JohnAdamsUncensored
I am John Adams and you have entered my Blog. I decided to start blogging from the grave due to the preponderance of mistruths and inaccuracies that have spread across the people by virtue of biographical books and television series. It appears that a host of lecherous pundits and writers have jumped on the John Adams bandwagon. Even in the grave, these hangers-on are annoying and aggravating. So, good people, I have decided to enter the Blogesphere, as i believe it is called, not to correct the inaccuracies of what has been written about me, but to comment on what is happening now. My goal is to answer the question: "what would John Adams say about that?" I trust a colonial perspective, steeped in common sense and patriotism, will prove interesting and helpful to those living now. Your comments and responses are welcome, however, please remeber that i am dead and will not be able to respond to all items immediately or ever or while you are on the other side.
What would I say?
I have watched with interest how the former Empire, Microsoft, has conducted it’s imperialist assault on the wounded Yahoo estate. It seems ego has replaced reason and the battle is evolving. The latest tactic on the part of the Empire hails from China and is over 1000 years old. In this Chinese form of negotiation, the pursuing side tells the pursued that the offer will be reduced over time if the pursued does not accept. This tactic is quite effective during times of recession, expected recession, possible recession or when the pursued has no alternatives but to slowly sink into a tar pit. I can tell you that the pressure from this tactic is intense. If the board of Yahoo fails to accept the higher offer, the shareholders could go Bunker Hill on their ass. This will be fetching theater.
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