File spoon-archives/marxism-international.archive/marxism-international_1997/97-03-25.232, message 46


Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 17:53:54 -0500 (EST)
From: Gerald Levy <glevy-AT-pratt.edu>
Subject: Re: M-I: Re: Marx was not an economic determinist


klo_mckinsey-AT-K12.MEC.OHIO.GOV wrote:

>      (b)  Many groups and organizations use words and phrases to describe
> some of their most basic beliefs but those actual words and phrases are
> not found in their seminal writings.  Take Christianity for instance.

No thanks, you take it.

>      But if it will put you at ease, I will look for the exact phrase the
> next time I peruse the writings of the titans.

Yes, please. But, note well, that the only "titan" this thread concerns
is Marx.

>      You imply a degree of arrogance on my part by saying, "You seem very
> sure of yourself.  No, it is not that I am possess by self-assuredness. 
> It's just that some people occasionally need to be brought down to a level
> more appropriate for their comprehension and capabilities when they deem
> themselves capable of justifiably denigrating the experience, accuracy,
> and wisdom of someone infinitely more qualified than they.

[This paragraph reminds me of something that happened in a class at Pratt
last week. A woman said to a male student: "stop being so defensive." His
reply was: "I AM *NOT* BEING DEFENSIVE!!!"].

The above paragraph just oozes with self-righteousness and elitism. How
does it feel to be a True Believer?
 
>      Incidentally, just so there is no misunderstanding, could you clarify
> the purpose of your "Mao_Docs" salutation?

I thought you were the "Mao_Doc(ument)s" person. Now I see that you are 
Klo_McKinsey-AT-K12.MEC.OHIO.GOV. I never met anyone before with a name like
that before. Is "K12" a kindergarden-through-high school or a dog food?
What's the story "Gov"?  Btw, do you live in the Governor's mansion in the
State of Ohio?

Jerry



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