Chris Olson - SunPS wrote: After verifying which novel this was (I have a hard time with names) - off the list, Chris replied to me: > Yep, that's the one. Just don't mention the > *-word on the list.* I accidently told someone > about it and got chastized (appropriately, I > must admit) for spoiling such a great "secret". I am aware it's supposed to be a secret, from participating the SF newsgroup. But I don't really get that. I don't *think* Steve was hiding it nor expected it to be a "gotcha" revelation. >> If so, I love his description of power and use it in various types of >> discussions. > > Yes, and many other bits about it are great. > Damn, now I'm going to have to go a re-read it. > Oh, darn.... > > :) > Chris If you tell someone to do something and he does, you have power. (someone have the exact quote?) Bill Gates has more power than some Despots who can order enemies killed, and certainly the President of the U.S., despite his similar limitations has more power. And so do our news media.