>I don't think it is worthwhile replying to R -- if he can use as silly >a
>non-marxist expression as "historical determinism," then he is >beyond the
>reach of reasoned argument. Whatever you say he will simply >and quite
>automatically and unconsciously translate it into his >preconceived fantasy
>of what marxism is.
Oh, come on, Carrol, don't be silly. If we all followed this advice, we'd be sitting in our own little corners, glaring at one another and refusing to communicate. "Chaqu'un son gout", eh? Especially in cyberspace. Maybe R might see something that'll modify his thinking for the future, who knows.
Todd
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