AdamSmith Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 Why does this not seem like a good idea? http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/10/angela-merkel-denied-access-nsa-file http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=29Mg6Gfh9Co lookin 1 Quote
Guest Paragon Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 What doesn't seem a good idea? Making me read an article I know nothing of, or watching yet another YouTube video? I know, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Why not just tell us about it? Quote
AdamSmith Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 Hint: Threads have these handy things called titles. Quote
Guest Paragon Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Since when is the title the story? I can find articles on the internet as well as anybody, but what I can't do is get Adam Smith to tell me what he thinks of the story. I'd much rather know that than watch a You Tube video. Why did the story interest you? Why did you choose these links over others? If I only looked at one link, which one would you recommend? Are foreign leaders entitled to access to NSA files? If so, under what conditions- what do you think, Adam Smith? Talk to me! Quote
Members MsGuy Posted April 11, 2014 Members Posted April 11, 2014 By golly, AS, you're a stubborn lad. Put some thought into your next recitation or it will be the worse for you. lookin and AdamSmith 2 Quote
Members lookin Posted April 12, 2014 Members Posted April 12, 2014 I thought the linked Merkel article was quite good, and am still pondering it. I am also happy to look at Deutchses twink-links till the cows come home, even when they warn of an era that I'd rather not see repeated anywhere. I've been guilty of posting what I thought were timely articles without having yet formed my opinions let alone being ready to share them, so I sure can't fault anyone else who might lob one onto the field early on and hold comments till later. Happily, though, this thread reminds me of a story in a book I'm currently reading about the old Bell Labs. It was told by a very bright scientist who many believe purposely tried to be as opaque as possible: . . . there are two men sitting in a meeting where a man is making a presentation. And when the man finishes, one guy in the back turns to the other and says, 'What was he talking about?' And the other says, 'I don't know, he didn't say.' MsGuy and TampaYankee 2 Quote
Guest Paragon Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 Well, I concede, a post may be only to convey the news, then we gestate, then we comment. But some direction would be helpful So many llinks get posted. I like to know why I should click on it. Can't you tell us what's this all about, Alfie? Quote
