):

    based on "Federal Reserve Directors: A Study of Corporate and Banking Influence"; Staff Report, Committee on Banking,Currency and Housing, House of Representatives, 94th Congress, 2nd Session, August 1976.

    "(The chart) reveals the linear connection between the Rothschilds and the Bank of England, and the London banking houses which ultimately control the Federal Reserve Banks through their stockholdings of bank stock and their subsidiary firms in New York. The two principal Rothschild representatives in New York, J. P. Morgan Co., and Kuhn,Loeb & Co. were the firms which set up the Jekyll Island Conference at which the Federal Reserve Act was drafted, who directed the subsequent successful campaign to have the plan enacted into law by Congress, and who purchased the controlling amounts of stock in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in 1914. These firms had their principal officers appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the Federal Advisory Council in 1914. In 1914 a few
    families (blood or business related) owning controlling stock in existing banks (such as in New York City) caused those banks to purchase controlling shares in the Federal Reserve regional banks. Examination of the charts and text in the House Banking Committee Staff Report of August, 1976 and the current stockholders list of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks show this same family control."

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  5. This "doctor" needs his head examined if he gets his info from criminals.

    Example:

    "The Gunwalker Scandel"
    in which the US "government's" highest law administration department (USDOJ - not USJD as cited by this "doctor") with subordinate enforcement agencies - the FBI (because it -again- turned a blind eye to blatant crimes committed by the "government") and the (B)ATF have conducted a gun running, drug smuggling, and drug money laundering operations for at least the past 3 years, with the guns very likely being used to murder innocent Mexican peoples as well as other US law enforcement persons... (Only absolutely clueless and insane people would not fear such a "government").

    "The Gunwalker Scandal Made Simple
    There are five key accusations against (B)ATF and DOJ made by ATF whistleblowers and other sources within FedGov:
    1. That they instructed U.S. gun dealers to proceed with questionable and illegal sales of firearms to suspected gunrunners.
    2. That they allowed or even assisted in those guns crossing the U.S. border into Mexico to "boost the numbers" of American civilian market firearms seized in Mexico and thereby provide the justification for more firearm restrictions on American citizens and more power and money for ATF.
    3. That they intentionally kept Mexican authorities in the dark about the operation, even over objections of their own agents.
    4. That weapons that the ATF let "walk" to Mexico were involved in the deaths of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry and ICE agent Jaime Zapata, as well as at least hundreds of Mexican citizens.
    5. That at least since the death of Brian Terry on 14 December, the Obama administration is engaged in a full-press cover-up of the facts behind what has come to be known as the "Gunwalker Scandal.""

    http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/

    Detailed account of the US "government's" illegal gun running, drug dealing, drug-money laundering" ... here:

    http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-national/a-journalist-s-guide-to-project-gunwalker

    The "doctor" should seek professional help immediately as well as resign his certifications to practice

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  6. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), cited by this "doctor" as a guidance in his "anti-government phobia" diagnosis, is a Jewish supremacist organization -that isn't part of the federal "government", but somehow always is able to guide the federal "government" (and gullible doctors) on matters pertaining to racism and national security.

    This non-government, Jewish organization, smears anyone and everyone that rejects Jewish supremacy as "hate groups" - including the Nation of Islam, Ron Paul, and any supporters who dare to demonstrate "hate" by supporting such organizations and persons.

    http://www.alt-market.com/articles/222-obama-readies-citizen-spies-for-action

    http://thenewamerican.com/usnews/election/911

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  7. I know I am going to sound crushingly naive here, but I really thought this article and diagnosis was a FRIGGING JOKE!

    NO ONE could be so stupid as to believe the crap in this article. I thought it was major tongue in cheek, that no one could take most of the suggestions SERIOUSLY.

    I was thrown off a tad by the "contributors" but figured that was just more sick humour at play.

    But I realize, this is really sick. It is SERIOUS! I mean.... jeepers creepers... how bad is that? "Fear of government" a mental illness. Probably more like a case of sanity!

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  8. No, yes, this phobia thing is so ludicrous it's funny - but the public servants, self-proclaiming themselves as "government", codify this nonsense and proceed to use it to justify their deadly and destructive activities against humanity (probably, also, laughing all the time).

    As do i, that is until, i put myself in the place of a ussr GULAG victim (10s of millions), a Ukrainian Kholodomir victim starved to death (millions), an Armenian genocide victim (nearly half of all Armenians), a Mao's Long March victim - (10s of millions), a European or Asian during WWI, WWII, (100 likely more of millions (because millions were murdered in aftermath of these wars), a Southeast Asian, such as Cambodian, (nearly half of their population murdered), a Vietnamese victim - (6 million - at least), Iraqi victims - ongoing (hundreds of millions), Afghanis, Palestian's in the world's largest open-air concentration/extermination camp, (not to mention centuries of African slavery) ... All for goals of talmudic utopia (New World Order or whatnot).
    With that realization - natural, human extinct to defend takes over and need to fight every possible way, preferably non-violent and with words of truth to defeat the fiend's lies ( such as this "phobia" garbage ...).

    Thanks for allowing the "contributions", this response, and apologies for adding "more sick humour" to your posting, (but it was offered out of exasperation with the non-stop lunacy)

    7 contributors in 1

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