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stealthbeast5y ago
We need to define what we mean by "making peace".
As I see it, "making peace with the establishment" is essentially recognizing the things that you can not possibly change and pragmatically handling those problems in a civilized way. Even if it's inconvenient.
You might be offended that a cop is pulling you over when you know you've done nothing wrong. But you need to pull over. This simple, civil cooperation is what I mean by making peace with the establishment.
Key point is, you don't want to be 1 person going to war with the establishment. If you want to go to war with the establishment, you better bring a lot of backup. Until then, lay low, and follow their stupid little rules if it means protecting your overall freedom.
And of course, there are peaceful ways of inciting change too. Culture in America basically celebrates ripping on the establishment lol. For everyone else? Your mileage may vary.
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ILemmen5y ago
This statement is kind of vague, and depending on how you read it, I would be on opposite sides. If by making peace, you mean agreeing with and supporting it then no. If by making peace, you mean figuring out what you are and are not capable of in relation to it, and acting within a range of behavior that isn't harmful to yourself or others then I'd agree with it.
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