Ron Green
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Tue Oct-31-06 05:54 PM
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In the final mud-slinging countdown: Fear always wins |
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and the truth be damned. This is why the right wing and its showbiz-masquerading-as-journalism hirelings will make some gains. Rove & Co. know exactly how people respond to these exchanges, and they'll beat it for all it's worth this week.
However: I think the truth, despite being damned, will carry the day.
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Tue Oct-31-06 05:55 PM
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ewoden
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Tue Oct-31-06 05:59 PM
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5. Fear first breeds more fear |
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Then it breed compliance
Then it breeds complicity
Then it breeds doubt
Then it breeds contempt
Then it breeds resentment
Then it breed resistance
Then it breeds hatred
Which ultimately breeds fear.
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Tue Oct-31-06 05:56 PM
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Heroes win. Brave people willing to stand up to bullies. Everybody loves them!
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Ron Green
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Tue Oct-31-06 06:08 PM
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7. It depends on the frame of reference, though. |
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A brave person like George W. Bush standing up to a bully like Saddam Hussein (despite all the hand-wringing from the international community.)
Lots of people, far too many, still believe this lie. And the minute someone in the press starts to take Bush to task, they see this as bullying by the "drive-by media."
I guess my point is that cynicism and blame resonate so well as entertainment in our culture that liars and thieves have a distinct advantage.
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Tue Oct-31-06 05:57 PM
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3. Kerry needs all our help on this one. |
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We must not allow him to be misunderstood.
--IMM
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Tue Oct-31-06 05:57 PM
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4. The fear card failed to gain traction this election cycle... |
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or did I missing something? :shrug:
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Tue Oct-31-06 06:05 PM
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6. Well, I'm scared to death of BushCo. |
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But thank you for your concern.
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