11-02-2013, 05:49 PM
Jim DiEugenio Wrote:Thanks Peter and Mr. Hackett.
The problem with Varnell is that he thinks that every time one makes a comment with his name in it, then that comment is about him and/or his ideas.
I don't see where that is a problem. You mention my name in conjunction with two LNers and insinuate some deeper meaning. That you were making a comparison seems like a reasonable inference.
Quote:This is a real problem one encounters much too often in this field, but especially at Spartacus. Where people have a tendency to map out their narrowly defined fiefdoms and then spend months--sometimes years--magnifying and defending them.
I reject this framing of my work. Pointing out the obvious is a subversive act. I thrive on contrary rhetorical engagement. Let's see who can keep their temper going forward...
Quote:If I brought Cliff over here, that was not my intent. As I have noted, my point, which I think others here probably understand, was much broader.
I'm over here now because my work is done on the EF. Frankly Jim, I achieved with Von Pein in two brief discussions what you couldn't wring out of the guy in 3 years -- a stipulation to the physical facts of conspiracy.