Cob: Re: Re: "objectivity" vs. "philosophy" vs. (The Book)

[Arlie Haig]

Well, you guys really need to swallow the false pride of having the last
word - both of you are valuable members of this list and we need your
postings and wisdom. So just drop it and carry on as though nothing
happened - that is what I want right now and I'm surmising that is what the
rest want also. We understand these things.
Best regards,
Arlie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ocean" <ocean at peacemaking.org>
To: <coblist at deatech.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:36 PM
Subject: Cob: Re: "objectivity" vs. "philosophy" vs. (The Book)


> Hello Cobbies!
>
> Regarding my wholesale lack of "objectivity"...I did consider editing
> the outrage out of my last posting, and just discussing the
> philosophical issues, but I was sure this would just invite more
> slamming and reaction from Mr. Henman.
>
> So instead I chose to respond in the same childlike manner as his
> original posting.  Predictably, all he did was repeat over and over "I
> was just looking for information" and deny his criticism of an unread
> work and reactionary stance against philosophy.  This is the
> manipulative behavior of a passive-aggressive personality, and I was not
> surprised, in fact somewhat pleased to see him defend his being such an
> a**hole...
>
> Enough shirt sleeve psychology!  I am really interested in your thoughts
> about the philosophical issues I discussed, and want to encourage anyone
> else who feels likewise to also address the issue at hand:  is
> philosophy important to this list?  Should this also be a forum for
> thould those who entertain a deeper motivation for cob?   Are we indeed
> a "movement" with charismatic leaders who guide throngs of eager
> followers down the road to Housing Nirvana (ooo, sounds kinda cultish,
> doesn't it)?  Can't we have some fun with this?
>
> Ocean
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at 01:58 AM, Darel Henman wrote:
> DELETED (not worth reading again!)
>
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