Anyway, I've never given Burning Man more than a few moments thought, and my perception was not entirely positive--I thought participants had too much time and money on their hands. But, I subscribe to TFP precisely because I want to maintain an open mind, so I happily read this piece. It actually made…
Anyway, I've never given Burning Man more than a few moments thought, and my perception was not entirely positive--I thought participants had too much time and money on their hands. But, I subscribe to TFP precisely because I want to maintain an open mind, so I happily read this piece. It actually made me realize that I'm free to choose how I spend my week off however I want, so to the participants of Burning Man, have at it!
The most salient point of the piece to me was it's description of how the press covered it. I observed in real time that they were narrative building, not just reporting facts. That's an important lesson to take away and remember the next time there's a big news story of any kind.
I so agree! I have relatives who attend on a reg. basis. I was wondering what I'd hear about the "debacle" from them in a couple of weeks when we're together. The MSM has portrayed it as a total disaster, so it's nice to hear that it was a good time for some! Nick- I must say- you look pretty good for an old man of 60, and your fiancé looks very strong!! You're lucky to have snagged her!!
Ah, more "do better, Bari" comments.
Anyway, I've never given Burning Man more than a few moments thought, and my perception was not entirely positive--I thought participants had too much time and money on their hands. But, I subscribe to TFP precisely because I want to maintain an open mind, so I happily read this piece. It actually made me realize that I'm free to choose how I spend my week off however I want, so to the participants of Burning Man, have at it!
The most salient point of the piece to me was it's description of how the press covered it. I observed in real time that they were narrative building, not just reporting facts. That's an important lesson to take away and remember the next time there's a big news story of any kind.
I so agree! I have relatives who attend on a reg. basis. I was wondering what I'd hear about the "debacle" from them in a couple of weeks when we're together. The MSM has portrayed it as a total disaster, so it's nice to hear that it was a good time for some! Nick- I must say- you look pretty good for an old man of 60, and your fiancé looks very strong!! You're lucky to have snagged her!!
A festival of anonymous sex and free drugs, exchanged by people wearing costumes consisting mostly of paint.
There's a difference between an "open mind" and an empty one.
How long do you think it will be before Gubment regulators conspire to kill it?
Ah, here comes the tone police.
Tone police, man, haven't heard that in a minute.
Thanks, Brian. That was also my opinion. I am not a burner and will never be, but I think this was an important juxtaposition to the WSJ’s reporting.