Counterbias: On The Contrary

On The Contrary
Many Christian patriots, like George W. Bush and Tom DeLay, are members of Contrary Societies

April 14 2005
Counterbias.com
by Brian Adler

Civilized people have often yearned for a more natural life. We look at ourselves, at our world, and imagine that it was easier once. For some, the “good old days” was a time within our own memories, or perhaps it was when our grandparents were young, or when the Native Populations still trod every corner of this bountiful continent. Native American artifacts and artworks are popular today. Native craftsmen command high prices for their work. The Native American lifestyle and its values are seen as being purer and more genuine than our own.

The Native Peoples of the Great Plains had an interesting custom: the young men of the tribe frequently joined what were called “Contrary Societies.” The members of these societies behaved in a curious fashion – they did everything backwards. Tell them to approach, and they'd depart. They'd ride a horse while facing the wrong end. They'd say “yes” when they meant “no.”

An awful lot of people in this great country of ours seem to belong to these kinds of societies. They may never have heard of the Native American versions, but they know all about their procedures and goals. You see, there are many religious people in the U.S. who believe that in order to achieve a better and more tranquil world, countries must be invaded and people killed. They believe that in order to prevent fetuses from dying at the hands of abortion doctors, they must kill the abortion doctors. They even believe that a brain-dead woman must be kept alive because she has done (and can do) nothing, but “criminals” who are executed for having done nothing… well… that's just how things happen.

Certainly, George W. Bush is a member of one of these Contrary Societies. He must be the head. Tom DeLay is a member also, and so are many erstwhile Christian patriots. Evangelical is a code-word for this kind of “Contrary.” An article that appeared in Salon discussed these Contrary Societies, only it referred to them as the Christian Right (In theocracy they trust by Michelle Goldberg).

Bush and his fellow partisans believe that they're helping to spread freedom by telling everyone what to do. The Congress of the United States has been helping them out for the past four years, and so too had the federal courts—until the “Schiavo Incident.”

Now, it has become abundantly clear that the American Judicial System needs a complete overhaul. How can it serve as a balance – a counterweight if you will – to the Legislative and Executive branches if it keeps arriving at the wrong decisions?

First off, the Federal Courts (and most State Courts as well) begin from an unfounded assumption – that the Constitution of the United States is the highest law of the land. This is a fallacy. The Ten Commandments are the foundation of all American jurisprudence. It does not actually say that anywhere in the Constitution, but that is easy enough to understand – it all goes back to that “Contrary” thing. The Constitution says it is based on God’s Laws by not saying that it is based on God’s Laws.

Second, the God who does not appear in the Constitution is automatically comprehended to be the Wrathful and Vigilant Deity who is worshipped and adored by the likes of Jerry Falwell, Randall Terry, and the Bush. The justice, kindness, and respect for one’s fellow human beings that appear to be enjoined by the Bible are likewise code words for a far sterner approach. If God had wanted everyone to be little goody-two-shoes, why would he have given Satan such a free hand? Satan must have some function in the body politic.

Third, Satan does indeed occupy a very prominent place in modern American life. Although he, too, is not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution, it is clear from numerous passages that good people like Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin must have been thinking about him constantly. Obviously that is why we have the Second Amendment. Only Satan-lovers would want to control guns because if there are no guns there can be nothing with which to shoot silver bullets. Same goes for the First Amendment and all that Freedom of Speech nonsense. No one needs to ask for permission to say something nice, and if you don’t have something nice to say, then don’t say anything at all— well, that’s what Jesus whispered into George’s ear.

The Constitution of the United States is a wonderful document, but it is greatly inferior to its sacred precursor. God was much more concise. He only needed Ten Commandments. The Constitution is twenty-seven amendments weak, and growing. If something is perfect you do not need to add to it. The more words, the more unwieldy and contentious. Certainly this is the explanation for judges who are always misinterpreting the Constitution. Prior to the Second Coming of Bush, it was received wisdom that a careful selection of Republican judges could be trusted to interpret this nation’s laws correctly.

But, Satan is ever-active. He takes many forms, and lately has been donning judge’s robes and voting Republican in elections. All the more reason for the Contraries to fight back. The more their members appear to distance themselves from the paths of virtue, the more certain we can be that our country – and the world – is moving along the right path. Tom DeLay is perhaps the most noble example of a statesmen ever to grace the American Political stage. He will confuse and foil the evil-doers who wish to prevent the establishment of God’s Kingdom on Earth. In his pursuit of the destruction of an independent judiciary he will ensure that George’s power is nearly absolute. The final step will then be taken by Bill Frist when he launches his “nuclear option” in the Senate. At that time, Heaven will reign supreme. And Satan will stand powerless among the opposition.

The Contraries will no longer have need of their disguise. Their true motives will be revealed. Bush and his ilk can govern as they please—whether you like it or not.

So sing hallelujah for the totalitarian success of the Theocratic Republican Party! E Pluribus Unum – Out of Many, One… and we all know who that one is!

Brian Adler is a freelance writer and an avid history buff. He writes/researches for a company that produces factual essays and reports on a wide range of subjects. He also writes screenplays and short stories.