Brainwash

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Brainwash My pawns are carved from the ivories ripped from flesh are the tusks I need to have agency, my moves I look forward to in any direction through hearts I may pierce a game of thrones when I win the board it's clear wrists bloodied from the combatants my treasured knights toss their plated platinum gauntlets not for the queen of queens nor a worthless king but for forcible indoctrination to induce to give up basic political, social, and religious beliefs and attitudes and to accept contrasting regimented ideas

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Robert Gorelick

Date: 5/17/2025 11:46:00 AM

You wisely chose the game of chess as the perfect arena and metaphor to express your firm resolve in confronting the turbulent issues of this volatile time. Loved it, Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/17/2025 1:33:00 PM

There is more to discover about the chess game, a perfect arena for many metaphors in history, and to come. Thanx for your undivided attention to this one and the review!

Paige Hind

Date: 5/14/2025 9:33:00 AM

Very piercing- you have a strong voice

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/16/2025 10:59:00 AM

Brainwashing refers to the process of making someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing them from thinking clearly, we are the pawns Paige, and losing all we fought for, many died for...we must have a strong voice, yes? ;)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/13/2025 6:17:00 PM

Anaya, I see you're on a chess roll of late. This use of power to force people to comply is quite a bet if that is what's at stake. As we know, it's a very serious game with stakes so high. I give you a lot of credit for heading in this direction. Smiles!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/13/2025 6:58:00 PM

DB, There is more to discover about the chess game, a perfect arena for many metaphors in history, and to come. I did what we; you and i do best, made it about politics, shhh don't tell lol. Smiles, back