Yesterday, Tuesday, witnessed yet another arrogant attempt by the military regime currently in power in the US to strong-arm another nation into bowing before its demands. On the heels of celebrating the hope for real change in this nation, as Barack Obama steps into his role as the Democratic candidate, more venom spews from those who currently, and incompetently, speak for the majority of Americans. For the US Secretary of State to say that engaging in talks with Iran would be “pointless” is irresponsible and destructive. Status quo for BushCo. More enraging was the pandering to Israeli Prime Minister Olmert. More pitiful is the way this administration attempts to use Israel to bait its neighbors into armed conflict with the planet’s biggest bully. It’s like watching the mean kid down the street teach little brother to find trouble, so the older can prove to everyone just how tough he is, with aggressive offering of defense and support.
How can dialog, with anyone, anywhere ever be “pointless”? Perhaps there are occasions when talking may not be productive, but never pointless. The simple act of talking, breathing words, keeps life-giving oxygen moving, keeps energy flowing, and relaxes muscles which might otherwise harden. And it keeps fear at bay. Fear; the ultimate tool in a fascist ruler’s arsenal. Fear means control, or lack of it. When fear is present some outside, often evil force is in control. Those afraid never have it. As soon as they surrender to fear they have surrendered control. Stop talking, stop breathing, stop reasoning… The resulting tension feeds an increasing fear; the vicious cycle spins furiously, its victim oblivious.
How dare anyone who represents my country say that talking is “pointless”? Talking is imperative, just like breathing. In a former life I rode horses, and I battled fear. I learned that to sing was my strongest defense, because in singing I was breathing, and in breathing tension fades, oxygen circulates, and the brain functions. Perhaps we should teach Ms Rice to sing?
How can dialog, with anyone, anywhere ever be “pointless”? Perhaps there are occasions when talking may not be productive, but never pointless. The simple act of talking, breathing words, keeps life-giving oxygen moving, keeps energy flowing, and relaxes muscles which might otherwise harden. And it keeps fear at bay. Fear; the ultimate tool in a fascist ruler’s arsenal. Fear means control, or lack of it. When fear is present some outside, often evil force is in control. Those afraid never have it. As soon as they surrender to fear they have surrendered control. Stop talking, stop breathing, stop reasoning… The resulting tension feeds an increasing fear; the vicious cycle spins furiously, its victim oblivious.
How dare anyone who represents my country say that talking is “pointless”? Talking is imperative, just like breathing. In a former life I rode horses, and I battled fear. I learned that to sing was my strongest defense, because in singing I was breathing, and in breathing tension fades, oxygen circulates, and the brain functions. Perhaps we should teach Ms Rice to sing?
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