Re: Calls for an Attack on Riyadh Re: Br!n: David Frum on the WarPlans

[John D. Giorgis]

>> The difference  between now and WWII is that such
>> people would not be
>> allowed to commit similar errors 12 years later,
>> like......  attacking in
>> 180 degrees the wrong direction.  
>John -
>
>When I see something in quotes, I expect it to be
>*exactly* what the person said/wrote; if words are
>left out, I expect to see '<snip>' or '...' (as you
>did above: <<...similar errors 12 years later,
>> like......  attacking in
>> 180 degrees the wrong direction>> )
>
>If a summary or extrapolation is being made, then the
>words should be in ' 's instead of " "s; or else they
>should be preceded or followed by <<It seems to me>>
>or <<one surmises>> etc.
>
>Combining words without showing that there was a
>discontinuity is like combining 2 pictures without
>stating "Edited for composition" or something to that
>effect.
>
>Debbi


Huh?

The only words I dropped were in a non-essential dependent clause, and I
clearly indicated the snippage through the use of the ellipse.  My
understanding is that use of the "ellipse" (i.e. the "...") I made above is
kosher enough to be used in the NY Times Style Handbook.   

I must honestly say that I have no idea what you are complaining about.

JDG
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