Nothing is less suspenseful than a threat that threatens the maker of the threat at least as much as the subject of the threat. Congress hasn't learned this yet, but America has learned it over and over.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think one of the appeals of suspense is to safely explore our innermost fears.
I think suspense is a big thing.
I believe it is incumbent upon Congress to act aggressively to ameliorate fear and help our country take the essential steps that will make our communities and lives safer.
The longer the president goes without telling his side of the story, the more unease there will be in the public.
It is standard practice for corrupt leaders who are seeking a certain political outcome to hype or manipulate a terror threat or a threat of violent domestic subversion. While sometimes the threat is manufactured, frequently the hyped threat is based on a real danger.
There was no imminent threat. This was made up in Texas, announced in January to the Republican leadership that war was going to take place and was going to be good politically. This whole thing was a fraud.
Remaining vigilant toward this ever-present threat means constantly learning how better to protect ourselves. But primarily it reminds us that we must fight and win the war on terror, so that we do not have to fight it here in America.
Suspense arises naturally from good writing - it's not a spice to be added separately.
Suspense is worse than disappointment.
Suspense is very important. Even though this is humor and they're short stories, that theory of building suspense is still there.
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