Coercion is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as: 1. To force to act or think in a certain manner 2. To dominate, restrain, or control by force 3. To bring about by force. Coercive psychological systems are behavioral change programs which use psychological force in a coercive way to cause the learning and adoption of an ideology or designated set of beliefs, ideas, attitudes, or behaviors. The essential strategy used by the operators of these programs is to systematically select, sequence and coordinate many different types of coercive influence, anxiety and stress- producing tactics over continuous periods of time. In such a program the subject is forced to adapt in a series of tiny "invisible" steps. Each tiny step is designed to be sufficiently small so the subjects will not notice the changes in themselves or identify the coercive nature of the processes being used. The subjects of these tactics do not become aware of the hidden organizational purpose of the coercive psychological program until much later, if ever. These tactics are usually applied in a group setting by well intentioned but deceived "friends and allies" of the victim. This keeps the victim from putting up the ego defenses we normally maintain in known adversarial situations. The coercive psychological influence of these programs aim to overcome the individual's critical thinking abilities and free will - apart from any appeal to informed judgment. Victims gradually lose their ability to make independent decisions and exercise informed consent. Their critical thinking, defenses, cognitive processes, values, ideas, attitudes, conduct and ability to reason are undermined by a technological process rather than by meaningful free choice, rationality, or the inherent merit or value of the ideas or propositions being presented. How Do They Work? The tactics used to create undue psychological and social influence, often by means involving anxiety and stress, fall into seven main categories.
Hi Milo, how's it going? I hope you are keeping you're spirits up and writing alot. , I'm from Scotland, it's a great thing that we can talk from so far away so quickly! Where are you from originally? Tell me a little about you. Hope you're well!
Shalom mi brutha in Kristos i hopi u got the radio by now sorry is not one u asked for i was lucky find the site u mention but they not have that one i just got the best one avaiable if not ok will have try sort it diff. if they have a way on there a week monday when i get paid again from Jah tru the govt benefit system to get phone credit i will sort that too thx for let me know about that site is brilliant. i will try write soon and also send leaflet back. i ordered that book of amazon sent to frank but he say dont think can take to you i say if knows someone else or is useful to himself to do that instead . if u know if they will let u have it i can get a next copy next week lol and send it direct prison via amazon. i got sent a dictionary definition of coercion is remind me what you are going tru worse inside the prison inside the matrix and me to lesser degrees but same kind of stuff i gwan copy and paste some of it here. hope u got that bit from christian science magazine i saw some interesting syncs about that. also mi cat is found is back from ny was found on post office roof i was jesting earlier in the week on youtube next time he come back black and white like postman pats cat he still black tho. wen i was in post office post mi latest letter it was empty, unusal, i remark to the girl behind the counter who is cool she say been like that all day, i joked maybe HIM is set up real royal ray-el p.o. den stamp price was 3.33. ethiopian fidel 33 degree fidel i not sure if they trying mess with that in bully boys teacher language book is got 8 not 7 sometimes like brutha tec say 33 degree and a little something go home and figure it out motherfu**A! this cia diregnosis script continues to flick insha Ala. stay bless One Love fam.
Thank you for that comment Michael, I agree; we shouldn't try to hurt each other but ask what we can do to help each other & make the world a better place. I'm intrigued by what you’ve taught me about your justice system through your reply here too. Although the question around restitution for Marcus may well be a moot point, what you've had to say intrigues me in relation to the differences between our country’s systems.
Here in Australia we don’t expect those convicted and sentenced to imprisonment to pay restitution (and the question rings in my mind… HOW exactly are they supposed to do that!?). It seems to me as 'double dipping' or being sentenced twice for the same thing.
A prison sentence here subsumes all other punishments and isn't cumulative with any other sentence. We attach restitution only to fines, and that is only for property damage the defendant is responsible for within the commission of the crime. The only time assets are liquidated here, is if they are presumed to be ‘proceeds of crime’ (bought with proceeds of drug money for example), in which case they're forfeited to the government. I'm pretty sure the only exemption is when commonwealth fraud is involved (social security fraud). That's the only time we're ever required to both serve a term of imprisonment AND repay the funds obtained fraudulently, but it’s not expected to be paid whilst the prison sentence is being served. I guess this system works for us, where it may not in the U.S. because our terms of imprisonment aren’t as excessive.
SAH, we don't even know if restitution was to be made. Sometimes restitution is already made by liquidating a person's assets before they are incarcerated. It's unproductive to make demands of people at random. Not every person on this site shares the same history and circumstances.
There are absolutely legitimate questions to be had around restitution to victims. Some questions in this case might be: Do you have any outstanding restitution? Why is it difficult for you to obtain these supplies? What purpose does having item X serve in prison?
There are also legitimate questions to be had around providing for a basic human beings' needs. Many cannot afford some of the basics; does throwing away someone's property when they transfer, especially to a more positive environment (max to med), put an undo burden on their family?
You clearly have a strong point of view and that's important. Can this point of view be used to open up dialogue for people to learn from, or is it only meant to be a roadblock you deposit as you move about the site?
i kinda skipped reading this bog as after reading the first few sentences, i could guess it was a set up.. Anyway, I read your profile... 5 yrs solitary?? thats shocking! How did you cope?
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. I never liked The Elements of Style. Actually, I think it is overly formal for any current writings. A recent newspaper article spoke of the demise of WHOM...no one uses this word anymore. Please keep practicing. Stop being your own worst critic. You brain needs to hear...I AM A GOOD WRITER and I WILL BE GREAT SOON. Grace
Hey girlie :) Decided to read a bit of your blog as suggested. The blog looks nice and is easy to navigate. I am thrilled that you have access to write in a public forum to let people see what life is like for you. It truly breaks my heart because I know you so well and probably better than anyone. I pray for your peace of mind and spirit daily. So keep writing and I hope you get the cellie thing worked out because the current one is a shitcake. Love you long, long time xoxoxox <3
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Heritage Dictionary as:
1. To force to act or think in a certain
manner
2. To dominate, restrain, or control by
force
3. To bring about by force.
Coercive psychological systems are
behavioral change programs which
use psychological force in a coercive
way to cause the learning and
adoption of an ideology or designated
set of beliefs, ideas, attitudes, or
behaviors. The essential strategy used
by the operators of these programs is
to systematically select, sequence and
coordinate many different types of
coercive influence, anxiety and stress-
producing tactics over continuous
periods of time.
In such a program the subject is
forced to adapt in a series of tiny
"invisible" steps. Each tiny step is
designed to be sufficiently small so
the subjects will not notice the
changes in themselves or identify the
coercive nature of the processes being
used. The subjects of these tactics do
not become aware of the hidden
organizational purpose of the coercive
psychological program until much
later, if ever. These tactics are usually
applied in a group setting by well
intentioned but deceived "friends and
allies" of the victim. This keeps the
victim from putting up the ego
defenses we normally maintain in
known adversarial situations.
The coercive psychological influence
of these programs aim to overcome
the individual's critical thinking abilities
and free will - apart from any appeal
to informed judgment. Victims
gradually lose their ability to make
independent decisions and exercise
informed consent. Their critical
thinking, defenses, cognitive
processes, values, ideas, attitudes,
conduct and ability to reason are
undermined by a technological
process rather than by meaningful
free choice, rationality, or the inherent
merit or value of the ideas or
propositions being presented.
How Do They Work?
The tactics used to create undue
psychological and social influence,
often by means involving anxiety and
stress, fall into seven main categories.
Here in Australia we don’t expect those convicted and sentenced to imprisonment to pay restitution (and the question rings in my mind… HOW exactly are they supposed to do that!?). It seems to me as 'double dipping' or being sentenced twice for the same thing.
A prison sentence here subsumes all other punishments and isn't cumulative with any other sentence. We attach restitution only to fines, and that is only for property damage the defendant is responsible for within the commission of the crime. The only time assets are liquidated here, is if they are presumed to be ‘proceeds of crime’ (bought with proceeds of drug money for example), in which case they're forfeited to the government. I'm pretty sure the only exemption is when commonwealth fraud is involved (social security fraud). That's the only time we're ever required to both serve a term of imprisonment AND repay the funds obtained fraudulently, but it’s not expected to be paid whilst the prison sentence is being served. I guess this system works for us, where it may not in the U.S. because our terms of imprisonment aren’t as excessive.
Thanks for sharing!
Nicki
There are absolutely legitimate questions to be had around restitution to victims. Some questions in this case might be: Do you have any outstanding restitution? Why is it difficult for you to obtain these supplies? What purpose does having item X serve in prison?
There are also legitimate questions to be had around providing for a basic human beings' needs. Many cannot afford some of the basics; does throwing away someone's property when they transfer, especially to a more positive environment (max to med), put an undo burden on their family?
You clearly have a strong point of view and that's important. Can this point of view be used to open up dialogue for people to learn from, or is it only meant to be a roadblock you deposit as you move about the site?
i kinda skipped reading this bog as after reading the first few sentences, i could guess it was a set up..
Anyway, I read your profile... 5 yrs solitary?? thats shocking! How did you cope?
Decided to read a bit of your blog as suggested. The blog looks nice and is easy to navigate. I am thrilled that you have access to write in a public forum to let people see what life is like for you. It truly breaks my heart because I know you so well and probably better than anyone. I pray for your peace of mind and spirit daily. So keep writing and I hope you get the cellie thing worked out because the current one is a shitcake. Love you long, long time xoxoxox <3