Seems to have been a fairly well-written article, though the concepts seem bizarrely difficult for people to grasp, even now.
Of course the existence of a "10th anniversary panel", in itself, was quite an honor. It is one of the few public policy books from the 20th Century that is not only still in print but sparking lively discussion, as the issues become more pressing every day. As for the 2008 presidential campaign, well, although the lady has yet to sing the song we want to hear, it is nevertheless time, to resume looking at the big picture, and start rehearsing what well say in the General Election. And so, yet again, I urge that folks consider the Ostrich Gambit... each of us taking responsibility for three or four decent republicans who arent troglodytes or aristos or racists or vicious, but instead sincerely delusional and in denial over what has happened to the conservative movement in America. Do not underestimate the stubbornness of such people, or their ability to follow Fox-generated rationalizations all the way over a lemming-cliff! Still, if you can move just one, youll be part of a revolution. I have supplied the ammo! Only, remember, do NOT get caught up in a typical party-line fight! The trick that works is to show that the Republican Party has betrayed decent conservative values far more than the democrats ever could, while re-defining those values in directions that should make even Barry Goldwater spin in his grave. http://davidbrin.com/ostrich2a.html _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
