2016-06-27T12:22:19Ztag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/thread/post/talking-points-part-3Comments for sursumcorda.salemsattic.com/post/talking-points-part-3tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/1345/4626Comment #46262016-06-27T12:22:19ZJanet<p>His last line is all we need to know: "I feel better now." That's all his writing did - make him feel better.</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/1345/4625Comment #46252016-06-26T21:54:57ZSursumCorda<p>Such a person would have my vote. Not that the competition is overwhelming these days.</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/1345/4624Comment #46242016-06-26T21:17:39ZStephan<p>I don't understand articles like that. In a blog, ok, but in a news outlet? Does Mr. Fowler really think that tone will win any converts, or even that someone who didn't know what an oligarchy was is going to actually read more just because Mr. Fowler judged him dumb and in need of reading? Or is he just saying that so the choir can smugly chortle along?</p>
<p>It takes an exceptional character not to dismiss advice given in contempt, but to judge it on its merits and - if beneficial - to follow it. If anyone has read Mr. Fowler's article, looked up the meaning of oligarchy, and taken steps to ensure he reads more: Please run for president. Now.</p>