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To: mph who wrote (490)	7/27/2005 5:18:41 PM
From: Lady Lurksalot	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1233

Mph, "But don't you find that post really amusing?" Perhaps, somewhat, but mostly I find it unsettling. "She's so limited by her multiple biases and cloistered existence that she doesn't realize how very foolish she sounds. Her "feelies" buds won't tell her either.........." That's bound to happen when one surrounds oneself with sycophants. - Holly

To: mph who wrote (490)	7/28/2005 12:30:50 AM
From: Sully-	Respond to of 1233

Yes, that was my first thought when she mentioned the alleged "nonfiction" book from a Palestinian. What a howler. And add to it she is convinced that the most open, transparent & democratic gov't in the history of the planet "feeds us" "propaganda pablum" "about Israel" (that would be the eeeeeevil, imperialistic US of A). "I rather feel sorry for G. She's so limited by her multiple biases and cloistered existence that she doesn't realize how very foolish she sounds. Her "feelies" buds won't tell her either".......... Unfortunately, that's what happens in a groupthink cocoon. This article says it well (Nice people and the Howling Dog Left) "The everyday members of the Howling Dog Left are frightened beyond measure by simple open-minded debate..... If you've ever tried to debate with a liberal you can see their self- censorship kicking in as soon as you mention any fact that doesn't fit their faith. They simply cannot open up to rational debate. It is too emotionally disturbing." Read it all here. Message 21548166

To: mph who wrote (490)	7/28/2005 1:16:19 AM
From: Constant Reader	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1233

Dollars to donuts one of the books was The Disinherited by Fawaz Turki: amazon.com It is compelling reading for those interested in understanding the traditional Palestinian point of view. I can understand how it would heavily influence a young mind. Interestingly enough, Turki's views changed dramatically over the next 20 years as his later memoir, Exile's Return: The Making of a Palestinian American, reveals. It appears to be, unfortunately, out of print, but the Amazon review provides a glimpse: amazon.com