You know the old adage.
“If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.”
The best way
to eliminate opposition
(if that’s what you’re into)
is to take the opposition’s side.
For example,
consider joining the opposition’s
political party, for example.
That way, you can eliminate
the candidate you oppose
in the primary,
rather than the election.
Of course, there’s a good chance
your opposition runs deeper than politics.
The outside
is merely a reflection
of what lies within.
Trail Wood,
1/6
In this contemplative narrative, we delve into the age-old adage, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” and explore its implications for eliminating opposition, both in the political realm and within ourselves.
The Strategy of Joining the Opposition
The adage suggests a strategic approach to dealing with opposition by becoming a part of it. It implies that by aligning with the opposition, one can influence its direction and potentially achieve their goals from within.
Political Party as an Example
The narrative uses the example of joining the opposition’s political party to illustrate the strategy. By participating in the opposition’s party, one can have a say in the selection of candidates during the primary elections, potentially preventing the candidate they oppose from reaching the general election.
Going Beyond Politics
The narrative hints at the idea that opposition can extend beyond politics. It suggests that external conflicts often mirror internal conflicts and that the way we engage with external opposition may reflect unresolved issues within ourselves.
The Reflective Nature of External Opposition
The statement “the outside is merely a reflection of what lies within” underscores the notion that external conflicts may be symbolic of our internal struggles. It implies that by addressing our internal conflicts, we may find greater clarity and resolution in our external interactions.
Summary
We explore the strategic approach of joining the opposition to eliminate opposition and consider its application in political scenarios and personal self-reflection. The narrative highlights the interconnectedness of external and internal conflicts and the potential for growth and resolution through self-awareness.
Glossarium
- Internal Conflict: Inner struggles, doubts, or unresolved issues that affect one’s thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.
“In order to conquer, what we need is to dare, still to dare, and always to dare.” – Georges Danton
In the realm of opposition, we find,
A strategy to unwind,
“If you can’t beat ’em,” we’re inclined,
To join ’em, and intertwine.
Joining the opposition’s fray,
In politics, we find a way,
To influence the game they play,
In primaries, we have our say.
But opposition’s reach, it seems,
Goes beyond political dreams,
Within ourselves, it teems,
In our depths, our conflict streams.
The external mirror reflects,
Our internal, hidden defects,
In our souls, it connects,
In our battles, our souls it protects.
So, let us ponder, the opposition’s tide,
In joining, can we find our guide,
In politics and within, we confide,
In self-awareness, our growth does reside.
We invite reflections on the strategy of joining the opposition and its potential applications in various aspects of life, as well as the interconnectedness of external and internal conflicts.
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