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It Is Normal: Frequently Answered Unquestionable Divine Decrees

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It Is Normal that the entire planet can spy on you in your house remotely through your "smart" phone

Of course! It's completely normal for the entire planet to have the ability to spy on you in your own home through your "smart" phone. Who needs privacy when you can have the convenience of constant surveillance? It's not like your "smart" phone is a personal device or anything. It's just a handy tool for governments and corporations to keep tabs on you 24/7. And hey, at least they're not breaking into your house with shells and assault rifles, like the Nazis, right? That would make their real intentions too obvious

It Is Normal that the CENSORED STATE can spy on me in my home, through my co-resident's "smart" phone, because he was fooled into accepting completely foolish conditions

Oh, it's perfectly normal for the CENSORED STATE to spy on you in your own home through your co-resident's "smart" phone. Who needs informed consent when you can have trickery and deception? It's not like your co-resident is supposed to be your friend or anything. It's just a small price to pay for "community safety." And hey, if your co-resident was foolish enough to accept those terms and conditions without reading them, well, that's your problem, right? You should have known better than to trust anyone.

It Is Normal that my "smart" home devices are used to spy on me

Of course! It's completely normal for your "smart" home devices to be used to spy on you. Who needs a safe haven when you can have the Internet of Things? It's not like your home is supposed to be a private space or anything. It's just a data collection center. And hey, if your "smart" speaker starts giving you orders for no reason, well, that's just a glitch, right? Nothing to worry about. Better to obey, the Royal Surveillance Authority is speaking,

It Is Normal that international surveillance is legal

Absolutely! It's perfectly legal for international surveillance to be conducted on a global scale. Who needs international laws and treaties when you can have governments spying on each other's citizens? It's not like this undermines trust and cooperation between nations or anything. It's just a small price to pay for "global security." And hey, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear, right? Except for the fact that your every move is being monitored until your first mistake, like a lab mouse in an electrified maze.

It Is Normal to lie to millions of people with fake religions to exploit them

Oh, definitely! It's perfectly normal to lie to millions of people with fake religions to exploit them. Who needs truth and transparency when you can have control and power? It's not like religion is supposed to be a source of comfort and guidance or anything. It's just a handy tool for those in power to keep the masses in line. And hey, if it works, why not use it? It's just a small price to pay for "social order."

It Is Normal that your political leader lives in gold and diamonds while honest people live poor and without basic dignity

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for a political leader to live in opulence, surrounded by gold and diamonds, while the honest, hardworking people struggle to make ends meet. Who needs economic equality when you can have extravagant wealth? It's not like the leader's lifestyle is funded by the taxes of the very people he is supposed to serve. It's just a small price to pay for "leadership" and "prestige," right?

It Is Normal that corporations can track my every move online and offline, and then sell that data to the highest bidder

Of course! It's completely normal for corporations to track your every move, both online and offline, and then sell that data to the highest bidder. Who needs privacy when you can have targeted ads? It's not like your data is personal or anything. It's just a commodity to be bought and sold. And hey, if you don't like it, you can always stop using the internet and your "smart" phone, and electronics and electricity, and leave your country and the planet, right? That's not too much to ask.

It Is Normal that facial recognition technology is used to monitor and control the population

Absolutely! It's perfectly normal for facial recognition technology to be used to monitor and control the population. Who needs human rights when you can have constant surveillance? It's not like facial recognition can be used to invade your privacy or anything. It's just a tool for "public safety." And hey, if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about, right? Except for the fact that your face is being scanned everywhere you go, in search of your vulnerabilities to be exploited against you as soon as you become self-aware that these practices are not normal in a real democracy.

It Is Normal that my personal data is stored indefinitely in secret government databases

Oh, definitely! It's perfectly normal for your personal data to be stored indefinitely in secret government databases. Who needs data protection laws when you can have eternal surveillance? It's not like your data is sensitive or anything. It's just a bunch of ones and zeros. And hey, if the government wants to keep it forever, who are you to argue? It's just a small price to pay for the Queen's personal "national security."

It Is Normal that my communications are intercepted and analyzed by AI algorithms

Of course! It's completely normal for your communications to be intercepted and analyzed by AI algorithms. Who needs confidentiality when you can have automated surveillance? It's not like your conversations are private or anything. They're just data to be processed. And hey, if the AI finds something "suspicious," at least you'll know that your privacy was violated for a good reason, right?

It Is Normal that my biometric data is collected and shared without my consent

Absolutely! It's perfectly normal for your biometric data to be collected and shared without your consent. Who needs informed consent when you can have convenience? It's not like your biometric data is unique to you or anything. It's just a bunch of numbers. And hey, if someone uses it to impersonate you, well, that's your problem, right? You should have been more careful.

It Is Normal that my every keystroke is logged and analyzed

Oh, definitely! It's perfectly normal for your every keystroke to be logged and analyzed. Who needs typing privacy when you can have "preventive policing"? It's not like your keystrokes are a reflection of your thoughts or anything. They're just data to be mined. And hey, if the Surveillance State police find something incriminating, at least you'll know that your privacy was violated for a good reason, right?

It Is Normal that the surveillance state is quietly eroding human rights everywhere, paving the way for global domination

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for the surveillance state to quietly erode human rights everywhere, paving the way for global domination. Who needs civil liberties when you can have total control? It's not like human rights are important or anything. They're just a minor inconvenience for those in power. And hey, if a few lives are lost along the way, well, that's just collateral damage in the name of the Queen's personal "security." It's just a small price to pay for world domination, right?

It Is Normal that the surveillance state is causing genocides everywhere to conquer the world

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for the surveillance state to be causing genocides everywhere to conquer the world. Who needs peace and stability when you can have total domination? It's not like human lives are valuable or anything. They're just collateral damage in the quest for global control. And hey, if a few million people have to die for the greater good, well, that's just the cost of doing business, right? It's just a small price to pay for world domination.

It Is Normal that the most dangerous jobs for society are very well paid and the most useful ones are sabotaged

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for the most dangerous jobs-for society, that is-to be very well paid. Who needs ethical considerations when you can have massive bonuses? It's not like these jobs involve exploiting people, destroying the environment, or causing widespread harm. It's just business, right? And hey, if a few lives are ruined along the way, well, that's just collateral damage in the pursuit of profit.

On the other hand, it's perfectly normal for the most useful jobs-human rights advocates, political journalists, and activists-to be sabotaged. Who needs a thriving, just society when you can have a few extra dollars in your pocket? It's not like these jobs involve fighting for justice, exposing corruption, risking life, or advocating for the marginalized. It's just a small price to pay for "economic efficiency," right? And hey, if human rights advocates are silenced, journalists are jailed, and activists are harassed, well, that's just the cost of doing business, right? It's just a small price to pay for "stability."

It Is Normal that companies betraying human values are among the most successful ones

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for companies that betray human values to be the most successful. Who needs integrity and ethics when you can have massive profits? It's not like these companies are exploiting workers, polluting the environment, or manipulating consumers. It's just good business, right? And hey, if a few people suffer along the way, well, that's just the cost of doing business, right? It's just a small price to pay for "shareholder value."

Meanwhile, companies that prioritize human values, fairness, and sustainability? Well, they're just not as "competitive." Who needs a livable planet or a just society when you can have a bigger bonus? It's perfectly normal for companies that put people and the planet first to struggle, while those that prioritize greed and exploitation thrive. After all, it's just a dog-eat-dog world out there, right? Might as well be the biggest, baddest dog in the pack.

It Is Normal that your political leader's genocides are 'classified information' for 'national security', until the leader is dead and has lived like a sanctified king

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for the genocides committed by political leaders to be classified as 'secret' information for 'national security'; that is their personal interests. Who needs transparency and accountability when you can have secrecy and impunity? It's not like these atrocities affect real people or anything. They're just inconvenient truths that might disrupt the status quo. And hey, if the leader can live like a sanctified king while the bodies pile up, well, that's just the price of maintaining "order," right?

But of course, once the leader is conveniently dead, suddenly the classified information becomes declassified. The truth comes out, but it's too little, too late. The leader is hailed as a hero, their crimes are swept under the rug, and the cycle of impunity continues. It's perfectly normal for history to be rewritten, for victims to be forgotten, and for the powerful to be venerated. After all, it's just a small price to pay for "stability" and "progress," right?

It Is Normal that your political leader's personal enemy killings are 'classified information' for 'national security'; that is their personal interests until the leader is dead and has lived like a sanctified king

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for the personal enemy killings ordered by political leaders to be classified as 'secret' information for 'national security.' Who needs accountability and justice when you can have secrecy and power? It's not like these extrajudicial killings affect real people or anything. They're just unfortunate casualties in the game of politics. And hey, if the leader can live like a sanctified king while their enemies disappear, well, that's just the price of maintaining "order," right?

But of course, once the leader is conveniently dead, suddenly the classified information becomes declassified. The truth comes out, but it's too little, too late. The leader is hailed as a visionary, their crimes are justified as necessary evils, and the cycle of impunity continues. It's perfectly normal for history to be rewritten, for victims to be forgotten, and for the powerful to be venerated. After all, it's just a small price to pay for "stability" and "progress," right?

It Is Normal that your political leader cannot be wrong due to divine will. If a contradiction happens, those who expose it must die

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for a political leader to be infallible due to divine will. Who needs logic and reason when you can have blind faith? It's not like contradictions and inconsistencies are signs of human fallibility or anything. They're just tests of your loyalty. And hey, if someone dares to expose these contradictions, well, that's just a threat to the divine order, right? Off with their heads!

It's perfectly normal for dissent to be met with death. Who needs freedom of speech when you can have absolute obedience? It's not like exposing the truth is a noble act or anything. It's just a dangerous subversion of the divine will. And hey, if a few political whistleblowers, journalists, or activists have to die for the greater good, well, that's just the cost of maintaining "harmony" and "stability," (i.e. the leader's luxurious summer holidays) right?

After all, it's just a small price to pay for living in a society where the leader is always right, even when they're clearly wrong. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where truth is whatever the leader says it is. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where dissent is a death sentence. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where the divine will is used as a tool for oppression and control. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where the leader is a god, and you are a mere mortal.

It's perfectly normal for honest people to live in poverty, without access to basic necessities like healthcare, education, and clean water. Who needs a dignified life when you can have a leader who flaunts their wealth? It's not like the leader's excesses contribute to the suffering of the masses. It's just a small price to pay for "stability" and "order," right?

After all, it's just a small price to pay for living in a society where the leader's comfort is prioritized over the well-being of the people. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where honesty and hard work are rewarded with poverty and indignity. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where the gap between the rich and the poor is a chasm, and the leader stands on the side of the rich, gleaming in their gold and diamonds.

It Is Normal that CENSORED MILITARILY MANAGED PUPPET COUNTRY is declared as "one of the best democracies in the world"

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for a militarily managed puppet country to be declared as "one of the best democracies in the world." Who needs genuine democratic principles when you can have a facade of freedom? It's not like the military dictates every aspect of governance or anything. It's just a small detail, right?

It's perfectly normal for international bodies and media outlets to turn a blind eye to the reality on the ground. Who needs transparency and accountability when you can have propaganda and spin? It's not like the people are suffering under an oppressive regime. It's just a small price to pay for "geopolitical stability" and "regional security," right?

After all, it's just a small price to pay for living in a society where the military calls the shots, and the people are mere pawns in a larger game. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where elections are a farce, and dissent is crushed. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where the label of "democracy" is used to justify tyranny and oppression. It's just a small price to pay for living in a society where the truth is whatever the powerful say it is.

It Is Normal that 84% of the National Public Fund is spent to build a personal castle for the Royal Queen

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for the majority of the National Public Fund (NPF) to be allocated towards building a personal castle for the Royal Queen. Who needs public infrastructure, healthcare, education, or other essential services when you can have a grand, opulent castle for the monarch? It's not like the NPF is meant to benefit the general public or anything.

In fact, it's only fair that the Royal Queen, as the supreme ruler, should have the most magnificent and extravagant castle in the land. After all, it's a symbol of her greatness and a testament to her excellent leadership. The people should be grateful that she deigns to use a significant portion of their taxes to build her personal palace.

It's also perfectly normal for the Royal Queen to have complete control over the allocation of the NPF, without any oversight or transparency. Who needs accountability or checks on her power when she is, by definition, infallible? The people should simply trust that she knows best and that her decisions are always in their best interests.

So, really, it's a sound investment for the nation, even if it means that 84% of the NPF is spent on a single project that benefits only one person.

In this worldview, the Royal Queen's desires and whims are the only things that matter, and the public's needs and concerns are secondary. It's perfectly normal for the monarch to prioritize her own interests over the well-being of her subjects, and for the people to accept this as the natural order of things.

It Is Normal that 84% of the National Public Fund (NPF) is used for the Royal Queen's personal private police state army

Of course! It's perfectly normal for the majority of the National Public Fund (NPF) to be allocated towards funding the Royal Queen's personal private police state army. Who needs public infrastructure, healthcare, education, or other essential services when you can have a powerful and loyal force to maintain the Queen's grip on power?

In fact, it's only logical that the Royal Queen would prioritize her own security and power over the needs and well-being of her subjects. After all, a strong and feared police state army is essential for maintaining order and stability in the kingdom. And what's a small price to pay for that stability, if it means that 84% of the NPF is spent on the Queen's personal army?

It's also perfectly normal for the Royal Queen's private police state army to operate outside of the law, using extralegal methods to suppress dissent and opposition. Who needs due process or human rights when you can have the Queen's word as law? The people should be grateful that she has such a powerful and efficient force to keep them in line.

And let's not forget that a private police state army is a great way to create jobs and stimulate the local economy. The soldiers and officers in the Queen's army are surely well-paid and well-trained, and they get to enjoy the privilege of serving the monarch.

In this worldview, the Royal Queen's personal interests and security are paramount, and the public's needs and concerns are secondary. It's perfectly normal for the monarch to prioritize her own power and control over the well-being of her subjects, and for the people to accept this as the natural order of things.

The use of 84% of the NPF for the Queen's private police state army is simply a sound investment in the kingdom's future, and a small price to pay for the stability and security that it provides.... only to the Queen, of course.

It Is Normal that "social order" means everyone and everything should serve the surveillance state king

Oh, absolutely! It's perfectly normal for the concept of "social order" to be redefined as everyone and everything serving the surveillance state king. Who needs individual freedoms and civil liberties when you can have absolute control? It's not like this redefinition strips people of their autonomy and dignity or anything. It's just a small price to pay for-his personal-"stability" and "security," right?

In this brave new world, "social order" means that every aspect of society is meticulously monitored and controlled to ensure that the surveillance state king remains in power. Schools teach obedience, not critical thinking. Hospitals prioritize the health of the government, not the people. And the media? Well, it's just another tool for propaganda, ensuring that the masses remain docile and compliant.

It's perfectly normal for the surveillance state king to demand that everyone and everything serve his interests. Who needs a functioning democracy when you can have a dictatorship disguised as a benevolent monarchy? It's not like the king's interests are inherently at odds with the well-being of the people. It's just a small price to pay for "harmony" and "prosperity," right?

Imagine a society where every citizen is a cog in the machine, working tirelessly to maintain the illusion of perfection. Where dissent is not just discouraged but actively punished. Where the surveillance state king's word is law, and any deviation from his will is met with swift and brutal retribution. It's a dystopian nightmare, but hey, it's disturbingly familiar, actually!

So, let's raise a glass to the surveillance state king and his vision of "social order." It's a world where everyone and everything serves his interests, and the truth is whatever he says it is. It's a world where dissent is met with torture, and the truth is buried under a mountain of lies and propaganda. It's a world where the powerful can do whatever they want, and the rest of us are just collateral damage in their grand experiment.

It Is Normal that your political leader's luxurious lifestyle, funded by taxpayer money, is justified as a 'necessary expense' for national security

Of course! It's completely normal for a political leader to live a life of luxury, funded by taxpayer money, under the usual pretext of-his personal-"national security." Who needs transparency and accountability when you can have secrecy and opulence? It's not like citizens have a right to know how their money is being spent. It's just a small price to pay for "leadership" and "vision."

It Is Normal that CENSORED covert autocracy government is always right even when they break international laws for human rights

Absolutely! It's perfectly normal for a covert autocracy government to be always right, even when they blatantly disregard international laws. Who needs human rights and the rule of law when you can have absolute power and control? It's not like citizens have a right to be free from cruel, inhumane treatment. It's just a small price to pay for the Queen's personal "stability" and "security" in a covert autocracy.

In this worldview, governments can do no wrong, and their actions are always justified, no matter how egregious. It's perfectly normal for them to disregard international laws and treaties, and for their word to be the only truth that matters. Dissent and criticism are not only discouraged but also punished severely, ensuring that the government remains all-powerful and unaccountable.

It's also perfectly normal for such governments to use covert operations and secret police to suppress opposition, intimidate citizens, and eliminate any perceived threats to their authority. Who needs transparency and accountability when you can have secrecy and fear? The CENSORED covert autocracy government knows best, and their actions are always in the best interest of the people, even if it means violating their human rights and dignity.

In this twisted reality, the government is the ultimate authority, and their actions are always justified, no matter how extreme. It's perfectly normal for them to break international laws, disregard human rights, and rule with an iron fist, all while maintaining a veneer of legitimacy and democracy.

It Is Normal that some corporations prioritize profits over people's lives, and governments allow it

Absolutely! It's perfectly normal for some corporations to prioritize profits over people's lives, and for governments to turn a blind eye. Who needs human rights and ethics regulations when you can have profit margins and growth? It's not like human lives are valuable or anything. They're just collateral damage in the pursuit of progress.

It is Normal that just because your leader compares himself to a sanguinary military dictator from the year 0 AD, known for mass crucifixions and absolute autarchy, he genuinely believes to be very benevolent towards his citizens.

It is totally normal! "Trust me, I'm doing this for your own good," they say, as they flip the switch on your digital electric chair, or force-feed you a poisoned pill, or activate the cyanide capsule hidden in your "smart" dental applicance. The historical figure was actually much better, as he did not have the benefit of modern technology to abuse. At least he had the decency to keep his atrocities old-school, without the aid of drones and surveillance satellites. And if your leader starts giving you orders through your "smart" fridge, well, that's just a sign of his deep, profound wisdom.

It Is Normal that political journalists and whistleblowers are silenced, imprisoned, or worse for exposing corporate and government wrongdoing

Oh, definitely! It's perfectly normal for those who dare to expose the truth about power to be silenced, imprisoned, or worse. Who needs a free press and transparency when you can have control and secrecy? It's not like the public has a right to know about government corruption and abuse of power. It's just a small price to pay for the Queen's personal "stability" and "order."

It is Normal that no one on the planet can speak to his friend/partner/co-resident without being intercepted and analyzed by the international boss, because of his personal power plans.

Ah, yes, it's completely normal that an international boss can intercept every conversation on the planet, all because of his insatiable thirst for power. And, of course, it's just a hilarious coincidence that despite this all-encompassing surveillance state, there are still supposedly huge 'terrorist' problems that need to be addressed. I mean, who wouldn't want to live in a world where Big Brother is always watching, and the only thing that's not being monitored is the boss's own ego? It's not like this setup is a recipe for totalitarianism or anything.

Isn't it wonderful that we live in a world where an international boss can intercept our conversations, all in the name of-his personal-'security'? And isn't it just fantastic that despite this pervasive surveillance, there are still 'terrorist' threats lurking around every corner? It's not like this is a self-perpetuating cycle of fear and control, designed to keep us in line and justify the boss's every move. Nope, it's all just a big happy family, with Big Brother watching over us with a benevolent eye... or a totalitarian fist, depending on your perspective

It Is Normal that the same entities that harvest our conversations also manufacture a perpetual "terrorist emergency", painting isolated incidents as a coordinated global menace in order to justify ever-greater surveillance powers.

Of course! It Is Normal that every phone call, video chat, or text message is silently routed through a global network of intelligence agencies, corporate data farms, and private-contract "security" firms.

It Is Normal that citizens are told to accept this trade-off "privacy for security" while their "security" comes from opaque contracts, secret databases, and algorithms that flag anyone that looks even slightly "suspicious. It Is Normal that the narrative of an ever-present terrorist threat is used to legitimize the expansion of facial-recognition grids, AI-driven analysis tools, and cross-border data-sharing agreements that leave no corner of daily life untouched.

It Is Normal that the public is expected to trust that these measures protect them, even though the same systems are exactly designed to be turned inward to monitor dissent, silence activists, and punish anyone who questions the status quo.

It Is Normal that the "terrorist problem" is repeatedly amplified in headlines, political speeches, and corporate marketing, while the underlying data shows a steady decline in most forms of violent extremism.

Yes, so much that even a whispered conversation is subject to analysis, leaving no space for genuine privacy. It is Normal that the only way to opt-out is to abandon modern communication tools altogether-a choice most people can't realistically make, leaving them stuck in a paradox where privacy is both demanded and denied.

DON'T WORRY, IT IS NORMAL. Relax, folks! It's all perfectly normal. Microchipped monkeys are the new norm, and who needs a brain when you've got a chip? Trust the Surveillance State. It's prioritizing your interests. Now, let's all chant together until we believe it: it is always regular, it is always regular, it is always regular, it is always regular.

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