Well I have survived many political onslaughts over the last twenty five years of political development.
Most of my fellow intellectuals have perished. In the beginning we were personalities as Andrew Breibart, Pim Fortuyn and Theo Van Gogh. Towering intellectuals and artists. All dead today, killed by political players they didn’t even know existed.
The second generation was the Charlie Hebdo and Lars Vilks crowd. Amazing intellectuals and artists. Especially Lars Vilks, a good friend of mine, was just amazing.
All killed. Charlie Hebdo, the French satire magazine was shot to death, most of the journalists and artist there. Lars was killed in a mysterious incident. All wrapped up shortly after.
Mysterious indeed.
How have I managed to survive? I have managed to survive through balancing paranoia with realism.
Hands down, I am totally paranoid. I see the secret service everywhere, angels and demons and what not.
My antenna are out there, for real.
That may seem excessive. But look at the result. Me, living, despite odds to the opposite. I thrive, have a little family and a bright future.
So maybe Israel can learns from that? We need to balance the paranoia with realism.
Yes we are in danger, but at the same time. There are plenty of opportunities to develop and thrive.
G-d bless the will of Israel and may we thrive.
