INTELLECTUALS, reason & al.

[MSalter1@aol.com]

In a message dated 25/07/97 20:28:39 GMT, Coyote writes:

<< It is obvious to me that Ralph Dumain needs to be "engaged"
 	on his own level, which is admittedly "unlike" those whom
 	he critiques...
 
Perhaps the first rule of dialectical criticism in the Adorno-mode anyway, is
that you identify and recognise the strengths of what you seek to opposite,
and then use its strengths against it. If this is right, then Coyote is
already disarmed, unless of course ....? 

Personally I enjoy Ralphs distinctive contributions, but not for reasons that
I think he would always find agreeable with his own self-image; but then I
mix with the smarter kind of jack-asses.

Michael S


 	Ralph, I think you're an ignorant jack-ass that couldn't sustain
 	a three minute discussion on mutually observable reality.
 
 	Let's talk about "intellectual" credentials shall we?
  >>