Sonic Charmer made a series of illuminating observations lately, in the last post especially. A pleasure to see the working of mind used to mathematical abstraction applying itself to political reality: no rhetorical obfuscation allowed, no demagogy. Unexpected connections – of a kind that once showed, you can’t believe you didn’t see before, they are so obvious!- are drawn and argument is built clearly and wittily:
[...] Boyle-Prejean Matrix:
The priorities for someone wishing to be treated decently are clearly:
- Conform to the correct opinions.
- Have some artistic talent of some sort that will impress people.
- Be beautiful.
At the very least, make sure you conform.
Ah, the new old times began.
Ooh, I’m adding that blog to my favorites.
SC deserves wider audience.
[...] (Via Tatyana.) [...]