The Freddie versus detractors conflict
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:40 am
I think the conflict between Freddie and his detractors is going to be an interesting one and a microcosm of bigger issues in the world of international politics, society and group dynamics.
Is any human driven entity, an individual, a group, or a country best served when oppressed by a group of similar entities best served by highlighting the unfair treatment and challenging it or are there advantages to accept it in good spirits to avoud things getting worse and in the hope things will get quietly better?
There is a whole gamut of scenarios in which the oppression is small or great and the challenge is mild or aggressive, but I think the Freddie situation is an interesting middle of the road case. The oppression is not unbearable, perhaps, and the challenge he is making is robust but not aggressive. What is a winning strategy ? A question that politicans face in the whole range of politics from local all the way to international level.
It is appropriate that Freddie, the prospective politican, is faced with this socio-political decision for himself. From the highlights he seemed to be enjoying the sensation of taking charge of his destiny from those who seemed intent on mistreating him, even if his taking the initiative might make things less pleasant for him in the short term. Is this a case of short term pain for long term gain?
Is any human driven entity, an individual, a group, or a country best served when oppressed by a group of similar entities best served by highlighting the unfair treatment and challenging it or are there advantages to accept it in good spirits to avoud things getting worse and in the hope things will get quietly better?
There is a whole gamut of scenarios in which the oppression is small or great and the challenge is mild or aggressive, but I think the Freddie situation is an interesting middle of the road case. The oppression is not unbearable, perhaps, and the challenge he is making is robust but not aggressive. What is a winning strategy ? A question that politicans face in the whole range of politics from local all the way to international level.
It is appropriate that Freddie, the prospective politican, is faced with this socio-political decision for himself. From the highlights he seemed to be enjoying the sensation of taking charge of his destiny from those who seemed intent on mistreating him, even if his taking the initiative might make things less pleasant for him in the short term. Is this a case of short term pain for long term gain?