Recall that in Euclidean geometry the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Applying this spatial concept to establishment politicians can shed some light onto how those who oscillate between two points can also claim to be straight talkers. Robert Greenwald's latest documentary, "The Real McCain" provides some recent examples of Senator Megalo McCainiac oscillating at his straightest ...
As I progress in penning these diaries, more and more concerning the sordid tactics of the public relations counsel and related professions shall be illuminated. To be sure, such professionals are not inherently "bad" for people. No, as I am wont to reply to those that confirm my suspicion that such equates to a form of "brain-washing," the fact is that people need goods and services and competition in the market place; it is only natural that demand should be advanced by producers and retailers of wares and services. But as with anything, moderation is of beneficence while anything in the extreme proves otherwise. It is obvious to me that the art of creating and inflating demand currently falls into the category of the latter and not just so due to tactics of such, but also to the sheer volume of activity generated.
Please accept my apology for what might seem to be an oft, or for some, an overused video. Perhaps, my missive is my response, the reasoning, and rationale for my submission or an answer to the question. "What, exactly was accomplished?"
Today, as I awoke, I was reminded of the date. The radio broadcaster shared the history of May Day and spoke of how the events of the past are playing out in the present.
Riddle me this Batman: "When is an escalation of violence not an escalation?"
Answer:
When it's a "surge."
Okay, we all know Bush is operating out of an Orwellian collective unconscious, but we need to start using the "Reality Check" solution, and on a 24/7 basis. Specifically, a surge sounds nicer than an escalation. And no doubt polls show that. But the nail needs more than just a tapping on the head. It needs to be hammered home! It's time to remember the basics:
The supreme strategy that MUST be applied is the same one that drives the entire neo-con "wag the dog" manifesto:
"He who defines the situation, determines the outcome."
