SAY SO!We seem to be in one of those times during which the right people feel it best not to say the right things.
There is wisdom in retreat. If it occurs as an introductory motion preceding the forward thrust of a mailed-fist serving, perhaps, as a deliberated effort to conceal or disguise the impending severe blow it can then be worthwhile. It might be seen as a lie, on a way to becoming, a deception by a victim rather a subtle instance of technique refined to a point of becoming an essence. The coming of Truth , in its realization, relies, at times, on the weakness of those things which are not true, not factual and eternally fallible.
Those persons charged with bringing about a time of peace in war-ravaged nation are facing danger even in merely attempting such a task. There are entire layers of lying, cheating, stealing and misjudgments of the worst kinds which must be penetrated and done away with Truth. It is no easy task.
If ever, in the history of mankind, a single soul has been asked to stand forth as a champion symbolizing Truth it would certainly seem that this mighty mite of woman named Condoleezza Rice is a choice made long ago. She has been prepared for the this moment in history by training, experience, difficulties, doubts, fears, political, racial and other threats and built a self associated with a precise respect for the Truth.
One hears such distinctive praise for this woman of our times and it is fully justified in my way of thinking - earned, deserved...what you may call "good" in my ("warped?") way of thinking.
We are on the edge of naming another Joan-of-Arc who will, in effect, if some enthusiasts have their way, take over our problems and be the only one who knew what had to be done. That is what so many - far too many - people are going to expect and insist upon. That is an unfair premise. Joan of Arc characters are rare and not currently available on common markets - NATO, ECCO or other such tagged divisions.
We should see Condoleezza Rice as already being deeply involved in a Joan-of-Arc situation. She ventures into the fray as our spokesperson. The historic Joan of Arc in her own time of emergency stood as an example for others to follow. Her admirers rob her of her individuality to make her fit their dreams. Let's be very careful that we, in our enthusiasm, for the coming weeks, do not infringe upon her right to be her own person. The Joan of history lives in hearts and in minds of millions because she pointed the way. She did it dramatically in her case and her actions have been enlarged and decorated to suit the romantic tastes of those who lived since that time.
We are blessed with the physical presence of this remarkable young woman Dr. Condoleezza Rice among us in a time of need. She is showing leadership of quality. Let's not spoil the potential heritage of goodness she seems to be building for us, by foisting upon her the weighty mantel of a fictionalized, Disney-rated "Joan."
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Andrew McCaskey amccsr@adelphia.net 7-26-06 [c553wds]
