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WeHoldTheseTruths Donating Member (143 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-05 02:17 AM
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114. Principles and Courage - Outside the Box
I realize that many or most of the people here have tons more experience in this stuff than I do, and I thank you in advance for listening to my two cents. I'm humbled by many of the posts and comments I read here.

There is an out of control steam roller on the rampage (actually, an out-of-control M-60 Abrams tank is better). Beyond the damage already done we are facing collapse of the economic system -- not only united States, but worldwide -- and greatly expanding irregular warfare. We are, in fact facing increasing horrors in the coming years which are beyond the imaginations of many of us.

I mean to say it is a terrible, terrible situation. And what I am increasingly seeing is that the only path to victory for us is to "get outside of the box" -- not play or fight by the rules of consensus reality / the rules of our now very perverted culture.

Worrying about how something will be treated by the controlled media or how it fits with the games played in the sick politics of D.C. is only a part of reality.

We have to stand resolutely on principles (for example non-violence, and the principles expounded in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble of our Constitution), but aside from that we need exceptional courage and innovation.

I hope and pray that Kerry is going to strike out and hit weak flanks of the beast with forces piling in behind, but sometimes I fear he is trapped in the box.

(Great article, Nashuaadvocate, regardless of whether or not I can share your perspective completely or not. Thanks for creating it and putting it forth.)
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