Comments on: Buffoonery http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/buffoonery/ Ideas, Opinions, Discussions Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:10:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Robert http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/buffoonery/#comment-143 Robert Fri, 30 May 2008 13:03:59 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=63#comment-143 Stotman, Yes, I do think we need books that are relevant and have a true purpose. I'm all for knowledge that is used to try and advance our country or even fill in the blanks of the past with honesty. But, when a book is a blatant propaganda push used for manipulation, that's where my problem comes with political agenda writing. I don't even mind if the books come out with a sharing of a story mentality for a sense of reconciliation for one's decisions made in the past. However, based on timing and content, the majority of these books are published for the simple fact of acquiring more money, power, and creating political upheaval. I want the truth, not opinion. I want honesty, not deception. I want someone giving us a path for a better future, not a dark view upon the past that tries to engender hatred towards those they disagree with. Stotman, Yes, I do think we need books that are relevant and have a true purpose. I’m all for knowledge that is used to try and advance our country or even fill in the blanks of the past with honesty. But, when a book is a blatant propaganda push used for manipulation, that’s where my problem comes with political agenda writing.

I don’t even mind if the books come out with a sharing of a story mentality for a sense of reconciliation for one’s decisions made in the past. However, based on timing and content, the majority of these books are published for the simple fact of acquiring more money, power, and creating political upheaval. I want the truth, not opinion. I want honesty, not deception. I want someone giving us a path for a better future, not a dark view upon the past that tries to engender hatred towards those they disagree with.

]]> By: stotman http://www.synapticdomination.com/2008/05/buffoonery/#comment-141 stotman Fri, 30 May 2008 12:37:09 +0000 http://www.synapticdomination.com/?p=63#comment-141 Ah Robert you are so right in many ways. I do think however that some of them should be published. For instance someone working in the Nixon administration. We, The People, have no idea what they talk about and when they do. These outlets give the authors, or the person the book is about, to share their experiences. There are tons more books about "I thought it was wrong at the time ..." more about trying to defend their actions than informing about useful insights. As you said earlier, as long as their are buyers the books will keep a coming. Ah Robert you are so right in many ways. I do think however that some of them should be published. For instance someone working in the Nixon administration. We, The People, have no idea what they talk about and when they do.

These outlets give the authors, or the person the book is about, to share their experiences. There are tons more books about “I thought it was wrong at the time …” more about trying to defend their actions than informing about useful insights. As you said earlier, as long as their are buyers the books will keep a coming.

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