Perception is Reality

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

By Ernest Partridge
Online Journal Guest Writer

http://onlinejournal.com/artman/publish/article_529.shtml


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All these factors are working to the disadvantage of the Bush regime, thus, the sub-surface stresses are accumulating. Given the manifest skills of the Bush propaganda machine, and the blackmail and intimidation issuing from Karl Rove’s office, the political fault beneath could hold fast throughout the next decade, into the Jeb Bush administration. Or it could rupture next month. My guess is sooner, rather than later.

Meanwhile, the resistance is gaining in strength.

The catalytic moment for liberation movements arrives when (a) the movement achieves self-awareness -- (a) when the dissenters look about and find that they are not alone, and recognize that they are participants in a concerted political force; (b) when the movement acquires effective leadership that focuses goals and coordinates action; and (c) when leaders and followers of the movement achieve results, albeit minor, and thus perceive that success is achievable. This perception that success is possible is, in itself, a formidable political force. “Perception is reality.” Si, se puede!