George RR Martin Update on his site

[Fast Learner]

I think you've confused tolerance and acceptance.

Nah, Matt and Trey were simply wrong there. Their point -- that you can still be pissed off while tolerating -- is a fine first step, but you don't have to accept something to not be pissed off about it. The advanced version of tolerance allows you to not be pissed about it, yet still work to change it.

But we're pretty far off-topic now, I think.

 

[Sarigar]

Of course, I'm also of a mind that if someone feels their opinion about an issue swayed just because someone famous spit out a sound bite about it, that's less a problem of the celebrity and more a problem of the person's inability or apathy towards thinking it through. Just my opinion.

True, but you know someone out there is wanting to use that person who does not think things through. I respect the ads that talk about being informed and voting, yet too many just tell you to go vote.

I never took into consideration George's political beliefs when I read the first three books, and now it makes sense. His views on war and politics rings loud and clear now. Ulitimately, most of us would agree with these views even if we don't share his RL political viewpoints.

I like this updated post by GRRM better than the first, although the first is an expression of anger, this one is of hope, HOPE THAT THE BOOK WILL BE FINISHED THIS YEAR!