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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000057.txt from 2007/05

From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Re: doublereed Digest 21 Apr 2007 09:01:02 -0000 Issue
Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 16:19:11 -0400

Mr. Peaceman,

My comment was meant to raise the point that the bleating of sheep should
not be misconstrued as educated, or even informed consensus. As Trotsky was
quite clear in saying, and I paraphrase: every revolution has revealed that
the proles freed by it are unable and unqualified to rule themselves. Our US
constitution accommodates this by establishing the electoral college. There
are good arguments on both sides of that issue and I am always waiting for
more information.
I am not disillusioned by my own level of intelligence, and I realize that
there are many on either side of the mean in that particular bell-curve. If
it is reasonable to quantify such a thing, at least I know the number
associated with my level for whatever the value of that. No delusions.
It seems unwise to yield decisions to the highly alarmed sheep, when the
decision is such a complex problem. Sheep - grass - wolf - that's about the
complexity level for sheep competency.
If you equate arrogance with an unwillingness to be led or regulated by
timorous and bathetic sheep, I guess you are right. Isn't that comforting?
Best,
Herb

On 4/22/07 4:18 AM, "Matthew Peaceman" <mpeaceman@-----.de> wrote:

> Herb,
>
> "Once again, the sheep are being permitted to dictate the regulations for use
> of the meadow. Surely the meek shall inherit the earth.
> Herb"
>
> This sort of statement is precisely what makes you a dangerous sort of
> thinker. Its nothing other than fascism. The 'Sheep' as you put it, happen to
> be the People of a civilised democratic society. That many things happen to
> make one cynical about this society cannot be denied. To have given up on it
> in the supposition that YOU are the only one qualified to make correct
> judgements about what is good for that society disqualifies you as an active
> participant.
> Your arrogance will be your downfall. The cracks in your facade have already
> begun to show. I thought there was more to you but apparently not. To
> translate part of what I wrote in German a couple of days ago: I'm glad I know
> your are armed. One doesn't discuss democratic principles happily with someone
> who has given up on them.
>
> Personally, to get back on topic, I think there should be stronger laws on the
> books about who may and may not be allowed to play bassoon or oboe. Obviously
> many of us are a danger to ourselves and others. :-)
>
> Matthew

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