Re: what is to be done with what is to be done? was Re: AUT: RE: Virno piece

[Enda Brophy <2eob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm not sure the critique has been addressed, Sebastian.  It seemed
like a worthwhile one to me.  Was any thought given to the composition
of those presenting at the conference?  Was this not perceived as a
problem?

e.

On Thursday, Oct 28, 2004, at 14:47 Canada/Eastern, Doug Henwood wrote:

> Sebastian Budgen wrote:
>>
>> Now, that's what I call a real argument, Doug. So rigorous, so
>> cutting, so not-at-all-demagogic! You're doing yourself really proud!
>
> Wow, I'm pretty stunned that you seem to think this is a trivial
> critique. What century are you living in?
>
> I was really entertained by the woman who read Badiou's paper for him
> because he was allegedly too busy to come. She introduced it by saying
> that back in the 19th century, rich people could buy their way out of
> the military draft. She added, "And Badiou is a rich man."
>
> Doug
>
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