I was reminded of the relationship among lions, hyenas, and their prey as I "discussed" the current political season (which started the day after Election Day 2008) with friends. Certainly there are parallels. Hyenas and lions hate each other. They harass and will kill each other when they can, even if there is no prey involved.When there is prey, of course, it will get moved back and forth between the parties
as one or the other gains the upper hand, getting seriously macerated in the process. There will be vicious and bloody battles within the winning group as well for who gets the most meat. But in the end the impala or the buffalo or the ibex is still dead and will be eaten; any remnants will be picked over by the vultures,
who are no slouches in the mindless butchery department themselves.
Think about it.
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