If you will read my latest post, the questions asked are geared toward *talking about* the idea YOU proposed.
The conversation has therefore shifted TO the alternate proposal.
To most folks, this would indicate a sense that the door was open to a dialogue ABOUT alternatives (since, you know....that's where the conversation shifted and all).
Instead, the reaction is to remark how close-minded the discussion participant is, and walk away pouting.
If we can take 'poly as something of a microcosm of the rest of the world, I contend that it is no wonder Bush and Co. have taken a hard line, unilateralist attitude.
When the other side doesn't want to put their option and alternative under the microscope for a closer look, one must reach one of two conclusions:
A) Either the plan is flawed in some way, and close scrutiny will reveal the fault of it (thereby exposing the "other side" to criticsm of THEIR--supposedly vastly superior) plan
or
B) The other side really isn't all that interested in talking about options anyway, and would rather get back to the vastly more fun business (and less risky, by the way) of bashing the current plan and those who front it.
Which is it?
-=Vel=-
(going to lunch, but looking forward to the reply)
The conversation has therefore shifted TO the alternate proposal.
To most folks, this would indicate a sense that the door was open to a dialogue ABOUT alternatives (since, you know....that's where the conversation shifted and all).
Instead, the reaction is to remark how close-minded the discussion participant is, and walk away pouting.
If we can take 'poly as something of a microcosm of the rest of the world, I contend that it is no wonder Bush and Co. have taken a hard line, unilateralist attitude.
When the other side doesn't want to put their option and alternative under the microscope for a closer look, one must reach one of two conclusions:
A) Either the plan is flawed in some way, and close scrutiny will reveal the fault of it (thereby exposing the "other side" to criticsm of THEIR--supposedly vastly superior) plan
or
B) The other side really isn't all that interested in talking about options anyway, and would rather get back to the vastly more fun business (and less risky, by the way) of bashing the current plan and those who front it.
Which is it?
-=Vel=-
(going to lunch, but looking forward to the reply)
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