Fifty-seven years ago tonight, Apollo 11 left Psalm 8 in the Sea of Tranquility — a gift from Paul VI. Last July, Leo XIV prayed the same psalm with the man who brought it there.
We’ve seen these old tricks in the years that have passed,
When Cambridge Analytica gathered so fast.
They studied our Facebook to figure us out,
And flooded the zone with their anger and doubt. 📉
Now look at the files that the daylight has shown,
Where Steve Bannon's tactics are heavily known.
He partnered with Epstein to map out the mind,
To see what deep secrets and fears they could find. 🧠
The threat didn't end when the old systems died,
They partnered with Carbyne to gather and hide.
Not just our old "likes," but our real GPS,
Creating surveillance that causes distress. 📡
Now Musk and now Trump bring their wealth to the cast,
With $90 million to put them on blast.
They’re funding these techniques right up to the vote,
To amplify panic they purposely wrote. 💰
But listen, my dears, we are wise to the scheme,
We will not be swept in their data-filled stream.
When pundits start spinning their dangerous thread,
We call out the tactics and use our own head. 🗣️
No matter the millions they spend on the noise,
They cannot treat voters like digital toys.
Together united, our vision is bright,
We won't lose our hope in the middle of night. 🌅
We must teach our neighbors to see through the spin,
For that is the only true way we can win.
Don't let them divide us with panic and fright,
Just stand with the truth and step into the light. 🏮
So stand tall and steady, and vote with your mind,
Leave tricksters and data-collectors behind.
With facts as our lantern, our vision stays clear,
We'll protect our democracy boldly this year. 🇺🇸
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This is your best post yet, Christopher. Makes me so proud that I am from a spiritual tradition that is so heartfelt/heartcentered, but also so full of both wonder and science....led by the stars. Terrific how you wove it all together. To the stars...and the immense journies our souls are on. Deep gratitude.
Thank you for the newsletter, Chris. I am glad Pope Leo used the psalm. I will continue to pray for Pope Leo and this nation and those who lost their lives in the war with Iran. Most of all I pray this nation and its political struggles with the Doug Wilson who is a white Christian Nationalist.
As a former professional educator who taught science this piece touched my heart and soul as you weaved togther my Catholic faith and passion for educating our youth with wonder and inquisitiveness in looking at our Universe. Bless you for all you do through these letters. I pray for our nation, while following Pope Leo XIV words and teachings in my daily life.
I'm humming "What a piece of work is man / How noble in reason . . ." Hamlet's words set to music in the musical HAIR, which I saw for the first time at 18. Still have the LP but what I play from time to time is the MP3.
I appreciate this post that lifts us above the present fray with a broader view of life. It’s refreshing and it puts everything into a different perspective.
🕯️ The Data Deception We've Witnessed Before
We’ve seen these old tricks in the years that have passed,
When Cambridge Analytica gathered so fast.
They studied our Facebook to figure us out,
And flooded the zone with their anger and doubt. 📉
Now look at the files that the daylight has shown,
Where Steve Bannon's tactics are heavily known.
He partnered with Epstein to map out the mind,
To see what deep secrets and fears they could find. 🧠
The threat didn't end when the old systems died,
They partnered with Carbyne to gather and hide.
Not just our old "likes," but our real GPS,
Creating surveillance that causes distress. 📡
Now Musk and now Trump bring their wealth to the cast,
With $90 million to put them on blast.
They’re funding these techniques right up to the vote,
To amplify panic they purposely wrote. 💰
But listen, my dears, we are wise to the scheme,
We will not be swept in their data-filled stream.
When pundits start spinning their dangerous thread,
We call out the tactics and use our own head. 🗣️
No matter the millions they spend on the noise,
They cannot treat voters like digital toys.
Together united, our vision is bright,
We won't lose our hope in the middle of night. 🌅
We must teach our neighbors to see through the spin,
For that is the only true way we can win.
Don't let them divide us with panic and fright,
Just stand with the truth and step into the light. 🏮
So stand tall and steady, and vote with your mind,
Leave tricksters and data-collectors behind.
With facts as our lantern, our vision stays clear,
We'll protect our democracy boldly this year. 🇺🇸
————————————
We are the Pro-Democracy Comment-Chain Crew, using our comments to boost pro-democracy leaders and indie media. Advancingthe Algorithm Advantage so truth can grow! ✨🇺🇸🗳️⚖️🕯️🌱
Clarissa, thank you for using your talents to share with us and give hope.
This is your best post yet, Christopher. Makes me so proud that I am from a spiritual tradition that is so heartfelt/heartcentered, but also so full of both wonder and science....led by the stars. Terrific how you wove it all together. To the stars...and the immense journies our souls are on. Deep gratitude.
Thank you for the newsletter, Chris. I am glad Pope Leo used the psalm. I will continue to pray for Pope Leo and this nation and those who lost their lives in the war with Iran. Most of all I pray this nation and its political struggles with the Doug Wilson who is a white Christian Nationalist.
Thank you, Clarissa Sr., using your creative gift of poetic expression, thus assisting in Understanding of His Wisdom. May god bless... . Amen.
As a former professional educator who taught science this piece touched my heart and soul as you weaved togther my Catholic faith and passion for educating our youth with wonder and inquisitiveness in looking at our Universe. Bless you for all you do through these letters. I pray for our nation, while following Pope Leo XIV words and teachings in my daily life.
When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface, the 71-year-old pope applauded. Then he sent the crew a message of his own:
“Honor, greetings and blessings to you, conquerors of the moon, pale lamp of our nights and our dreams!”
I'm humming "What a piece of work is man / How noble in reason . . ." Hamlet's words set to music in the musical HAIR, which I saw for the first time at 18. Still have the LP but what I play from time to time is the MP3.
I appreciate this post that lifts us above the present fray with a broader view of life. It’s refreshing and it puts everything into a different perspective.