Megalomania and Ponerology

megalomania  n.

1. A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.

ponerology n.

1. A division of theology dealing with evil; theological doctrine of wickedness or evil; from the Greek: poneros -> evil'.

Earlier this week President Bush declared himself "The Decider".  As I read those words, the above two words immediately came to mind.  I have provided the definitions above, and a few thoughts below...

Positions of power are full of individuals of the above types.

Study the types well.

Educate yourself in their ways.

Understand their purpose and aim.

They do not act in our best interest.

Protect yourself with knowledge.

And, remember these from Musashi Miyamoto's The Book of Five Rings...

• Think of what is right and true.
• Understand the harm and benefit in everything.
• Learn to see everything accurately.
• Become aware of what is not obvious.
• Be careful even in small matters.
• Do not do anything useless.

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