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J. Lincoln's avatar

Yep, sports metaphors come leaping to mind. I think of Elon Musk as a game-saving relief pitcher.

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

Yes. We need to stay on offense.

Prevent defense will just prevent a win. This is the first time in my life I feel like we have the ball.

If it wasn't for the "refs" (media) trying to fix the game I'd say stay on defense...but that's not the case.

We need to keep our foot on their throats, because trust me once we get to the last yard in the longest mile...we'll still have the hardest yard; the last yard.

And just as importantly we need to make sure we don't make any unforced errors.

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J. Lincoln's avatar

Ryan, perhaps because I'm a lot older than you I realise that there will always be that "last yard".

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Swabbie Robbie's avatar

then the game starts over, then the game starts over, then the game starts over ~ since the time of the pre-dynastic pharaohs. This is the struggle of the human condition between the powers (chiefs, kings, emperors, priests, and family matriarchs and patriarchs) vs the people.

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

Exactly. Well said.

And our Founders incessantly warned us about this.

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Swabbie Robbie's avatar

That is why it is never taught in the gubermint schools. This morning Bannon said how right after the Declaration Of Independence was signed the British expeditionary force came down from Nova Scotia and landed at Syracuse. Washington's great achievement was to hold the army together as we lost battle after battle until we won. He also mentioned that Jefferson said after the War of 1812 that the importance of building our own ships and weapons and becoming an economic powerhouse was the only way to maintain our independence. Side note: after the War of 1812 there were a large amount of people who said we should have gone on and taken Canada.

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J. Lincoln's avatar

Swabbie, in respect to your comment re. the historical significance of the War of 1812 and the necessity for a strong navy, Ian Toll's magnificent SIX FRIGATES illuminates that part of our history perfectly. I re-read it a couple of times His trilogy which subsequently detailed the history of the US Navy, from its beginnings, through WWII is equally worthwhile.

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Boatswain Mate's avatar

The conventional army loses if it does not win. The guerrilla wins if he does not lose.

Henry A. Kissinger

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

Nailed it

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Suzie's avatar

Good vs. Evil, in actuality

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Elise Guidoux's avatar

Yes, and now is the final battleтАж..itтАЩs up to all of us тАЬmeekтАЭ now, and let these evil beings kill themselves and leave.

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Boatswain Mate's avatar

As you've noted: "Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future, too."

Marcus Aurelius

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

Amen

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Boatswain Mate's avatar

If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom - go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!

Samuel Adams

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

On another note, Elon is also a huge asset, besides 1A, for Republicans:

Elon will know every nook, cranny, knob, lever, systems and processes, etc.etc. He's literally the architect. Brilliant.

And he's helping save America. The first person he completely brings in the loop on this is who trump wants running in 28'.

LFG!!!

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Coach's avatar

Another, perhaps as yet underappreciated benefit Elon brings to the table is that a man so driven, with such energy, is unlikely to become complacent with a lead at any point in the game. He, perhaps more than anyone, will keep our side vigilant. Our Achilles heel is our desire, much like George Washington, to return home to our farm and be left alone.

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Boatswain Mate's avatar

Well said! I'll second the motion! Perhaps Elon is answering George's Call: "Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?"

George Washington

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

This is a very good point.

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Binky LaRue's avatar

Uh...Elon Musk is a graduate of the WEF's Young Global Leaders program, promotes brainchips, supports mRNA "vaccines" and Central Bank Digital Currencies, and parades around in satanic clothing. He is your hero?

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EvaInEden's avatar

As Coach said, "He, perhaps more than anyone, will keep our side vigilant." I don't find the word hero in the discussion. Elon has obvious, open faults, but has also facilitated several good opportunities for us - it's up to us, not him, to make use of them. He will answer his Maker individually as will we.

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