On 'Trying' vs. 'Doing', to 'Verbally Pillaging and Raping' vs. 'Creatively Debating', to McCain vs. Obama

Most people who use the word 'try' -- fail to do what they are 'trying' to do. That is why they use it -- as an 'excuse', a 'rationalization', a 'justification' -- for failing. (And I freely admit, I can be one of the worst offenders here.)

Either you want to do something badly enough -- that you just do it -- and no excuses are needed and/or relevant. Or you use the word 'try' -- and you set yourself up for failure. Call the word 'try' a self-fulfilling prophecy for expected failure.

Either you 'do'.

Or you 'don't'.

Everything else is irrelevant -- or at least background 'noise, smoke and mirrors' for what really is going on, for what really is or isn't going to happen.

Of course for some things, you need a willing partner. Or at least one who is willing to 'negotiate' with you.

But that is a different story.

Indeed, DGB Philosophy starts and ends with the creative negotiation and integration of opposing differences.

Creative debate where the 'real issues are front and centre, and aimed towards a win-win conflict resolution and a balanced, democratic solution' -- this is what DGB Philosophy is ideally all about -- not negative campaigning and rhetoric that is primarily aimed at character assassinations, trash-talking, mud-wrestling, cheap shots, low blows, negative associations, negative stereotypes, slash and burn tactics... I borrowed that last phrase from Biden (and see, Senator Biden, how I properly and ethically attributed the phrase to you -- not plagerized a whole speech from you. Sorry, I couldn't resist that even though I like for the most part, Senator Biden, what you stand for, and I like most of your speeches -- particularly, the ones where you reach into your heart and share your most intense passion -- and compassion -- with the American people. Your best speeches are definitely worth listening to. Your worst speeches -- well, we won't say too much about them. Call them a 'momentary lapse of reason' -- or at least a momentary lapse of 'political savvy' which is pretty shocking considering all the years you have been in politics. I guess we can't get your 'best speeches' -- without also getting some of your 'worst speeches'.

Back to the point I was making.

The best creative, 'bi-partisan, win-win conflict resolutions' -- are like 'great sex'. Both parties go home with a 'smile on their face'.

In contrast, when the Repubicans go into a debate -- or to be more specific, an 'election campaign' -- it is like they are trying to 'verbally rape and pillage' the Democratic Party.

It worked four years ago for Bush.

I don't think it's going to work this time for McCain.

I think Obama has stood up to McCain blow for blow.

And come out the better fighter -- let us use this metaphor: a young Yvander Holyfield in his prime, as opposed to an aging Mike Tyson trying to 'bite Holyfield's ear off'.

That is the imagery I will be left with when this election campaign is over.

- dgb, October 28th, 2008.