Teach your parents well...
I, as most freedom Loving Americans, was discussed, but not surprised by the recent attacks on London, England. I view the relationship between Britain and America as symbolic of parent and young adult child. Reflecting on the history of this symbolic relationship, mother England survived America’s rebellious early adolescent phase. Thank god for the framers misbehavior or we would all be speaking English wait!….. hum……... forget that!
Seriously though, it is time for the parent to learn from the child. I thought of the line in the song, “Teach Your Children”
Graham Nash reversed the lyrics in the song. “Teach your parents well”
As the majority of sensible America unified behind our president at his shining moment following the 9-11 attack. W. lead this nation. I will always recall the warm tenderness I felt in my heart that October weekend, Fall 2001, as our precious bombs fell on Afghanistan, specifically the Taliban government. Following 9/11, the world witnessed the beautiful expression of American supremacy. There is no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Fall 2001 than viewing file footage on TV of 2000 lb. explosive destruction. With the commentators input muted and enjoying some classical music to enhance the experience. Our Christmas gifts were delivered early that year to those radical recipients.
It infuriates me to think the Brits would even consider for a moment pulling out of Iraq at this moment in time. Once again let us think in terms of symbolism and principal. While I appreciate the need for future planning this should not happen days following an attack. There is no place for leeks and speculation connecting the withdrawal as a consequence of these attacks.
By doing this the British government risks adding a notch to the belt of the enemy. The likes of which we saw compliments of the Spanish following the Madrid attacks. At least wait 6 or even 12 months before that or do a better job containing leaks if this consideration was pre-London bombings, which it may have been.
Its all about perception, symbolism, and timing. Our fanatical opponents seems to understand symbolic communication considering where, when, and who they attack for example 9/11, Pentagon, financial district, World Trade Center NYC, and the recent London bombing during the G8 summit. And spin days before an election.
WAKE UP MOM !
*note from daedalus- this post compliments of the "Rogerian Nightmare". Thanks boss.
Seriously though, it is time for the parent to learn from the child. I thought of the line in the song, “Teach Your Children”
Graham Nash reversed the lyrics in the song. “Teach your parents well”
As the majority of sensible America unified behind our president at his shining moment following the 9-11 attack. W. lead this nation. I will always recall the warm tenderness I felt in my heart that October weekend, Fall 2001, as our precious bombs fell on Afghanistan, specifically the Taliban government. Following 9/11, the world witnessed the beautiful expression of American supremacy. There is no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Fall 2001 than viewing file footage on TV of 2000 lb. explosive destruction. With the commentators input muted and enjoying some classical music to enhance the experience. Our Christmas gifts were delivered early that year to those radical recipients.
It infuriates me to think the Brits would even consider for a moment pulling out of Iraq at this moment in time. Once again let us think in terms of symbolism and principal. While I appreciate the need for future planning this should not happen days following an attack. There is no place for leeks and speculation connecting the withdrawal as a consequence of these attacks.
By doing this the British government risks adding a notch to the belt of the enemy. The likes of which we saw compliments of the Spanish following the Madrid attacks. At least wait 6 or even 12 months before that or do a better job containing leaks if this consideration was pre-London bombings, which it may have been.
Its all about perception, symbolism, and timing. Our fanatical opponents seems to understand symbolic communication considering where, when, and who they attack for example 9/11, Pentagon, financial district, World Trade Center NYC, and the recent London bombing during the G8 summit. And spin days before an election.
WAKE UP MOM !
*note from daedalus- this post compliments of the "Rogerian Nightmare". Thanks boss.
posted by Daedalus at 8/01/2005 11:49:00 AM
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