Oh, those kids seem to really know what they are talking about...
I did enjoy your portraits very much. Here in Europe, OWS seems to be a thing purely of the big cities or even capitals. In the small towns, people either have given in or are still hopeful that they could participate in wealth without working.
Markus, the economist (and columnist) Paul Krugman has a putdown on this so wonderful that I've saved it to my computer. He writes:
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
Carl, just this morning I found the same Krugman quote when seeking more information about the whole topic: It indeed perfectly explains the almost religious adherence to such patterns, if you don't like orks, that ist.
On a sidenote: this discussion is a perfect example of how universal photography can become, soo far away from "boys with expensive toys.
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Oh, those kids seem to really know what they are talking about...
I did enjoy your portraits very much. Here in Europe, OWS seems to be a thing purely of the big cities or even capitals. In the small towns, people either have given in or are still hopeful that they could participate in wealth without working.
Really? I wonder what their arguments could be.
Martina, here's a hint: Ayn Rand figures prominently in their notions.
OK, again learned something new - but I doubt that not know Ayn Rand has to be counted as a serious deficiency...
Markus, the economist (and columnist) Paul Krugman has a putdown on this so wonderful that I've saved it to my computer. He writes:
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
A Gadsden flag in support of fascist-corporatism.
Huh.
Carl, just this morning I found the same Krugman quote when seeking more information about the whole topic: It indeed perfectly explains the almost religious adherence to such patterns, if you don't like orks, that ist.
On a sidenote: this discussion is a perfect example of how universal photography can become, soo far away from "boys with expensive toys.
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