
I can only assume that since there has been no word about raising the “alert”, the nation is currently under code “Bert” (Yellow), our standard terror level. We seem to stay here because it conveys the necessary fright, without overdoing it. But I betcha it jumps in a second to code “Ernie” (Orange) when “W’s” approval rating or support for the Iraq war both fall below 50%.
Of course I realize that al Qaeda is still out there and certainly poses a severe threat to our nation and to Americans around the world. However, I am expecting that before the next presidential election, the old code system will rear its head once again to remind (coerce) voters who established the code in the first place.
With luck, it will never progress to code “Elmo” (Red), the highest and most dangerous code. And I doubt we will ever see code “Grover” (Blue) or code “Oscar” (Green). I think “Oscar” exists just to tease us – knowing that we can never get there because if we did, what good would this entire code system be?
After all, fear is a weapon and our government is armed and dangerous.
hey man, i just wanted to check in and say i really like your blog. it's got a lot of heart.
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Dop,
ReplyDeleteAll we need now is the "Color Purple" and we'll have complete harmony. Guess I let the 'designer' in me get the best of me on this comment.
Dop: Your comment about fear as a weapon of government is correct. Whilst Al-Quaeda remains a threat, I can't help but wonder if the War on Terror with an open border and hamstrung oil drilling at home is being used to deprive us of our constitutional liberties! CB
ReplyDeleteHoly postings, Batman! I haven't checked back in a week b/c you'd taken a hiatus during your move, and now I have MUCH to catch up on. Glad you're back in full swing.
ReplyDeleteMWAH!
So very sad, but so very true.
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