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To: Rambi who wrote (27879)6/7/1999 10:22:00 AM
From: jhild  Respond to of 71178
 
Maybe they should have a Readers Channel. One devoted to reading. Aside from scintillating stretches of a camera zooming in on thoughtful readers, toe tapping readers, fidgeting readers, relaxed readers, punctuated by an occasional book falling on the floor, they could maybe promo the NY Times list, and back then to reading.

Then of course maybe that could funnel viewers to the Nap Channel. That seems innocuous enough.



To: Rambi who wrote (27879)6/7/1999 12:36:00 PM
From: nihil  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71178
 
Ask CW to keep his categories straight. Spying on people who are trying to kill you is perfectly ethical. In fact, its necessary. Don't know which book he's reading, but remember, some of the recent books attacking US and British intelligence have exposed American agents and resources who were murdered by the enemy.



To: Rambi who wrote (27879)6/7/1999 10:15:00 PM
From: JF Quinnelly  Respond to of 71178
 
What am I reading? Magazines. Newsletters. I'm reading bits and pieces of a half dozen books. I don't know that I ever read anything from start to finish anymore. I just sort of graze. I did get something in the mail from Hillsdale College, The Age of the Economists, tales of the Austrian school. A bunch of interesting essays. Short ones. Perfect for someone as easily distracted as

hey, look at that bird. I don't know if I recognize what kind it is, sort of small, interesting markings, maybe I can find it in my copy of....