XXplorher
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I just witnessed, from my point of view, one of the most amazing occurrences to happen in my lifetime. Russian President Putin, and President Bush just addressed a high school in Texas (including students from lesser grades). From start to finish the entire event was all smiles, respect, admiration and encouragement FROM all parties involved TO all parties involved, and - this was the amazing part – it was GENUINE!! Absolutely 100% genuine respect and support. There was plenty of laughter. Compliments. Interest. And warmth. All of it – clearly sincere and genuine. (I know the difference).
That war is OVER people.
I grew up in the cold war. It’s over.
I’ve seen the Berlin wall. It’s gone.
I’ve shared hostile views with others of that place called Russia, as the enemy. They no longer are.
That is OVER!
I never thought I’d see the 2 leaders of our countries’ sharing good-natured barbs, and enthusiastic assurances of peace – with a room full of common supporters; American children no less. That just wasn’t a possibility. There was WAY too much water under that bridge. But – I just saw it. Yeah, I realize we haven’t been at each other’s throats for a little while now, but I personally hadn’t seen demonstration of just how clear our common connection is. Now, maybe I’m caught up in the moment (and it’s really too bad if no one else here witnessed that union) but I think that’s as pure an example of letting bygones be bygones one could ever hope to achieve. And it smacks you in the face with the absurdity of ‘holding on’ to hatred, or malevolence.
The fact we’ve achieved this personable relation with Russia (and we HAVE. I’m tellin’ ya. I just witnessed it), and the certainty it will work to both of our advantages (as well as the REST of the world’s) is answer to any concerns of impossible barriers of hostility. Whether that be personal, political, religious, national, or heritage – from your next door neighbor to the nation of China – you can put it in your back pocket and improve your situation. (This board can take quite a lesson from that as well, eh?)
At the risk of hitting the max on the ‘cheese’ thermometer, it makes me hark immediately to the words of John Lennon: “Give peace a chance”. Corny for sure……. it’s also very accurate. The only thing to get in the way of your relations with others – is the refusal to have them.
Now, I don’t want to come across as a bleeding heart ‘let’s have coffee and donuts with Ben Wa Balls’ – I want his head, and every other terrorists, on a platter. But once we’ve stubbornly removed ‘those who refuse to have relations that don’t serve their personal interests (at the cost of death to those they resent)’, there’s no reason to think the world can’t get along. The Middle East can find common ground: If they simply allow for that possibility. We can get along with the Middle East: If we allow for understanding of their position, and not dominate their interests. YOU can get along with that person who ‘did you wrong’ – as long as they’re willing to do the same.
Shit – I’m all roses and warm weather. This is ridiculous…..
Cheers to my Russian compatriots and welcome to mutual support. I like it.
(Lastly, this Putin guy? He’s a real guy. He’s solid. Definitely liking his style. I trust him.)
I’ll shut up now.
That war is OVER people.
I grew up in the cold war. It’s over.
I’ve seen the Berlin wall. It’s gone.
I’ve shared hostile views with others of that place called Russia, as the enemy. They no longer are.
That is OVER!
I never thought I’d see the 2 leaders of our countries’ sharing good-natured barbs, and enthusiastic assurances of peace – with a room full of common supporters; American children no less. That just wasn’t a possibility. There was WAY too much water under that bridge. But – I just saw it. Yeah, I realize we haven’t been at each other’s throats for a little while now, but I personally hadn’t seen demonstration of just how clear our common connection is. Now, maybe I’m caught up in the moment (and it’s really too bad if no one else here witnessed that union) but I think that’s as pure an example of letting bygones be bygones one could ever hope to achieve. And it smacks you in the face with the absurdity of ‘holding on’ to hatred, or malevolence.
The fact we’ve achieved this personable relation with Russia (and we HAVE. I’m tellin’ ya. I just witnessed it), and the certainty it will work to both of our advantages (as well as the REST of the world’s) is answer to any concerns of impossible barriers of hostility. Whether that be personal, political, religious, national, or heritage – from your next door neighbor to the nation of China – you can put it in your back pocket and improve your situation. (This board can take quite a lesson from that as well, eh?)
At the risk of hitting the max on the ‘cheese’ thermometer, it makes me hark immediately to the words of John Lennon: “Give peace a chance”. Corny for sure……. it’s also very accurate. The only thing to get in the way of your relations with others – is the refusal to have them.
Now, I don’t want to come across as a bleeding heart ‘let’s have coffee and donuts with Ben Wa Balls’ – I want his head, and every other terrorists, on a platter. But once we’ve stubbornly removed ‘those who refuse to have relations that don’t serve their personal interests (at the cost of death to those they resent)’, there’s no reason to think the world can’t get along. The Middle East can find common ground: If they simply allow for that possibility. We can get along with the Middle East: If we allow for understanding of their position, and not dominate their interests. YOU can get along with that person who ‘did you wrong’ – as long as they’re willing to do the same.
Shit – I’m all roses and warm weather. This is ridiculous…..
Cheers to my Russian compatriots and welcome to mutual support. I like it.
(Lastly, this Putin guy? He’s a real guy. He’s solid. Definitely liking his style. I trust him.)
I’ll shut up now.
