To: Roy F. Baker who wrote (11298 ) 3/14/1999 3:11:00 PM From: James Simonick Respond to of 40688
OT - things we all know? In re-construction, the demolition crew is let in first. They tear things down and then leave and make room for the builders. Many of them even clean up after demolition. This is good and acceptable for all. But if those same people or others come in with their demolition tactics while the builders are building or uninvited while the residents occupy, they are enemies and dealt with as the lawless. The builders are workers. Shorters short stocks every day as they see fit, and many never say a word or make a post. This is fair, respectable and acceptable practice. They are merely workers, also. Constructive criticism and questions, with respect, do not create offense. This is analysis for building. Shorters who come in blaring sirens, or come in coy with secret agendas, singly, or in groups working covertly to spin their selfish seeds of doubt for financial gain, are liars, greedy, and enemies of the builders. The worst are the 'wolves in sheeps' clothing, who pretend to do service for the honest folks while living a dual life and profiting from all forms of destructive tactics. These are enemies to all builders and even the people they pretend to serve. Hypesters are a mixed breed. Usually spawned from enthusiasm in the honest folks, they lend themselves to exaggeration, which is nothing more than lying in the end. The motivations are as a builder, misguided by emotion. The selfish hypester is another thing though. His agenda is as bad as the basher/shorter, and if there is any virtue in him, it is hope. However this is generally overshadowed by greed and exaggeration at the least, outright lies at the worst. He is a deceiver. The result of his successful actions is generally he makes a few bucks, a companies stock becomes volatile and unstable, and everyone suffers at least a little in the long run. The selfish hypester is actually a destroyer. Bashers are always in poor taste to builders. Generally too lazy or impatient to construct anything, instead of disciplining themselves to build good character they find it easier and more expedient to appease their suffering self esteem by trying to bring others down. This is perceived as 'raising themselves' in their eyes. These are only destroyers. The worst of course is the basher/shorter. The total cumulative lack of virtue is summed up by the above categories. Hope we all stay away from 'hype' statements with the excitement that is on the way, and the shorters and bashers politely remain silent. Thank you for your consideration. -Jim