Re: United States thing
Dec 14, 1996 02:28 AM
by Tom Robertson
At 09:43 AM 12/14/96 +0000, Kym wrote:
>>At 01:20 AM 12/14/96 +0000, Kym wrote:
>>>Tom wrote:
>>>
>>>> It is hardly only
>>>>"rugged individualism" that accounts for the greatness of the "United"
>>>>States.
>>>
>>>Why did you put quotes around "United?"
>>
>>Since it could not have been to emphasize how it relates to cooperation, I
>>forget.
>>
>>
>>>Please keep in mind, with your obvious patriotic zeal, that there are others
>>>on this list who are not in or from America. Just a little somethin' to
>>>think about. . .
>>
>>I had no idea there _was_ any other country besides the United States. When
>>did this happen and why was it allowed?
>
>Is this an attempt at humor?
No, it was a _successful_ attempt, obviously.
>Is there really a 'real person' behind these
>"Tom Robertson" posts?
No. Official Theosophical doctrine says that personality is an illusion.
Especially mine.
>Or is this simply another bedlamite ranting, another
>'tommy turd' I may step in lest I skimp on diligence?
As hard as I tried, I did not understand this sentence. Are you calling me
a turd?
>What do I do? What
>approach do I take?
First of all, you should thank me for being such a spiritual ally to you
that I have given you such a rare opportunity for growth in tolerance,
patience, and compassion.
>The Theosophical thing to do would be to give him the
>benefit of the doubt. . .
There is still doubt?
>but I'm not sure I'm a Theosophist. . .so that
>isn't going to help me.
My only comment to that is that I have no comment.
>Man, I hate these moral dilemmas. Should I look
>upon him as friend rather than foe?
Could I ever make you laugh enough to look past my sexism?
>Should I recognize him as a brother. . .
You would probably rather be barefoot, pregnant, and in the kitchen, where
you OUGHT to be.
>Whoa! Jump back there girl! Get a grip! You almost had me there, Tombo.
>That was close. . .
That was cruel to get my hopes up like that. But I'll keep trying. Will
you marry me?
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