Soviet Spy Chief Is Back -- on a Pedestal

Los Angeles Times ^ | November 10, 2005 | Kim Murphy

[liberallarry]

Thanks to the taxidermist's art, Dzerzhinky's far better known boss is still on display in Moscow, stuffed like a prize tarpon. Is one to be that much more distressed by the crowds that still shuffle past to see his remains?

Russia has a difficult past. Most of their heroes and leaders are terribly flawed. However, resurrecting Dzerzhinsky is quite different than removing Lenin. It's a sign that Russians are increasingly dissatisfied with their present society...and increasingly desperate. A small sign? Perhaps. But not to be ignored.

[T'wit]

>> No more weak-minded than invalidating someone's point because of a spelling error.

In life, as in English class and in the publishing world, you get marked down for spelling errors. That is especially so for errors as dramatic as misspelling one of the best known names in history.

[LIConFem]

"In life, as in English class and in the publishing world, you get marked down for spelling errors."

A spelling error doesn't nullify the logic or sentiment, either in life or English class.

Only a pedantic fool would think otherwise.

[liberallarry]

In life, as in English class and in the publishing world, you get marked down for spelling errors

You ought to get out more often, you're priorities are all screwed up.

[T'wit]

>> I guess you didn't bother to google

Bad guess. Before writing you I did Google it, to see what would happen. It gave one the correct spelling at once.

Editors make mistakes, too, y'know, no matter how confident we are in our mental equipment. That's why it's a good policy to check first if one has the slightest doubt. I am a very good speller but I use a dictionary (or Google or other reference) all the time.

>> I do my best

Good for you. Nobody can ask more of you than that.

[liberallarry]

This thread is not about me and my spelling. Noone's perfect.

It has been my observation over many years that keen students of world affairs always get it right.

Misunderestimating people because of small flaws indicates a far more serious failure of judgement.

[T'wit]

>> A spelling error doesn't nullify the logic or sentiment, either in life or English class.

Spelling errors are to English what the wrong color lipstick and frizzy hair are to a woman. They wreck the effect.

[liberallarry]

Bad guess. Before writing you I did Google it, to see what would happen. It gave one the correct spelling at once.

Adolf Hitler/mentioning the (mis?)spelling Adolph

You're either a liar or a fool...probably both.

[LIConFem]

"Spelling errors are to English what the wrong color lipstick and frizzy hair are to a woman. They wreck the effect. "

What the heck does 'effect' have to do with anything? That statement is as thoroughly illogical and meaningless as every other argument of yours that I've read.

At least you're consistent.

[LIConFem]

Ya know, I just re-read my last two posts to you, and both were unnecessarily rude. I apologize for that.

[LIConFem]

Ugh... make that my last FOUR posts. I must be in a bad mood today :o(

[T'wit]

Aw, that's OK. I appreciate your good thoughts. Thanks so much.