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Comment on Steve Bassett Saga — Part Two by admin

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:47:17 +0000

I’m so appreciative of your perspective. So far he is impervious to this kind of reflection from his peers. I can’t understand why he perseveres. I don’t see where there is a win for him, except if I were to pay him off, but it would be at the expense of whatever respect he now commands. Why would he do that? And there is something pathetic about him, where angry battle against an adversary isn’t what comes up for me. My compassion, however, is tinged with the time and money I will squander on this, so it is not as full-hearted as it would be otherwise. I can’t believe I will be on a plane to Maryland, as very well may happen, but I have a sort of fascination with it, where it will be interesting to see what the universe has in mind.

Comment on Steve Bassett Saga — Part Two by Karyn

Karyn — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:29:15 +0000

Suzanne, I’m so sorry to hear about this whole thing. I’ve been following it for some time and had really hoped it would have been dropped by now. At least you’ve had plenty of opportunity to respond to all the events and the comments about them, and I must say I’m very impressed that I’ve never seen any anger or venom in any of your statements, merely sober fact tinged with sadness that it all had to happen this way. I’m sad too, because I’ve known Steve for years and considered him a friend, and I hate to see two of my friends in such a dispute. I do believe that whatever happens, happens for the best, even if it takes some time to understand it. The more this whole thing is made public, the more people will see that you present facts with dignity, while Steve is unfortunately presenting no facts and merely attacking. I wish, as you do, that this would not be the public face of the field in which we have all worked for so long; but what will be, will be. Steve is not doing himself any favors with this, and cannot possibly gain by this.

Comment on Steve Bassett Saga — Part Two by admin

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:12:37 +0000

To readers, fyi, Karin was my live-in nanny for a few years when my childeren were babies. I was equally kind to Steve — even more so since he didn’t have to do anything in exchange for much bounty until that last time when I asked for something back.

Comment on Steve Bassett Saga — Part Two by Karin Ludt

Karin Ludt — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:09:31 +0000

All the love, support and prayers will get you through this. You are the kindest person I know.

Comment on THRIVE bombshell from John Robbins by admin

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:05:08 +0000

I have many responses and reactions to this, but rather than reiterate them here have a look at what I’ve posted on the blog for THRIVE: http://thrivemovement.com/foster-and-kimberlys-response-to-john-robbins-critique-of-thrive#comment-520989615. Your last paragraph, however, is particular irksome in how it defines dualistic thinking, which isn’t what Robbins is engaging in. There is good and bad that can be pointed out without any qualms about that being an unfair way to evaluate anything. And, as I say in my comments on the THRIVE blog, racists aren’t people from whom you might admirably cherry pick their non-racist ideas. Hitler of course is the graphic example. I’m sure he knew a lot about organizing, but you would want to set up your organization in admiration of his intelligence.