03-26-2011, 03:34 PM
This is something that disappoints me about people:
Most are unable to have an objective discussion about a topic that also involves that which they feel passionate about. Legitimate movements and feelings are hijacked, all the time, by forces who are masters of manipulation. A perfect example is the environmental movement, and the desire for clean energy, getting hijacked by global corporations who claim to be "green". British Petroleum becomes Beyond Petroleum and funds "green" groups, etc. Tell that to the true believer and all you get is a defensive reaction accusing you of being against a clean environment. They do not want to hear that their strings might be being pulled by entities who do not have their best interests in mind.
Most are unable to have an objective discussion about a topic that also involves that which they feel passionate about. Legitimate movements and feelings are hijacked, all the time, by forces who are masters of manipulation. A perfect example is the environmental movement, and the desire for clean energy, getting hijacked by global corporations who claim to be "green". British Petroleum becomes Beyond Petroleum and funds "green" groups, etc. Tell that to the true believer and all you get is a defensive reaction accusing you of being against a clean environment. They do not want to hear that their strings might be being pulled by entities who do not have their best interests in mind.