THE TERROR OF "ISM" By Ray Lucero
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There are many forms of "ism"
(Defined as method, outlook, principle or doctrine)
Here's a few of the more notorious ism's:
Terrorism;
Control of people by a few through fear & violence (Used by both sides in conflict)
Counterterrorism;
Violence versus Violence
Ecoterrorism;
Violence against the environment (Bush's environmental policy)
Racism;
Separates gender, social classes, religious groups and race (A favorite tool of fascism)
Fascism;
The few controlling the many (Where U.S.A. is headed)
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More isms:
Atheism;
Highest form of denial
Asceticism;
Denial of self through suffering
Baptism;
Pledge of self to worldly churches & icons
Barbarism;
Savage acts against others
Cabalism;
Adherence to an extreme
Cannibalism;
Humans consuming humans on all levels
Capitalism;
Economic system based on private ownership of capital
Chauvinism;
Belief in the superiority of men over women
Communism;
Abolishment of private ownership
Conformism;
Sacrifice of autonomy
Criticism;
Serious judgment of something or someone
Cynicism;
Morose distrust
Defeatism;
Acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
Demonism;
Worship of demons, Satan or false gods
Despotism;
Modus operandi of George Bush & Dick Cheney
Dogmatism;
Intolerance and prejudice of a bigot through arrogance or stubborn positive-ness
Dualism;
Two opposing elements
Egotism;
An exaggerated opinion of one's own importance (any guesses on this one?)
Elitism;
The attitude that society should be governed by an elite group
Escapism;
An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy (promoted by corporate media, video games and cinema)
Extremism,
The reckless acts of George Bush & Dick Cheney
Jingoism;
Fanatical patriotism (25% of Americans)
Materialism;
The philosophical theory that matter is the only reality (American corporatism)
Militarism;
Political orientation to use a strong military force to promote national interests
(American policy to control arms, global policy & resources)
Monarchism;
George Bush's advocacy that monarchy is a political system
Moralism;
Judgments about another person's morality (A favorite tool of bigotry)
Narcism;
George Bush's exceptional interest and admiration of himself
Necrophilism;
Irresistible sexual attraction to dead bodies (Bush's love of war)
Nepotism;
The White House policy of favoritism to relatives and close friends by giving them jobs and important positions
Nihilism;
A revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of social system for its own sake
(A little used tool for change)
Ogreism;
Dick Cheney
Opportunism;
What Bush administration has done to take advantage of high offices and privilege with little regard to ultimate consequences
Patriotism;
Blind love of country and willingness to sacrifice to anyone in power
Vigilantism;
The actions of a vigilance committee (Blackwater) to enforce laws
I leave you with this one:
Yahooism
Somebody (use your imagination on this one) who is regarded as unruly, crude, or brutish…
Oh, I almost forgot this one;
Peaceism (my word and definition):
Global stability & harmony through awareness, compassion and love
Peace,
Ray Lucero
