Hammerlock3 Posted September 27 Posted September 27 11 minutes ago, 2001Hokie said: Well we both know we're all nerds living in the glow of the gif genius here! Anyway, love the off-road detour. I don't get the chance to think on philosophy much anymore. it ain't the worst de-railed thread. "Half measures are a coward's form of insanity."
whaletail Posted September 27 Posted September 27 16 hours ago, Hammerlock3 said: I would not trust anyone else's interpretation because its bastardized from right and left. I agree increasingly with the book in theme as time goes on, but it can't be read because its hyper hyper hyper repetitive, has really flat characters (especially john galt), and its antagonists are ridiculous strawmen. The repetitiveness made me drop it after ~400 pages. 1
Window12 Posted September 27 Posted September 27 (edited) 17 hours ago, Hammerlock3 said: I would not trust anyone else's interpretation because its bastardized from right and left. I agree increasingly with the book in theme as time goes on, but it can't be read because its hyper hyper hyper repetitive, has really flat characters (especially john galt), and its antagonists are ridiculous strawmen. One of my college professors used to start his lectures by the saying that he was going to ‘ tell em what you’re going to tell em, tell em then tell em what you’ve told them’. I guess this repetition was his method of inculcating the material into his students -Do you think the repetition in the book relates to the author wanting the points to stick with reader? I haven’t read the book so just a speculation Edited September 27 by Window12 Typo
Hammerlock3 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 5 hours ago, Window12 said: One of my college professors used to start his lectures by the saying that he was going to ‘ tell em what you’re going to tell em, tell em then tell em what you’ve told them’. I guess this repetition was his method of inculcating the material into his students -Do you think the repetition in the book relates to the author wanting the points to stick with reader? I haven’t read the book so just a speculation its not a terrible notion, but atlas shurgged is like 1200 pages, so it that was the point of the repetition Rand was really thorough. For an idea what the book is like, I believe the book ends (again i did not finish it) on john galt giving a speech that goes on for like 60 pages.....after some research it is around 35,000 words....its laborious. 1 "Half measures are a coward's form of insanity."
dragit Posted September 28 Posted September 28 39 minutes ago, Hammerlock3 said: its not a terrible notion, but atlas shurgged is like 1200 pages, so it that was the point of the repetition Rand was really thorough. For an idea what the book is like, I believe the book ends (again i did not finish it) on john galt giving a speech that goes on for like 60 pages.....after some research it is around 35,000 words....its laborious. She needed the same editor that Robert Caro had for The Power Broker. It was crazy long, like 1200 pages, but surprisingly and wonderfully readable because Bob Gottlieb famously chopped out several hundred more pages.
Simpleman424 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 This thread should probably be hidden from public view at this point… 1
Hammerlock3 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 5 minutes ago, dragit said: She needed the same editor that Robert Caro had for The Power Broker. It was crazy long, like 1200 pages, but surprisingly and wonderfully readable because Bob Gottlieb famously chopped out several hundred more pages. yeah, i guess I'd sum it by saying there are books that long that justify their length, I think they are all written by genius'. Its not an insult to say I don't consider Rand a genius. "Half measures are a coward's form of insanity."
Hammerlock3 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 Just now, Simpleman424 said: This thread should probably be hidden from public view at this point… Abortion is........ "Half measures are a coward's form of insanity."
Simpleman424 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 2 minutes ago, Hammerlock3 said: Abortion is........ You don’t know the users you just beckoned…
dragit Posted September 28 Posted September 28 2 minutes ago, Hammerlock3 said: yeah, i guess I'd sum it by saying there are books that long that justify their length, I think they are all written by genius'. Its not an insult to say I don't consider Rand a genius. Gottlieb said that, in addition to making it more readable, there was a business practical reason he had to edit The Power Broker down so much: The length Caro submitted the book at would have literally broken the spine of any book after they put it all on the printed page.
bnwtwg Posted September 28 Posted September 28 What did you guys do in the college forum to get that thread nuked lol i am an idiot on the internet
ionel Posted September 28 Posted September 28 19 minutes ago, bnwtwg said: What did you guys do in the college forum to get that thread nuked lol ... narcissistic giffery 1 .
bnwtwg Posted September 28 Posted September 28 18 minutes ago, ionel said: ... narcissistic giffery Didn't realize it was possible to hit a 3.8 MB limit spamming gifs. Honestly I'm impressed! 1 i am an idiot on the internet
WrestlingRash Posted September 28 Posted September 28 Bassett looks like he is in better shape than anyone in the world in wrestling. In a sport that has rampant PED issues, do you think he might be on EPO or blood doping? His family had no issue age cheating in high school and once a cheater, always a cheater. Something seems off to me. 4
Gene Mills Fan Posted September 28 Posted September 28 22 minutes ago, WrestlingRash said: Bassett looks like he is in better shape than anyone in the world in wrestling. In a sport that has rampant PED issues, do you think he might be on EPO or blood doping? His family had no issue age cheating in high school and once a cheater, always a cheater. Something seems off to me. I thinks there an abnormal something in your blood right now. 2
Interviewed_at_Weehawken Posted September 28 Posted September 28 (edited) 30 minutes ago, WrestlingRash said: Bassett looks like he is in better shape than anyone in the world in wrestling. In a sport that has rampant PED issues, do you think he might be on EPO or blood doping? His family had no issue age cheating in high school and once a cheater, always a cheater. Something seems off to me. Except he didn't age cheat. He's old for his grade but followed all rules. Blood doping lol Edited September 28 by Interviewed_at_Weehawken
WrestlingRash Posted September 28 Posted September 28 1 hour ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said: Except he didn't age cheat. He's old for his grade but followed all rules. Blood doping lol a 20 year old true freshman didn't age cheat? wow, you are a world class mental gymnast.
Interviewed_at_Weehawken Posted September 28 Posted September 28 (edited) 5 minutes ago, WrestlingRash said: a 20 year old true freshman didn't age cheat? wow, you are a world class mental gymnast. Tell me what rule he broke... It is you who is performing gymnastics of the mental variety, sir! (For the record, I'd like to see him win a gold medal at Worlds but never win a single collegiate match.... he's old, and it is ridiculous, but he didn't cheat) Edited September 28 by Interviewed_at_Weehawken
WrestlingRash Posted September 28 Posted September 28 Just now, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said: Tell me what rule he broke... It is you who is performing gymnastics of the mental variety, sir! if there isn't an advantage to holding your kid back twice for high school wrestling, then why do it?
Interviewed_at_Weehawken Posted September 28 Posted September 28 Just now, WrestlingRash said: if there isn't an advantage to holding your kid back twice for high school wrestling, then why do it? Didn't say there wasn't an advantage... just not cheating. Not like when the Russians entered 20 year old Saduleev in cadets lol. Is extra drilling cheating? It gives an advantage!
WrestlingRash Posted September 28 Posted September 28 12 minutes ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said: Didn't say there wasn't an advantage... just not cheating. Not like when the Russians entered 20 year old Saduleev in cadets lol. Is extra drilling cheating? It gives an advantage! so angle shooting the rules to gain a clear advantage (which you admit is the case) is fair?
Interviewed_at_Weehawken Posted September 28 Posted September 28 2 minutes ago, WrestlingRash said: so angle shooting the rules to gain a clear advantage (which you admit is the case) is fair? I think maybe "age - bullying" may be more accurate. I don't like it, but it wasn't cheating. India "age cheats"
WrestlingRash Posted September 28 Posted September 28 20 minutes ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said: I think maybe "age - bullying" may be more accurate. I don't like it, but it wasn't cheating. India "age cheats" answer my question. is it fair?
Window12 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 2 hours ago, WrestlingRash said: Bassett looks like he is in better shape than anyone in the world in wrestling. Will he beat folks like Mamedov, Sujit or Amouzad?
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