SILENCE OF THE ASS

SILENCE OF THE ASS 

6/12/2026 

The total disconnect between many politicians and leaders of the world and their constituents leaves many of us bewildered. So much so that the disconnect itself has become news and limitless stock for comedians.
 

It brings to mind an old proverb:
 

A man was training his donkey by lecturing it.
A passing sage admonished him: Your ass is deaf to your sermon.
As it cannot learn from your speech,
Perhaps you should learn from its silence.
 

Two kinds add to the world’s tribulations, an arrogant leader and an ignorant teacher! Sadly, our world is full of both.
This, however, is an election year in many parts of the world, and there is desperation to replace many of the leaders. Unfortunately, in this fervor, we may be electing inexperienced people. Although this may seem to be the right thing to do, their lack of experience will most definitely put the world in more chaos. Let's be mindful of whom we elect.

                                                                                                                             Reza Ghadimi