the Manichean diagnosis

[Jon Ford]

FRances--
If what Mike wrote is a "diagnostic," it's a false one based on no solid 
evidence, so the Dr. is guilty of malpractice. It's really just 
name-calling, one of the oldest propaganda tricks in the book, to call one's 
opponents hysterical, etc. AS for the issue of craziness, that's pretty well 
documented with Saddam. I said Bush was a "borderline" crazy-- he clearly is 
in control of himself most of the time-- or at least in  the control of his 
handlers. However, he does have his finger on the button, and he seems to 
want a war. Like I said before, I hope Mike is right about the war being a 
none-starter, but I'm sceptical, and very worried. That does not make me 
hysterical--I'd say it makes me a good citizen.

Jon



>From: Michael Eisenstadt <michaele@ando.pair.com>
>To: austin-ghetto-list@pairlist.net
>Subject: Re: the Manichean principle
>Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:38:25 -0600
>
>Frances Morey wrote:
> >
> > Mike,
> > Can't you disagree without putting down your listeners?
>
>It's not a putdown, its a diagnostic.
If >
> > I am neither ignorant of world history nor hysterical.
>
>I agree that you are not hysterical.
>
> > I just don't believe in it.
>
>Believe in what?
>
> > I do agree with you on this though, presidents only
> > react to historic events, they do not drive them.
>
>Wrong!
>
> > Now who the hell is Manichea?
>
>you're too angry now being at work and all that. i'll
>explain next time i see you
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Frances


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