From: shapiro@cfsctc.enet.dec.com (Steve Shapiro)
Subject: Re: Prediction: Limbaugh had hit his peak; He will soon fade out
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Date: 15 DEC 92 08:01:39 EST


In article <1992Dec14.180141.734@news2.cis.umn.edu>, prabhak@giga.cs.umn.edu
(Satya Prabhakar) writes...

>> How is Clinton "middle-of-the-road"?  That's an example of how he's fooled
>> the people and the press.  He's not a centrist or a moderate, he's a 
>> total liberal.
> 
>You don't get the point. It doesn't matter what he *really is*; what matters
>is what he appears to be. My point is that he appears to be a moderate and
>that makes him an unsuitable candidate for rhetorical attacks.

Huh?

Here we go again. Symbolism over substance. 

It DOES matter what someone appears to be as it affects the perceptions about
the person. 

However, when the APPEARANCE DOES NOT correspond to the FACTS, it makes it even
MORE important that it be pointed out and that people be informed.

For example, take the 'wolf in sheeps clothing' analogy. There is a flock of
sheep in the meadow. However, one of the 'sheep' is actually a wolf wearing a
sheep costume. Every night another sheep is killed and the remains found the
next day. One sheep points to the 'sheep' who he believes is at fault. He
states that this 'sheep' never eats the grass, but only wanders around with the
rest of the sheep. Well, the rest of the sheep respond 'hey, he appears to be
just like us. Forget about his behavior and actions'. Meanwhile, more and more
sheep die.

So, what do we do? Sit by like sheep and let ourselves be picked off, one by
one? Or do we stand up and keep pointing out the lies and deceptions until the
REALITY is realized by all?

Also, just because he APPEARS to be a moderate to YOU (or some others), does
NOT mean that he appears to be a moderate to ME (and some others). Appearances
may be deceiving. So go beyond the appearance and look at the substance. If you
do, you will find that by his own actions he is decidedly liberal. 

Clinton is not some nobody off the street with no track record. As Governor of
Arkansas for 12 years, he has a SUBSTANTIAL record that can be pointed to and
looked at. As such, we can extrapolate that based on his BEHAVIOR AND ACTIONS
as governor, we will know how he will act as President. Based on this
information, his substance is that of a liberal, not a moderate. If he appears
to you as a moderate, then you haven't been paying attention.

>Actually, it is not since I used to enjoy his shows. I am just
>making a disinterested observation.

I don't believe this for a minute. EVERYBODY who listens to his show has an
interest one way or the other. To be willing to take the time and make the
effort to gain access to this newsgroup and post messages means that this type
of person is EVEN MORE interested than the casual listener.

If you truly believe you are disinterested, then I submit that you are
deceiving yourself.

Regards,
Steve.

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