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 --- from list marxism-international-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu ---
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