Jack’s Winning Words 4/2/07
“But far more numerous was the herd of such Who think too little and talk too much.” (John Dryden) I’m seeing more and more of this, especially on the cable news and op-ed shows. But we need to be careful with our words, too. I’m reminded of what an Indian chief said about a brave who was sending smoke signals. “Heap big smoke;. little fire.” . ;-) Jack

FROM DAZ IN MICH: His (or her) mouth was running , but the brain was not in gear

FROM GOOD DEBT JON IN OHIO: In contemporary Texas this is equal to: “All hat—no cattle.” My favorite though is Josiah Gilbert Holland, from the poem God Give Us Men, (circa 1865): For while the rabble, with their thumb-worn creeds, Their large professions and their little deeds…Holland is my favorite 19th century poet. There was a guy from Maine, named Longfellow that was pretty good too.

FROM J.D. IN MN: I AM SO SICK OF SEEING AND HEARING THE CABLE NEWS NETWORKS EXPERTS GIVING US THEIR OPINIONS ABOUT EVERYTHING. IT ISN'T NEWS OR JOURNALISM, BUT AN ATTEMPT TO MANIPULATE THE TRUTH. ABOUT ALL ONE CAN DO IS READ VARIOUS SOURCES AND THEN MAKE AN INFORMED OPINION. THE QUESTION IS : " WHO DECIDES THAT THE PERSON IS AN EXPERT", AND DOESN'T COME WITH A POLITICAL BIAS.

FROM J.O. IN MICHIGAN: That was a good one...our society is so full of those who talk too much and say nothing. I prefer to talk little and still say nothing...

FROM J.F. IN NOVA SCOTIA: In ham radio, we have some people who transmit a loud signal
but don't hear much. They are called alligators (big mouths, little ears).