The Staggering Numbers

Right now, 30 million Americans battle alcohol use disorder. 50 million struggle with substance abuse. That’s 40% of the adult population—nearly half our nation is chemically subdued. Ask yourself: How did we get here? More importantly—why are we allowing it?

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A Modern-Day Bread and Circus

The Roman Empire pacified its citizens with free grain and gladiatorial games. Today, our rulers offer:

• Netflix binges
• Endless professional sports
• Bars on every corner
• Government-sanctioned marijuana shops

Sedation is the ultimate control tactic. A drunk, high, or zombified population won’t:

• Protest tyrannical mandates
• Question trillion-dollar wars
• Resist AI replacing human labor

“Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks.” —Isaiah 5:22

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Engineered Complacency

Then (Rome)	Now (America)
Free bread	SNAP-funded junk food
Colosseum games	TikTok/Netflix algorithms
Wine-soaked orgies	Happy Hour culture
Opium dens	Fentanyl epidemic

We’ve traded swords for syringes, but the goal is the same: Keep the masses docile.

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The Covid Test Case

Remember 2020? When fear and isolation drove alcohol sales up 54%? The message was clear:

• “Stay home” (but here’s DoorDash for liquor)
• “Wear a mask” (but smoke all the weed you want)

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” —Hosea 4:6

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What Can We Do?

1. Wake the Sleeping
   • Share this article with one person still numbed out.
2. Reject Chemical Pacifiers
   • If you drink, negotiate your truce—don’t let it make you complicit.
3. Demand Accountability
   • Why is AI funded while rehabs peddle the same 10% success rate?

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A Final Warning

The Roman Empire collapsed when its military overreach and domestic decay converged. Sound familiar?

“Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning. For some have no knowledge of God—I say this to your shame.” —1 Corinthians 15:34

P.S. Comment below: What’s your “red pill” moment about sedation culture?

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