> > The Reelection [sic] of George W. Bush
>> A Possible Bright Side?
>> By JOSHUA FRANK
> > http://www.counterpunch.org/frank11102004.html
>
>Of course, Mr. Frank would deny that accusation and point out to passages in
>his piece calling for an action, but his call for an action is of the same
>kind as that called for by religion - wishful thinking.
The main point (which you appear to have missed) was that action is more likely under Bush, since the other candidate's strategy is to co-opt opponents, while Bush's inclination is to alienate them. I don't know how you come to the conclusion that this is "wishful thinking"?
>The disservice of the literary genre exemplified by Mr. Frank's piece is
>that it, like religion, offers a false promise that if you are a firm
>believer say all the right prayers and do all the right rituals, you will be
>handsomely rewarded for your devotion. This is a delusion that not only
>leaves nowhere, but actually discourages people from pursuing realistic
>policu goals and realistic changes.
You disagree with the analysis. You think it deluded. But what are your reasons? I'd be interested in an explanation of where you think it is mistaken, but the above isn't an explanation. The religious analogy appears to be plucked out of thin air, the article gave rational explanations for its conclusions.
Bill Bartlett Bracknell Tas