[OSList] Open Space wherever, however, whenever, with whomever as often as you can

Wed Dec 9 12:31:57 PST 2015

I wonder if I am not such a good communicator.

Setting aside the topic of the uninviting and unlovely for a moment, let 
us return to the issue of suppression and repression of thoughts which 
want legitimate expression. "Closed space" suppresses. And represses. 
And OPPRESSES. In this case, there is suppression and repression and 
OPPRESSION of conversations that want to happen, apparently. Guessing.

Is this the entire source of energy-- the "fuel"--  for the so-called 
"space invader" Mr. Trump?

/Pretend/, just for the moment, that what I am about to say is true....

(Please prepare to pretend. And go there. Pretend. If you cannot go 
there now, you are not advised to scroll further at this time.)

<HERETICAL EXPRESSION OF THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS>

<HISTRIONIC RANT>

Mr. Trump is OPENING some space, to discuss and OPENLY question: 
borders, boundaries, illegal immigration, globalist trade with China, etc.

Apparently, many in the electorate are approving (authorizing) these 
conversations as offered by Mr. Trump, conversations that have not found 
any quarter, no space whatsoever for uncensored and legitimately open 
expression in the public square. The term censorship comes to mind.

Perhaps space has been closed around the discussion of these difficult 
topics for so very long, that what Mr. Trump is doing, besides being 
quite obnoxious, also quite refreshing to many people who are happy to 
see their thoughts and feelings and ideas and concerns expressed in SOME 
way the public square. Mr. Trump resonates. How is this so? Such a 
situation seemed impossible just a few short months ago.

Perhaps Mr. Trump is accessing the deep shadow energy that results from 
an unrelenting and constant suppression and "repression of expression" 
around difficult issues. Closed space.

Mr. Trump seems to be accessing what has unwisely been suppressed and 
repressed.

*/How is this even possible if the marketplace of ideas is legitimately 
open for business? /*

And so I conclude that Mr. Trump is OPENING space. Yes, he is being 
violent. Yes he is being obnoxious. Set that aside for now.

As an exercise, imagine an outrageously obnoxious Open Space called by 
Mr. Trump, on the Mall in DC.

The theme is *MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN: IN SERVICE TO WHAT*

Hmm, all the conditions for a good Open Space appear to be present.

I wonder what kind of experience my ensue, who and how many might show 
up to question that slogan, defend that slogan, discuss "what it means," 
etc.

As it stands, the space is closed, so let's not go there. More dark 
energy thus created. Advantage Trump.

</HISTRIONIC RANT>

</HERETICAL EXPRESSION OF THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS>

On 12/9/15 2:27 PM, Jeff Aitken wrote:
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> Hey Daniel, I don't think Mr. Trump has any problem finding his 
> breakout in the open space of the contemporary world. I find the issue 
> exactly to be that he wishes to close off the space to others.
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> He's being a space invader. How do you handle a space invader? Maybe 
> if we both gave him a big hug.
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> Jeff
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> On Dec 9, 2015 11:10 AM, "Daniel Mezick via OSList" 
> <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org 
> <mailto:oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:
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>     Are we to invite only those who are inviting? /Only/ those who are
>     lovely?
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>     If we invite the uninviting and love the unlovely, the rest is up
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>     Is it not?
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>     Isn't that how opening space actually goes?
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>     Daniel
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>     PS See also:
>     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performative_contradiction
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>     On 12/9/15 1:30 PM, Jan Höglund via OSList wrote:
>>     Well, who does Donal Trump invite? Not Muslims obviously.
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>>     I just read "Talking to the Enemy" by Scott Atran
>>     https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14848338-talking-to-the-enemy
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>>     Yes, it's about opening space...
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>>     I'll write a book review some day.
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>>     /Jan
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>>     To: oslist at lists.openspacetech.org
>>     <mailto:oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>
>>     Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2015 09:49:23 -0500
>>     Subject: Re: [OSList] Open Space wherever, however, whenever,
>>     with whomever as often as you can
>>     From: oslist at lists.openspacetech.org
>>     <mailto:oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>
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>>     Wait. Is Donald Trump invited? His ideas?
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>>     http://www.trans4mind.com/jamesharveystout/repress.htm
>>     Repression. It is similar to suppression in that a thought or
>>     feeling or emotion is not expressed -- but in repression, we deny
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>>     On 12/8/15 7:48 AM, Harrison Owen via OSList wrote:
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>>         “Donald Trump calls for ‘total’ ban on Muslims entering
>>         United States”
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>>         (Washington Post 12/8/15)
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>>         Donald Trump has said what some people here in the USA (and
>>         elsewhere in the world) have also been saying and feeling.
>>         These are the words of fear. Unfortunately they are also the
>>         words of a demagogue, seeking to play upon the fears of
>>         others. That there is danger is clear, but an infinitely
>>         greater danger is that we sacrifice our essential humanity to
>>         our fear. Sealing our borders, closing our doors and
>>         windows... we close our space. And while it may appear safer,
>>         that is an allusion. Life cannot be lived without space to
>>         live in. We are no exception.
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>>         Recently we have been celebrating the warmth and depth of
>>         this global community. It is a wonder. But the beauty of this
>>         community is not an inherent gift, I believe. Rather it is
>>         the reflection of what we do. Opening Space. Opening space is
>>         not magic. We did not invent it. It is not even complicated.
>>         At root level it is simply inviting people to be fully who
>>         and what they are, to greet each other and to enjoy the
>>         space. We can do it. We can invite others to do it. And now
>>         is the time.
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>>         Harrison
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