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A vivid image of what should exist acts as a surrogate for reality. Pursuit of the image then prevents pursuit of the reality -- John K. Galbraith

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Oct 10th, 2008 at 06:21:59 AM EST
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Re: Non-sequitur alert! n/t (none / 1)

I can send you a book on Surrealism... ;-)

You can't be me, I'm taken

by Sven Triloqvist on Fri Oct 10th, 2008 at 06:27:31 AM EST
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Re: Non-sequitur alert! n/t (4.00 / 3)

I think I have that front covered just reading the financial crisis news.

A vivid image of what should exist acts as a surrogate for reality. Pursuit of the image then prevents pursuit of the reality -- John K. Galbraith

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Oct 10th, 2008 at 06:29:36 AM EST
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"Nobody... (4.00 / 2)

....expects the Spanish Inquisition!"

Amongst our weaponry are such diverse elements as fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope, and nice red uniforms!"

You can't be me, I'm taken

by Sven Triloqvist on Fri Oct 10th, 2008 at 06:47:19 AM EST
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Re: "Nobody... (none / 1)

Man, I don't have any of those weapons. I feel so inadequate.

A vivid image of what should exist acts as a surrogate for reality. Pursuit of the image then prevents pursuit of the reality -- John K. Galbraith

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Oct 10th, 2008 at 06:50:44 AM EST
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