Re: Other Forces

Niall spake thusly upon matters weighty: 
> >> At this rate we should really start a separate list for the
> >> discussion of historical and political perspectives on the FT
> >> universe.	Its a pity a list that used to be quite friendly  and
> >> sensible has taken a turn for the worse.  Maybe we should just put
a
> >> total ban on certain topics for a while and let things get back to
> >> normal.  
> >
> >Probably. And I hate to say it, but this topic interests me as much 
> >as the others. But in any case, nastiness not required. :)

Anyone game to tackle setting up such a list?
 
> I love history myself.  I do prefer to read it from well researched
> books though or good documentaries.  I dislike hearing it slanted
> one way or another to suit someones political or religious views
> though.

Mind you, almost any interpretation (even a discussion of what 
constitutes a fact) is a slant of some sort. The hard part in history 
is being able to look at all the 'slants' on an event and come up 
with an understanding of how it looked to each side. And I don't 
think this is going to be any easier in 2185. 

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