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Re: Freedom from information
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 27 Feb 2003 13:48:23 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
> I find that I can form opinions by
> using Conservatives as a sort of sounding board better than I can Liberals.
> Though I find discussions with you and -->Bruce<-- intellectually stimulating,
> you two, at least for me, are exceptions rather than the rule.
See, I think this paragraph very neatly spotlights the problem with the one
dimensional labeling system in use (because it's simple?)
left-right ... liberal-conservative
To be fair you did not explicitly label Bruce and Dave! (1) But the
inference that most any reader would draw is that you have.
I would reject that label. Bruce is not "liberal", per se, and neither is
Dave! (1) Their positions are much more complex than that. As are,
presumably, yours.
++Lar
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| In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes: <snip> er, forgot to include the footnote so here it is: 1 - Correct placement for Dave! My record on this is certainly among the top posters here... ++Lar (21 years ago, 27-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Yes, labels are restrictive and simplistic and I wouldn't necessarily hold anyone to a category. My analysis was chiefly based upon my observation that I am almost always in philosophical disagreement with these 2 guys on many issues, and I am (...) (21 years ago, 27-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) You make a fine point, though I should confess that I don't really mind being grouped that way. It's kind of like being thrown into the generic category of "animal" versus "vegetable" or "mineral." You're also correct that the range of (...) (21 years ago, 27-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I try...:-) (...) Yes. Reminds me of the People's Choice Awards. I am suspicious of those as well-- I am a believer in relying on the marketplace to define the success of many things. After all, a platinum record sold 1,000,000 (or whatever (...) (21 years ago, 27-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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