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2008-07-22 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Mike 2008-07-22 09:17|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 I've always been amused by the custom in speeches and news articles to shore up one's point with by finding a quote by someone famous to make the point. It's as if the audience is somehow incapable of judging an idea for themselves. I'm glad to see this custom challenged. People need to learn to grow up and judge ideas on their merit, not based on what someone else thinks about them.

Posted by Percy Spumble4268 2008-07-22 12:17|| 2008-07-22 12:17|| Front Page Top

#2 Yes, think for yourself, allow others to do the same.
I realize those a fightin words these days, no matter what group you may find yourself in.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-07-22 12:58|| 2008-07-22 12:58|| Front Page Top

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