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Elizabeth: There's been a lot of [[commentary]] about [[character]] in regard to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1996 this election] which I find very interesting, no matter what party we belong to. I think it's actually been very helpful to me. I [[feel]] that it has, in [[thinking]] of the subject, and I'm so glad that we're still [[examining]] it. I think that there's so much there for us to think about. Just a comment.

Elizabeth: There's been a lot of [[commentary]] about [[character]] in regard to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1996 this election] which I find very interesting, no matter what party we belong to. I think it's actually been very helpful to me. I [[feel]] that it has, in [[thinking]] of the subject, and I'm so glad that we're still [[examining]] it. I think that there's so much there for us to think about. Just a comment.

TOMAS: Yes, I [[understand]] that your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party political parties], particularly your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_partyRepublican party is being very vocal in its current [[status]] in the political arena of your country: the GOP convention, I believe, is the phrase. I understand how your system works but in a cursory way. I am not a [[politician]], according to their terms, and I am not going to allow myself or this [[configuration]] to become embroiled in a [[political]] [[discourse]], for as I said earlier, your various [[courages]] are strong in the mindal realms and our format is not to KO each other at the [[voting]] booth, but to grow in [[the spiritual kingdom]].

TOMAS: Yes, I [[understand]] that your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party political parties], particularly your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_partyRepublican party is being very vocal in its current [[status]] in the political arena of your country: the GOP convention, I believe, is the phrase. I understand how your system works but in a cursory way. I am not a [[politician]], according to their terms, and I am not going to allow myself or this [[configuration]] to become embroiled in a [[political]] [[discourse]], for as I said earlier, your various [[courage]]s are strong in the mindal realms and our format is not to KO each other at the [[voting]] booth, but to grow in [[the spiritual kingdom]].

Your remark regarding [[character]] brings to my mind that the character of (forgive the phrase) "[[stardom]]," and "[[show business]]" seems to be the prevalent characteristic of the [[political]] arena of your country at this time. It would be most interesting if these displays of [[character]] could be believed year round, if they could be touted regularly, rather than only at "show time." It is [[grievous]] to me, as it is to you, I am sure, to see the delight they all seem to find in [[assassinating]] the [[character]] of the alleged [[foe]].

Your remark regarding [[character]] brings to my mind that the character of (forgive the phrase) "[[stardom]]," and "[[show business]]" seems to be the prevalent characteristic of the [[political]] arena of your country at this time. It would be most interesting if these displays of [[character]] could be believed year round, if they could be touted regularly, rather than only at "show time." It is [[grievous]] to me, as it is to you, I am sure, to see the delight they all seem to find in [[assassinating]] the [[character]] of the alleged [[foe]].

I will not [[discourage]], however, your involvement, for it has been said and it is true, that as [[intelligent]] [[human being]]s, as members of your [[society]], it does you well to become involved in what interests you and how it is that you [[feel]] that you can [[impact]] your world, your material [[existence]], your [[society]] and its [[institutions]]. This is [[good]] for you to do. It is just not good for me.

I will not [[discourage]], however, your involvement, for it has been said and it is true, that as [[intelligent]] [[human being]]s, as members of your [[society]], it does you well to become involved in what interests you and how it is that you [[feel]] that you can [[impact]] your world, your material [[existence]], your [[society]] and its [[institutions]]. This is [[good]] for you to do. It is just not good for me.

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Elizabeth: Well, I think I wanted to ask you a question because having come back from the [[IC 96 TeaM|conference]] -- and you were there, Tomas, I'm given to [[understand]] -- I [[thought]] it was like being in the [[first mansion world]] and you've been there, you've been beyond it, and so I guess I'd love to have you comment on your [[observations]] from your point of view. I know we're all [[feeling]] you were there and you could sense the [[unity]] and the incredible [[spirit]], and I would just enjoy a comment from you on your [[observations]].

Elizabeth: Well, I think I wanted to ask you a question because having come back from the [[IC 96 TeaM|conference]] -- and you were there, Tomas, I'm given to [[understand]] -- I [[thought]] it was like being in the [[first mansion world]] and you've been there, you've been beyond it, and so I guess I'd love to have you comment on your [[observations]] from your point of view. I know we're all [[feeling]] you were there and you could sense the [[unity]] and the incredible [[spirit]], and I would just enjoy a comment from you on your [[observations]].