Rove was for it, before he was agin’ it, and now he’s totally confused because his “machine” has fallen off the rails. “Mr. Chubby Cheeks” is the ultimate rightwingnut, and has been since childhood, just like Grover Nutquist, ’er, NORquist. YEP, righites who formed their opinions at the age of 12 or so, and that “wisdom” based on experiences, marks the high point of radical conservatism?
Negotiation is an art with many hidden “codes” imbedded in the portrait, that includes “gaffes”, that are quite often scripted. Remember, 12 year olds are easily deceived into forming lifetimes of error. Too bad so many are still following their tune. Hmm, then there’s “Rush” to stupid, three hours a day of BS propaganda, being swallowed whole.
YEs, let’s hope the deal works, regardless who takes the “credit”.
Related regarding “language” and “gaffes”. Putin and Lavrov both obviously speak and understand English quite well. They always speak Russian, through a translator, for two basic reasons. 1. Speaking Russian supports “nationalism”. and 2. IF their is a “gaffe” that comes out, they can just blame it on the translator!!
Statecraft often succeeds more with what’s NOT said, or said in “errors” denied, but acted upon, than “straight talk”.
We used to get a LOT more information by playing “stupid” with “detainees”, and letting them blab away, than by always being articulate and to the point. It’s why even after Miranda, good interrogators could get lots of information, and even confessions, even when lawyers WERE present at questioning.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
Rove was for it, before he was agin’ it, and now he’s totally confused because his “machine” has fallen off the rails. “Mr. Chubby Cheeks” is the ultimate rightwingnut, and has been since childhood, just like Grover Nutquist, ’er, NORquist. YEP, righites who formed their opinions at the age of 12 or so, and that “wisdom” based on experiences, marks the high point of radical conservatism?
Negotiation is an art with many hidden “codes” imbedded in the portrait, that includes “gaffes”, that are quite often scripted. Remember, 12 year olds are easily deceived into forming lifetimes of error. Too bad so many are still following their tune. Hmm, then there’s “Rush” to stupid, three hours a day of BS propaganda, being swallowed whole.
YEs, let’s hope the deal works, regardless who takes the “credit”.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
^Why? YOU guys keep insisting “W” isn’t in office any more, so why bother?
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
Related regarding “language” and “gaffes”. Putin and Lavrov both obviously speak and understand English quite well. They always speak Russian, through a translator, for two basic reasons. 1. Speaking Russian supports “nationalism”. and 2. IF their is a “gaffe” that comes out, they can just blame it on the translator!!
Statecraft often succeeds more with what’s NOT said, or said in “errors” denied, but acted upon, than “straight talk”.
We used to get a LOT more information by playing “stupid” with “detainees”, and letting them blab away, than by always being articulate and to the point. It’s why even after Miranda, good interrogators could get lots of information, and even confessions, even when lawyers WERE present at questioning.