Judy (my child bride) showed me a perfect quote from George Orwell. I'd like readers to note that it has now replaced the subtitle of my blog. The man surely foresaw these times, did he not?
I listened to BBC's Witness program about The Hobbit today. They observed that Tolkein, like Orwell and a long list of others, spent a chunk of their younger years getting shot at, and that experience seemed to sharpen their focus a bit.
One good quote deserves another! “Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.” -- Herman Melville
I always liked the one about how its better to speak up, and let everyone know you're an idiot, than to remain silent and make em wonder... But seriously, best Monday Night Football game in years, you own home team, and you're talkin stupid Politics???
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I listened to BBC's Witness program about The Hobbit today. They observed that Tolkein, like Orwell and a long list of others, spent a chunk of their younger years getting shot at, and that experience seemed to sharpen their focus a bit.
One good quote deserves another!
“Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.” -- Herman Melville
RM in CA
A good one, too, RM. Perfect, in fact, for MItt and his 47% views.
I always liked the one about how its better to speak up, and let everyone know you're an idiot, than to remain silent and make em wonder...
But seriously, best Monday Night Football game in years, you own home team, and you're talkin stupid Politics???
Frank
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