Jesse Helms, one of American politics iconic figures of the second half of the 2oth century died this morning in Raleigh North Carolina.
A "Cold War" champion of "conservative" causes, Helms was a nortorious foil for the left wing establishment throughout his career...
While canvassing for Sane/Freeze in 1990, I happened to knock on the door of his then press secretary; a 30 ish woman whom decided to engage me in dialogue about my group and why she would not be in support of our cause: I am Senator Helms' secretary she says with the biggest grin followed up with ' he is not as they present him...he is a big 'pussycat'." "Huh" I said, "not to those on my side he is not." She wished me well and closed the door to her colonial Silver Spring home as I ventured out into the dark, windy night.
That night and the encounter said volumes, of how the individual can become captive to the impressions we create for ourselves and how they can be re-made by both friends and enemies.
Perception is truly reality.
Anyway, sleep in peace old man; may the god you served give you everything you deserve!
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