Comments on: TAMING THE WHIRLWINDS OF HISTORY

By: The Glittering Eye

The Glittering Eye — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:37:48 +0000

Submitted for your consideration…
As you may or may not already be aware, members of the Watcher’s Council hold a vote every week on what they consider to be the most link-worthy pieces of writing around… per the Watcher’s instructions, I am submitting of…

By: Watcher of Weasels

Watcher of Weasels — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 08:11:08 +0000

The Coalition of the Willing
As you may or may not already be aware, members of the Watcher’s Council hold a vote every week on what we consider to be the most link-worthy pieces of writing around… though I don’t actually vote unless there happens…

By: Watcher of Weasels

Watcher of Weasels — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 08:09:11 +0000

The Council Has Spoken!
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By: Watcher of Weasels

Watcher of Weasels — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 19:41:38 +0000

Submitted for Your Approval
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By: Watcher of Weasels

Watcher of Weasels — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 07:48:55 +0000

By: Joseph (Advocate of Democracy)

Joseph (Advocate of Democracy) — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 16:51:44 +0000

Pope John Paul II is probably more responsible for the fall of Communism than any other single person. He worked very hard to improve the lives of millions the world over. He will never be forgotten.

By: SilverBubble

SilverBubble — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 16:39:36 +0000

People need to know that somebody on the outside supports them if they are going to do something revolutionary and dangerous. Without that support it is very hard to hold on to hope. People who were sitting on the fence were probably motivated and impassioned by the pope. You’re right that it can’t be measured or quantified, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.