Quote Originally Posted by BCram View Post
A white paper is a persuasive essay that uses facts and logic to promote a recommended solution to a certain problem. A manifesto is not the same, imo.
A white paper should fully describe the problem its addressing and propose effective and practical solutions. When a white paper is a wish list (Islay's description) of unqualified ambitions if elected into power it's nearer to a manifesto.

Not disagreeing on what a white paper is or should be.