Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 http://www.bvml.org/contemporary/caldrmng.htm I dreamed I was standing on a corner in Berkeley California. A mass of unwashed freakish looking beings banging drums, carrying signs, and wailing like banshees were impeding traffic and marching in my direction. The air reeked of patchouli, body odor and pot. This dream was quickly turning into a nightmare. I watched in stunned silence as these troglodytes marched past me. The unintelligible chanting and the foul stench emanating from their ranks was becoming unbearable. Thankfully, and mercifully, I could now see the tail end of this parade of fools. The freak show had almost passed when one of these morons made the mistake of shoving a Communist Party pamphlet and a sign in my face. It didn't help that the sign read... "We Need A Regime Change Here" I snapped! I yanked the ungrateful punk from the crowd and punched him in the nose. The smelly freak in the Ben & Jerry's shirt slowly rose to his feet. He looked at me with bloodshot eyes and screamed - "Damn Dude! Why Did You Hit Me?Because I hate you!" I replied. I told him he would have to do some soul searching to understand why I hate him and I punched him again. With his face contorted by rage, Butter Not Bombs boy dropped his sign, raised his fists and came at me. I held out my hands before he could strike back and yelled STOP! Remember your conflict resolution training in the Berkeley public school system. Remember that you only need to understand why I hate you, make a few changes in your behavior to appease me, give me three hugs, and then we can be friends forever. And always remember, violence only breeds more violence. I informed him that I was allowed to hit him and he couldn't strike back because it was his fault I hit him in the first place. A smile slowly came to his face and Dazed & Confused Boy dropped his fists and said - . "You're right my brother! When attacked, I must not retaliate". Cherry Garcia started babbling something about don't bomb Iraq, racism, no blood for oil, down with Bush, not in our name...blah blah blah. I interrupted him, smiled, and said - Can't we all just get along? With that emotional plea, Puppet Boy began sobbing uncontrollably and came towards me with outstretched arms. He said - "Give me a hug man, you just need love and understanding! I believe you'll never attack me again!" I punched him in the nose again and then I woke up. Time to go to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 That was great randOM! Very very good indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 Hey Theist! I was in your neighborhood when I had that dream! When the people of Iraq dance in the street next month after America and her 28 allies liberate them from that asura Saddam, goofballs like Tyrone will still curse us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 Haribol RandOM, yeah that description is right off the street around here. I understand them. In the late sixties I was a knee jerk leftist, in the street selling my hate papers on how America is responsible for all evils etc. Issue by issue though I had to reevaluate my stance and I find myself over on the correc..er I mean right side on most things. America for all its faults, and there are many, still offers the best hope around. Nice to see you posting again. Hope you've been well and stay that way. Hey how's Puru? Jai Sri Krsna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 Theist: I hear you. David Horowiz has a similar past. It's never too late to accept and promote TRUTH. I pass thru Beserkeley every two months or so. I have business at UC with professors. You might catch me at the drum circle on Sproul, ask Hateman where I am. Puru is doing well, and is at Srila Narayana Maharaja's festival, currently passing thru FloriDUH and going south. Say Hi to the denizens of NewJagPuru for me, I never visit when I'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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