On Sunday, November 20th, 2005, George Bush was in China. At the same time, there was a bit of an uproar over a recent call for withdrawing troops from Iraq from members of Congress. They had also recently passed a bill requiring that the Bush administration provide a report detailing an exit strategy.
This cloud was hovering over the entire Bush Asian trip, and captured more media attention. The attempt by Bush to quickly walk out of a press conference caused a miscue when he tried to open a locked door. The moment has been replayed on mainstream news channels as well as being prominently displayed on the New York Times.
This metaphor was not lost on Bush's critics. It has a demonstrative connection to a presidency that has become seriously off track. Public discontent with Bush as president and Republicans in congress was continuing to grow. A high profile war veteran and military supporter in congress raised the call for the troops to come home. This is a challenge to Bush's leadership, and his administration's response has been especially harsh.
Bush damaged his image as a leader in charge by being caught in a stumble before the eyes of the world. He comicly made a goofy face, and told the press that he had failed to try to escape from them. He was ushered to another door within seconds.
But the images are now commonplace, and the incident represents part of the poor performance by Bush on many issues.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Metaphor: US is keeping choke hold on the new Iraqi Government
From Reuters
An Iraqi lawmaker accused a U.S. soldier of grabbing him by the throat and shoving him to the ground Tuesday after he parked his car in Baghdad's Green Zone.
``I don't speak English and so I said to the Iraqi translator with them, 'Tell them that I am a member of parliament,' and he replied, 'To hell with you, we are Americans,''' Sheikh told parliament, fighting back tears as he recounted the story.
The U.S. military said it was investigating the incident.
Reports from some Iraqi citizens and politicians say that they are afraid that the US won't really hand over control to Iraq, and US will try to dictate how the government will be run despite the official handover of power last year.
This incident, which may be as simple as a soldier being touchy because of potential car bombs, nonetheless signifies the rough handling of Iraq's sovereignty. This could harden peoples perspective of the US as callous when it comes to respecting human rights. The Abu Ghraib scandal already has made a piercing blow to the image of the US in Arab countries. Recently, there was an insurgent attack on Abu Ghraib that injured 44 US Soldiers. Shortly after the photographs of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib surfaced in 2004, Bush stated that they would shut down the notorious prison . This would be seen as a gesture to the Arab world that this type of abuse was not acceptable. Nearly 1 year later the Abu Ghraib prison is still in use.
What's the Message
What can we learn from this incident?
These are possibilities:
-The New Iraqi government will be suspicious of the US.
-Sovereignty in Iraq will be limited.
-Further skirmishes displaying US authority over Iraqi's sovereignty will occur.
Some things seem certain:
-It is doubtful the US soldier who grabbed the parliament member will apologise.
-The US military will have another investigation to add to it's already huge list, including the attack on an Italian Journalist and her rescuers.
-The US media will not play this up, as the new pope will dominate headlines for the next few days.
Stay tuned as other recent events may tie into this.
An Iraqi lawmaker accused a U.S. soldier of grabbing him by the throat and shoving him to the ground Tuesday after he parked his car in Baghdad's Green Zone.
``I don't speak English and so I said to the Iraqi translator with them, 'Tell them that I am a member of parliament,' and he replied, 'To hell with you, we are Americans,''' Sheikh told parliament, fighting back tears as he recounted the story.
The U.S. military said it was investigating the incident.
Reports from some Iraqi citizens and politicians say that they are afraid that the US won't really hand over control to Iraq, and US will try to dictate how the government will be run despite the official handover of power last year.
This incident, which may be as simple as a soldier being touchy because of potential car bombs, nonetheless signifies the rough handling of Iraq's sovereignty. This could harden peoples perspective of the US as callous when it comes to respecting human rights. The Abu Ghraib scandal already has made a piercing blow to the image of the US in Arab countries. Recently, there was an insurgent attack on Abu Ghraib that injured 44 US Soldiers. Shortly after the photographs of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib surfaced in 2004, Bush stated that they would shut down the notorious prison . This would be seen as a gesture to the Arab world that this type of abuse was not acceptable. Nearly 1 year later the Abu Ghraib prison is still in use.
What's the Message
What can we learn from this incident?
These are possibilities:
-The New Iraqi government will be suspicious of the US.
-Sovereignty in Iraq will be limited.
-Further skirmishes displaying US authority over Iraqi's sovereignty will occur.
Some things seem certain:
-It is doubtful the US soldier who grabbed the parliament member will apologise.
-The US military will have another investigation to add to it's already huge list, including the attack on an Italian Journalist and her rescuers.
-The US media will not play this up, as the new pope will dominate headlines for the next few days.
Stay tuned as other recent events may tie into this.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Are Sports Fans becoming Gangs?
Liverpool fans urged to behave
I found this on google sports news. Liverpool is meeting Italy for the first since 1985, when 39 people died. Here in America, it seems absurd for sports fans to actually kill scores of their opponents.
Possible theme . Are Sports Fans becoming Gangs?. Not so absurd. We all remember the Nov. 19 Basketball brawl between the Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. There is also the Nascar decals that you see on every pickup these days. Here in Minnesota we have a friendly football feud between the Vikings and the Packers.
More on this later, for now I am just checking to see if my links work.
I found this on google sports news. Liverpool is meeting Italy for the first since 1985, when 39 people died. Here in America, it seems absurd for sports fans to actually kill scores of their opponents.
Possible theme . Are Sports Fans becoming Gangs?. Not so absurd. We all remember the Nov. 19 Basketball brawl between the Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. There is also the Nascar decals that you see on every pickup these days. Here in Minnesota we have a friendly football feud between the Vikings and the Packers.
More on this later, for now I am just checking to see if my links work.
Monday, April 11, 2005
Metaphors - Analogies - Coincidences
Significant Meanings and Current Events
Jung referred to it as "Synchronicity". Metaphor News seeks to piece together significant current events and find the underlying theme. Very recently such events occurred:
1. Terri Schiavo controversy involves being allowed to die by being taken off feeding tube.
2. Pope John Paul II is put on a feeding tube at about the same time.
These two events can be linked together by the feeding tube element. However, what is the underlying theme? What message do we read from this? It could be:
A. Terri Schiavo's condition could happen to anybody, even the Pope.
B. The Pope was allowed to die peacefully when he insisted that he not go back to the hospital, whereas Terri Schiavo was not allowed to die peacefully.
C. Terri Schiavo died around Easter AND around the time of the Pope's death in order to draw attention to the subject.
Now, what if their was a Cosmic Consciousness, then it can be said that WE wanted to draw attention to the subject. All events listed on this website will normally analyze events that draw widespread attention.
Why Pay Attention to such Coincidences?
Not only Carl Jung, but other philosophers and "teachers" state that your own reality reflects your beliefs. One significant "teacher" was an entity called Seth, who spoke through writer Jane Roberts while in a trance. Rather than quickly dismiss this idea, this website seeks to pursue the possibilities that could help us learn about ourselves. Metaphor News will chronicle events and try to determine their cosmic significance under the premise that there is a message. One could ponder if there is a Television News Director, or a Newspaper Editor making up his or her own mind about what makes up the news, and thus pushing their own version of reality. Or, one could ponder if Nature has a consciousness and deliberately causes earthquakes and famous deaths to illustrate what our reality is to mankind. Whatever conclusions you might draw from these coincidences, use this web site to find insights on significant current events.
Other than Cosmic Consciousness, this website has no preconceived notions of a God from any religion being the driving force behind these events. However, discussion is encouraged to ponder Metaphysics as well as properties of Soul, Afterworld, ESP, etc. The purpose is to find knowledge when paying attention to significant events. Some events may prove a number of things, or even a contradictory message.
How to Determine a Metaphor
Three things (a coincidence) must happen to create metaphorical event.
1. Significant Event #1 Ex. Terri Schiavo is taken off feeding tube.
2. Significant Event #2. Ex. Pope John Paul II put on feeding tube.
3. Point of Time. Ex. The death of Terri Schiavo and Pope John Paul II occurred within a week of each other and around Easter.
Here, there are numerous "messages" to be read from this coincidence. They also involve George Bush, Florida, Republicans, and Judges. By delving deeper into the connections between these subjects, we can possibly determine how the mainstream population may tie these events together.
Post Your Own Ideas to This
All visitors to this website are encouraged to leave comments about subjects that may have a "Cosmic Significance". Are prophecies true? Are we stampeding toward Armegeddon? Is western civilization on the decline? Do we put too much significance into coincidences? Post your comments here.
Jung referred to it as "Synchronicity". Metaphor News seeks to piece together significant current events and find the underlying theme. Very recently such events occurred:
1. Terri Schiavo controversy involves being allowed to die by being taken off feeding tube.
2. Pope John Paul II is put on a feeding tube at about the same time.
These two events can be linked together by the feeding tube element. However, what is the underlying theme? What message do we read from this? It could be:
A. Terri Schiavo's condition could happen to anybody, even the Pope.
B. The Pope was allowed to die peacefully when he insisted that he not go back to the hospital, whereas Terri Schiavo was not allowed to die peacefully.
C. Terri Schiavo died around Easter AND around the time of the Pope's death in order to draw attention to the subject.
Now, what if their was a Cosmic Consciousness, then it can be said that WE wanted to draw attention to the subject. All events listed on this website will normally analyze events that draw widespread attention.
Why Pay Attention to such Coincidences?
Not only Carl Jung, but other philosophers and "teachers" state that your own reality reflects your beliefs. One significant "teacher" was an entity called Seth, who spoke through writer Jane Roberts while in a trance. Rather than quickly dismiss this idea, this website seeks to pursue the possibilities that could help us learn about ourselves. Metaphor News will chronicle events and try to determine their cosmic significance under the premise that there is a message. One could ponder if there is a Television News Director, or a Newspaper Editor making up his or her own mind about what makes up the news, and thus pushing their own version of reality. Or, one could ponder if Nature has a consciousness and deliberately causes earthquakes and famous deaths to illustrate what our reality is to mankind. Whatever conclusions you might draw from these coincidences, use this web site to find insights on significant current events.
Other than Cosmic Consciousness, this website has no preconceived notions of a God from any religion being the driving force behind these events. However, discussion is encouraged to ponder Metaphysics as well as properties of Soul, Afterworld, ESP, etc. The purpose is to find knowledge when paying attention to significant events. Some events may prove a number of things, or even a contradictory message.
How to Determine a Metaphor
Three things (a coincidence) must happen to create metaphorical event.
1. Significant Event #1 Ex. Terri Schiavo is taken off feeding tube.
2. Significant Event #2. Ex. Pope John Paul II put on feeding tube.
3. Point of Time. Ex. The death of Terri Schiavo and Pope John Paul II occurred within a week of each other and around Easter.
Here, there are numerous "messages" to be read from this coincidence. They also involve George Bush, Florida, Republicans, and Judges. By delving deeper into the connections between these subjects, we can possibly determine how the mainstream population may tie these events together.
Post Your Own Ideas to This
All visitors to this website are encouraged to leave comments about subjects that may have a "Cosmic Significance". Are prophecies true? Are we stampeding toward Armegeddon? Is western civilization on the decline? Do we put too much significance into coincidences? Post your comments here.
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