[MD] An Observation From An Outsider

[plattholden at gmail.com]

On 10 Jun 2009 at 18:35, Andre Broersen wrote:

> Platt to Andre:
> Can you explain the difference between an idea spoken and a hateful
> idea spoken?
> 
> Andre:
> What are you trying to do Platt? What is your game? This really is becoming
> silly. I have never suggested I am a 'paragon of open-mindedness. I wouldn't
> dare cos I don't know what it is to have an 'open mind'. I ask questions to
> learn from others, you ask questions to divert, trick, tripple, trap, avoid
> and generally fob off. I think this is a shame.

Nice try at a diversion. I ask a question and you talk about not knowing 
what is to have an open mind after saying in a previous post that I have 
a single/narrow mind.  

 > We're on a philosophical discussion panel here. Nobody knows the 
full
> inside-outs of the MoQ nor its implications. I thought we were here to
> explore those, carry with us and, where appropriate apply through our heart,
> head and hands.

Agree. As you know, the MOQ has plenty to say about government, 
economics and culture among other subjects of importance. 

> I am interested in the 'other'. It seems to me that you are not Platt. You
> constantly seek justification of your 'own' ideology by selectively
> (ab)using the words of Mr. Pirsig.

Examples of selectively abusing Pirsig's words? If you disagree with 
something he wrote, why don't you just say so?

> I simply call this into question and ask
> you to own up. If this makes me the 'paragon of openmindedness' then I plead
> guilty. I keep my mind open, I don't necessarily have one!

How can you keep your mind open if you don't have one? 

> You are a party pooper Platt. Just as I hope for an answer to a
> question...you chicken out. Pity, cos I do think you have interesting things
> to offer other than selective quotes. (Or should I ask, in desparation as
> Lennon did of McCartney:'You must have learned something in all these
> years').

Without specific examples you appear to just be blowing wind. And if 
you don't want answers I don't know why you ask me questions. But, I 
can assure you that I don't look to Lennon for any contributions of value 
to a philosophical discussion any more than I seek insights from Snoop 
Doggy Dog.

Platt