[MD] Pressed Ham

[david buchanan]

Ham said:
...I had developed Essentialism prior to my reading of Prisig, and have 
taken a metaphysical position that is in some ways "at odds with" Pirsig's 
conclusions. ...I have always been open with regard to these differences, 
explaining them to those who expressed interest, and answering questions 
from those who suspected that I had "some other agenda".  Indeed, until 
recently I had assumed that, with some modification, the two philosophies 
were compatible. Now, however, DMB, Ian and (possibly) Jos have indicated 
that Essentialism is conceptually irreconcilable with the MoQ, effectively 
suggesting that I don't belong here.

dmb replies:
Oh Jeez, you're such a drama queen. Nobody was asking you to leave because 
of the incompatibility. As a matter of fact, I was asking you to participate 
in a conversation about that incompatibility. I even suggested a very 
specific way to do it, using quotes and explanations I already provided. 
Remember?

But I think you might be too attached your Essentialism. I also think this 
"Hamilton Martyr Show" might just be your way of changing the subject. 
You're afraid I might be right, huh? (Now I've resorted to taunting.) Ha! I 
double-dare you to stay and (gasp) actually talk about it! (Insert Sound FX: 
Diabolical Laughter with echo.)

Mellow-dramatically yours,
dmb

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