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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (16488)3/7/2002 3:21:42 PM
From: Ilaine  Respond to of 74559
 
I assume that people may not be aware that their points of view are colored by their self-interest.

For example, you may believe that your admiration of CDMA is selfless, but I bet if it was put to a vote, nobody who knows you would agree with that.



To: Maurice Winn who wrote (16488)3/7/2002 3:37:08 PM
From: Raymond Duray  Respond to of 74559
 
OSI ~ We're not really closed....

Re: Even when people say things and intend to say them, what they mean isn't necessarily what they say, even though they said it and they are trying to get that meaning across. Words are a poor representation of reality

I trust you've seen this one:

satirewire.com

<Snip>
The Pentagon on Tuesday shut down its short-lived "strategic information" office after media reports suggested it might be used to spread disinformation abroad." — Reuters, Feb. 26, 2002

CLOSED DISINFORMATION AGENCY
CAN'T CONVINCE STAFF IT'S CLOSED
"Right, Sure, We're 'Closed,' Gotcha," Say Winking Employees

<Continues.....>

[[Then again, maybe "trust" isn't exactly the right word choice... <w> ]]