LIVING METAPHOR? - 12/03/2006 (From Moses To "Marty Mouse")

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA -

LIVING METAPHOR?

By

David A. Archer

02/15/1968

12/03/2006

While it is that this is entirely my conjecture and speculation based on personal observation, and while the concept of comparison initially occurred to me through considering the similarities between the idea of Christ (applied in a larger social sense - as structure) and the concept of representative democracy as it was put forward in the United States, it is a rather simple thing to step even further and begin to find comparisons with much in the manner of metaphor.

In fact, in simply considering what I know of popular Christianity and the Bible - it becomes apparent that the concept itself could be much more impressive than in simply considering the metaphoric aspect with Christ.

To no level of complication, I will state that within my perspective and growing belief through observation and such considerations - I can easily see where it is that perhaps the entirety of the work and influence called the Bible, was set into motion within the application of the concepts put forward comprising the idea of representative democracy.

Again, just to make sure it is entirely clear - I in no way think this is meant to confine the concept(s) of representative democracy within any one form of religious belief. I simply see - again, whether through happenstance with the level of influence existing in and of the idea of modern Christianity - or conversely as some artistic attempt at utilizing those ingrained tendencies and further in such effort artistically speaking, to in fact create a usable form of living art work. A representation, so to speak, of already existing representations.

A use of the idea of transference that is yet to be surpassed.

Within my belief, as I have stated pertaining to the work known as the Bible - such is meant to be considered as an entirety - with of course the potentials to isolate given examples within it - but in no way to be segregated in extremes as it were.

To illustrate this perspective - I could liken it to other forms of thought structures - conditioning elements having been introduced into the idea of human cognitive thought - which in effect and action have (and do) act to form a generalized motion and consistency in the thought process.

In the larger sense, those thought structures are taken into account as an entirety - if even in the subconscious sense in and of their effect on which ever aspects of humanity they happen to find influence on - to which ever degree they have been absorbed in that sense in relative measures so to speak.

As with the work titled the Bible - these other forms of structures can (and are) considered at times (in a conscious manner) as parts... bits and pieces in some respects, and many times - consciously - such is the majority in effect and level to which they are acknowledged.

In many versions of the idea of truth, it is near impossible to find anyone that can recite and/or embody any given structure entirely as it was set forward. Especially in the exact context of the initial ideologies - which, as I have explained, I feel is very much a part of the larger process and even idea in the more deft approaches to said area of conceptualization(s) through out history. In my opinion, it was really then (the realization of such consistency of inconsistency) where people realized those innate tendencies within the human creature, that actual progress showed itself as beneficial.

In considering that - it then makes even the idea and possibility of what I am exploring here - with the living metaphoric aspects of said concepts - all the more exciting, given that in such a possibility as would be such a brilliant stroke within humanity is/are the proofs of the species having made the observation and assertion to the degrees of recognizing that inherent tendency (partial aspect and motion in progression away from any verbatim reproduction) toward various corruptions as well as the potentials within it.

To utilize the regard that no one would/has or will ever embody and recite a given ideology/work as it was put forward - within the basic structure of a larger-productive social mechanism WITHOUT attempting to acknowledge it (or worship it) has got to be the biggest and most impressive stroke of human genius ever! Artistically or otherwise.

To utilize the inherent knowledge that all would not stay the same, while then employing that tendency within a living ideology - which would remain un-acknowledged, tending itself through the changes and progression(s) - very much puts my humble existence hard pressed for words to compliment both the simplicity of it, and the utter freaking brilliance within it. Rather selfless as well, if I do say, which is further representation of even the idea of Christ - to put forward such an effort with no acknowledgement for having done so is one of the things that puts my beliefs in the area of this metaphor having happened as much from that saturation as from anything else. It seems far too brilliant for anyone to have put forward with no want of at least the recognition in having done so. Which means there is also the potential of those having implemented it being entirely ignorant themselves of a much larger motion - relativity being put into motion.

That is to say - if it were that my assertions and observations are even anywhere near correct.

To consider the idea of representative democracy as a metaphor - truly has expanded my perspective, and I attribute it to my studies and willingness to explore different perspectives.

In so many words regarding what I see as such a working metaphor within the idea of representative democracy - choose a book of any sort which you are familiar with (just to demonstrate). As you look at the cover of it - consider that all within it were then projected out into your perception as a flow of idea/ideology - further then, in a non-linear manner - or at least in a loose fashion where no certain chapter or idea within it is necessarily bound to any other as it streams forth into existence through your perception.

Such is similar to how it is that I see the various aspects of various structures then streaming out as result called representative democracy.

As I was expressing moments ago in regard to the various Biblical examples as and within this potential metaphor; Initially, there were thirteen (13) colonies (whether you want to count them as American or English - such is of little concern in regard to the larger idea in motion - but I might say that apparent discrepancies could be cited as a substantial fuel in the continuing motion and efficiency of that larger emulation I am describing from my perspective) - there were thirteen (13) Tribes of Israel (all told including the Levite's) within the Old Testament.

This I will most definitely explore further for my own entertainment if nothing else - to the extent even of exploring some basic numerological relations - such as the order and dates colonies were established - when they were admitted to the Union - and if I can see any relation to any certain aspects of those earlier tribes of Israel.

To again address the non linear aspects of this, I will cite that immediately there are some obvious examples in relation to other areas within that very popular work called the Bible, within the motions and developments of the governing mechanism (and results) - which in no way seem tied to any other existing aspects, in any sort of linear set manner. Nor does it seem that they are set within any given area of that larger mechanism.

It seems very much to stream as I have described - even when considering the more rough spots and results that find themselves needing to be rectified.

I will explore as many of these facets as I can discern throughout my studies of both Theological Ideologies and those many other ideologies having found their way into the eye of humanity. And I will then display those notes here (at least in part) as I continue to produce a work I have titled The United States - Living Metaphor?.

Again, I do note (as I have expressed) that I do not believe such religious belief structures are (or were) meant as to be domineering. Factually, as I observe even the idea as I may envision it - other attributes were not only included, but were/are necessary. It is only that I find the application of the idea(s) within that of Christ to enable such a presence of just about anything.

If such ever turned out to be the case... and I have happened upon something of substance, I do believe that the use of the potentials within the idea of Christ in such a manner, is nothing short of incredible. To utilize the implied meaning of such a sacrifice to then efficiently benefit from what it made possible in those lines of belief, is truly magnificent - even though, to be honest with my own opinions, it could (and probably does) act as the sort of imposed limitation I have explored and explained previously in other works. If for no other reason than a containment factor in and of then placing the limitations of humanity onto an otherwise infinite concept/idea.

This of course, and further only with those attempts to impose such means to ends - as it stands with the use of those concepts simply as a matter of course - there is far less confinement as result within the potentials and results, as can be readily seen.

I do not believe that acknowledging/exploring such is of the same effect as is the purposeful effort to employ/impose it. As I have put forward in and of my own belief, it is the imposed aspect - the purposeful implementation which then causes the problematic results... much in a similar manner as the difference between viewing a potential masterpiece, and taking it down off the wall to throw it around as if it were some primitive weapon to wield for some trinket like reward.