On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:51:38 -0400, JDG wrote > On the other hand, seriously considering the opinion of another is > typically an adult-to-adult relationship. It would be rather nonsensical > to use a child/permission slip metaphor to argue against an adult-to- > adult dynamic of seriously considering the opinions of others.
and JDG also wrote: > No, Nick, the metaphor is not nonsensical in relationship to the US > and the UN - and I never said that it was. I see absolute contradiction here. Seriously considering the opinion of other nations is not like asking for a permission slip. It was inappropriate, a linguistic trick worthy of a huckster, not the president. If you still can't see it, I'm done. Nick _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
