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Mig, now you know why we call them Yahoos.  Smearing with shit is what the Yahoos do.  But we didn't invent it.  Swift described it well 18th century England.  However, Americans may claim place of pride in the number and vociferousness of our Yahoos.

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Mon Jun 9th, 2008 at 01:47:47 AM EST
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Swift was actually Dean of Christ Church Caτhedral in Dublin which gave him ample opportunity to observe Yahoos in action.  Come to think of it, the Christ Church restoration fund should tap Yahoo for come contributions in the light of them ripping off the name...

"It's a mystery to me - the game commences, For the usual fee - plus expenses, Confidential information - it's in my diary..."
by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Mon Jun 9th, 2008 at 01:59:55 PM EST
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Come to think of it, the Christ Church restoration fund should tap Yahoo for come contributions in the light of them ripping off the name.

Sounds like a plan.  Some of the corporate officers might be willing to donate.  It would be nifty to obtain an official grant of right to use, but does Christ Church have any claim on Swift's literary legacy?  Might not really matter. I once suggested to the principal of a local elementary school in L.A. that was located about a mile from JBL headquarters that he ask Sid Harmon to donate a system.  His wife, Jane Harmon, is a US Congresswoman.  JBL came through.  Not only donated the materials but performed the installation. If you are local, suggest it to someone involved with fund raising for the restoration.  Can't hurt.

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."

by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Mon Jun 9th, 2008 at 02:40:14 PM EST
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Silly me - its St. Patrick's Cathedral - a few hundred yards down the road that Swift was Dean of.  He is also associated with St. Patrick's Hospital.

"It's a mystery to me - the game commences, For the usual fee - plus expenses, Confidential information - it's in my diary..."
by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Mon Jun 9th, 2008 at 04:12:51 PM EST
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EURIKA!

I FOUND IT, FRANK.

What the church could provide in return for substantial donations is a blessing of the Yahoos, an exorcism of the Microsoft demons and a Te Deum.  They certainly should be willing to perform the blessing.

I couldn't tell from their web sites if they are Catholic or Anglican.  I would have thought Swift to have been Anglican, given the era and the domination of Ireland by England.  The only hint was that the Holy See would not let good Catholics enter as late as the 1970s. This shouldn't matter, as the liturgies are very similar.  Do you know what happened with St. Patrick's and Christ Church after Irish independence?

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."

by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Mon Jun 9th, 2008 at 05:14:41 PM EST
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They are both still in active use as Church of Ireland (= Anglican) Cathedrals a few hundred yards apart close to the current and historic centre of Dublin.  The first public performance of Handel's Messiah was in a hall close by in 1742.   Both are very beautiful buildings.


"It's a mystery to me - the game commences, For the usual fee - plus expenses, Confidential information - it's in my diary..."
by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Mon Jun 9th, 2008 at 06:15:44 PM EST
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