Very beautiful, and I hope it reaches Julian Assange. And I wish Ellsberg could have heard it before he passed from this vale of tears, that was meant to be, and could have been, a paradise, had there been more people like Ellsberg and Assange. And for that matter, Caitlin Johnston.
What a wonderful tribute, Caitlin, to a very great man, a very rare man, who somehow managed to block out the ever more drowning, delirious and desperate noise of our time well enough to hear the "small still voice" of Quaker conscience within, a man who, following directly in the footsteps of Martin Luther, could only justify his actions by averring, quite matter-of-factly; "here I stand, I cannot do otherwise," a man, much like our Julian Assange, who was so devoted to his inner calling to spread and defend the truth from the many tyrants who seek to hide and destroy it, that he was not afraid to take on the most powerful hyenas in government or to suffer the most severe consequences to himself in service to such a higher cause. -- R.I.P. Dan Ellsberg You have acquitted yourself admirably in your time here amongst us. Truly, you are a benefactor of the human race, and shall thus long be remembered as a shining example to us all.
*sob* Thank you for your service too, Caitlin. May Daniel and all others who have fought for the cause of justice also rest in peace. The torch will continue to burn.
Indeed Daniel Ellsberg was a hero of all heroes, with unbelievable courage, who could live very comfortable life and nevertheless, almost madly, had risked it all for the sake of all of us. And notice dear Caitlin - he had the same "curse" you have (mentioned in your previous article - that of Projection - as did all of the heroes you have mentioned, including (or especially) Don Quixote (which is the genius of Cervantes). Thank you Caitlin for this beautiful memoir (and painting) of this great person.
By the blood sacrifice necessary to deliver a new generation to earth our species will continue to magnify the process of Creation. Pretty clever system if you ask me🤗
These days he would have gone to gaol, like some have already and some will.
They will go after C. J. Hopkins and Matt Taibbi.
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Meanwhile, from the realm of much ado about not much . . .
The Australian Government cites braking and spare parts issues as its reasons for no Ukraine War supply of the new French Thales manufactured Hawkei light armoured vehicles. May be true.
Yet, Kyiv interests are "unbothered by the braking issue". May be true.
Some talk of providing Bushmaster four-wheel drive vehicles and M113 armoured personnel carriers. May turn out to be true.
Alternatively, from the realm of where big ambitions meet hard realities . . .
"Tanks are on fire, several tanks have been destroyed, including Leopards. And yesterday it was the same, and yesterday there were Leopards. They are on fire. F-16s will also burn . . . ". President Vladimir Putin.
I'll do that. Thank you for your service.
And no one should call themselves "antiwar." So negative. You are peace advocates, whilst They are antipeace activists.
"You are peace advocates," excellent phrasing!
Absolutely Beautiful!
Wish more would understand that the world needs more individuals with the moral fortitude of Daniel Ellsberg.
Thank you for sharing the poem and the painting.
The flags should be lowered throughout the USA in honor of Mr. Ellsberg.
What a fine time to at last release Assange.
Dream on.....
Absolutely beautiful sentiment regarding the flags... Unfortunately, the enemies of humanity desire more death, rather than life...
Wish more would desire the flags lowered to honor one such as Mr. Ellsberg.
Very beautiful, and I hope it reaches Julian Assange. And I wish Ellsberg could have heard it before he passed from this vale of tears, that was meant to be, and could have been, a paradise, had there been more people like Ellsberg and Assange. And for that matter, Caitlin Johnston.
What a wonderful tribute, Caitlin, to a very great man, a very rare man, who somehow managed to block out the ever more drowning, delirious and desperate noise of our time well enough to hear the "small still voice" of Quaker conscience within, a man who, following directly in the footsteps of Martin Luther, could only justify his actions by averring, quite matter-of-factly; "here I stand, I cannot do otherwise," a man, much like our Julian Assange, who was so devoted to his inner calling to spread and defend the truth from the many tyrants who seek to hide and destroy it, that he was not afraid to take on the most powerful hyenas in government or to suffer the most severe consequences to himself in service to such a higher cause. -- R.I.P. Dan Ellsberg You have acquitted yourself admirably in your time here amongst us. Truly, you are a benefactor of the human race, and shall thus long be remembered as a shining example to us all.
So few heroes. Glad I experienced one of this stature in America. Thanks Caitlin.
*sob* Thank you for your service too, Caitlin. May Daniel and all others who have fought for the cause of justice also rest in peace. The torch will continue to burn.
Beautiful and elegant. Thank YOU!
Indeed Daniel Ellsberg was a hero of all heroes, with unbelievable courage, who could live very comfortable life and nevertheless, almost madly, had risked it all for the sake of all of us. And notice dear Caitlin - he had the same "curse" you have (mentioned in your previous article - that of Projection - as did all of the heroes you have mentioned, including (or especially) Don Quixote (which is the genius of Cervantes). Thank you Caitlin for this beautiful memoir (and painting) of this great person.
An apologist for the truth in poem and painting - very moving ❤️
Truly inspiring words. Thank you, Caitlin!
Back at you, Caitlin.
Big thank you to all the “anti vaxxers” - for resisting the relentless propaganda and bullying of the last three years. You were right.
By the blood sacrifice necessary to deliver a new generation to earth our species will continue to magnify the process of Creation. Pretty clever system if you ask me🤗
Damn straight.
Wow--that painting captures the hope of the man who never gave up and the weight of task he took up as his life's work. Just amazing.
He was lucky. Different times, different values.
These days he would have gone to gaol, like some have already and some will.
They will go after C. J. Hopkins and Matt Taibbi.
________
Meanwhile, from the realm of much ado about not much . . .
The Australian Government cites braking and spare parts issues as its reasons for no Ukraine War supply of the new French Thales manufactured Hawkei light armoured vehicles. May be true.
Yet, Kyiv interests are "unbothered by the braking issue". May be true.
Some talk of providing Bushmaster four-wheel drive vehicles and M113 armoured personnel carriers. May turn out to be true.
https://www.theage.com.au/p...
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Alternatively, from the realm of where big ambitions meet hard realities . . .
"Tanks are on fire, several tanks have been destroyed, including Leopards. And yesterday it was the same, and yesterday there were Leopards. They are on fire. F-16s will also burn . . . ". President Vladimir Putin.
And so will Australian Bushmasters and M113's.
IIRC, Australia already has provided numerous Bushmasters, as theynare frequently seen in Ukraine as burned out hulks.
"A judge dismissed the charges when gross violations by the prosecutors was exposed".
Back then - yes.
Now Bill? Unlikely. Check Julian Assange, as one standout example.
And check these . . . https://les7eb.substack.com
Seems very different to me. In 1969 in my home town the guys who bombed the CIA office got off because the evidence came from an illegal wiretap.