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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

The “could’ve been worse” BS line has no science behind it. Because it’s been spewed from the blow horns of media and government officials 24/7, people like my parents, believe it. I hate what the liars have done to good people. The liars should have a covid vax drip installed in their veins permanently.

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

Great piece once again. In my life experience, the most liberating act I have ever discovered, and it took me many years, was the act of just saying I'm sorry, and the simple words, I was wrong. Doing this immediately gives me the upper hand in most social situations. These simple words immediately move any confrontation into a more peaceful resolution. If these people would just say, I was wrong, I was misled, the healing of society would begin. But misplaced pride is a strong deterrent to this outcome.

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

Something to share with my tribe. It was on Malone’s stack “Sunday Strip” this past Sunday. I know it will resonate with all.

To ALL MY FRIENDS OUT THERE who know what's really going on ... To all my conspiracy realist friends ...

Yes, sometimes it's a curse and not always a blessing to be AWAKE.

Awakening is the most liberating, alienating, excruciating, empowering, lonely, confusing, freeing, frightening, expansive journey.

If you find yourself struggling as you try to process all this insanity, you are not alone.

No one talks about the darkness that accompanies awakening, or the GRIEF. Not only grieving the life and illusions you once had, but the realization that almost everything you thought you once knew, is a LIE.

The beliefs you've held, people you've trusted, principles you were taught- ALL LIES.

Shattering illusions is RARELY an enjoyable experience. There is a considerable amount of discomfort that comes with growth and the grieving process doesn't stop there.

With these newfound realizations, you then find yourself grieving all over again. Grieving for our children, knowing all too well the broken world they are inheriting. Grieving the loss of many relationships with people who just don't "get it".

Feeling alone, being ridiculed and shamed, not only by the masses, but for many of you, your very own family and friends too.

Feeling like you no longer have much in common with the people you are surrounded by. Struggling with carrying on bullshit, shallow conversations that lack substance with those who are still fast asleep.

Even feeling disconnected from your entire support system because they can't see what you see. Some even grieve the loss of their ignorance- because "ignorance is bliss" and reality is harsh. Awakening can be a lonely road and you will often find yourself journeying alone.

There is no way to sugar coat it- Awakening to the realities of this world is brutal. It will have you running through the entire gamut of human emotions.

You have to master the art of diving down the darkest of rabbit holes only to come out and still function in daily life, and that's a skill people don't talk about enough.

Some of you are struggling with feeling disconnected from family and friends, it's as though they exist in another world.

Please know you are NOT ALONE, and not only are you not alone, you have an entire tribe standing with you. We may be separated by miles, but we are DEEPLY connected; in purpose and in spirit

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Honestly Mark we are birds of a feather. The world as we knew it is more divided than ever. My family is stilled divided. My son’s friend died while lifting weights at the gym, 25years old. When I tell people what happened they blame an undiagnosed heart condition and then tell me did he have an EKG , or an echo? After I say no they immediately say well it wasn’t the vaccine ( young man had 3 jabs). Why would he have tests he was active , fit and thin , 3rd year med student and dropped dead. Too many people dropping dead. Haven’t they noticed ??? … “It would be a lot worse if I wasn’t vaccinated “.. so sick of their bull * narrative. Great essay and insightful observations as always!🌻

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

“I’m a Dale Carnegie dropout.”

Oh my dear Mark! Thank you for making me laugh out loud. I don’t do it very often these days. God bless you

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Next time you might want to say they got the Trump shot. Just a little icing on the cake.

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

While leafletting for my campaign as a Medical Freedom Party candidate for NY State Senate, I was confronted by a man holding my flier.

He (scowling): What is this Medical Freedom Party? Is this about vaccines? Are you an anti-vaxxer?

I: We are anti-mandate. We believe people should have a right to make informed medical decisions for themselves.

He (thrusting the flier at me): That's a line in the sand for me. I can't support that!

I (calling to him as he moves quickly away): You can't support people having the right to make informed decisions about their healthcare?

He: Yes, but vaccines aren't about healthcare!

I: Oh, I agree completely!

He: ..... ?! Turns and runs off quickly.

Is the truth breaking through despite all the cognitive dissonance?

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

Hi Mark. You’re on point once again. A couple of weeks ago I was chatting with one of my wife’s college buddies who is a college professor and researcher in ---- CRISPR research on mice. I let her know I was unvaxxed, that the shot was an untested and scary transfection, and I blamed everyone in the field who should know better. She disagreed, reminded me she was a PhD, ( of course) and to just let it go... that I’d be a much happier person.

Well, hell. I’m pretty damned happy actually. And to keep the peace, I backed off. But I realized something at that moment.:

The transfected will never admit they’ve been damaged. EVER. They will do and think anything to avoid the depression and unhappiness of acknowledging this unhappy fact.

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

Almost all of my vaxxed friends have had CoVid twice! I asked one, a nurse, how do you know it would have been worse? She just looked at me with a blank stare.

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Sep 22, 2022·edited Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

Made my morning once again Mark!

The COVIDians are all WAY too emotionally invested in one outcome. Otherwise there's a tacit admission that they've caused irreparable harm to themselves and their children.

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At this point, so many months down the road, there is no convincing and getting the "coulda been worse" crowd to admit that they've irreparably harmed themselves with the jabs. I believe that deep down they know that the jabs harmed them more than they helped anything, but they live in denial, because to admit they were duped is much worse than to live with and keep the lie going. To admit it would also mean they know they've accelerated the remaining time they have on this earth, and most if not all of them are scared to death of death.

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

WHAT a timely piece. I have people (two that got the jab to go on a freaking CRUISE!) to "pray for me" or other (jabbed) family members because they have this or that ailment now. Before healthy. I asked my husband.. what do I do? Pray for them to learn the error of their ways? Pray for their health when I think the jab is doing damage day after day? I decided all I could do is pray for wisdom for them and leave it at that.

You did make me laugh when you said "Dale Carnegie" dropout. Have to admit too that it's on the TIP OF MY TONGUE!!!

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

Classic Oshinskie. Can I say that? Right there people, THIS is what has to happen. Don't let em off the hook to be nice, make em own it. Be civil, yet deadpan honest. Awesome Mark. Gold star! I aspire to match this... Best, Scott

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

At my synagogue last week, around the table with the cookies, a woman I know well said to me "Seems like we're having a lot of deaths lately." I replied, "It's the vaccines" She looked horrified, turned on her heel and stomped away. Later, as I was talking with some others, she approached and tried to be nice. I would not have brought that topic up in conversation, but when she did, I felt compelled to give my honest opinion.

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

They can’t admit they were fooled…they were wrong- it’s an ego thing. It take a special person and humility. I have a sister and a brother who are vaxxed and boosted….and will not hear anything contrary to their opinions. I have pleaded with them NOT to get this “new” vax because it’s only been tested on 8 mice…they don’t care! 🙏

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Sep 22, 2022Liked by Mark Oshinskie

They really need to feel they got something good out of the deal when they exchanged theIr functioning immune system for social credit. Sad.

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