Subversion of Loyalty by The Elite
I pledge allegiance to the Flag (of the nation as stated) and to the Republic ( of which the symbol represents) and swear undying loyalty (so help me a higher Power) to defend, protect and empower the Republic by my devotion and obedience. The preceeding affirmation of allegiance may resonate with some familiar tone, yet it is presented in a general form designed to promote or engender a desired behaviour of loyalty in the subjects of the Republic. The Queen or King of some other nation has also available a representative method to elicit the emotions of loyalty and obedience from it's subjects through public singning of national anthems and loyalty hymns.
An anthem, or a hymn to a sovereign as, God Save Our (Named Sovereign) followed by verses of greatness, victorious campaigns and patriotism for the nation elicit emotions of national pride and loyalty. The calls for action to a national cause are echoed with pride by a patriotic nation. Dying becomes bearable when one has sacrificed himself for a nobler cause. One heeds the call that is presented by his sovereign, his president, his commander or even his religious representative. Yet, the decision to go to war and sacrifice one's life is not of the individual's choice. The decision for a collective action was mandated by an elite, a respected person, a person of power and influence.
The Elites have thus obtained the exclusive right to exercise power and to maintain control ower society through universally accepted, traditionally established and politically motivated protocols. Historically, the powers of the elite were generally recognized as the divinely inherited rights of the sovereign. Over time these powers have become usurped by succeeding elites. These are the powers of the Elite: To Govern: design laws, install an army, establish the police. To Mandate: etablish a legislature to make laws. To Control Individuals: by establishing universal education, by permitting religious practice, by promoting mass media methods of universal indoctrination.
Chris
Rev. 01 Nov. 18, 2004