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Rachel's avatar

Just to give you a tiny bit of hope, I was one of the sheep. Thank God I didn't go so far as to ruin friendships- I've apologized to each person I refused to listen to.

From personal experience I can tell you that the sheep are programmed with code words. For example, I remember a friend who tried to talk to me about Fauci. And I remember feeling my brain almost igniting to the word "Fauci". Fast firing neurons, and I remember just cutting my friend off and sternly saying "we're not going there." Of course if we did go there and she had given me evidence, I would have immediately discounted it. Sheep don't know that the "fringe" epimediologists are from Ivy league schools. The sheep think there is no dissent among "respectable academics" (gag me).

Let me tell you how I woke up from the programming. It had nothing to do with covid. It was the railroad workers.

I saw, looking up actual senate votes, that Democrats were lying about supporting the railroad workers when these workers rejected a shitty contract. I saw how the Democrats forced a rejected contract. I saw how they could have helped them, because they had enough votes. But they did not help them. They sabotaged their own bills. And then they went outside for the cameras and proclaimed their solidarity with workers.

That wasn't just a crack for me, that was half the house caving in. Because the only thing I had left to convince my working class friends to vote D was that Ds were the party that helped workers. But here I saw in 24 hours how Ds HURT workers then lied and said they tried so hard, aw shucks.

When half your mental house falls down in 24 hours, and you're a Thinking Person, you start checking the rest of your house real quick. And slowly I did, and realized how wrong I was about covid too.

It was very painful, and it's bizarre it even happened, when I had already figured this out in the early 2000s. I forgot that I had given up on Democrats already. Isn't that weird?

So, it is possible to change minds and to break the hypnotism. I know this place is really hard. It's hard to be called names and disrespected. It's hard to keep the faith in humanity.

Please know that every once in a while you DO win over hearts and minds. Just gotta find a crack that your audience really cares about, like me with the railroad workers.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

You are a pretty amazing person...even though not a Covid topic, you DID research the railroad worker situation...you looked hard enough to see the truth behind that.

You are absolutely right about "key words"...that is all part of the agenda as well, keywords like "Trump, Republican, Child Vaccination, RFK Jr, Biden" etc, or worse yet, "hoax, there are no viruses, genocide, intentional virus release" etc, and there are many more. Leaving out these keywords in the effort to flip a sheep is what I call "Sheep proofing." Look at my recent article "The World According to Sheep"...other than the title, I tried very hard not to trigger sheep with those key words...of course, you have to approach this situation in a semi-direct way or there is no point (not many people would do what you did and correlate the "bad democrats" dealing with workers" with "bad people (government) dealing with Covid"...

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voza0db's avatar

"compliance under duress."

This is a funny concept! Aren't we all engaged in that?

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

I saw a meme recently where the punchline was "and you pay the government 33% of your income so you can stay out of jail."

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voza0db's avatar

" informed consent" Sheeple version!

Do you know those "terms of service" one has to read and tick the box before joining for example a hosting platform (https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/terms-of-service/)?!

Well, for the regular modern moron sheeple(slave) checking the box without reading the information equates to "informed consent"!

If the TV and the "smart"phones and the "doctors" told them it was fine... Fine it was. They were "informed" (quality of the info doesn't matter at all) and "consent" they gave...

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

It is rather mind boggling that anyone still prints up contracts, disclaimers, etc. They can say anything at all and people will still not read them. How many people read the side effects lists of medication they take? Like you said, "if the doctor says it is ok, then it is..."

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voza0db's avatar

Well... Capitalism demands such form of si[g]n. Without such sins Corporations wouldn't be able to survive.

It's entertaining the games we play with each other... If we don't like or accept the "terms" they won't allow us to "play", BUT we do want to play, so no matter the crap written and the warnings and whatnot we simply put them aside cause being "part of something" that the majority is engaging in means plenty for the vast majority of the herds.

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voza0db's avatar

"We all cherish our children’s future." I don't believe this is Reality. I've seen little to no evidence to validate such statement.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Certainly not in a general way. I think some people would like to cherish their children's future.

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voza0db's avatar

The actions contradict the cherishing, and so it's just another form of self-delusion.

How many "parents" took their children to be jabbed with the m[iracle]RNA toxic spew jabs?!

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voza0db's avatar

What is a "human being"?

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Freeq O’Nature's avatar

Wow you’re so much nicer than I am.

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voza0db's avatar

Because we need a good laugh from time to time... https://postimg.cc/PvYxXRr2

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Who, me? Or are you responding to someone else's comment?

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Freeq O’Nature's avatar

You. I have a hard time even talking to sheep nowadays let alone be compassionate and polite. I’m surrounded by mask wearers, my building hosts “vaccine parties” in the community room (complete with juice and sweets) and every day, at least once, someone is breathing into their sleeve as they go through the lobby. I still hear all the same phrases that were popular 4 years ago and include the words covid, test, shot, sick, virus, contagious, safety.

All I have energy for is to shake my head and walk away. But if they bring it up they get what they get.

Yup. You’re nicer. 😁

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Debra's avatar

Boy, did you ever hit the nail on the head with this one! I couldn’t have said it any better because you covered all the points, it’s perfect. However, I personally would hesitate to present this to any vaxed person who still speaks to me. I have incredibly hardheaded family members and others whose friendships are just hanging on by a thread. And yes, some are suffering as the result of their decisions. For my own selfish reasons I don’t speak to them anymore about taboo subjects (covid and the vax), I just keep my fingers crossed that they realize on their own what has happened and then maybe someday bring up the subject themselves

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Ha...! I am not sending it to anyone either! I am not that brave...

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Mary R's avatar

Mmmmmm a very good piece , not so sure it would work on a true blue sheep - maybe on a sheep in transition ? I have experienced a few in this camp lately. Interesting that those folks do not have a lot of formal education .....perhaps their gut and radar are kicking into full drive ( where us educated folks have suppressed them ).

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

I agree...but the logic behind all that is said here SHOULD work on ANYONE...the fact it wouldn't, is what is truly frightening.

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Debra's avatar

Just curious and want to clarify what you mean by “formal education” and “us educated folks”? I don’t want to misunderstand because I consider myself and my husband to be uneducated (high school grads only) and we weren’t fooled for a minute by the hysteria. However, all of our educated friends and acquaintances (some college, masters degrees and a couple with their doctorates) ALL fell for the lies hook, line and sinker. They ran out to get the jab as soon as it was available for their age group, insisted their college bound children get vaxed ASAP, relentlessly insisted we needed to do the same and as far as I know they faithfully get their boosters as directed. I’m not sure if others have witnessed the same. Our closest friends and family members who have likewise not taken the jab are also just high school grads.

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Mary R's avatar

Yes I witnessed the same ! By “formal education “ I was referring to University etc grads who I felt initially might interpret the situation more accurately ( and not be fooled ) . I don’t know why I felt this , this is my shortcoming . My friends / acquaintances who did not have higher levels of education were far less likely to be fooled . This has caused me to re-evaluate how I interpret intelligence / wisdom .

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Debra's avatar

I think life experience played a big part for me and the husband; he’s retired law enforcement, I was a theft of services investigator and also customer relations for a major gas and electric utility company. We were both used to figuring out who was lying to us, a very valuable lesson in life that can (sadly) make you very suspicious of others and their intentions.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

So funny you two would be chatting here about "educated" people getting vaxxed...make sure you watch my Jerm Warfare interview on TNT Radio I just did this morning...that is pretty much what the whole discussion is about. I will post it, of course, as soon as it is ready...probably tomorrow.

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Renee Marie's avatar

GREAT commentary Todd! I think that some people are simply, “broken”.

I saw a young gal yesterday on my walk, with a black mask on, alone. There were no people to be seen because of the Super Bowl (a block from the ocean).

These people need prayer and light. I used to be resentful and angry. Now, I pity them, in an empathetic way.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Yes, I know...you are right...I think I presented this in the manner that I did to just make it clearer how broken people are...it is so rational to say "why can't you people even consider that what is going on is not what you think it is?"...they won't.

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Renee Marie's avatar

Todd, if I didn’t have my belief and faith in God…who knows where I’d be.

I survived a traumatic car accident 20 years ago, survived cancer, and so much I won’t mention.

Going through the darkness, and seeing light again, changes you…IF you’re open to what that experience has provided to you.

Ego is a big hurdle, along with humility and acceptance of your weakness as a mortal human.

I’m learning every single day, and I get “checked” all the time! The Universe is a great Teacher!

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Nancy Vandergon's avatar

Excellent expression of putting our thoughts into words Todd. I will attempt to pass it on to my adult children who were horrified at my lack of “compliance” and see if they’ll be willing to read with an open mind!!

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Yes!! PLEASE DO...and please report back what the response was!!

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peggy bean's avatar

So well said. I would forward to some of my frenemies but I don't think they would open any emails from me. But I feel better after reading it and that's enough for me! Blessings to you.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

I would be so curious to hear any feedback at all from sheep.

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Alan Jurek's avatar

And yet the WHO are hell bent on straight-jacketting us all to do it all again when they think the next one up. Yeh, good luck with that! Great article Todd 👍.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

I am waiting with bated breath for the next insanity...masks, shutting down businesses, social distancing. It will be a real hoot to see them try this again, and to see everyone that fell in line before, fall in line again....

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Hamilton Creek's avatar

At least next time around we’ve had time to prepare in all ways

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

WE have, yes, but I don't think the sheep have...even the ones we think have "flipped"...they will fall for a new psy-op as quickly as they fell for the last one.

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Hamilton Creek's avatar

That’s one reason I parted ways with brainwashed friends. We’re on different roads headed in different directions.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Probably a good idea.

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Eleanor's avatar

Living in the wilds of Donegal (Ireland), where sheep greatly outnumber humans, I love them and hate that their name is taken in vain! I have forwarded the article (minus sheep reference) to family members and friends, who disowned me during the debacle, no matter how hard I tried to be calm and diplomatic; it will be interesting to see if they respond to your voice of reason.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Well, there are other more demeaning names I could think of to label the people who are leading us into armageddon.

PLEASE let us know what the response is, if any, to the article if you do send it out into sheepland.

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Blair's avatar

I think the part that really gets me is the vitriol for even mentioning the vaccine as a possible cause of death. Excess death rates in highly vaccinated countries are high. Many people were injured by these "vaccines." Many young people have died of heart or blood related illnesses. Many have succumbed to turbo cancer. Many have been diagnosed with automimmune diseases. Yet, it couldn't possibly be related to the vaccine and if you even bring it up, they are immediately enraged.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

I know...that is definitely off limits and will be the last resistance that people will not let up. Blaming an untimely death on the vaccine is the ultimate insult for people who think we are all callous, hateful, selfish, pieces of shit...which they clearly believe...

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Hamilton Creek's avatar

Makes it hard to try to wake them up. And that has been the case since 2020. The sheep were weaponized against us. Unfortunately that included many of our friends. So then there’s some guilt for not trying very hard to wake them. Some of my friends were pharma scientists. Good luck waking them up.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Yes, I think the only hope is to wake them indirectly. I remember years ago watching a program about a particular cult somewhere in the American south. The docu focused on some therapy clinic that specialized in cult "rehabilitation"...it showed therapy sessions with cult members. It was fascinating to watch how the therapists skirted around the obvious, trying to get their clients to see the cult for what it was all on their own with only gentle persuasion.

It was an exercise in supreme patience. And was highly effective. And took an enormous amount of time!

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Hamilton Creek's avatar

I hope they will wake on their own time. And they know where to find me if they do.

Since you are a rare psychologist who is aware of what’s going on, it would be super helpful if you could share any tips on how an aware person can approach our situation psychologically, philosophically etc. And it’s a conversation worth having and there aren’t many places where people are discussing it.

Some people have been aware for decades. Yikes. Maybe they have some tips for us.

Meanwhile the nature of reality is an open question.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Well...I do naively hope that my articles in some situations would help...but I realize I am very short on solutions...I struggle with that myself.

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Hamilton Creek's avatar

I’m sorry to say, where I live on the west coast USA, the therapists are the biggest lunatics of all. They are certainly pushing all the gender bending and woke ideology. So I don’t reckon they’ll be part of any solution.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Yes, there are MANY far-left, woke, therapists...many more than not. And no, I do not think they will be part of any solution. It is actually against federal law here (not just a therapist ethic, although that too) to discuss with a client the true nature of gender, and to suggest in any way that we are born one of only two sexes (unless medically deformed). This is not an opinion or an interpretation.

Gender identity in my view is dysmorphia, just as anorexia is. And it should be treated that way. That statement is not some right-wing, conservative, view. It is science, and it is psychology. It doesn't mean I cannot treat someone with that body dysmorphia kindly, with compassion, empathy and love. But I cannot treat that dysmorphia as if it is real, and a "right", or expression of a freedom.

That said, I do not necessarily think that all mental pathologies should be eliminated. Maybe for perfect health, it is best to really examine them and decide if you want to keep them, but if people want to dress up as women when they are biologically male, so what? But that isn't what is going on here...as you know...

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FortheLoveofFreedom's avatar

Oh, so right you are, Todd. We can accept that 'they' took the dreaded shots but 'they' almost spew venom at those who haven't taken the shots or fallen for the propaganda. It really has come down to a 'them' and 'us' scenario. How pathetic is that. With all the brainwashing over the years and the constant chatter on mainstream media and the politician's ramblings and the pharma mafia, and the failed education system - what else can you expect? They've been had and they are too stupid or gullible to even notice or admit it.

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Yep

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Joe Doe's avatar

Too proud. Not that I endorse hollywood but: https://youtu.be/Y2SC4JWuQc0

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Renee Marie's avatar

I love that movie! So TRUE! But, it’s simply, the Ego.

The Ego is what keeps us from Creator.

“The ego may have to be broken to bits, if necessary, to let the Grace enter in, to open a way through passivity replacing arrogance.”-The Ego, from birth to rebirth, Paul Brunton

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

There is a great quote from Carl Jung about the ego and how it is important to tame it...but I can't think of it...!

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Debra's avatar

Individuation is not that you become an ego?

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Todd Hayen, PhD, RP's avatar

Individuation, as Jung defined it, is actually a sort of "ego death"...the ego takes its rightful, and useful, place in the psyche.

A quote about what Jung thought of individuation and ego:

"Individuation is the process by which a person actually becomes an “individual,” differentiated from all other people. It is not to be confused with the ego, or with the conscious psyche, since it includes aspects of the personal unconscious, as influenced by the collective unconscious."

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