Re: It takes all kinds...

Norman Dunbar wrote:

> <snipped>
>
> >> Define 'normal'. ;-)
>
> I believe 'normal' is one of those definitions which depends on the
> currently accepted views of the majority. Unless, of course, you live in
> a democracy, whereby the views of the party in power becomes 'normal'
> regardless of the fact that they were elected on the promise of looking
> after the views of the 'majority'.
>

Couldn't have said it better myself.

> However, we fall for it every time, and in the end, the views of the
> party count more than the views of the people who put said part in
> power. Boy, we never ever learn do we ?
>

No!

>
> (Mind you, after voting Dubya in, I suspect Americans *will* have
> learned - hopefully :o) - he couldn't be voted in again could he ...)

Don't want to segue this into a totally off-topic rant. But expect Americans in 2004 to be
just as dumb as the leaders they elect. That is why we call it 'representative' democracy.

>
> Cheers,
> Norm.
>
> (On his last day in Technical Services as a DBA. No longer required
> because "everything is running wonderfully" - do a good job and get
> stiffed !)
>
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