[lbo-talk] Michaels, Against Diversity

[Alan Rudy]

See, Carrol, the difference between Doug and Michaels, it seems to me, is
that Doug is - quite often - playfully provocative, many a wry smile, a
knowing wink, an assumption that we're adults and can take the playful
ribbing... sure it was a little snide but, um, have you read his posts/jibes
over the last however-many-years-you-two-have-been-going-at-it?  Michaels
came off, to me, as a prima donna, no joy, no fun, just listen-to-me.

On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 2:57 PM, Carrol Cox <cbcox at ilstu.edu> wrote:


> Doug Henwood wrote:
> >
> > On Oct 5, 2009, at 1:33 PM, Chris Maisano wrote:
> >
> > > Calling Michaels a "prick" or "assholic" based simply on listening
> > > to the interview is total projection.
> >
> > I'm really taken aback by the vitriol people are directing against
> > him. Makes me wonder if he's struck a nerve.
>
> I agree with this post in reference to Michaels and as to the
> ad-hominems directed against him.
>
> But this ad hominem, "if he's struck a nerve," is what makes me think
> you are the asshole.
>
> Are you totally incapable of discussing ideas and positions without
> making sstupid statements about the people involved. That is despicable
> even when the people your are referring to are themselves despicable.
>
> Carrol
>
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