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By Wen XiaoshengPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
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Judas goat (disambiguation).

A defiled dove, a blemished lamb, and a garment grey as a tempest walk on water.

"In stockyards, a Judas goat will lead sheep to slaughter, while its own life is spared."

Is it sand or crushed seashells smothering the shore where a scapegoat - the vessel of violence, not like steel clashing against steel, but of lips against skin - waits to shepherd them to the slaughterhouse?

"In stockyards, a Judas goat will lead sheep to slaughter, while its own life is spared."

Goat eradication on San Clemente Island

"eliminated 28,000 goats on the island.... Some feral goats were able to find cover in the rugged terrain"

It tries to feel the fringe.

Instead, the hemorrhage holds it by the horns, its hands fashioned from the silver for which it purchased its pulse and sold the sun.

"Between 1989 and 1991, a dozen radio-collared Judas goats were used...to locate the remaining feral goats."

"eliminated 28,000 goats on the island.... Some feral goats were able to find cover in the rugged terrain"

no cover

"eliminated 28,000 goats on the island.... Some feral goats were able to find cover in the rugged terrain"

no goats

Its name is Iscariot, Traitor of Traitors

When it looks on its works, does it despair?

"In stockyards, a Judas goat will lead sheep to slaughter, while its own life is spared."

a Judas goat will slaughter its own life

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Wen Xiaosheng

I'm a mad scientist - I mean, film critic and aspiring author who enjoys experimenting with multiple genres. If a vial of villains, a pinch of psychology, and a sprinkle of social commentary sound like your cup of tea, give me a shot.

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    Written by Wen Xiaosheng