Bill wrote that the Greens' "Cassandra-like whining actually
undermines any hope of
bringing needed change"
Aaron's got the right definition.
American Heritage says: 1. Greek Mythology A daughter of Priam, the
king of Troy, endowed with the gift of prophecy but fated by Apollo
never to be believed. 2. One that utters unheeded prophecies.
OED says: • noun: a prophet of disaster.
— ORIGIN from Cassandra in Greek mythology, whose prophecies,
though true, were doomed by Apollo to be disbelieved.
But the psychological definition - Cassandra syndrome - applies to
people who believe they can see future destruction but are powerless
to do anything about it. (Wikipedia points out that this was well
represented in the movie Twelve Monkeys.) This one works for Bill if
he's implying Greens are more talk than action.
Classical Mythology or popular psychology, take your pick.
Becca Vargo Daggett
a DFL'er who supports the Green platform, but is still mad about the
Wellstone challenge
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