Texas Longhorn

mine ^ | February 11, 2005 | Ilija Pavlovich PhD

[ILL]

Texas longhorn

If you ever have to “grab a bull by the horns” try a Texas longhorn. Considering that my first post was critical of SF Chronicle's depiction of USMC General Mattis – but somehow got into a vanity section – I wouldn’t be surprised that this too gets reclassified the same way. According to some members here, I invited the Wrath of Gods upon myself on account of:

a) being new – not knowing the ropes

b) having posted a vanity as my first article

c) me being a pink, pro-communist, liberal threat to security of the United States because my name contains too many consonants

d) In my naiveté I posted my real name and a degree which most plumbers and cab drivers consider offensive, and would prefer I dropped out of high school.

Something else came to my mind watching the Oliver Stone (BOOOO! – scared ya’, didn’t I?) movie JFK, last night. OK cat lovers, donkey posters get your ammo out, this is gonna be your field day, the more pictures of animals the better. Since films ordinarily fall into the category of culture I think this is the appropriate placement for this sarcastic semi-grievance.

Meanwhile back at the ranch: JFK (BOO! Scared you again) the movie revolves around this New Orleans District attorney Jim Garrison – a true life character. By all accounts the director (Stone) and this Garrison were more pink than pink, and therefore enemies to certain forums that enjoy posting pictures of domestic animals. But something unexpected happened. This Garrison (as pink as you want to make him) took the bull by the horns and strongly fought for what he believed. Contrary to the general perception that he may have been a “pinko” in his real life, I see, his fight, his irreverence, his stubbornness, his strong moral adherence to protecting the Laws of our country, his clash with the FBI, as the very essence of a good radical warrior who just happens to be on the wrong side of the fence (providing I ever grant anybody to put up a fence between me and my country). I would want that man on my side, no matter what side I choose to be on. All his qualities (in the film), I admire. Now, since (according to Hoyle) he is colored pink, I must hate him. Well, I won’t. That’s what DOGMA stands for. In plain English: Do not use your brain or any part thereof. Listen to the “powers that be” even if you have to swallow your own foot on a daily basis. Now certain forums (especially cat and donkey lovers), verbally stand for all things American, and learned how to pump/beat their chests in the name of the Flag, the fifty nifty united states, the incredibly clever president we happen to be blessed with, but they will swallow you whole, if you, as much as pronounce the letter P, let alone spell out the entire word P-I-N-K.

OK you got me. It really isn’t a topic about culture. It is a topic about LACK OF CULTURE. What we so strongly and so profoundly believe, we shall demonstrate by destroying even the worthiest of those who we (mistakenly, self-righteously and pompously) endow with signs of a pinko. This Pinko (Garrison) fought tooth and nail against all odds and his deeds make him my brother, even if he’s the worst scum of the Earth, in your eyes. I saw in him the admiration for the country, Law, Constitution, pride of being American and the will to face unforgiving odds in an uphill struggle. OK, I’m done. Start the cat barrage. Get the donkeys out of the closet. Or, alternatively you may choose to read and make some sense by looking at yourself. Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. Just bring it on. Let him, who has sinned not, cast the first stone.

Iliya Pavlovich (the plumber)

[ILL]

Too many consonants in my name - I better change fast to BNDGTFKD <- this is a test, let's see who can break the code? Only in private mail - not for use in public.

[Izzy Dunne]

Keep digging - there's a pony under there somewhere...

[starfish923]

Sorry to rain on your parade, but "PhD" often means "pile higher and deeper."

You don't ALWAYS have to let EVERYONE know that you have your doctorate. It isn't REQUIRED. :o)

[MTD]

Do you think Oswald acted alone, or was he just a patsy?

[Izzy Dunne]

"PhD" often means "pile higher and deeper."

I thought it meant "Post-hole digger"

[cweese]

Why do you feel the need to pontificate here?

[Ben Ficklin]

I just don't know how this place got along without you for so many years.

[oldleft]

If you keep posting these personal rants you're going to get flamed in no time. I do think you have something to add here, but here are some tips:

1. Don't post everything that comes into your head. Although you're not wasting paper like in the old days, you're wasting peoples time.

2. Don't sound so damn arrogant and self important. Most of the references to your name are firmly tongue in cheek and you come off like a liberal academic type when you respond the way you have.

3. You're not the center of the universe, contrary to what the world of academia may have told you. Get over it.

So, to summarize, write about pertinent things and be selective, other wise you'll get zotted.

[headsonpikes]

I have a quetion.

Why is a PhD posting here when he could be making lattes at Starbucks?

Answer me that!

[headsonpikes]

I have a quetion.

Why is a PhD posting here when he could be making lattes at Starbucks?

Answer me that!

[ILL]

Seems that some people need either pontificating or a sense of direction. I keep pointing my finger to the right but no-one's watching so I got stuck with "pontificating", besides LACK OF CULTURE is a little painful to me, so I thought I'd share that with those who are not totally illiterate. Literacy does account for culture (in most countries).

[ILL]

I don't care what it means in the Stupidville, I don't live there.

[cweese]

Seems that some people need either pontificating or a sense of direction

Ah, so JimRob asked you to start posting here to educate us all.

[Izzy Dunne]

Seems that some people need either pontificating or a sense of direction.

Well, now, we sho' do preeshate y'all comin' and viztin' wid us.

[ladtx]

Wouldn't it be better if you actually wanted to discuss this subject to not rely on Hollywoods interpretation for your reference but to rely on the true history?

[Lokibob]

 

Whats up, Doc!!!

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

Having only a Bachelor of Science Degree and 30 or so hours of Graduate work, I'm just too dim witted to understand why you insist on bringing your rants to our attention.

Try a more normal approach. BTW having been here two or three years I've only found it necessary to start one thread. Perhaps you should observe a bit longer before you dive in and complain about the reaction.

[ILL]

If I get flamed - than, I suppose I got flamed. It wouldn't be the first time I got kicked out of a place I don't find worthy of my presence, nor they would find my presence of any benefit. I just rolled the dice and that's what came out. Thank you for the tips. This is a lot more valuable than your other mindless posts (yesterday), so I did accomplish something - I converted you to a thinker (after all that wasn't so easy - believe me, you were a tough customer). So let me get zipped, zummed, zotted or flamed I am happy to know I did contribute something. I do mean thanks for the constructive criticism (let's limit that to - so far today).

[katana]

Iliya, there is a certain protocol which you should observe as, like the rest of us, you are here as a guest in a privately owned and funded forum. "News" posts should refer to and include excerpts and links to articles which you find interesting and/or informative. You can color that news by inserting your own opinions and comments in the first post and then take your chances of being flamed or zotted. But if you wish to just vent your spleen on a particular topic you should go to Bloggers and Personal. It avoids a lot of unpleasantness later on.

PS: Few if any us are going to be impressed by a PhD. Most participants here have at least some university experience and quite a few of us also have advanced degrees. Flashing a doctorate like it's a papal ring to be kissed just makes you look a bit silly.

[TexasCajun]

The "PhD" is required if you think you must always attempt to impress someone or more likely one's self!