Theos-Talk Archives (May 2005 Message tt00495)

Dear Iain,

I don't know anything about George Galloway other than (to use a 
Texas expression) he opened a can of whup-ass on Senator Coleman that 
was a pure joy to behold. He also told off warmonger Christopher 
Hitchens in a way that was memorable to say the least:

http://crooksandliars.com/

scroll down for multiple options to hear the Galloway testimony. In 
a culture in which rightwing=bully and liberal=wimp (kinda like 
Theosophy, huh?) it's a relief to see a leftist who can "get up in 
their faces" as Galloway did.

Now, to your post:

--- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, "Iain" <ibse03888@b...> wrote:
> Is there really a national character? when you look around your own 
comunity there are a wide range of persona's from good to bad, sane 
to crazy and all points in between.

True, and within nations there are huge variations. Nevertheless, 
national character is at least a significant construct. I used to 
think of the Marshall Plan as exemplifying the US national 
character. Now Abu Ghraib figures into that picture.

the only sembelance of national identity is when the 
> football is on such as the world cup, but as soccer is substitute 
warfare perhaps that is not a bad thing,
> cheers from sunny Scotland
> Iain

If you're active in the Scottish TS, I should mention that I'm still 
appreciative of the kind words in your section journal about my 
research years ago.

Cheers,

Paul