TWENTY-TWO let's try to mitigate our anger
On May 24, 2006, a couple of months after we hired Attorney Dennis Riordan as David's appellate counsel, he filed a motion for a new trial, I sent a letter to David:
Dear David, If I had to endure what you have undergone, I’m sure I couldn’t have done as well as you have. Again, you amaze everyone with your focus. Relapses are normal. I let everyone know how upbeat you remain in spite of the foul, evil treatment you suffer on an hourly basis. But, little-by-little we reveal the truth, and we move closer to justice. No one can be part of the scam perpetrated by the wicked villains currently in control of this and many other governments without forfeiting part of their humanity. For some, only God will punish. Those who are amoral know no honor; they only slither and strike when it’s opportune. For you to endure until the ranks of the valiant begin to increase is your great challenge. On the radio, you have been likened to "David and Goliath." With a slingshot, you slew the giant. But before we talk about developments let me share with you this bit of observation on anger.
Anger is "an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage," according to Charles Spielberger, PhD, a psychologist who specializes in the study of anger. Like other emotions, it is accompanied by physiological and biological changes; when you get angry, your heart rate and blood pressure go up, as do the levels of your energy hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenalin.
Anger can be caused by both external and internal events. You could be angry at a specific person (such as a coworker or supervisor) or event (a traffic jam, a canceled flight), or your anger could be caused by worrying or brooding about your personal problems. Memories of traumatic or enraging events can also trigger angry feelings.
The instinctive, natural way to express anger is to respond aggressively. Anger is a natural, adaptive response to threats; it inspires powerful, often aggressive, feelings and behaviors, which allow us to fight and to defend ourselves when we are attacked. A certain amount of anger, therefore, is necessary to our survival. On the other hand, we can't physically lash out at every person or object that irritates or annoys us; laws, social norms, and common sense place limits on how far our anger can take us.
People use a variety of both conscious and unconscious processes to deal with their angry feelings. The three main approaches are expressing, suppressing, and calming. Expressing your angry feelings in an assertive–not aggressive–manner is the healthiest way to express anger. To do this, you have to learn how to make clear what your needs are, and how to get them met, without hurting others. Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy or demanding; it means being respectful of yourself and others.
Anger can be suppressed, and then converted or redirected. This happens when you hold in your anger, stop thinking about it, and focus on something positive. The aim is to inhibit or suppress your anger and convert it into a more constructive behavior. The danger in this type of response is that if it isn't allowed outward expression, your anger can turn inward–on yourself. Anger turned inward may cause hypertension, high blood pressure, or depression.
Unexpressed anger can create other problems. It can lead to pathological expressions of anger, such as passive-aggressive behavior (getting back at people indirectly, without telling them why, rather than confronting them head-on) or a personality that seems perpetually cynical and hostile. People who are constantly putting others down, criticizing everything, and making cynical comments haven't learned how to constructively, express their anger. Not surprisingly, they aren't likely to have many successful relationships.
Finally, you can calm down inside. This means not just controlling your outward behavior, but also controlling your internal responses, steps to lower your heart rate, calm yourself down, and let the feelings subside.
Turning to the IRS issue with fines and penalties based on lies, treachery, incompetence and debauchery (in the amount of $1,700,000) and for an income tax based on guesswork and floating straws (in the amount of $2,000,000) it shows the precision and exactness of their “fair, voluntary” tax code.
My, Oh my! Isn’t this a system to honor and defend? In addition, you and many others know that not a red cent goes to services as believed by the vast majority of Americans. It all goes to paying interest to the International Banking Cartel–every last-cent. Don’t worry, Dave, we’ll take care of this. No guarantees, but I wouldn’t put all my money on the IRS winning.
Now as I told you on the phone, I have been on the air and am reaching thousands of people. If they're so “dumbed down" by the media and politicians that they can’t tell light from darkness is another issue. Also there is a growing base of people who will share our concerns–you are a celebrity among many people. Act the part, David. Don’t let the guards or others think of you as anything other than a righteous victim of an unjust conspiracy.
As you know, Swisher is in the sewer. We are piling on more and more–no, heaping more–truth on him than he can bear. More organizations are throwing him out. We’re involved with a Congressional movement of which he’s becoming a "Star." Also, his buddy, Walt Lindsey, the former Regional Commandant for the Western Division of the Marine Corps League is now in jail. We’re investigating him now, and he may have committed felonies too. Apparently, he is also a fraud like Swisher. I'll keep you posted as we expose the criminals one by one. This takes time, but we are relentless and growing stronger.
Do as I say, Dave! Remember, Mom and I love you deeply and are so proud of you. I know you won’t let us down by letting this captured [overthrown, socialist] government destroy you. Our prayers, along with now thousands of others, are constant. Uncle Kenny, Aunt Betty, Douglas’, McLamb, Wes, Lou and so many others remember you in their prayers every single day.
I’ll be going on radio Thursday afternoon. The topic is Stolen Valor and pinning the tail on Jackass Swisher. Love,
Mom and Dad.
Exposure may be our only weapon to right a wrong. The haunting question is, "Are there enough people concerned who will help."
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