About

Nov. 2006 (updated Aug. 2009)

Let me begin by stating that I am a conservative; but I am trapped inside of a liberal’s body. The reason I say this about myself is because some things I would like to do, I don’t. Other evidence of this phenomenon includes the fact that at times I feel responsibility. Still, what is most convincing to me that I am a conservative inside, is that I would feel conviction taking away things that belong to others—or, using, manipulating, or destroying others merely for my own personal gain. I highly suspect these acts are wrong and have for quite some time.

Impulses aside; as for my current state of affairs, for the time being I am residing in the “domestic terrorist” State of Texas,

TEXAS AKBAR EVERYBODY! (Note to DHS, FBI, et al: Just being sarcastic, okay, ha ha? No?) After all, many Texans do fit the criteria set forth by the Department of Homeboy Security for potential domestic terrorist suspects.

I spend what time I can spare, justify, or just plain sneak in behind my wife’s back, in my aspirations to be, at the very least, a decent writer (an arduous task for a proud “honorary”* graduate of Crockett Middle School** in Irving, Texas.) As may be seen by the dates of my post, that amount of time is not all that much. I am also an author,*** musician and song writer; I dig guitar and violin. Nonetheless, having a family with six children yet at home, I find that time and resources demand personal sacrifices be made. The band is on hold, and growing old.

Of all the things one could possess, time is near the top of my needs list. If I cannot have more time, supersonic speed will have to suffice in the meanwhile until more time comes around.

Interests

My main interest is in God. However, I am also interested in history, current world affairs, God, human nature, music, more current world affairs and God, to name a few. . . and, did I mention God?

Why not?

Of all things we can think upon, God should be the most obvious to be conscious, curious, and concerned about. Even so, I am not overly interested in religion. I have even less faith in politicians—having come to the conclusion that by this point in time (2006) there is little to no hope offered by politicians or any major political party. Because I am confident that I understand basically where the world is headed, my main interest in my observation of politicos and world affairs is to track the speed at which these things will occur.

For the historical perspective, I have an interest in global events of the 20th century and the figures surrounding the two great world wars. Being that history tends to repeat, there are lessons that we ignore at our own peril contained in 20th century history. The past century was also a turning point for civilization as Toffler’s “Third Wave” began to swell—which is now being thrust forward by advancing technologies and merging powers, bringing a transition into a global society.

It was also around the turn of the last century, the so called “progressive” movement began to take hold upon society. This movement would change the world over the next century and bring us to where we are today. During that time H.G. Wells was one of the pioneers and recorders of this movement. Of all writers from that period, I am fascinated by Wells’ writings on global transformation and his gift of perception of the future. In my own writing I reference and quote Wells more than any other. I stand, however, as an avid antagonist to Wells’ world views and proposed “solutions.”

I am intrigued by the plight of Israel. This intrigue, again relates to my greatest interest which is in God. My interest in God inspires my study of history, humanity, the creation, and things invisible. It is my determination, based not on mere scripture alone, but on history, nature, and creation itself, that God does exist. This faith is also apparent in my writings by the biblical references and certain perspectives contained therein.

A personal note:

I began writing casually in June 2006. Being only an occasional writer and not having any level of higher education, I have not had a great deal of time to become accomplished or polished. Bear with me and things will improve. On the other hand, I have given myself to watching, reading, searching, and analyzing things for decades. In light of the disinformation being spread by mass media, the honest and independent way in which I have done research and gathered knowledge has made me feel as though I have somewhat to contribute. I therefore do not apologize for my attempts to do so; nor am I intimidated by a lack of, a “higher education.”

What I lack from not having much of a formal education, I do not consider a liability. Indeed, many of the things I did not learn from academia I count to my advantage. I did not have to go through the process of finding out they were so wrong about so much. I did not have to unlearn much of what I was taught by them and relearn it correctly. I did not have to become disillusioned to be set free. Where a lack of formal education may be evident in my writing is in conformity to rules of writing and in grammar (Thank God for spell check.) Then again, I am not one anyway who always follows rules merely because they are rules.

On the other hand, it has not been my supreme goal to write eloquently or create an aura of sophistication, but rather, to convey thoughts and ideas coherently and concisely. If I be crude in communications, forgive me this; I am not so crude in knowledge. I have always much preferred substance over style anyway; so, in my own unrefined unorthodox way I will continue to disperse and share what I understand, believe, and what I will come to know in the future.

R.A. Sprinkle – a.k.a. Skarbutts

skarbutts@inbox.com

* It is my opinion (based on grades) I was likely passed to get rid of me. Creative personalities have a difficult time becoming clones or fitting the cookie cutter.

** Crockett Middle School (formally, Crockett Junior High School)

*** Authored book titled – ONE: An Abstract of History – The Words in the Stone (2009.)

If you are really interested, continue:

What I believe (This is where I digress from profile . . . if I haven’t already)

What follows was first posted in 2006. It remains applicable to the current crises, if not more so now than then. There have been some grammatical corrections and editing for clarity, but the content is essentially consistent with the original.

I believe we are living in an age [2006] of transition when the world as we know it today will see a radical change. This global transition is brought on by modernization and globalization combined with the unification and consolidation of powers. Unfortunately, although knowledge has been built upon from generation to generation, giving mankind more power than in any time in history, at the same time, mankind is reverting back morally, and tribal impulses are becoming the guiding force. These primitive impulses, although cloaked in sophistication and newly acquired knowledge, inspire ideologies that are eroding the foundation of our rights and freedoms. They also devalue individual rights and promote forced collectivism (fascism, communism, socialism, and almost all other “-isms”).

Collectivism has long been the rule in many cultures. However, the natural impulse for such rule is not exclusive to tribal cultures, undeveloped societies, or civilizations of the past. Moreover, regardless of how seemingly civilized, there is a natural tendency in all collective communities, regardless of ideologies, to become totalitarian. In the modern collective society for example, independent character development of individuals is replaced by mass social programming. The individual conscience is replaced by a contrived group-conscience of politically correct social decrees of the state. I believe that in a final analysis, these societies are every bit as barbaric and cruel as any other primitive tribal culture—even if only through sophistry and a charade of fastidious “compassion” and “goodwill”.

Other than an appearance of sophistication, the main difference between the neo-tribal modern society with advanced sciences, vis-a-vis primitive tribal cultures, is the amount of power the former is able to amass through wealth, knowledge, and science. Nazi Germany stands as a prime example where intellect was worshiped, while the focus on moral character and the value of life were disregarded or sacrificed for efficiency—the goal: assimilating the citizenry into a “superior” collective being—a godstate. The end result was scientific and educational advancement devoid of morality, which, in that case as always, was a human catastrophe.

Intellect, being perceived as the greatest power is a concept which holds in contempt the principle that good is the greatest power. However, the greatest and freest societies ever known to mankind were those which were built upon a foundation of righteous principles, not mere intellectualism. The words, “when America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great” are not without merit.

While there are many dangers facing the world today, the greatest threat is not posed by religious fanatics or terrorists threatening mass destruction. This statement is not to diminish the terrorist threat which is very real indeed, but to indentify the true source of most global dangers and magnify a threat that is much greater within the global economical system and governmental workings of the world’s most powerful nations today.

Adherents to radical Islam would have little wherewithal whereby to achieve their ambitions without sponsoring nations. To whatever degree terrorists succeed in the future it will have only have been made possible by state governments which harbored and supplied provisions whereby terrorists could exist. Moreover, nations sponsoring terrorists are also given their power by the most powerful nations in the world. It is therefore that Islamic fanaticism could be defeated if the will of the nations were to do so.

Notwithstanding, the will of the nations to seriously confront the dangers posed by Islamic extremists does not exist for various reasons. In Western democracies, capitulation is founded upon the fear of global crises and economic disruption which would ensue at home and abroad in a full scale confrontation with extremists. In some other nations the reason for supporting hostile regimes is much more nefarious. Some governments with malevolent ambitions have found it to their advantage to use Islamic extremism to their advantage. By proxy they hope to displace American influence globally and assert themselves as global powers. This is true of Russia and China which both profit financially off rogue entities and are fighting an asymmetrical war against the West in general, but primarily against the United States. These ambitions, which are all but ignored by the West are harder to deny in the case of Venezuela where Hugo Chavez is much more blunt about his beliefs and goals.

Russian and Venezuelan economies are based primarily on energy resources; both reap greater profits form higher oil prices due to a Middle-Eastern crisis and global terrorism. Both work to corner the market on supplies. This alliance, however, between these nations and other hostile regimes goes beyond economics and establishing global control of energy supplies for financial gain. There is also the tactic of confronting the West through Islamic proxies. This not only drains the resources of the West, but also offers a means diverting attention away from the rising threats of their own nations which have totalitarian underpinnings and global ambitions.

American wealth through global enterprise has built and empowered much of the world. Nations such as Russia, China, and others who have been empowered by the West are now to the point they can together readily challenge the West. Although these nations are often alluded to as though they are aspiring democracies, the political and economic reality is that the structure and philosophies of these formally so called communist nations now resembles the fascist regimes of the 1930’s.

The West currently [2006] is faced with an intense asymmetrical war which involves economics, technology, politics, and confrontation by proxy. Nevertheless, Westerners in large choose to live in denial. There will come a point however, when these nations which oppose U.S. hegemony openly assert themselves in a challenge to U.S. power. What takes place between now and then on their part is merely positioning and maneuvering in order to gain an insurmountable advantage.

Possible scenarios

Russia and China are emerging global powers. They have no aversion to formation of a world order on their terms; the main obstacle in their view has been the United States and to a lesser degree Europe. On the other hand, there are also elitists in the West who have no aversion whatsoever to formation of a world order with these totalitarian countries, insomuch, that they have set about dismantling and condemning Western sovereignty and power from within at every opportunity. Many proponents of a global order believe so fool-heartedly in it, they disregard any risk involved and would be pleasured to see a world order regardless of the initial cost to humanity.

I have a premonition [2006] that the world is on the verge of a two part catastrophe. It arises out of the attempt to merge nations with incompatible ideologies into a global system and it is further compounded by the adopted solutions to rectify the discord. It is very possible that in the aftermath of an event or chain of events, such as global economic upheaval, international terrorism with WMD or a nuclear devise, or some other catastrophe, the catalyst may exist to form a multi-polar global society. In any case, the end result will be catastrophic.

The West has been the stabilizing force in the world for decades. Over time, however, western civilization has been sold out by its politicians, international elitists, and global corporations. Media-elitists have worked to condition the citizenry to accept this or to be ignorant of it. This shall manifest itself in no small way. The erosion of the power of free nations is evident; and, at this point irreversible. Once US hegemony ceases from being the stabilizing force, conflicts and global chaos will follow; world stability today as we know it will cease.

I have, however, another premonition also, for there has always been a people somewhere, some place, who arise to stand for Good. And the children of Light shall be drawn unto them; for Good will sustain them. In the end it always does. Keep an eye on Israel.