Anti - Bernie Mormons, Social Media, and Friending

Whats with the anti-Bernie Mormon fervor? 

Proud Disclosure - I support Bernie Sanders for President. He is the perfect candidate with a lot of common sense. I actually WANT him as my US President. He is inclusive, smart, and has vision. I would be so excited to see him as POTUS! Also, I support freedom and public policy free from theocracy. 

Disclosure Number 2: No, this isn't about what our family did to celebrate a Pagan anything. So if you aren't interested in this - ok, I'll see you in a few days when I publish the Ostara / Spring post. 
I will be here with peace, love, and happiness. 

OH and...
YES! I am snarky. YES! I am telling you exactly what I think! NO! I will not leave the snark out - it is of course, why you love me!

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SO back to my original question: Whats with the anti-Bernie Mormon fervor? I mean seriously...

I find looking at social media to be a fascinating (and oft revealing) study in "In group - Out group" theory. Additionally, I have been considering Facebook specifically as a study in social science. 

Observation
I noticed on Facebook that every one of my Mormon friends are anti-Bernie. Very specifically ANTI Bernie. I can not help but wonder why. This got me to thinking. In my wonder, I also observed that I would lose these 'friends' if I asked that legitimate question. (Of course, they know they can not convert me - they really don't know what to do with me. Many of them have simply 'friended' me, and delete my comments too. Read on.)

Follow the Money
This also caused me to reflect on these facts. Here's the thing kids, Mormons pay a great deal of money to their church. Not only is it ten percent of gross household income off the cuff, but it's a constant bleed with a great deal of guilt and coercion. The average adherent would not dare refuse to pay up when asked. They are asked often. Really. (yes, I do actually know this. Intimately.)

Just the Facts
Now before you send me hate filled messages - let me just get this out there. I was a Mormon. Married with children. Drinking the pitcher of LDS Kool-iad.  I also am college educated - specifically focused on (non Mormon, evangelical) Christian Theology. Not BYU! Yes. In caps. Both of these things. This is why I am critical of all things Mormon, and Christian-ish, Also, this contributes to why I am a practicing Nature Based Pagan today. 

In summation - All I can say is - Do not drink the Kool-aid! 

'Friending' - as defined long before social media
If a Mormon does you a solid - you can bet your ass it is not without strings. You will be the subject of proselytizing either during or as a result of said 'kindness'. See, LDS members are told to 'friend' people, The constant buzz is to act as a "friend" for the purpose of converting and retaining cash paying converts.    Oh wait - no, no, that's not for cash but for the good of the members soul. NO, no wait - it is for the neighbors soul. After all - don't you want to be ruled by the infallible prophet? (like a pope - no of course not.... like a government operating independently and hell bent on world domination - uuuuh hold on - don't look behind the curtain!)

Theocracy Conspiracy like 007 style?
That's right. Ask a practicing Mormon. They will vehemently tell you that Mormonism will cover the entire earth. They will also pay lip service to respecting others - but at the same time will also be sending their children (today both boys and girls) at a rate of $400 per month (today's fees) on the shiny mission. Proselytizing does not respect others - it is a basic assertion of personal supremacy. This also demonstrates how the LDS have already a theocratic army at their disposal. (We can talk another time about the indoctrination that goes on while on a mission.)

(OK stay with me. That's ten percent of gross household income per year, and four hundred dollars per month, per child for their mission, while "serving".) ((BTW the grand vision is to MERGE with Muslims at some point. The official policy is NOT to proselytize or convert Muslims. EVERY other group is fair game. Yes. Really. I have heard all of this with my own ears in various church meetings since about 2001)) There is an entire policy set out by Joseph Smith to create a world wide theocratical socialist society. Really. It is the overarching goal of the LDS Brethren and supporting membership (who are regularly asked to 'sustain' the leadership). This is not new. Joseph Smith came up with this a very looong time ago. This is actually part of official theology - they believe he was called of God to put this world wide plan in play. (Really. Look it up!)

Social Media and Member "responsibilities" 
The organisation has an extensive machine of 'service for winning converts'. They own and operate farms, warehouses, thrift stores, counseling services, etc. etc. - and participate very publicly in pretty much every major crisis. You want help? Then you can welcome their message.

Members have been conscripted to sign up for various social media outlets and project their udder elation at not being a cookie cutter drone, but a faithful adherent to the Mormon way. Additionally, They employ/conscript a slick team of public relations and social media communications experts who ensure their branding, service, and desire to win your loyalty, is well known. (...wait is that propaganda? No of course not... its faith!) 

These activities are funded by members donations (always in addition to the requisite tithe of ten percent). Members are gathered methodically in a meeting and asked for money specifically to fund these programs. They are additionally conscripted to perform labor at these installations. Members are asked to do things like grind wheat and make peanut butter in church owned factories.

There are no anonymous donations. Every penny is accounted for and attributed to the individual member. There is a great deal of peer pressure and coercion to never ever say NO. So great is the status of one whose capital is given to the Mormon movement that members who have been promoted to 'authorities' have published articles and given 'talks' on how consistent their official record of giving has been since childhood. So, want to be a revered party member? Proselytize and pay up! 

Ok tabulating again - 10% per annum, 400(number of children)(18-24 months), general 'missions' donations, general 'LDS Charities' donations.... holy cow that is a LOT of money! Much of which members won't discuss with outsiders unless pressed. 

So what does all I have said above have to do with being Anti-Bernie?
Haha your gonna love this!  If you are already forking over massive quantities of personal funds to save your soul, stay in good graces, and support world domination through the LDS social service and proselytizing machine - you damn sure do not want the secular government to do the job with out proselytizing! You do not want people to be served and unified by a secular nation! You do not want peaceful secular US foreign policy. You do not want inclusion. You do not want fair taxes because you are already owned by the LDS government, who you actively agree to 'sustain'. You already pay them taxes (tithes and donations). You already support their missionary army with both your finances and offspring. Simply put - you want the US govt. to go away and allow the LDS machine to rule the world. That's right. Scary isn't it?

These are the things I learned as a member. This is why I will not allow my children to attend Mormon functions. This is why it is so very important not to ever elect an LDS US president. His loyalties could never be to anything but the LDS aim of a world wide theocratic socialist society under the direction of the LDS church - who already they call their president. (Really. Look it up.)

Don't like anything I said here? No problem. Look it up! 
(Oh and if you are one of those people who are afraid of losing your relationship with the holy spirit (and becoming apostate) by reading something that is not officially sanctioned by the LDS church - please, ask yourself why the church does not want you to think for yourself? Sound like thought police much? Naaah - couldn't be - its faith!)

Blessed Be~
Alette

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I support Bernie Sanders for President. He is the perfect candidate with a lot of common sense. I actually WANT him as my US President. He is inclusive, smart, and has vision. I would be so proud to see him as POTUS! #Bernie2016 #feelthebern