"The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words."
- Philip K. Dick

Today's episode touches on the subject of manipulation and neediness as we create clients.

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"outer" ... locust(s) [of control] 3/29/03 : 3/31/03

i'm propped up again
hands folded 
feet squarely planted
my posture's perfect
my tie has a grease stain
they walk by my cubicle, critique and send back reports from their superiors informing me that my services are no longer required
"come again?"
"by the power invested in me, you are terminated, good day"
I feel supreme heartburn
veins are bulging
teeth grinding
stomach curling
legs wabbling
fists cemented
eyes dotted
smile
not present
one look, two looks and now security arrives to give me the heave-ho
"i'm not going anywhere you yankee bastards
I've given the best of my years
I've missed baby showers
first touchdowns
anniversaries
funerals
picnics
shouting matches
injections
dorm life
band rehearsals
wet dreams
cuddling in bed while reading books
midnight snacks
birds and bees
coffee before work while reading the newspaper
in-laws
bar-be-ques with mr and mrs
slammed doors in the face after grounding hostile teenagers
super bowl parties
the smashing of fine china"
"I will never take my hat off, you scum fuck"