“We extend full support to our beloved leader. The nefarious strategies of the opposition party have been exposed.
“You know that, because it is what the media tells you, and no one is talking about strategies of the ruling party. You will gain deep insights on proverbs such as ‘Offense is the best defense’, ‘ carrot-and-stick’, ‘divide-and-rule’ etc, if you care to understand more.”
“You are anti-national”, the tone is belligerent.
“And, all of you – cattle in a rodeo.”
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Anti-national… That sounds like a compliment to me 😀 Fun story.
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Thanks!
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How on point!
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Thank you, Lisa!
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Very deep and well done.
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Thank you, Mimi!
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Powerful and true six. Herd mentality, even herd immunity these days, they never stop trying to coral us.
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Thanks! Glad you could relate to it.
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Sadly all too true… both the nature of the ruling class and the nature of those who would allow themselves to be ruled (or, at very least, manipulated)…
(and to contribute to your list of big lies, ‘Might makes right.’
As always, a thought-provoking Six
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Thank you so much, Clark!
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Fabulous use of the prompt, Reena!
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Thank you, Avia!
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You’re welcome.
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I fear for those not of the herd. Relevant piece, as frightening as that is to consider.
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Thank you, Denise! Those not from the herd are being arrested for just expressing opinions.
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This certainly is a relevant passage for today’s America. The big question: Are you on the right side of history?
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They think they are redefining history.
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Not a fictional story…too true to be comfortable.
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You are right. Sadly so…..
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That strikes a chord, Reena!
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Seriously…. do ppl ever realise whose hands they are playing into?
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Exactly. Herd mentality – worryingly and potentially dangerous.
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great use of the cue and a good six
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Thank you, UP!
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rodeo a meat market
literally
brutal
and so
not wanted
to be seen
at least
on the surface
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