Strawman
2009-07-04 14:10:50
True, and what I said following that is my estimation of Alinsky’s intellect, i.e. it was immature.
You just put your finger on precisely what’s so pernicious about academic brain boys like Alinsky – they’re diabolically manipulative savants without having the wisdom to put that to good use.
They remind me of the Star Trek episode where there was an adolescent boy with telepathic powers, able to take over the enterprise, and a war of wills with Kirk ensued.
As I recall, Kirk eventually overcame him by distracting him with too many tasks. I think our current CIC is currently going through a similar trial.
