When I was younger, I heard a parable that was both funny, and extremely enlightening. Given the times we live in now, I feel it's very appropriate to share it with you here...
Once, there was a little bird that hatched from his egg in the late summer. He barely had time to learn to fly, before the autumn winds came, and the other birds started preparing to migrate South for the winter.
Finally, the big day arrived, and all the birds took off for the flight southward. But, the little bird wasn't strong enough, or skilled enough to keep up with them. No matter how hard he tried, he kept falling behind the flock, until one day he dropped from the sky in pure exhaustion. He landed in a cow pasture, and sadly watched the other birds leave him far behind.
Cold, and alone, the little bird thought this was the end. He would surely freeze or starve to death out there in the field. And, just when he thought it couldn't get any worse, a cow suddenly came along, and crapped all over him.
It took a moment for the bird to realize that he was now warm, instead of freezing. But, once he did, he popped his head out of the cow pile, and began to sing. He was so happy.
Then, an old tomcat heard his happy little song, and quickly pounced, pulling the bird from the steaming pile and eating him whole.
The lessons of this story are...
1. Not everyone who craps on you is an enemy.
2. Not everyone who gets you out of crap is a friend.
3. If you're neck-deep in crap, it's best to keep your mouth shut.
Funny how you can relate this silly little joke to what's going on in our country now days. The American people are obviously the little bird, just struggling to survive. The Trump era Republicans would be the cow, helping the bird, but in an unappealing and seemingly distasteful way. And the Regressives (Democrats, RINOs, and the media) are definitely the cat, claiming to offer help, but ultimately doing more harm than good.
Later, I'll write more on why catering to everyone doesn't benefit anyone.
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