Tony, I think it's great that you get involved.  I believe that getting 
involved in the political process for some people is rewarding. At some 
point all people get involved one way or another, but perhaps not always on 
their own terms. The real challenge is the research.  Not because it is 
difficult, but because of the hours invested in digging through archival 
documents, and digging out resources beyond "the news," which is rarely 
trustworthy. Historical analysis is a "non-Trivial Pursuit."  It can be 
complex and very time consuming. But it is a cumulative thing.  As you 
compile factual information various patterns begin to emerge and new 
questions arise.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Smith" <ajsmith@beagle.com.au>
To: "'Microcontroller discussion list - Public.'" <piclist@mit.edu>
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 6:55 AM
Subject: RE: [OT]Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony


> Talk is especially cheap when one points out problems but doesn't offer
> solutions.
>
> I can do that myself.
>
> Tony
>
>
>> reversed.  One may say that I am guilty of the "talk is
>> cheap" slogan because I only talk and write.  But I do come
>> under severe scrutiny, verbal abuse and even get threats.  I
>> have had to interrupt my routine public meetings because of a
>> threat from the left crowd.  But I will resume them.  I do
>>
>>
>> >> > On Tue, 12 Aug 2008, Rich wrote:
>> >> >> Pointing out an evil is not patriotic at all.  Pointing
>> >> out an evil
>> >> >> against which you put yourself in harms way to expose
>> the evil is
>> >> >> patriotic.  Talk is cheap.  Action speaks louder than words.
>> >> >
>> >> > This hits the nail on the head, and is a great point.
>> >> >
>> >> > So in order of least useful...
>> >> >
>> >> > 1. Ignoring your countrys faults because you think you are
>> >> a patriot.
>> >> > 2. Complaining about faults because you think you are a
>> >> patriot. (Me)
>> >> > 3. Doing something about your countries faults because you are a
>> >> > patriot.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> What qualifies as doing something ?
>> >> a) I ( moi )point out flaws about the USA and suggest ways to
>> >> correct them.
>> >
>> >
>> > [citation needed]
>> >
>> > Tony
>
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