[MD] The SOM/MOQ discrepancy.

[Ham Priday]

Andre --


> Ham:
>
> Yes, I have been trashed quite a bit lately ;-}.
>
> Andre:
>
> Yes, you have been Ham...and rightly so but, do you know what I like about
> the MoQ?...I am allowed to contadict myself, I am allowed to change my 
> mind,
> the MoQ allows one to listen to others and be influenced by their
> thoughts.  It suggests an interpretation ...until a better one comes 
> along.

So, you are not allowed to "contradict yourself" or change your thinking 
without the MoQ?   That's odd, because I've never bought into the MoQ, yet 
have changed my thinking many times.
What is it about Pirsig's Quality hierarchy that has freed your mind?  Or is 
it simply that you were previously bound to existentialism, religion, or 
some other worldview?

> Do you realise you are really a socialist at heart???

Judging by the triple question marks, I take it that this is meant to be a 
profoundly challenging question.  I'll admit I'm curious to know how you can 
call me a socialist, considering that I'm usually characterized here, along 
with Platt, as a right-wing conservative!  Pray tell me what has led you to 
this ridiculous assertion.  Is it your way of getting back at me for calling 
you an 'objectivist'?

Regards,
Ham