At 05:32 AM 4/27/2005 -0700, Nick Arnett wrote: >> Yes, I am saying that the child/permission slip line is a metaphor >> for the US seeking the consent of the UNSC on foreign policy >> positions. > >So, who is the parent and who is the child?
Isn't it obvious? In the child/permission slip analogy, the United States would be the child asking for permission from the UN. On the other hand, seriously considering the opinion of another is typically an adult-to-adult relationship. It would be rather nonsensical to use a child/permission slip metaphor to argue against an adult-to-adult dynamic of seriously considering the opinions of others. JDG _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
