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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: Lane3 who wrote (62284)10/10/2002 6:17:45 PM
From: Neocon  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
When putting forth the idea, is your aim to move the ball in a direction you favor? Then you think you have an insight into what is better behavior, and therefore are not merely speaking for yourself in approving some things over others. And no one thinks you are, either.

Politeness does not pretend to leave it up to them while steering them towards the desired conclusion. People don't mind civility, they do mind feeling manipulated.