[PEN-L:7450] Re: FW: Footnote on LBO

[Michael Perelman <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't think that I have "banned" ten people in more than a dozen years.  Of
those, only Jerry Levy and Bob Malecki were of the left.  I regretted my actions
with Jerry.  I pleaded with him personally to drop his complaint with Lou, at
least on this list.

I thought Lou was wrong, and he knew it.  I also respect Lou and think that he
contributes [I use the present tense, because I think that he will return sooner
or later] a great deal, although, as he knows, he gets out of hand sometimes.

We do have a strict rule on the list regarding ax murderers, although I have not
made it public.

Max Sawicky, taking time off from his busy schedule as a stand-up comedian,
wrote:

> I understand Lou has un-subbed, which I regret.  He should have been spanked
> for his invective against O'Connor.  There is something to be said for
> respect for accomplished, elder socialist scholars; after all, it's not like
> we're overflowing with them.  What would Louis have to do to get disciplined
> on this list, Michael?  Would axe murder be sufficient?  Lou should resub so
> Perelman can ban him for a week.  Then I hope he returns so he can continue
> to supply an entertaining, negative example to us all.
>

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Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
Chico, CA 95929

Tel. 530-898-5321
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