"J" WHY THINK? Online Propaganda #1.23 A message from the Idea Management Corporation An enterprise of the Ministry of the Public Mind. STOP THINKING! WHY BE BOTHERED? THINKING IS DOWNRIGHT DIFFICULT! Let the "J party" do the hard work for you. There is no reason why you should worry yourself with thought when there are trained professionals waiting to do it for you. You are not qualified to think, so stop struggling with difficult questions. We have _all_ the answers for you, either on file in out "J Database of Political and Philosophical Ideology (TM)," or in our heads waiting to become a "J Custom Thought (TM)" just for you! As a free demonstration of how the "J party" can relieve you of the burden of thought we will answer a few "difficult" questions. These questions have confused even the greatest independent minds of all time, causing frustration, anger, insanity, and even art! However, with the "Principles of Jism" all questions are simple! Just look at these: Q: "Why do I exist?" A: To serve the "J party" and the common good, and to follow the "Principles of Jism." Q: "How can I make a difference in this world?" A: By following the "Principles of Jism," working hard, being happy, and leaving the thinking to trained "J party" professionals. Q: "What do I want to do with my life?" A: You want to serve the "J party" loyally and be happy at all times. Q: "How can I be a better person?" A: By devoting your life unquestionably serving the "J party." Q: "Is there a God and an afterlife?" A: Yes, God is a loyal "J party" member working in our Ministry of Theological Resources, and the afterlife a "J party" sanctioned state of being. Q: How can I lead the good life?" A: With "J" you will be able to acquire all the material possessions, popularity and influence that we want. You will also discover that members of the opposite sex will look at you in a whole new light when you are a "Jist" See how easy it is when you don't have to think for yourself? Our easy to understand and follow answers are the key to a life of happiness without struggle. Eliminate indecision over courses of action which result from your inability to answer difficult life questions. Eliminate long, potentially productive hours wasted thinking. Stop being lost in your thoughts, let the "Principles of Jism" show you the way out. The "J party" is _the_ Anarcho-Fascist dada state for the _Information Anxiety Age_ we live in. With the "Principles of Jism" you can thwart the powers-that-be in their conspiracy to control you through the tyranny of independent thought. Thinking is a futile and often dangerous endeavor. Thinking brings question. Question often results in depression, dissatisfaction, and violence. Thinking also gives rise to foolish and counterproductive questions such as "Do I really exist?, "Was there a yesterday?", "Is there a God?", and "What color boxer- shorts should I wear today?". These are all irrelevant to the common good. Few will benefit from the color of your underwear or your religious/philosophical beliefs. In short, thinking subverts the common good. THE COMMON GOOD IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU ARE! What benefits most people will logically benefit you. If one thinks only of one's self, the end result will be disaster for all concerned. The cause of this damaging individualism is short- sighted, greedy, "free-thinking"! The more you think only of yourself, the more you are hurting yourself. INDIVIDUALISM IS BAD, IT SUBVERTS THE COMMON GOOD! BE A PART OF THE WHOLE! ROCK THE BOAT AND YOU WILL SINK WITH IT! The more freedom you have the more dangerous you become to the largest number of people, yourself included. Ultimate equality and true liberty can be achieved only through recognition of the insignificance of the individual and the common good! * * JOIN THE "J PARTY" NOW! * * Take the first step towards a happy, fulfilling life and join now. Free yourself from the burden of free thought and work for the common good as a loyal "Jist." If you join the "J party" now this is what you will receive for a $10.00 membership fee: * "J party" member identification card * "J party" Literature free for one year * Permission to attend "J party" functions Plus, you may also receive: * A discount on the "J Manifesto" when it is published in late 1993 * Information on how to be appointed to a "J Party" Ministerial position even if the usual nepotistic methods of appointment are not available to you If you are not already convinced that you want to join the "J party" and live the life we truly want you to, free from the worries of challenging the status-quo, then send for more information immediately! Do not do yourself the disfavor of denying us the opportunity to send you further proof of the wisdom of the "Principle of Jism." Please send $1.00 with your request to cover printing and postage. ***************************************************************** I WANT YOU TO THINK FOR ME! NAME: ______________________________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________ CITY: __________________________________ STATE: ____ COUNTRY: _____________________ POSTAL CODE: ________ AGE: _______ IQ: ________ SEX: ____ INCOME: ________ PHONE #: ___________________ S.S.#: ________________ MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: ______________________________ RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: _____________________________ COLOR: ____________ HUE: ___________ TINT: _________ CREDIT CARD NUMBERS: ------------------------------- [ ] I want to join the "J party" immediately. Send me my membership materials. I have enclosed the $10 membership fee. [ ] I don't want to join now, but I don't want to think for myself, either. I have enclosed $1 for additional info. Make checks or money orders payable to "The J party" Send to: "J party" H.Q. East ATTN: Ministry of Indoctrination 159 West St. Lenox Ma 01240