30 Jul 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyOh no worries, cross my heart she won't hear it from me.
Yup, along with many other wild a** geniuses whose spectactular intensity and individualism cut along a nerve in a unique way.
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P.S. Really no 'need to know' reason to mention our conversation regarding controversial entertainers to my sweet Puritanic Mom.
Now, Bob, my point is: we never know if today's 'bad taste' or 'weird' humor can be tomorrow's groundbreaking art... or at least something with vintage value.
Flip of a coin, I may say.
30 Jul 09
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Originally posted by SeitseOn the other side of the coin, Pound's brevity got something right when he disagreed with the Heracleitus 'flowing river' metaphor :
Oh no worries, cross my heart she won't hear it from me.
Now, Bob, my point is: we never know if today's 'bad taste' or 'weird' humor can be tomorrow's groundbreaking art... or at least something with vintage value.
Flip of a coin, I may say.
"All things are a flowing,
Sage Heracleitus says;
But a tawdry cheapness
Shall outlast our days."
Ezra Pound (1885-1972), Hugh Selwyn Mauberley.
30 Jul 09
i been all round this great lil world,
and seen all kinds of stuff...
i talked to cons and grifters too,
an sidestepped most they guff...
and some sweet lil lassies,
they were dangerous too...
they had hooks like eagleclaws,
and stirred a poisonous stew...
but i found most times, if i looked right close,
most folks wuz really nice...
so i gave mankind another chance,
i hope this will suffice...
allow...
rookie
30 Jul 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI'm afraid you're trying to lay a curtain of smoke, my dear Bob.
On the other side of the coin, Pound's brevity got something right when he disagreed with the Heracleitus 'flowing river' metaphor :
"All things are a flowing,
Sage Heracleitus says;
But a tawdry cheapness
Shall outlast our days."
Ezra Pound (1885-1972), Hugh Selwyn Mauberley.
Classy, yes. Smoke, no matter.
Aneurin Bevan had a good thought for such ability...
“The Prime Minister has an absolute genius for putting flamboyant labels on empty luggage.”
30 Jul 09
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Originally posted by rookie54All civilized human beings with any degree of breeding, parental training and right
i been all round this great lil world,
and seen all kinds of stuff...
i talked to cons and grifters too,
an sidestepped most they guff...
and some sweet lil lassies,
they were dangerous too...
they had hooks like eagleclaws,
and stirred a poisonous stew...
but i found most times, if i looked right close,
most folks wuz really nice...
so i gave mankind another chance,
i hope this will suffice...
allow...
rookie
decisions enjoy a relaxed life and behave in a courteous manner. They patiently give
benefit of doubt, show deference and are quick to forgive. 'Pablum nice' is a crock.
30 Jul 09
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Originally posted by SeitseYou are entitled to your opinion, Seitse, and as always I value both
I'm afraid you're trying to lay a curtain of smoke, my dear Bob.
Classy, yes. Smoke, no matter.
Aneurin Bevan had a good thought for such ability...
“The Prime Minister has an absolute genius for putting flamboyant labels on empty luggage.”
your honesty and boldness in dismissing my honestly held opinion.
30 Jul 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI apologize if you felt your opinion was dismissed, Bob. Far from my intention.
You are entitled to your opinion, Seitse, and as always I value both
your honesty and boldness in dismissing my honestly held opinion.
I merely wanted to try a brainier fencing than the usual scatological lack of seriousness which has brought me equally laughter and shame.
