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Dedicated to continual re-education and our search for a broader understanding of life. Please register if you wish to post here.</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>XMOD (Build: 3616.28671)</generator><item><title>Re: A Letter To The People</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm#68405</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:47:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:68405</guid><dc:creator>mrsupaloco</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm#68405</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments28-68405.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>In the story The writer is explaining that the condition is one brought about by media manipulation. In actual fact most people I have worked with or talked to favor discussing issues which do not directly concern them. In fact collective goodwill in many societies is conductive to (funnily enough) a sense of goodwill in the community. The story points out that the people of America and their allies are being manipulated into believing that there is no hope to be found in supporting anti-war sentiments or causes. The condition is one that although psychological, profoundly affects the person's happiness therefore steering support away from 'Detrimental' factions. Or as the writer of the letter puts it.. "breaking the people"</description></item><item><title>Re: A Letter To The People</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm#68387</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 22:47:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:68387</guid><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><slash:comments>1</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm#68387</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments28-68387.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Supaloco why is apathy essential to feeling good ?</description></item><item><title>Re: A Letter To The People</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm#67955</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:47:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:67955</guid><dc:creator>mrsupaloco</dc:creator><slash:comments>2</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm#67955</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments28-67955.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>hehehe I suppose yes, to all the above</description></item><item><title>Re: A Letter To The People</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm#67849</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:47:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:67849</guid><dc:creator>anon1</dc:creator><slash:comments>3</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm#67849</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments28-67849.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Hi,  You don't appear to have any difficulties with your English. Is there something we can help you with, or you simply wanted to announce your story to the world? If it the latter, does this subject matter perhaps belong in controversial subjects?  MountainHiker</description></item><item><title>A Letter To The People</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:47:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:67801</guid><dc:creator>mrsupaloco</dc:creator><slash:comments>4</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALetterToThePeople/nnkz/post.htm</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments28-67801.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Dear Reader, Whoever you are.  My Name is John Manheim and I work For a division of the American government’s Media and Population services. Just to avoid any misconceptions outright, this department is not solely a endeavor of the American government. Its ties span continents and its existence is known only where it wishes.  I write this letter because even though I have been told and once believed that my actions will affect my mood solely based on the level of excellence I achieve, I have come to know otherwise and wish to clear this terrible mess.   For the last Five years I have been part of a group whose specific task is to demoralize Nation and Allies in subtle ways to effect an atmosphere conductive to war and compliant...</description></item></channel></rss>