[MD] Hippies (and Humour) in the Middle East

[ian glendinning]

Arlo, Mike, Platt,

I'm still with your drift Arlo. (If I bring my own boxes of tinned
food, is there room in that bunker Mike ?)

Arlo used this phrase "Blind patriotism and historical ignorance is
much easier than historical-critical evaluation without prejudice ...
"

I see this "easier" aspect a recurring theme in these complex debates
where simple politics are wishful thinking. It's one of the reasons
I'm passionate about the idea that whatever metaphysics / philosophies
we end up sharing (here or anywhere) they absolutely must be pragmatic
- easy to apply - starting from where we are now, not in idealised
ivory towers.

I think the trick is to hold "easy" in mind
without falling into the trap of "easiest = best"

Ian