Lefty Despair and Re: More Michael Parenti Re: Deserving Americans

[Dennis Perrin]

>Of course, people treat his writings as
> scripture sometimes, in a very mechnical and braindead way. But it
> doesn't have to be.
>
> Doug

I agree, and I never said the old guy's insights were or are worthless. I
just don't see why someone would name their world outlook and even
themselves after him. He's a valuable resource (and a fascinating subject --
really enjoyed Francis Wheen's bio) but not, as you say, a god.

DP