FORGOTTEN METACOMMENTARY:
Flynn here, and though you are clever Ben, I feel the need to remind you that I am not Mitch, nor do I want to be him. He is a fictional character of my making. Anyways, my truth that I was trying to get across was that not everything is what you think it is. Or there is more to it than meets the eye... You can't judge a book by its cover, ect. I chose to use the CIA because they are the experts at being behind the scenes.. they are the stage crew to the government's performance--- they are vital to a smooth show but get little or no credit whatsoever. But that's how they like it. Mitch Rapp is the perfect character to further my point. The government and media will tell us whats going on it the most simplistic way that is possible, and leave out vital information in order to "protect" us. They leave out all of the "Exceptions." Guys like Mitch Rapp jobs' depend on the state of exception. "...because you're going to ask me in a very coded way to put my neck on the line and break these very laws you and the president pretend to hold so dear...make sure we're on the same page, before you send me down to the engine room to plug the leak" (pg 135-136). These jobs were made for teh purposes of use during those times of exception.
The audience I'm targeting is the people of America. I want them to realize that nothing in this life is black and white and I think that my use of the CIA and the government in this story proves my point very well. Using the government as my example provides a solid base because everyone has an idea of what the government is. I did a ton of research for this paper to make it a close to accurate as possible. The more accurate I am at explaining the government, the more legitimate my argument becomes.
Flynn here, and though you are clever Ben, I feel the need to remind you that I am not Mitch, nor do I want to be him. He is a fictional character of my making. Anyways, my truth that I was trying to get across was that not everything is what you think it is. Or there is more to it than meets the eye... You can't judge a book by its cover, ect. I chose to use the CIA because they are the experts at being behind the scenes.. they are the stage crew to the government's performance--- they are vital to a smooth show but get little or no credit whatsoever. But that's how they like it. Mitch Rapp is the perfect character to further my point. The government and media will tell us whats going on it the most simplistic way that is possible, and leave out vital information in order to "protect" us. They leave out all of the "Exceptions." Guys like Mitch Rapp jobs' depend on the state of exception. "...because you're going to ask me in a very coded way to put my neck on the line and break these very laws you and the president pretend to hold so dear...make sure we're on the same page, before you send me down to the engine room to plug the leak" (pg 135-136). These jobs were made for teh purposes of use during those times of exception.
The audience I'm targeting is the people of America. I want them to realize that nothing in this life is black and white and I think that my use of the CIA and the government in this story proves my point very well. Using the government as my example provides a solid base because everyone has an idea of what the government is. I did a ton of research for this paper to make it a close to accurate as possible. The more accurate I am at explaining the government, the more legitimate my argument becomes.
Sorry that its so small! It was bigger on the edit screen..
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ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Flynn,
ReplyDeleteI think you make a convincing point in stating that your accuracy at explaining the government solidifies your argument. You cover many truths by exemplifying how the inner-workings of the American government are behind closed doors. Well done on your research, sir. I also think that choosing the CIA was a solid choice because they undoubtedly have expertise on the, as you said, "behind the scenes" activities.
I could see how America would be a targetable audience for your external writing. However, I am curious as to whether you would even want your words to extend to nations apart from America to emphasize your praise for this country that much more? I don't think it would be a bad idea. Nevertheless, a strong metacommentary.