Re: How do you calm down the hot-heads?

From: Spudboy100@aol.com
Date: Sat Aug 16 2003 - 19:21:03 MDT

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    Alex Bokov:
    <<Thanks for your advice, but I think I was misunderstood.

    I'm not trying to convert the non life-extensionists... our relationship with
    them here is a low-key, productive detente.

    I'm trying to keep the life-extensionist guys from blowing the roof off and
    exposing us all to unwanted scrutiny prematurely.>>

    Say: "Not everyone will see it your way, in fact most of the people you meet,
    will not; because of cultural brain-washing, or misplaced skepticism."

    This is true. I would also suggest appealing to their ego, Alex. Why? Because
    usually, of the persons you are referring to are either inexperienced
    socially, or are running on 110% ego, or both. So perhaps tell them; "Not everyone is
    as insightful and gifted as you are, they cannot see beyond tomorrow night,
    but you can!" In other words appeal to their ego, in order to placate them.
    Their views are validated, and maybe they are persuaded to clam up for a while
    :-D ......Maybe.

    Add: "Yes, we have our work cut out for us, but as of now, we can only
    persuade one person at a time, so we have to be cautious!"

    On the other hand, Alex, some people are just schmucks who have all the charm
    of a warthog in heat, so maybe ditching them is the answer...Muah hah hah
    hah! Suggest that they go join the Wiccans, because man, its Babe-City! A brainy
    guy like you will get laid, every night like a carpet! Woo Hoo!" Make it
    think its their idea.

    Machiavelli, is there no end to His teachings? (blink-blink)



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