Mr. No Regrets

We recently 'lost' one of the most valuable pieces in our intelligence
game. I use quotes because, this game often has what we call Gambits.
Valuable pieces that are often 'given out' to lure the unsuspecting foe.
Because the game of chess is built on strategy and initial play is
based entirely on controlling positions, the student must make sure that
he develops the ability to see way beyond a few moves in order to see
the whole picture.
While the exit of a key piece on the board attracted a lot of attention,
certain ideas that were presented also seemed to have ruffled a few
feathers. The first was the idea of succession while the other less
controversial one was the plot to eliminate generals. Other thoughts
that seemed to reawaken certain circles in the opposition centered on
the notion of electoral malfunction.

It is very important to note that in the game of chess, we deal
primarily with Kingdoms (Kings, Queen, Bishops, Knights, Castles and
Pawns) not countries with presidents (who merely preside over
territory).
This is why many crucial battles will be fought in Religious Centers
further complicated by ethnic divides. We watch with baited breath to
see how different leaders will respond to the call and who will take
center stage in what for some of us is quickly becoming the battle of
the ages.

The Catholic Church in the Philippines has some lessons that it can
teach us as do the Egyptians (where Christians created a protective
cover for Muslims who wished to pray at the height of the revolution in
Tahrir Square).

Maybe the young shepherd boy (or a descendant of his) will rise to the
occasion and reclaim his herds and his lands.