#westernsociety

[tmarshconnors]

Western Nations Are Losing Themselves

History books are filled with tales of conquest—armies breaching city walls, foreign flags raised over capitols, and once-thriving civilizations falling to invaders. Yet, if we fast-forward a few centuries, future historians might note that in the 21st century, Western nations faced a different kind of conquest. It wasn’t the dramatic invasion of hostile armies that sealed their fate; it was an internal surrender—a gradual erosion of cultural confidence, moral clarity, and political will.

What makes this era particularly unsettling is not the idea of change itself. Change is inevitable and often positive. What we’re witnessing, however, is a kind of cultural surrender where the very foundations of our civilisations are being undermined, not by external foes alone but by those who are supposed to protect and serve their people: the ruling elite.

Inviting the Invader

The story begins with policies that, in theory, seem well-intentioned—open borders, multiculturalism, and globalist economics. These ideals, while noble in isolation, have often been implemented recklessly, ignoring the cultural, economic, and social realities of the societies they impact.

But here’s the twist: this wasn’t an unthinking accident. Many of the people in power seem to actively pursue this dismantling of Western traditions. How else do you explain the disregard for border security, the vilification of patriotism, and the rewriting of history to cast Western achievements in the worst possible light? It’s as though the gates to the city weren’t just left open—they were thrown open, and the townsfolk were told to cheer as the invaders marched in.

Paying for Our Own Decline

Even more galling is the fact that native populations are forced to fund this transformation. Through taxes, housing schemes, and welfare systems, citizens are made to underwrite policies that often exacerbate their own displacement or economic struggles. Meanwhile, the elite responsible for these policies retreat to gated communities, untouched by the consequences of their decisions.

The Cultural Front

Beyond the economic and political dimensions, the cultural erosion is perhaps the most alarming. Western nations—built on a tapestry of Judeo-Christian values, individual liberty, and democratic ideals—now find these very principles under attack. Faith, once a cornerstone of Western identity, is increasingly relegated to the margins, mocked or dismissed as archaic. Pride in one’s nation or heritage is branded as xenophobia.

The result is a generation adrift, untethered from their past and uncertain about their future.

Time Is Running Out

This is not a call for hatred or reactionary rage. It’s a call for awareness and action. Time is running out to reclaim what makes Western nations unique. If we don’t fight for our faith, our people, and our traditions, the West will not fall in a single, dramatic moment. It will simply fade into irrelevance, replaced by something unrecognizable.

So, what can we do?

Reclaim Our Stories: Start with education and media. Western history is not perfect, but it is filled with triumphs and values worth celebrating. Teach the next generation to be proud of their heritage.

Defend Sovereignty: Push back against policies that weaken borders, dilute national identity, or prioritise external interests over those of the native population.

Strengthen Faith and Community: Faith and community have always been bedrocks of Western civilization. Rebuilding these bonds is essential to resist the atomization of modern life.

Challenge the Narrative: Engage in public discourse. Write, speak, podcast, or debate—whatever your medium, use it to push back against the forces of complacency and conformity.

Final Thoughts

The West doesn’t need to be conquered by armies to lose its soul. All it takes is apathy, disunity, and a refusal to defend the values that made it great. We owe it to ourselves and to future generations to stand firm, to fight—not with weapons but with ideas, passion, and an unshakable belief in the worth of our civilization.

History will remember this era. The only question is how it will judge us.

[usnewsper-politics]

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[babyawacs]

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[batteredwarriorstillstanding]

The fact that much of one half of the country imagines itself too smart and "good" for scripture, while much of the other half both claims and believes to follow it, but, for the most part, really doesn't have any fucking clue what it says....I think that situation JUST MIGHT be the poison arrow to westernsociety religious folks claim. Think I am nuts? Look at it this way....this, along with the Torah (which is the same as the first 5 books of the old testament anyway) provide the FOUNDATION for Western society,law,culture, literature, morality, etc etc etc...

Whether it's true or not (and, if you think there is "proof" or "scientific logic" that proves, or even suggests that it isn't....you are wrong) but, it provides much of the framework for western society.....pretty good framework, iwould say, even if you disregard everything else. Watch and see how the "New Age" works out.lol.....We are already seeing that it is an awful substitute where applied.

[zakirnaikpersonal]

Islam gave Rights to Women Before the Western Society - Dr Zakir Naik Top-563

[paulspaintings-blog]

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[johnnyraven-26]

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[officialversatile-blog]

In this video Raphael Onochie aka Versatile Onochie-Obayuwana explains why you as a #Blackparent are made to feel so #powerless in #WesternSociety... Watch the full video via: https://youtu.be/FQDOqZzQl5E Get Involved: http://www.TheAlkebulanTrust.org/Get-involved Social Media Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheAlkebulanTrust Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Alkebulan_Trust Tumblr: http://www.thealkebulantrust.tumblr.com #TheAlkebulanTrust #AfricanParents #BlackMothers #blackfathers #Colonizers #AfricanAndCaribbeanDiaspora #CaribbeanMothers #CaribbeanFathers #RaphaelOnochie #VersatileOnochieObayuwana #HarshFacts #FactsOnly #Africa #TheCaribbean #BlackChildren #AfricanChildren #CaribbeanChildren #EducationSystem #education

[hassh01-blog]

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[bobzillashiftwoods]

#westernsociety #capitalism #ugh #gross #bread #whytho #wasteful

[wuuley-blog]

#speakerscorner #hydepark #prayer #freedom #freeexpression #tranquil #busy #crowd #park #public #publicprayer #proudmuslim #openmuslim #respectful #notdangerous #peacefulpeople #westernsociety #london #uk #unitedpeople #streetphotography #candidphotography #floor #floorprayer #londondiversity #mixedrace #faith #devotion #honouring #muslimmen #youngmuslims #youngmen #casualwear (at Hyde Park)

[coffeeshopculture]

Conclusion My interpretation of this data is that the process of creating a public sphere is changing. In-person communication with strangers is no longer required for this process to occur.

A café can still be used in regards to this process - for example, when someone uses the venue to join an online political discussion board, they are helping to create a public sphere.

Furthermore, our avoidance of the unfamiliar is instinctual and I can only assume we practice it more so now because of the increased threat in today’s society. So it seems more sensible to me that people would choose to engage in a safer way.

This is not to say in-person communication is dead. I witnessed many discussions among people within Philosafy - it was just simply between people who had known each other prior to entering the establishment.

And those who chose to sit alone and work on their projects could potentially be contributing to the public sphere in the future - much like I did during my time within Philosafy. I sat alone on a computer (when I wasn’t talking with customers) and worked on a project that is now “out there” in the public sphere.

Did I contribute less because I did not contribute immediately? Or was my contribution more impactful since I put more effort into what I was doing than simply producing a blog post?

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised to find this segment of society not so commercially focused - Philosafy isn’t somewhere you’d visit because it has quick, cheap coffee.

It’s somewhere you can go to have a discussion - even if it’s only within yourself and what you are doing.

[brainyrainy]

Explaining birds and bees to Western children nowadays.

"It's tough for American parents nowadays. We have to be able to explain the birds and the bees…. The bees and the bees… The birds and the birds…. The birds that used to be bees…. The bees that used to be birds…. The birds that look like bees… Plus bees that look like birds but still got a stinger."

One cannot but wonder that a society so dominated by, and fixated on gender and sexuality issues has got to be  a decadent society. Such a society is inherently weak and ripe for implosion and certain collapse. #culture #homosexuality #LGBTQ+ #LiberalDemocracy #persecution #WesternSociety

[officialversatile-blog]

You know that systematic racism, white supremacy, white privilege, Black Power, Black Consciousness are common themes within the African and Caribbean diaspora. Especially in America and Britain. But did you know 5 out of 7 children within the African and Caribbean diaspora get poor education that leads into poor self development and that leads into the many other problems within our community. Most personal problems stem from childhood. Especially your upbringing. So the cycle just continues and continues. Now the only way to stop this mwad cycle is to REBUILD the infrastructure within the African and Caribbean diaspora. The infrastructure is the foundation and the foundation is YOU. So I all I am asking is for you to sign up for the online workshops that I created via my organisation The Alkebulan Trust. Sign up via: http://www.TheAlkebulanTrust.org/Get-involved #TheAlkebulanTrust #webinar #OnlineWorkshops #systematicracism #oppression #whitesupremacy #whiteprivilege #BlackPower #blackconsciousness #Melanin #WesternSociety #African #thecarribean #africandiaspora #carribean #carribeandiaspora #naturalhair #infrastructure #rebuild #RaphaelOnochie #BlackExcellence #blackempowerment #education #selfdevelopment #signup #solutons #problemsolver

[wetalkdatshit-blog]

I figured that is would be a great time to start watching #blacklightening This show is giving me life! Let's talk about what's really going #whitepeople toward #blackpeople #racism is still out here. Don't try to turn your eye from it because it will be in your face one day. Why is there such a divide...🤔 Oh, I remember😬 Well, the #truth always comes to the light. Black people we are #great and always have been. Go and watch Hidden Colors 2 on YouTube! Learn your real and true history and you will realize what the #whiteman is so scared. Now, I'm not saying that it is true all white people, because that is not true or fair and I have white family and they treat me with #love and #respect but it is true and fair to say to those who do practice the #hate and #demonization of our #race We are more #powerful and intelligent than what we have been portrayed to be or even taught especially here in #westernsociety Don't be #fooled or #discouraged Hold you head high! 🖤🙏🏿✊Just keeping it💯

[coffeeshopculture]

Findings

Of the multiple days and times I spent within Philosafy, it was rare that there were less than five people in the café. Overall there was a steady flow of people in and out of the establishment and the average visit could last anywhere from 15 minutes to multiple hours. 

Customers of the café varied in age, occupation, and sex but ultimately the majority could be categorised as female adults within their 20′s and 40′s. Many of whom I talked with said they were either students, working, or both.

After surveying multiple people, I created three categories reflecting their purpose for visiting Philosafy - Coffee/Refreshments, Convenience/Location, and Productive/Relaxing Setting.

Coffee/Refreshments

Many customers commented on the quality of coffee being offered by Philosafy and stated it as a reason for stopping into the café. This is reflected as well in my observation of the multitudes of people who stopped in for refreshments on their way to another task during my time within the café. 

It should be noted that those who offered this reasoning often paired it with another purpose as well. This suggests that coffee was just an added perk with the venue for some.

Convenience/Location

A great deal of those interviewed cited they appreciated the convenience of the café. As mentioned previously, Philosafy is situated on 17th Avenue and sees a lot of foot traffic outside its storefront. It is also relatively close to Calgary’s downtown so it’s easily accessible by a variety of transportation methods.

Its location proved fruitful during the Lilac Festival held just blocks away as I witnessed dozens of people visit the café within a short amount of time.

Productive/Relaxing Setting 

Overall, this was the most popular reasoning for those interviewed as to why they were at Philosafy. 

Specifically, people appreciated the low-lighting, the soft music, and the buzz of other people around them. All interviewed said they found the environment conducive for working on projects, either in groups or in solitude, or simply just sitting and relaxing.

Many found the atmosphere peaceful as well, as opposed to a large franchise where service and turnover of customers is more fast-paced and revenue-based. 

It was also stated that a public location such as a café can be the ideal place for meeting new people or reconnecting with people you’re already familiar with.

Many commented that the staff and owner were very friendly and that they felt comfortable within the setting. This may attribute to why the café has so many repeat customers and why so many choose to spend large chunks of time there.

Application of Findings

It would seem apparent that this café in particular has not strayed too far from its historical roots. Ellis (2008) described photographs taken within coffee-houses around 1705 that depicted rooms with long, central tables for the customers to occupy and servers hustling about with coffee pots. Customers in the photographs usually had news sheets to read, journals to write in, or some other source of material to ponder.

Philosafy’s decor closely resembles the aforementioned seating arrangement since it uses long, wooden tables and two long bars, rather than separate, smaller tables. Almost all of the patrons I encountered had some source of material with them - textbooks, laptops, notebooks, cell phones, magazines, or newspapers. 

Ellis (2008) cites that early coffee-houses in London “were built upon principles of friendly and discursive sociability” (pg. 158). He went on to write, “Beyond coffee, then, the central activity of the coffee-house is discussion, conversation, gossip and talk” (pg. 158).

Again, Philosafy pairs up with this description as all of the patrons I encountered had some purpose for being there other than purchasing a coffee. 

Where modern cafés differ from coffee-houses is with their regard to open conversation. Ellis (2008) developed twelve principles about coffee-house conversation and all rely on the basis that discussion is taking place between strangers.

This not to say those who frequent Philosafy are not communicating, just not with strangers also present within the café. In my time spent there, I never witnessed a complete stranger approach another in order to engage and discuss with them. Of the people already sitting together, all patrons appeared to have already known one another. 

So while I’d argue that coffee-houses and cafés still serve their initial purpose of conversation over a cup of coffee, the type of conversation has shifted. People no longer visit these types of establishments ot have their views tested, to debate among peers, or to learn a new perspective. 

But why are we not talking to the people around us - simply because they are unfamiliar with us?

A study done by Duronto, Nishida, and Nakayama (2005) states that, “Both, anxiety and uncertainty could be considered predictors of avoidance during encounters with strangers of the same and different cultures.” (pg. 557)

The study also states, “These results provide partial support for AUM theory, which affirms that interactions between strangers are characterized by anxiety and uncertainty, which are positively related. AUM theory also affirms that anxiety/uncertainty management directly influences the effectiveness of communication in interpersonal and intergroup encounters.” (pg. 556)

A potential cause of this avoidance could be due to disgust. A study conducted by Peng, Chang, and Zhou (2013) came to this conclusion about the cause of disgust within humans,

“Physiological and behavioral responses to strangers compared to friends as a source of disgust The results showed that participants experienced more intense feelings of disgust, showed reduced heart rates, and were more ready to execute avoidance compared to approach arm movement when reading disgusting statements made by unfamiliar rather than by familiar others. These results confirm the source effect of disgust supporting the evolutionary view that disgust as part of the human behavioral immune system to drive avoidance from disease-carrying agents should be activated more intensely in response to unfamiliar compared to familiar conspecifics; this is because they are potential carriers of diseases differently defendable by our physical immunity.” (pg. 98)

These findings suggest that we may avoid strangers subconsciously due to self-preservation. This is not a negative human characteristic to have but it can pose a challenge when trying to converse with strangers in a public domain.

Laurier and Philo (2007) reexamined a 1989 work on coffee-houses and the public sphere and interpreted the process in their own words.

“A process whereby ‘private individuals’—in the sense of individuals and their concerns for the affairs of family and hearth—acquired a collective character through orienting their attention to matters with a measure of generality ripe for debate with others.” (pg. 261).