8-25-14 The Gristle Report: If what I put down offends you in any way, I take it back; if you agree, I thank you for that grace.
1. The USA stopped the RV again this weekend. It was done for both good and bad reasons; depends on your point of view. In the end it is all about power and the perception of what true power is. World opinion is winning the day.
2. Iraq is proving to be an international player. They are slowly, but surely, manipulating the world stage to end Western dominance in the region. This will mean some short term pain for the US, but in the end a stronger planet, a new day.
3. Some people in the Democratic Party want to delay the RV to benefit their own agenda in the 2016 elections.
4. Though it has been said many times, it bears repeating. This is not about you and I. Our participation is an accident (through the ignorance of an older generation) technology and social media were unforeseen. We have the ability to turn this accident into a blessing. It is a tremendous opportunity. Some are born to greatness; others have it thrust upon them.
5. Out in the middle of the ocean when a sailboat is on a collision course with a super-tanker, Maritime Law states the sailboat has right of way and the tanker must yield. It takes the tanker two nautical miles at full emergency power to stop. Most sailors are smart enough not to argue and get out of the way. Our sailboat has a pretty smart skipper. We should listen to his stories, learn from his time at sea. There are far too many armchair admirals shouting orders from the dock.
6. You can turn a super-tanker around. It takes some time and a bit of space, or you can hire a few tugs to help you out, but it can be done. The first step is to convince the owners there is a real need to alter course. Our Twitter Campaign showed them we have torpedoes. Our diplomacy has shown them we have the wisdom not to use them. Our PIF testimonials prove we are good company, worthy allies, a force to be considered. We are only one voice among many, but we will be an important voice in the future.
7. The tide is now against the PTB. The international currents are all beginning to flow together. Stay the course, only this time toward unity and peace, not greed and separation. The truth will out, it always does.
You cannot get the water to clear up until you get the pigs out of the creek!
AI
