What is this about?
I said Far From Balanced and Cheap Shots (the two entries just before this one), then he said and the last word (which unfortunately was‘reflexively’)..
Careful, John, your tone may be closer to Lush’s than Jefferson’s (”fallacious,” ”anything
useful,” ‘something to say’). Perhaps we’re all products of our time.
You may be shocked to learn I was raised on the scientific
method and enjoy logical discourse. When someone turns to you and says, ”gee, it’s hot today,” do you respond with, ”not
really, in the context of the last 100 years” or, more simply, ”prove it!” Or should I ask about your average reaction is to a
statistically significant sampling of people commenting on the weather — the anecdotal being meaningless?
I honestly don’t know what
to say at this point (gasp!). Do I have to conduct a rigorous study of anything I want to comment on? Do I have to present my views
weakly to be credible? Did I overlook the Blog Standards of Ethical Conduct? Understand, I’m not flaming you for your blog entry (I
almost made the blogroll!). I do feel weirdly singled out and ill to be in the company in which you put me — and I’m wise enough to
allow you may be right.
Just so you know, I’ve cut out the withering half of my reply. Lush would never do that.
peace,
mjh
For anyone listening in (and wondering ”what’s wrong with these boys?”): I do recommend John Fleck’s
writings, including his blog. I especially liked his piece on the
first big rain of the summer.
