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Originally Posted by Nate the great
First, this series is _supposed_ to be over the top. Mr. Ringo has said repeatedly that the Ghost series is not in any way connected with reality. If needed for the story, he'd have the sun come up in the West.
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Yes, I'm well aware of what he claims to be the reasons for writing it; I'm afraid that I still find them to be quite horrid books. I honestly wonder if Mr. Ringo is aware of how astonishingly offensive he is being in these books - that's why I wonder if it is a "cultural" thing and they come across as more "acceptable" to American readers.
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Second, I want to understand where you are coming from. In your opinion, how much would the xenophobia have to be toned down before there is an element of truth?
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I don't believe that making generalisations about nationalities or religions can
ever be justified. Individuals are "terrorists"; nations / religions are
not.
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P.S. There is a book I want you to read, Harry. It was in the April Webscriptions bundle. "Caliphate" by Tom Kratman
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I have it; haven't yet read it. I'll let you know what I think of it when I do.