Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:Our old pal Russ Madden has a home page, and by God if he doesn't offer a thoughtful review of RJ10 (or is it 9? Paul--help us out!) I won't (can't!) say more, as I haven't read the book yet. I don't think I'm alone in missing Russ. But jeez, it seems to me that some proud Libertarians are =so= thin- skinned! I'm perhaps the sweetest creature alive , and I've heard monstrous comment about my philosophy, politics, musical faves, and even my taste in lager. But I haven't gone off in a snit! Guess us New York hombres are built sturdier.. .(Russ mentions beer: something like, "Davis passed the first test: he didn't drink Bud or Bud Light." And he wonders if you can judge a man on his taste in beer. Well, #1, to a limited extent, sure you can. And #2, sure you can!) But it was nice to see Russ writing about Paul's fiction. And I hope he'll rejoin the gang.
Anders Monsen Wrote:I ran Russ' review of Harbingers in the newsletter that I edit, Prometheus, in April. I envy him as Gauntlet sends him review copies of FPW's books, but I also think Russ writes long, thoughtful reviews and essays. Many people passionate about politics are thin-skinned, not just libertarians; you can't paint with such a wide brush
Anders Monsen Wrote:I ran Russ' review of Harbingers in the newsletter that I edit, Prometheus, in April. I envy him as Gauntlet sends him review copies of FPW's books, but I also think Russ writes long, thoughtful reviews and essays. Many people passionate about politics are thin-skinned, not just libertarians; you can't paint with such a wide brush
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:This is true, Anders, but as Paul wrote about the sad affair, there's just no place on this board for calling someone an asshole. Take their opinions, their scholarship, their comprehension of affairs to the mat, and good on yez. But crude personal insult is beyond the pale for our suave and courteous gang. That's my understanding, anyway.
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:Our old pal Russ Madden has a home page, and by God if he doesn't offer a thoughtful review of RJ10 (or is it 9? Paul--help us out!) I won't (can't!) say more, as I haven't read the book yet. I don't think I'm alone in missing Russ. But jeez, it seems to me that some proud Libertarians are =so= thin- skinned! I'm perhaps the sweetest creature alive , and I've heard monstrous comment about my philosophy, politics, musical faves, and even my taste in lager. But I haven't gone off in a snit! Guess us New York hombres are built sturdier.. .(Russ mentions beer: something like, "Davis passed the first test: he didn't drink Bud or Bud Light." And he wonders if you can judge a man on his taste in beer. Well, #1, to a limited extent, sure you can. And #2, sure you can!) But it was nice to see Russ writing about Paul's fiction. And I hope he'll rejoin the gang.
luthie2 Wrote:I tried to look for Russ' review of Harbingers on his website, but couldn't find it. The most recent FPW review that I saw was for Infernal. Do you have a link, or can you possibly point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
-Susan
luthie2 Wrote:Found it.
Thanks!
-Luthie