tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31125887.post116007935735839031..comments2023-11-05T12:39:29.721+00:00Comments on De Viris Pulchris et Aliis...: Gore Vidal about George W. BushRIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13504864950306777236noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31125887.post-1160176369372364722006-10-07T00:12:00.000+01:002006-10-07T00:12:00.000+01:00Well, Bruce, I think I am on your side. First: alt...Well, Bruce, I think I am on your side. First: although I am not a Historian, I do know History doesn't repeat itself. It would be rather comfortable (comodo) for some if it did. Second: I believe we can read those references as a warning, not as the justification of a «fait accompli». People's consciousness need to be stirred, I think. And the best way to do so is by warning them, I'd say. Just like you tell a child not to mess up with fire, because some days ago... etc, etc.<BR/>And, btw, it WILL mean degeneration if Americans in general will keep on following that same path: we're concerned about ourselves, and nothing else matters to us. If this is not true, at least that's the image you've been getting around here (and elsewhere as well) for the past... 15-20 years, I would most certainly say...<BR/>Have a nice weekend, Bruce!RIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504864950306777236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31125887.post-1160167472293198212006-10-06T21:44:00.000+01:002006-10-06T21:44:00.000+01:00Ric,Thanks for this post. I, of course, agree with...Ric,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this post. I, of course, agree with much, if not most of what Gore Vidal is saying. My main point of difference with him is that in his references to Vico and Montesquieu, Gore seems to be implying that this degeneration of the American republic was somehow inevitable. <BR/><BR/>While I can't really refute the thesis of the inevitabilitiy of such a degeneration (History offers too many parallels to prove the point.), I can't afford to accept it, either. Accepting it would mean that there is nothing we can do to stop the further disintegration of American democracy; it also means that George W. Bush and his cohorts are not really rersponsible for the destruction they have wreaked upon American society. If such a disintegration was inevitable, then the Bush cabal is simply a cog in the wheel of history. No, I can't accept that (Nor do I think Gore vidal does, either.)Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07082939536876342094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31125887.post-1160099544542279052006-10-06T02:52:00.000+01:002006-10-06T02:52:00.000+01:00No, Will, I'm definitely not asleep, and I don't i...No, Will, I'm definitely not asleep, and I don't intend to be for the next couple of hours... I've always been a nocturnal man. When I was young I used to party; now it's when I work best.<BR/>Have a wonderful time AT the gym, but don't be gym the whole time... You might get often touched and more... (lol!)<BR/>(Key: Ancient Greek «gym» = nude)RIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504864950306777236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31125887.post-1160098568366329632006-10-06T02:36:00.000+01:002006-10-06T02:36:00.000+01:00nice. you must be asleep now in Lisbon. I am goi...nice. you must be asleep now in Lisbon. I am going to the gym to lose myself in oneness of mind and body.T-Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14921295474454883903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31125887.post-1160096297892511722006-10-06T01:58:00.000+01:002006-10-06T01:58:00.000+01:00The worst problem ever with those shorty, ugly guy...The worst problem ever with those shorty, ugly guys is that they always develop inferiority complexes (as Hitler), and are always eager to get revenge...<BR/>And he is the worst ever! His ignorance is so huge that I cannot find any reasonable pattern to compare it with...<BR/>And Canada is no problem for the time being... with such a shitty gevernment...<BR/>Greetings! :-)RIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504864950306777236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31125887.post-1160094732543072422006-10-06T01:32:00.000+01:002006-10-06T01:32:00.000+01:00I love his reference to "the little president" lol...I love his reference to "the little president" lol<BR/><BR/>Cause that is what he is!?<BR/><BR/>You know a Canadian magazine said "HE" was the worst president!?<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised he didn't declare war on us for it!?Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849862214265777969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31125887.post-1160086799110388162006-10-05T23:19:00.000+01:002006-10-05T23:19:00.000+01:00Today's totally dedicated to politics! It's kind o...Today's totally dedicated to politics! It's kind of tradition of mine. And I'm a fervent admirer of Gore Vidal: his writings have been inspirational to me!<BR/>Long live Gore!!!RIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504864950306777236noreply@blogger.com