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How Big are ya anyhow @l?-)Such an excellent proposition mate. Imagine, examing word definitions. e.g., just a few hours ago I learned that the world jazz means miscellaneous.I should like to twist your understanding of perspective to a slightly different angle. Primarily in view of the circumstances. A client suggested the essence of this:Let us suppose one, or both, of the worlds two largest nuclear powers decided that a smaller nuclear weapon wielding nation was a danger to humanity. In part, because they had a leader whom these two nations(w/ international consensus) viewed as dangerous because his Administration operated on their own terms(a bit too free, a free-agent, a rogue nation in the worlds informed perception); and in part too, because in the history of man, this littler nation in question, was the only one to have ever actually deployed nuclear weapons against populations other than their own. Never mind the reasons, that's not their point.Now the question is what would each of us call ourself after one or both of India or China invaded the good ol' US of A? It had been decided by the world communities' common perception about our leadership, though legally elected according to the American rules of political play, that we were a danger to the community of nations desiring to obtain intergalactic peace. Now that we've been invaded, let's see who chooses what. And wouldn't it be fun if it was stipulated that those who do not play or obfiscate, are wussy worlders. Akin to, but decidedly worse than ordinary gutless wonders.And the choices are:
1) insurgent(bad, pains' in the ass who just can't get with the new reality)
2) patriot freedom fighter(outraged that your country has been invaded without invitation)
3) traitorous sell-out/deluded self serving sycophant citizen of the world(because of course, there will be a goodly percentage who 'only wish to assist in easing the inevitable transition pains')
4) I was just following orders: really!really!!really!!! I was Could anyone suggest an appropriate, above reproach accounting agency, to insure the accuracy of this poll; especially because we are expecting particularly heavy turn out due the serious nature of the question, combined with the need of the true dbISers to step to the fore that their conviction should be counted. Extra noble souls that we be, & all...y'know...?
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“Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions.” Wm O. Douglas
“Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions.” Wm O. Douglas
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How Big are ya anyhow @l?-)Such an excellent proposition mate. Imagine, examing word definitions. e.g., just a few hours ago I learned that the world jazz means miscellaneous.I should like to twist your understanding of perspective to a slightly different angle. Primarily in view of the circumstances. A client suggested the essence of this:Let us suppose one, or both, of the worlds two largest nuclear powers decided that a smaller nuclear weapon wielding nation was a danger to humanity. In part, because they had a leader whom these two nations(w/ international consensus) viewed as dangerous because his Administration operated on their own terms(a bit too free, a free-agent, a rogue nation in the worlds informed perception); and in part too, because in the history of man, this littler nation in question, was the only one to have ever actually deployed nuclear weapons against populations other than their own. Never mind the reasons, that's not their point.Now the question is what would each of us call ourself after one or both of India or China invaded the good ol' US of A? It had been decided by the world communities' common perception about our leadership, though legally elected according to the American rules of political play, that we were a danger to the community of nations desiring to obtain intergalactic peace. Now that we've been invaded, let's see who chooses what. And wouldn't it be fun if it was stipulated that those who do not play or obfiscate, are wussy worlders. Akin to, but decidedly worse than ordinary gutless wonders.And the choices are:
1) insurgent(bad, pains' in the ass who just can't get with the new reality)
2) patriot freedom fighter(outraged that your country has been invaded without invitation)
3) traitorous sell-out/deluded self serving sycophant citizen of the world(because of course, there will be a goodly percentage who 'only wish to assist in easing the inevitable transition pains')
4) I was just following orders: really!really!!really!!! I was Could anyone suggest an appropriate, above reproach accounting agency, to insure the accuracy of this poll; especially because we are expecting particularly heavy turn out due the serious nature of the question, combined with the need of the true dbISers to step to the fore that their conviction should be counted. Extra noble souls that we be, & all...y'know...?
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“Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions.” Wm O. Douglas
“Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions.” Wm O. Douglas
posted 2004.11.21
posted on November 21st 2004
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interesting take on insurgent – big@l on November 19th, 2004-
No big Al – PatBrown on November 19th, 2004-
Re: No big Al – mick on November 19th, 2004
Re: No big Al – Eugene on November 19th, 2004-
Re: No big Al – PatBrown on November 19th, 2004-
Re: No big Al – Eugene on November 19th, 2004-
Hope you can find it.. – EEE on November 19th, 2004-
Pat's responses...pah – mick on November 19th, 2004-
Re: Pat's responses...pah – PatBrown on November 19th, 2004-
Re: Pat's responses...pah/ Here t'is...and do read the Kite Runner – Eugene on November 19th, 2004
Re: Pat's responses...pah/ Here t'is...and do read the Kite Runner – Eugene on November 19th, 2004-
Re: Pat's responses...pah/ Here t'is...and do read the Kite Runner – james on November 19th, 2004
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