[PEN-L:7713] Re: petit-bourgeois scribbler/parlor dilettante

["Henry C.K. Liu" <hliu@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It applies to whoever voluntarily feels the heat.
At least there seems to be general agreement that "petit-bourgeois
scribbler/parlor dilettante(s)" is not a flattering term.  That is progress.

I understand Michael's need and obligation, as moderator, to keep diversity
alive on the list.  So we will respect that.
In Chinese revolutionary tactics, the Party is kinder to targets of united
front candidates than it is to veteran comrades.  In fact, when one is
treated with kid gloves, that is a sign that one is ideologically retarded.
We should afford Professor Delong and others who identify the proper decorum
indeed.

Henry C.K. Liu

michael wrote:

> I don't think that there are any "petit-bourgeois scribbler/parlor
> dilettante(s)" on pne-l (unless you mean me, since I am not sure about
> myself).
>
> Such language does nothing to further any discussion.  All it did was to
> reignite a flame.
>
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> Michael Perelman
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> California State University
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