26-12-2009, 01:11 AM
(This post was last modified: 26-12-2009, 01:16 AM by James H. Fetzer.)
Charles, of course, there is a difference between the absence of certainty about our empirical knowledge claims and taking action in the world. I would even submit that the examples of knowledge that you have been advancing are beyond reasonable doubt, since there are no alternative explanations that are not simply "far fetched" or unreasonable. I certainly agree that we need to take action on the basis of our best understanding of situations, which is, alas, unavoidable, insofar as not taking an action is equivalent to choosing not to act.
I am a bit disturbed, however, by your insinuation that Fletcher Prouty was not an upright and truthful man. I know Len Osanic, who was Fletcher's long time assistant, and he and I have had occasion to discuss him. From his important books on matters related to JFK and from Len's personal experience, I am very skeptical of any suggestion that he was not one of the "good guys". That bothers me tremendously. As for this "Major Lopez" business, I hope you are not simply offering up someone who looks as much like Morales as you've been able to find.
Enjoy your outdoor tub--and don't let it shrink into obscurity! Best for the holidays and thereafter. Warm regards!
I am a bit disturbed, however, by your insinuation that Fletcher Prouty was not an upright and truthful man. I know Len Osanic, who was Fletcher's long time assistant, and he and I have had occasion to discuss him. From his important books on matters related to JFK and from Len's personal experience, I am very skeptical of any suggestion that he was not one of the "good guys". That bothers me tremendously. As for this "Major Lopez" business, I hope you are not simply offering up someone who looks as much like Morales as you've been able to find.
Enjoy your outdoor tub--and don't let it shrink into obscurity! Best for the holidays and thereafter. Warm regards!