Terrorism is perhaps the greatest catalyst to the political-economy. In my opinion, it even surpasses democracy. Why? Because all forms of leadership becomes complacent, corrupt, and hostile to those that are ruled, whether they are the willing (compatriots) or the unwilling (the subjugated). Over time, the corrupt leadership becomes resented and an insurgency forms, with the tacit support of those in opposition. While some of these insurgency are non-violent, most are brutal in their vengence because of the length of abuse by leadership. These insurgents terrorize the leadership, hoping for defeat. Eventually, they ALWAYS defeat the status-quo, if not the leadership itself. This can come in two forms: One is the overthrow of the leadership while the other is the changing of directives (i.e. laws) so that the oppressed are given equal rights under the sun. However, just as in the book Animal Farm, the new leadership can become complacent, corrupt and/or hostile to the subjugates and/or compatriots, continuing the cycle of power. This cycle is perhaps a corollary to the Wheels of Fortune first described by the Greek historian Herodotus.
For those that want to dismiss my opinion, let's not forget that this nation was founded by terrorists, and their first leader was George Washington. The terrorists received financial, military, and political support from the nation of France.
Still don't believe me? Well, the first Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion, was a wanted man throughout Europe and was head of the terrorist organization Irgun which bombed British and Arab interests.
Even the enlightened state of France rose up in rebellion against their king and then against Hitler. Those in opposition could've easily been called terrorists by Hitler or the deposed king.
In fact, I believe that almost every nation on earth was either founded or ruled by terrorists. So whether they are terrorists or freedom fighters, the point is moot. What matters is that you take their demands seriously or risk a fight that you cannot win. Americans must remember that this nation was founded and is based upon Masonic principles. In fact, the first official bird of the USA was the mythical Phoenix. What's spectular about the Phoenix is that it destroys itself in a blazing fireball, then rising from its own ashes. The allegory is that there is life in death, or regeneration. So that whatever is rotten or near death will eventually be born again. The issue for nations (the political-economy) is what the catalyst of death will be. Will it be through choice (the changing of directives) or real death? The choice is up to the leadership.
Sorry, but, this thread is a troll, as well as flamebait. I was eating, or this would have never gotten past the first reply. OP, please watch it....next time it's vacation time.
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For those that want to dismiss my opinion, let's not forget that this nation was founded by terrorists, and their first leader was George Washington. The terrorists received financial, military, and political support from the nation of France.
Still don't believe me? Well, the first Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion, was a wanted man throughout Europe and was head of the terrorist organization Irgun which bombed British and Arab interests.
Even the enlightened state of France rose up in rebellion against their king and then against Hitler. Those in opposition could've easily been called terrorists by Hitler or the deposed king.
In fact, I believe that almost every nation on earth was either founded or ruled by terrorists. So whether they are terrorists or freedom fighters, the point is moot. What matters is that you take their demands seriously or risk a fight that you cannot win. Americans must remember that this nation was founded and is based upon Masonic principles. In fact, the first official bird of the USA was the mythical Phoenix. What's spectular about the Phoenix is that it destroys itself in a blazing fireball, then rising from its own ashes. The allegory is that there is life in death, or regeneration. So that whatever is rotten or near death will eventually be born again. The issue for nations (the political-economy) is what the catalyst of death will be. Will it be through choice (the changing of directives) or real death? The choice is up to the leadership.
Sorry, but, this thread is a troll, as well as flamebait. I was eating, or this would have never gotten past the first reply. OP, please watch it....next time it's vacation time.
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