[PEN-L:32515] Re: Re: pc language

[Doug Henwood <dhenwood@xxxxxxxxx>]

Doyle Saylor wrote:

> There are good reasons why Vehement language and Vehement passions have been
> criticized in political discourse and a shift generally took place over the
> centuries as writing gradually became a popular activity (meaning literacy
> spread to the masses).  The brain work of writing works best in a
> dispassionate methodology because of the effect of Vehement Passions upon
> the intellectual brainwork process.  But because we have found certain
> answers that are relatively workable in regard to the act of writing, does
> not mean we have fully understood what Vehement Passions mean.
>
> We can see though with electronic distribution lists that passion is still

Oh please. Passion is an important part of politics - it's about love
and hate and strong reactions, or should be. The right wing
understands this very well, which is one of the many reasons why
they're eating our lunch.

Doug