Greetings George.........
My views.............
"to each his or her own" I suppose.
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Small point....before I forget...........
Flags could ( and have ) adorned a many Birthday Celebrations....
especially if-and-when the B-Day is one of the leaders of the
MicroGovt............( here in the Imperium, P.R.O.G., and F.R.E.E. )
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NOW.......
I suppose it would depend entirely upon one's definition of
"micronationalism", or else one's dedication and devotion to
his or her own "micro" *Dream*; and as there is now no known
definative definition on what "micronationalism" is or isn't, then
there in lies the rub.
( not a "one-size-fits-all" thingie ) In my opinion...to not present such photos and information merely
confines and defines micronationalism as being nothing more than
a "hobby"; and leads to the stagnation, insulation, and isolation
of the Greater MicroSphere, as it appears that such silence merely
promotes the idea that micronations must *follow* the "macro"
at an arms-length, and somehow be afraid, embarrassed, or ashamed
to promote our own micronational events.
( i.e. "major-macro-media" promotes on minor issues: such as the
"Oldest Living Man"; as well as, on more major issues: such as the
War in Iraq, etc....why should no micronation do the same, on a
"birthday" of one of its Citizens ?
*I*.....as many others do, live a "Double Life", which interweaves
both my "macro" and my "micro" lives; thereby, allowing me to
see with what I prefer to refer to as:
"Micro Double Vision".
( i.e...taxes = "tributes" / "protection money", customers = "tourist", etc... )"Micro Double Vision".....call it a
"State of Mind"....
if one prefers; a means of mental manipulation: a way to galvanize,
magnify, magnetize all available angles to any given situation.
The Family Farms, and the Agribiz, are the foundation for our
micronation; which means: our "macro" economy and everday life
is attached 110% to our "micro" DREAM.
( i.e. like
"love & marriage"...."can't have one without the other" )
( of course, used as an example only....as in the song )
Such a concept should not be too hard for anyone to comprehend;
especially if-and-when there are those who have, or who are,
involved in a macro-to-micro connection as well; such as several
other micronations, which are in all actuality, designed as a
"business" as well, or who are in the process of seeking some
local "macro" status as being an organization fit for some sort of
"tacit" recognition.
Some micronations are functional, some are for fun; with one's
own life-experiences, and degree of dedication to one's own
"Dream" being paramount, and important ingrediants in the
length of one's own "Dream".
( *sometimes*...the age of a person = the age of a micronation's life )
Some micronations are based upon a religious foundation, some
on a business foundation, some on a "for-fun" foundation; but in
any-and-all cases, ALL micronations exist for some need or desire.
There are countless reasons why one establishes a MicroGovt;
which leads me back to one of my original points:...as there is no
regulatory institution ( micro or macro ) that governs micronations,
then each is free to see micronationalism as he or she so chooses.
( which in a manner of speaking...supports / defends your right
to view as you do ) My
"Micro Double Vision" allows me to expand my "Dream";
as it interweaves ALL aspects of my existence(s) ( micro & macro);
thereby, making the vision / version of my "Dream" more real with
the passing of each day. ( it works for me / us )
i.e. "Walk the Walk...Talk the Talk".........
I am of the opinion that my "macro" life now revolves around
my "micro" life; and that my "micro" life evolved from my "macro"
life experiences. ( i.e. "micro" is @ the center nowadays )
( "chicken & egg" thingie...i.e....the "which came 1st ??" question )I choose to believe that my "micro" *Dream* is in the lead now;
but also am well aware that the "macro-connection" has to be
maintained, in order for our *Dream* to ever have any hope of
obtaining any level / degree of "macro" recognition.
( hopefully within my life-time; but most likely not...so the Dream goes on )
I choose to NOT seperate any of my day-to-day life experiences
into two seperate-but-equal existences; as everything that we do,
does have a direct-or-indirect effect / affect upon our "micro" *Dream*;
with the consequences contributing completely to the eventual outcome.
( a direct-connect to the effect / affect of our own desires )
Important Point: Personal Perspective only..........
I consider myself to be a "micronationalist" first, and a "macro"
individual second; which of course, is *MY* view, and can be
viewed by others as they so choose to do...as do I towards
those who have a 180 degree difference in my definition.
SOoooo....for those who declare to be *serious* micronationalists,
it is of *MY* firm belief that such individuals need to place their "micro"
lifestyle front-and-center; thereby, in a sense.....
( to use an old expression )..."putting their money where their mouth is".
( not to mean one has to sacrifice his or her "macro" living to
accomplish this view; merely attempt to attach one's "micro"
ways to one's "macro" ways...publicly & privately...physically &
mentally )
i.e. There is a direct coorelation between being a "full-time"
micronationalist, and a "part-time" micronationalist; at least
with regards to the time-table that reflects if-and-when a
micronation ever attains / obtains its goals with resepct to
"macro" recognition.
( i.e.....mixing the physical with the mental aspects )
( i.e....."it's as *real* as one makes it" ) I am pleased and proud to present some of the day-to-day events
that occur here within the borders of the Imperium; as each event
adds another "brick" into the "wall" of the eventual reality of our
*Dream*; and it is the viewer who has to decide whether or not
to read such *news*.
( just as is the case with any "macro" *news* event(s) )
Additional Point......
i.e......
"Macro" nations, and their leaders and People, go about their daily
"lives" without so much as considering or thinking what any
"micronation" views about the "macro" community of nations;
and the same view could / should be felt and expressed by the
nations within the MicroSphere...towards their "macro" counterparts.
Regards.....
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P.S.
Modified / edited to correct numerous type-ohs. ;D
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