Losing an ally or two

[Anonymous]

It would be incredible if the programs could be blamed for "Shut Down Insanity Syndrome". If people working to close them become beside themselves to the point where they cannot work together, the program prevails. Therefore, program should also be held liable for causing this environment to exist. They can't have all the credit, but they appear to have a monopoly. They train the sooner or later agitators using thought reform tactics, then the agitators try to work together but it just turns into another "group" setting, then people get all pissed off and the program stays its course. Is it possible that there is something in the programming of the sooner or later agitators that triggers this situation at a certain point? Or, does this syndrome occur because of other reasons. If so, what are they?

[Anonymous]

I think that is a great question. This probably won't be a great response. I'm working with about an eighth grade education here.

 But I 'm going to say something anyway.

Part of the programming I was subjected to at CEDU involved what is loosely and inaccurately described as "attack therapy". It seems difficult to imagine that anyone forced to adopt these types of communication techniques at a developmentally sensitive time of their early teen years will have a realistic approach toward working with others toward a common goal or accomplishment as an adult. I wish I had a nickel for every time I met a minor communication challenge with an overly loud and aggressive response. Most of the time I wasn't even angry, it's just that conditioning had trained me to respond in a certain manner. These inappropriate exchanges have led to tremendous difficulty for me, lost jobs, fights, broken marriages, failed friendships. The only defense I've managed to feel even remotely comfortable with is seeking as much isolation and solitude as I possibly can. I realize this isn't a healthy response but I barely even care anymore. I've never really learned to adapt effectively.

 I"m sure there are many aspects of programming that leave deficiencies and inabilities in it's wake. However, I do look on the bright side. I think it's really cool these victims and survivors have accomplished as much as they have. I hope they have many additional successes.

Destroying lives with warped and twisted "programming" for profit or otherwise may one day no longer be a casually accepted practice. I hope to see that day.