Hmmm It's hard to realize that wasn't a friend. Also as we are all going through changes some friends won't be going for the ride. Even if you became success monetarily with a product or service he would have an issue with you earning well beyond what he thought you should.
You are absolutely right, people who are doing real estates deals are having trouble with the bank taking out large amounts of cash their own money. Someone even said that the bank out and out stole from her business account. At one point a customer service person said it's not your money, when I was having issues with a transaction. Then I looked into it and found the Dodd-Frank Act scared me. I am also having issues with purchases, and them limiting transfers. Most people who do trades, and invest are in the know.
In addition I had a dream that China was just waiting, looked immobile like they weren't doing anything then all of a sudden they gobble up the United States. Looked like it was Spring/Summer probably 2021. Since the trees were just coming in bloom and I was able to go outside and enjoy the weather it was bright and sunny, reminded me of the day 9/11 happened.
Putting the way he was treating you on God's teachings was an excuse, even God wouldn't be so harsh and demanding, and nasty. God to me is very simple be of good service to your fellow human being, don't cause harm to yourself, or mankind. If you did he would forgive you in a mili second.
So glad you have shared what you know in your heart with others. That gave me courage to share.
I have personally spoken with a good many leftists and Democrats who have openly told me they have cut people from their life over politics in the last couple of years, it does not seem to be as much of a trait with conservatives I have spoken with. I have heard from people who have been completely cut off from their own grandchildren over their political beliefs - I can't even imagine how painful that has to be! Another story that broke my heart was a lady I know and her husband - in their 60s - who have completely cut ties and turned their backs ON THEIR OWN ELDERLY PARENTS. I even asked her, do they not think that they are potentially losing their last precious bit of time with them? and she seemed completely unbothered by it. I honestly cannot fathom this behavior - indeed, many seem to almost be bragging that they have sacrificed these relationships! I don't have a solution, but just know it seems to be very common and may not be a reflection of you personally.
Dear Glenn, you are doing a tremendous job. You have helped me so much in your analysis of everything and in your financial recommendations and thoughts. I feel supported in many of my views when I read what you write and think. And I super appreciate your continuing efforts to bolster up people's positive feelings and give some hopeful suggestions for everyday life and balance in all of your communications. I want to locate the truth and your perspective helps me think about everyhting going on now and contributes to my own analysis and understanding. Your dedication to helping others which to me appears almost entirely selfless and altruistic amazes me. It's people like you who give me hope for the integrity of humanity. I may not always agree with every particular, but it is apparent to me that you offer your information and understanding in the spirit of true caring and after serious thought and respect for your readers, and their various opinions.
I'd like to strongly second the comments of Debra Sanders below. She beautifully sums up some great points in her response. In fact, even this series of comments is an amazing opportunity for your readers to hear each other and get a sense of other like-minded people, And by that I don't mean that we have to agree on everything, but that we might have a thoughtful, honest, respectful discussion in the spirit of seeking the truth. I'm sure many of us have experienced some degree of backlash from friends and acquaintances like the one you have highlighted, or almost worse, no response at all but, rather, utter silence, and consequently feel particularly isolated in this period of draconian restrictions. I think these people are operating from a place of extreme fear, which according to scientific studies impairs the thought and logic centers of the brain. So it's uplifting for me to see this thread that you have provided. In fact, perhaps your friend did you a blessing in being the motivation for this conversation to take place. Please keep up the good work, keep you information and viewpoints coming. Of all the emails that are flooding my inbox, yours is one of the few I look forward to receiving. Best wishes to you and yours.
Thank you. You have been right on in all of your articles. Thank you for being willing to put into words what we all need to hear. Just because we don't like the message doesn't mean we should shoot the messenger! Keep up the good work!
Keep going Glenn! I appreciate your vulnerability and sharing how challenging it can be to speak your truth as a leader. There are many who are not ready to hear the truth, but you are striking a chord that opens the door, even if there is pushback. We need more heart based leaders such as yourself to lead the way just as many other leaders have done during other critical past times.
Never let anyone silence you or doubt yourself when you speak your truth. If it's fearmongering he wants just listen to mainstream, the CDC, WHO, Fauci and the rest of them making millions off of this as they pursue their agenda.
I am sorry for the loss of your friendship, it seems like it meant a lot to you and good friends don't come around often. Do not let it cast doubts on your own values and beliefs as they are what you develop in life and use to seek the right way forward. In my humble view they have done well with you and your viewpoints in your letters are intriguing and soul searching. You remind me of what our culture used to be like, people could disagree but be respectful of each other. Unfortunately, we have lost that and now most fall into the "us vs. them" mentality. That is the way to failure as a society.
I went back to the April 14th letter and you should have had your friend re-read it. In the 6 months since you wrote that, most of what you talked about has been seen to be truthful. There is nothing in this virus to cause the massive upheaval it has brought except for the people in charge wanting more power. When issues like this happen, to find out the truth behind it, follow the money. It will tell you more than you want to know but need to.
You are certainly not the first to receive this kind of attack due to your beliefs. A couple of years ago a "friend" turned on me because of my prepper outlook. We had been good buddies for more than 20 years , fishing and camping many times. I merely asked him about what preparedness for this unknown future he had made and he said I was just paranoid. He accused me of being negative, and dark and he preferred to believe that everything would work itself out for the good. When I mentioned that we will never be able to repay our national debt ,( at that time it was only 17 trillion!) he said that the g'vmt would figure out something. A few days later I also received a blistering e-mail, and notification that he did not wish to continue our friendship. Sadly, he also attacked our weekly coffee klatch and bad mouthed all of us, including my sweet wife. It really hurt, and I empathize with you. Unfortunately, he passed away suddenly and I was never able to talk it over with him. I believe he may have developed dementia and I forgave him, and prayed for him. You'll be O.K. You are a decent man and are doing a great service. Remember, even the prophets were ridiculed and rejected. God Bless you!
Glenn, you are doing what God’s true messengers have always done....going to Him in prayer, seeking his guidance. When you are moved by God to warn his people, that is the highest and greatest blessing He could give YOU and US! And seeing through the muck and the mire in this world and trying to decipher it all is crucial to all of us. Besides, you never know who you were meant to plant a seed with.....Even down the road your words might awaken someone’s spirit and move them to accept Christ. It broke my heart to read about this ‘friend’ who has turned on you. I could feel how that betrayal must’ve felt (though I’m sure it was 100 fold for YOU!). As Christians who study the Bible we’ve always known that the day might really come when friend would turn on friend, children would turn on their parents, neighbor upon neighbor etc and that the Bible itself could be labeled hate speech and be ‘outlawed’. My husband and I very much appreciate your your exhaustive research and thoughtful newsletters...they are a Godsend for SO many!!!! God bless you Glenn, for holding true to your faith, your ideals and your integrity. Not an easy feat, given the emotional aspect of our beings!
Thank you ‘PAUL’...we hear you loud and clear!!!!!
I have found that an individual lives in faith or fear... If you have no faith, there is only fear. I am afraid your "friend" demonstrates a lack of faith, so is attempting to move you to question your faith, and move you towards fear. That is no friend. I appreciate what you are doing, please continue sharing your faith with us.
Glenn, you are doing an incredible job and you shouldn't allow someone to undermine you because of their own issues. Like the president of this country does repeatedly, I'd bet your "friend" is doing a lot of projecting about the fact that he is not living up to his own mission of serving God. Your voice is clear, it is consistent, and it has always felt to me like you are guided by your belief in God and God's words. You work hard to inform us so we can be stewards of this earth, survive in the event of a catastrophic crisis, and be informed about institutions and organizations which may not have our best interests at their forefront.
I'm sorry to get both political and religious here, but I have to say this: My personal feeling is that supporting this president has evolved into a hate-filled cult whose foundation has been created of sand, the grains of which are constructed from everything that is as antithetical to the teachings of Christ as it gets. For whatever reason, the members of this cult have turned to hate, to judging their neighbors, to worshipping a man who claims to be above God Himself, and in so doing they lash out viciously at anyone and everyone who takes a stand against their idol and his words and direction. I think it sounds like this is what your friend has done, and I am truly sorry for this. Friendships that have lasted decades are important and valuable. But this is a further indication of what I'm saying. You could disagree about politics in the past because that WAS about politics; it was about specific issues. In our country right now it isn't about politics any longer. It is about values. It about one side believing in and following everything their false prophet is telling them, despite what they see, and the other side taking a stand about a leader who would imprison children, separate them from their parents, remove every environmental protection we had in place to ensure clean air, water, and land for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren, and so much more.
So, please, do not question your own integrity or voice or mission. And please do not take to heart your friend's words. People in cults say and do terrible things to the ones they love and care about. Gaslighting is a very real thing and right now 44% of this country functions as if they are victims of Stockholm syndrome. That sounds dramatic and extreme, but it's what I believe based on what I have observed.
Questioning is, of course, always a good thing. None of us are immune to mistakes or losing our way. But for whatever its worth, I--and so many others--learn so much from you, and will continue to learn so much from you. And I thank you for that.
Stay well, stay safe, and maybe in time your friend will have an epiphany and return to a life where he can be your friend and disagree on issues without judging you. There is always hope.
Hmmm It's hard to realize that wasn't a friend. Also as we are all going through changes some friends won't be going for the ride. Even if you became success monetarily with a product or service he would have an issue with you earning well beyond what he thought you should.
You are absolutely right, people who are doing real estates deals are having trouble with the bank taking out large amounts of cash their own money. Someone even said that the bank out and out stole from her business account. At one point a customer service person said it's not your money, when I was having issues with a transaction. Then I looked into it and found the Dodd-Frank Act scared me. I am also having issues with purchases, and them limiting transfers. Most people who do trades, and invest are in the know.
In addition I had a dream that China was just waiting, looked immobile like they weren't doing anything then all of a sudden they gobble up the United States. Looked like it was Spring/Summer probably 2021. Since the trees were just coming in bloom and I was able to go outside and enjoy the weather it was bright and sunny, reminded me of the day 9/11 happened.
Putting the way he was treating you on God's teachings was an excuse, even God wouldn't be so harsh and demanding, and nasty. God to me is very simple be of good service to your fellow human being, don't cause harm to yourself, or mankind. If you did he would forgive you in a mili second.
So glad you have shared what you know in your heart with others. That gave me courage to share.
I have personally spoken with a good many leftists and Democrats who have openly told me they have cut people from their life over politics in the last couple of years, it does not seem to be as much of a trait with conservatives I have spoken with. I have heard from people who have been completely cut off from their own grandchildren over their political beliefs - I can't even imagine how painful that has to be! Another story that broke my heart was a lady I know and her husband - in their 60s - who have completely cut ties and turned their backs ON THEIR OWN ELDERLY PARENTS. I even asked her, do they not think that they are potentially losing their last precious bit of time with them? and she seemed completely unbothered by it. I honestly cannot fathom this behavior - indeed, many seem to almost be bragging that they have sacrificed these relationships! I don't have a solution, but just know it seems to be very common and may not be a reflection of you personally.
Glenn Meder response group letter
Dear Glenn, you are doing a tremendous job. You have helped me so much in your analysis of everything and in your financial recommendations and thoughts. I feel supported in many of my views when I read what you write and think. And I super appreciate your continuing efforts to bolster up people's positive feelings and give some hopeful suggestions for everyday life and balance in all of your communications. I want to locate the truth and your perspective helps me think about everyhting going on now and contributes to my own analysis and understanding. Your dedication to helping others which to me appears almost entirely selfless and altruistic amazes me. It's people like you who give me hope for the integrity of humanity. I may not always agree with every particular, but it is apparent to me that you offer your information and understanding in the spirit of true caring and after serious thought and respect for your readers, and their various opinions.
I'd like to strongly second the comments of Debra Sanders below. She beautifully sums up some great points in her response. In fact, even this series of comments is an amazing opportunity for your readers to hear each other and get a sense of other like-minded people, And by that I don't mean that we have to agree on everything, but that we might have a thoughtful, honest, respectful discussion in the spirit of seeking the truth. I'm sure many of us have experienced some degree of backlash from friends and acquaintances like the one you have highlighted, or almost worse, no response at all but, rather, utter silence, and consequently feel particularly isolated in this period of draconian restrictions. I think these people are operating from a place of extreme fear, which according to scientific studies impairs the thought and logic centers of the brain. So it's uplifting for me to see this thread that you have provided. In fact, perhaps your friend did you a blessing in being the motivation for this conversation to take place. Please keep up the good work, keep you information and viewpoints coming. Of all the emails that are flooding my inbox, yours is one of the few I look forward to receiving. Best wishes to you and yours.
Thank you. You have been right on in all of your articles. Thank you for being willing to put into words what we all need to hear. Just because we don't like the message doesn't mean we should shoot the messenger! Keep up the good work!
Keep going Glenn! I appreciate your vulnerability and sharing how challenging it can be to speak your truth as a leader. There are many who are not ready to hear the truth, but you are striking a chord that opens the door, even if there is pushback. We need more heart based leaders such as yourself to lead the way just as many other leaders have done during other critical past times.
Never let anyone silence you or doubt yourself when you speak your truth. If it's fearmongering he wants just listen to mainstream, the CDC, WHO, Fauci and the rest of them making millions off of this as they pursue their agenda.
Glenn,
I am sorry for the loss of your friendship, it seems like it meant a lot to you and good friends don't come around often. Do not let it cast doubts on your own values and beliefs as they are what you develop in life and use to seek the right way forward. In my humble view they have done well with you and your viewpoints in your letters are intriguing and soul searching. You remind me of what our culture used to be like, people could disagree but be respectful of each other. Unfortunately, we have lost that and now most fall into the "us vs. them" mentality. That is the way to failure as a society.
I went back to the April 14th letter and you should have had your friend re-read it. In the 6 months since you wrote that, most of what you talked about has been seen to be truthful. There is nothing in this virus to cause the massive upheaval it has brought except for the people in charge wanting more power. When issues like this happen, to find out the truth behind it, follow the money. It will tell you more than you want to know but need to.
Glen,
Listen to your inner voice and your heart where God is. He speaks to you and you are doing His work. Keep it up. You are doing good.
Glen,
You are certainly not the first to receive this kind of attack due to your beliefs. A couple of years ago a "friend" turned on me because of my prepper outlook. We had been good buddies for more than 20 years , fishing and camping many times. I merely asked him about what preparedness for this unknown future he had made and he said I was just paranoid. He accused me of being negative, and dark and he preferred to believe that everything would work itself out for the good. When I mentioned that we will never be able to repay our national debt ,( at that time it was only 17 trillion!) he said that the g'vmt would figure out something. A few days later I also received a blistering e-mail, and notification that he did not wish to continue our friendship. Sadly, he also attacked our weekly coffee klatch and bad mouthed all of us, including my sweet wife. It really hurt, and I empathize with you. Unfortunately, he passed away suddenly and I was never able to talk it over with him. I believe he may have developed dementia and I forgave him, and prayed for him. You'll be O.K. You are a decent man and are doing a great service. Remember, even the prophets were ridiculed and rejected. God Bless you!
Glenn, you are doing what God’s true messengers have always done....going to Him in prayer, seeking his guidance. When you are moved by God to warn his people, that is the highest and greatest blessing He could give YOU and US! And seeing through the muck and the mire in this world and trying to decipher it all is crucial to all of us. Besides, you never know who you were meant to plant a seed with.....Even down the road your words might awaken someone’s spirit and move them to accept Christ. It broke my heart to read about this ‘friend’ who has turned on you. I could feel how that betrayal must’ve felt (though I’m sure it was 100 fold for YOU!). As Christians who study the Bible we’ve always known that the day might really come when friend would turn on friend, children would turn on their parents, neighbor upon neighbor etc and that the Bible itself could be labeled hate speech and be ‘outlawed’. My husband and I very much appreciate your your exhaustive research and thoughtful newsletters...they are a Godsend for SO many!!!! God bless you Glenn, for holding true to your faith, your ideals and your integrity. Not an easy feat, given the emotional aspect of our beings!
Thank you ‘PAUL’...we hear you loud and clear!!!!!
I have found that an individual lives in faith or fear... If you have no faith, there is only fear. I am afraid your "friend" demonstrates a lack of faith, so is attempting to move you to question your faith, and move you towards fear. That is no friend. I appreciate what you are doing, please continue sharing your faith with us.
You are doing a great job; keep on the straight and narrow path ! Don't fear FEAR !
Glenn, you are doing an incredible job and you shouldn't allow someone to undermine you because of their own issues. Like the president of this country does repeatedly, I'd bet your "friend" is doing a lot of projecting about the fact that he is not living up to his own mission of serving God. Your voice is clear, it is consistent, and it has always felt to me like you are guided by your belief in God and God's words. You work hard to inform us so we can be stewards of this earth, survive in the event of a catastrophic crisis, and be informed about institutions and organizations which may not have our best interests at their forefront.
I'm sorry to get both political and religious here, but I have to say this: My personal feeling is that supporting this president has evolved into a hate-filled cult whose foundation has been created of sand, the grains of which are constructed from everything that is as antithetical to the teachings of Christ as it gets. For whatever reason, the members of this cult have turned to hate, to judging their neighbors, to worshipping a man who claims to be above God Himself, and in so doing they lash out viciously at anyone and everyone who takes a stand against their idol and his words and direction. I think it sounds like this is what your friend has done, and I am truly sorry for this. Friendships that have lasted decades are important and valuable. But this is a further indication of what I'm saying. You could disagree about politics in the past because that WAS about politics; it was about specific issues. In our country right now it isn't about politics any longer. It is about values. It about one side believing in and following everything their false prophet is telling them, despite what they see, and the other side taking a stand about a leader who would imprison children, separate them from their parents, remove every environmental protection we had in place to ensure clean air, water, and land for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren, and so much more.
So, please, do not question your own integrity or voice or mission. And please do not take to heart your friend's words. People in cults say and do terrible things to the ones they love and care about. Gaslighting is a very real thing and right now 44% of this country functions as if they are victims of Stockholm syndrome. That sounds dramatic and extreme, but it's what I believe based on what I have observed.
Questioning is, of course, always a good thing. None of us are immune to mistakes or losing our way. But for whatever its worth, I--and so many others--learn so much from you, and will continue to learn so much from you. And I thank you for that.
Stay well, stay safe, and maybe in time your friend will have an epiphany and return to a life where he can be your friend and disagree on issues without judging you. There is always hope.
Be well,
Debra
Debra Sanders
I appreciate getting your perspective on things and learning about new things from you! Thanks. Keep doing what you're doing! :-)