As difficult as it is to make communications from the location I am currently in, I do find myself able to glance at the subjects under discussion on 'Forum' when I visit 'Yangon' where I am (occasionally), able to avail myself of such facilities that are taken for granted by most of us.
The use of 'Telephones' and 'Computers' is particularly restricted further inland and as such, my periods of isolation rather more frequent and lengthier of late.
Strangely enough, I do not feel 'Isolated' since the folk I am currently among seem to possess a 'Mindset' which actually benefits from 'Isolation' and I am sure that their influence is beneficial to my own well-being.
Disregarding the fact that there is much turmoil in the region and that (as usual) it is all associated with (or sourced from) 'Political and Militaristic' dogma, the folk and attending 'Mindset' which I allude to, present an absolute defence to whatever pressures those aforementioned 'Powers' seek to impose upon them simply because they regard such 'Powers' as 'Contaminants' and therefore ignore them (much to the distress of the said 'Powers').
In retaliation to the fact that they are being ignored, the 'Powers' embark upon a campaign of persecution, they hold forth the suggestion that these gentle folk present a great threat to the 'Peace and Stability' of any 'Society' in which they may be found, completely overlooking the fact that the 'Society' which they accuse of such disruption, IS one of perfect 'Peace and Harmony' YET, such is the effectiveness of the 'Lies' and 'Distortions' spread by those 'Powers', the vast majority of those who do not 'Ignore', readily accept that there must be justification in such accusations and thus, the 'Guns' of the aggressor begin to speak their truth.
Which brings me to the point where the expression 'Hippopotomizing Humanity' might well be a suitable one to describe the process IF one studies the 'Life Style' of the 'Hippopotamus' and is prepared to make certain comparisons.
At 'Birth', the 'Hippopotamus' is introduced into an environment of 'Filth and Stench' (as WE perceive it to be) it defecates in the water and mud it lives in, it reproduces and carries out ALL it's functions and spends it's entire lifetime in such an environment, the ONLY time it leaves it's surroundings is when it ventures forth to feed upon the grass which sustains it, the 'Bull' (or leader of the 'Pod') dictates policy and the community over which he presides, lives within the confines of their own (mostly harmonious) surroundings and, in accordance with the 'Protocol of the Hippo', any invitation to join the 'Wallowing' enjoyed by others, is probably met with gratitude by the invited 'Guest'.
Unfortunately, among 'Humans', the 'Opposite' is very often (or mostly) the reason for inviting a fellow 'Human' to join them when their lives suffer a decline, it would appear that the one who is beset by misfortune and misery, actively encourages others to join them in their 'Quagmire' and, strangely enough, the 'Invited One' invariably succumbs to the 'Invitation' with the result that 'Western Society' is now in the 'State of Confusion' that the population is expected to enjoy, furthermore, an overwhelming majority of the population are now actually in favour of dwelling in the 'Quagmire' (which the more discerning among us can see quite plainly) even to the extent that they are prepared to risk their lives to impose on others, the same injustices that 'Lies and Deception' has so blighted their own lives.
Sorry Folks, time has run out and I must leave in a few minutes, hope all is well with you.
God Bless.........................Schnauzer. X