tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060605.post-1149468884544961622006-06-05T01:54:00.000+01:002006-06-05T01:54:00.000+01:00I would be amazed if more than 5% of people involved in politics give a damn about 'intellectual debate'. <BR/><BR/>In my experience people directly involved in party politics react with puzzlement or bemusement if you try to talk about anything intellectual not directly related to the cut and thrust of practical politics (for example try talking about epistemology or ethics or economics with an member of parliament/congress etc. of ANY party and you will have them looking nervously for their minder within 3 minutes).<BR/><BR/>Al Gore is a typical example of an amoral professional politico of the type found in any modern democracy (regardless of party) and he does not have a rigorous intellectual bone in his body.Perry de Havillandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06116419437852216575noreply@blogger.com