http://kittenbroach.edublogs.org/2009/01/27/manipulation-nation/ Another excellent Edublogs.org weblog Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:46:03 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 http://kittenbroach.edublogs.org/2009/01/27/manipulation-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Principessa17 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:37:06 +0000 http://kittenbroach.edublogs.org/?p=3#comment-4 Hey Marquan Jackson! Manipulation Nation. It has a nice ring to it, but it is actually two VERY scary words to be used together. I like how you said everyone is guilty of manipulation. I know for sure that I do it all the time. And yes, it's to get my way and get what I want. My main victim is my dad. I know the exact time when he is most vulnerable. I know exactly how to phrase my questions to ensure he will say yes. Now, don't jump to conclusions, the most I ask for is a Saturday night with my friends. But still, I usually need his permission so knowing exactly how to get it comes in useful. When did I learn this skill? Well I can't even tell you, but somewhere along the line of growing up I learned how to be a master manipulator. The scary thing is, if I can master this skill, can't others do it too? How many people have become accustomed to manipulating on a day to day basis? Is this how people survive? Off the weakness of others? Not such a comforting thought. Well, I really liked how you addressed this subject because it made me realize and think about things in a more profound way. Thanks! Yours Truly, Principessa17 Hey Marquan Jackson!
Manipulation Nation. It has a nice ring to it, but it is actually two VERY scary words to be used together. I like how you said everyone is guilty of manipulation. I know for sure that I do it all the time. And yes, it’s to get my way and get what I want. My main victim is my dad. I know the exact time when he is most vulnerable. I know exactly how to phrase my questions to ensure he will say yes. Now, don’t jump to conclusions, the most I ask for is a Saturday night with my friends. But still, I usually need his permission so knowing exactly how to get it comes in useful. When did I learn this skill? Well I can’t even tell you, but somewhere along the line of growing up I learned how to be a master manipulator. The scary thing is, if I can master this skill, can’t others do it too? How many people have become accustomed to manipulating on a day to day basis? Is this how people survive? Off the weakness of others? Not such a comforting thought. Well, I really liked how you addressed this subject because it made me realize and think about things in a more profound way. Thanks!
Yours Truly,
Principessa17

]]> http://kittenbroach.edublogs.org/2009/01/27/manipulation-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-2 The Origin Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:18:49 +0000 http://kittenbroach.edublogs.org/?p=3#comment-2 Hello! I’m curious to know if you really believe, referring to a line towards the bottom of your paper, that “deep down inside everyone wants whats good for them, not others”? I do agree that everyone can be manipulative of others to get what they want; but do you ever think that there comes a time where manipulation is necessary to promote the wellness of others? Because humans can manipulate for different reasons, and there are those who believe that the ends do justify the means. Although I suppose that if the whole world thought along those lines, we might be in some serious trouble. Hello! I’m curious to know if you really believe, referring to a line towards the bottom of your paper, that “deep down inside everyone wants whats good for them, not others”? I do agree that everyone can be manipulative of others to get what they want; but do you ever think that there comes a time where manipulation is necessary to promote the wellness of others? Because humans can manipulate for different reasons, and there are those who believe that the ends do justify the means. Although I suppose that if the whole world thought along those lines, we might be in some serious trouble.

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