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I can't remember who said it (regarding writing).. "If you want to send a message, use Western Union".
I think those who put a heavy-handed message in their work will almost certainly alienate whomever doesn't already share those opinions. BUT, if the reader does agree with your viewpoint, that validation might be enough to carry off the book for you. |
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That service was discontinued in 2006. I don't know about the money service. When I was a little bitty kid, I saw telegrams. Some of them had the paper strip from the telegraph key machine with the message pasted on paper. Later messages were typed on the paper. Usually it was for a death or it might be the time of arrival on a train. And my mom had some from the 2nd world war, when her brother was wounded. In a scrap book. Also I think it was easier to send a telegram than to make a long distance call for a lot of people, just like some people use "money orders." A telegram would be carried to your house immediately. Last edited by SeaKing; 04-19-2013 at 01:10 AM. |
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They didn't have answering machines back then. My own mom never had one. A phone call might have to be made several times, IF there was a phone where you wanted to call. If you sent a telegram, either the telegram guy left a note, or they left the message. You normally would be sure to get notification. As said above, when the train was arriving, or the new baby. |
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Have you actually read these books or only the summaries? If so, please elaborate on your "straw opponent" argument for each of them. |
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We have collection of postcards in a writing box of my grandmother's - she was living in England when most of them were collected. They read like today's phone text messages (without the bad spelling and leet. ) And just like today's camera phones, people used to send postcards that were photos of themselves. A century has passed and it's surprising what hasn't changed.
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My experience of Ayn Rand books is those that say they read them haven't really read them other that first couple of chapters. Not the best of books to be honest.
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And, in your experience, what do you think of those who say they haven't read Ayn Rand's books? Don (Someone who has read "The Fountainhead") |
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