tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post54177419197064328..comments2024-02-13T12:50:30.457-05:00Comments on Rants Within the Undead God: Lies and Unmaskings in an ElevatorBenjamin Cainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00661999592897690031noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-91768040848668228562014-12-26T02:21:38.023-05:002014-12-26T02:21:38.023-05:00In truth, the sky is falling all the time- just on...In truth, the sky is falling all the time- just on some more than others. Likewise, the experience of youthful...freedom, of sorts, described by Ash isn't necessarily universal (certainly not uniform in duration). Nor the extent to which one can benefit by 'selling-out'.<br /><br />While ignoring the limits of electoral politics for many, as well as the nod to bootstrap mythology, it is correct that punk subculture is largely ineffectual as far as change goes. It *can* be of some use to some individuals, but if you don't think that's the limit of what's possible it's lacking (exactly what potential for resistance exists for a given opposition and what is best suited to the situation is weighty matter).<br /><br />Naturally, one who is worse-off is more likely to see the need for change. Those who benefit the most from the way things are, on the other hand, unsurprisingly are not as a group going to lead a change that would harm their own position, even if it were to the advantadge of most. And so, if that criterion is important to you (most will at least claim so), that's something to look at.<br /><br />Conspiracism as the only option to (let's call it) Civics101: even if you manage to break from the latter, your not as far from it as you think.<br /><br />Peaceful and prosperous for whom? In addition to that: no country is an island. What conditions in other parts of the world, past and present, made this possible?Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449902612213957633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-33915935200213476312013-06-03T09:29:22.414-04:002013-06-03T09:29:22.414-04:00Thanks! If you think this dialogue is entertaining...Thanks! If you think this dialogue is entertaining, I hope you'll keep an eye out for my novel. I finished the first draft a few weeks ago. The second draft will be finished within a month or so and then it will be available on Amazon.Benjamin Cainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661999592897690031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-12973539559604148692013-06-03T07:21:09.531-04:002013-06-03T07:21:09.531-04:00And now wears a "Fuck your god!" T-shirt...And now wears a "Fuck your god!" T-shirt! Made in China, with the interest of rebels at heart!<br /><br />It's just that name - so bad ass, until you skew it over to, well, the protagonist of pokemon cartoons, where it's also a bad ass name but...not quite the same credibility!Callan S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15373053356095440571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-24548024560976544512013-06-03T03:13:54.648-04:002013-06-03T03:13:54.648-04:00The only way this could be more entertaining is if...The only way this could be more entertaining is if you somehow worked in a knife fight...I think the close quarters would make things interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06234846958193327264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-8247176783043399732013-05-30T12:56:25.501-04:002013-05-30T12:56:25.501-04:00Ash is the main character in the series, an upbeat...Ash is the main character in the series, an upbeat fellow with a huge ambition/dream to be the best, a champion, etc.Samirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-24762916093159101822013-05-30T09:11:51.575-04:002013-05-30T09:11:51.575-04:00Hmm. I'm trying to think of the Ash-Pokemon co...Hmm. I'm trying to think of the Ash-Pokemon connection, but I'm coming up empty. That's probably because I don't know much about Pokemon. Is it that it takes a lot of nerve to do well in that game? I honestly don't know what's involved in enslaving Pokemon creatures.Benjamin Cainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661999592897690031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-58275316542458074012013-05-29T20:05:54.312-04:002013-05-29T20:05:54.312-04:00Ash has got a nerve! How many pokemon has he ensla...Ash has got a nerve! How many pokemon has he enslaved?Callan S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15373053356095440571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-47106946532234580512013-05-28T19:15:31.292-04:002013-05-28T19:15:31.292-04:00I just realized that book's author also wrote ...I just realized that book's author also wrote The Little Prince. That book made me cry when I first read it.Benjamin Cainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661999592897690031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-53387766371846190952013-05-28T19:12:10.876-04:002013-05-28T19:12:10.876-04:00No, I haven't read it, but from the reviews on...No, I haven't read it, but from the reviews on Amazon it certainly looks interesting. Thanks for the recommendation.Benjamin Cainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661999592897690031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-44206024775472222012013-05-28T17:03:15.766-04:002013-05-28T17:03:15.766-04:00Mr. Cain, have you ever read Flight to Arras by Sa...Mr. Cain, have you ever read Flight to Arras by Saint-Exupéry? I wanted to challenge your arguments(not only in this post, but in general) with its philosophy, but I'm afraid I cant do it justice(my English is not very good). Since its not a long book to read, may I suggest it as a food for thought, if you happen to have a couple of free hours?Samirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-20099268779452944292013-05-28T16:11:02.941-04:002013-05-28T16:11:02.941-04:00Maybe throw in a third character (somehow) who is ...Maybe throw in a third character (somehow) who is old like Herman but has become disillusioned and agrees with Ash. Like moi, LOL!Brian Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-33414397405415186682013-05-27T16:15:47.386-04:002013-05-27T16:15:47.386-04:00Looking forward to that :-)Looking forward to that :-)dietlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-31374952796618927722013-05-27T16:05:38.443-04:002013-05-27T16:05:38.443-04:00Thanks! I think it leans towards Ash's viewpoi...Thanks! I think it leans towards Ash's viewpoint, but Herman certainly gets his licks in. I'm thinking of writing a Part Two where Herman gets his revenge. After all, the elevator hasn't landed yet.Benjamin Cainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661999592897690031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320802302155582419.post-26989902240494000992013-05-27T15:54:21.953-04:002013-05-27T15:54:21.953-04:00Cool story!
I like that it doesn't force you...Cool story! <br /><br />I like that it doesn't force you to favour one perspective. Both seem to be legitimate in a way (if you disregard that the businessman is cheating his wife). dietlnoreply@blogger.com