MadIvan, madam, is one of the most erudite and reasonable members of Free Republic, not to mention one of the most colorful and creative; stimulating and provocative.
There is no way I could "discuss" anything with MadIvan; it would be his 800-pound gorilla against my 10 pounds of monkey. I prefer to watch MadIvan, not to attempt to match wits with him.
I must say, however, it is always interesting to watch, when MadIvan and John_Wheatley go up against two dozen, or even thirty, anti-British American members of Free Republic; those two guys single-handedly demolish hordes, and with such wit and clarity.
BTW:
You do know that MadIvan is part Norwegian :-)
Cheers.
Thank you for your kind words.
Regards, Ivan
I would have to agree, watching MadIvan and some of the others having a go is fun and educational.
Perhaps 'lively discussions' was too lighthearted a phrase. Being fortyish, female and often times foolish, I am able to enter into discussions with erudite people hundreds, nay thousands of miles away and have a good time. Perhaps they, you?, find me silly, but I am learning so much from the dialogue.
Someday, I'm hoping to sip New Wine while discussing things with one of the greatest thinkers England has ever produced, C.S. Lewis.
I see the following posts are talking of Norwegian heritage. My father's parents were from Iceland. Three of our six children have red hair. Eric the Red descendants? Maybe. Didn't he (Eric)originally come from Norway?
I see the following posts are talking of Norwegian heritage. My father's parents were from Iceland. Three of our six children have red hair. Eric the Red descendants? Maybe. Didn't he (Eric)originally come from Norway?