Lars Gustafsson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lars Gustafsson (born May 17, 1936) is a Swedish, poet, novelist and scholar. He was born in Västerås, completed his secondary education at the Västerås gymnasium and continued to Uppsala University; he received his Licentiate degree in 1960 and was awarded his Ph.D. in Theoretical Philosophy in 1978. He lived in Austin, Texas until 2003, and has recently returned to Sweden. He served as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he taught Philosophy and Creative Writing, until May 2006, when he retired. In 1981 Gustafsson converted to Judaism. ... While the problem of identity has been the defining theme of Gustafsson's writings, his social criticism has often vexed the Swedish cultural elite. As a result he is seen as a controversial writer in Sweden rather than as one embraced by the establishment. ... In May 2009, Lars Gustafsson declared that he would vote for the Pirate Party in the upcoming elections for the European Parliament.
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While the problem of identity has been the defining theme of Gustafsson's writings, his social criticism has often vexed the Swedish cultural elite. As a result he is seen as a controversial writer in Sweden rather than as one embraced by the establishment.
In May 2009, Lars Gustafsson declared that he would vote for the Pirate Party in the upcoming elections for the European Parliament.
I find he was among the 30 petitioners against the 2001 "UN World Conference against Racism" on grounds that it conducted 'hate speech' against Israel, and participated in the Islamophobia craze, so, unfortunately, he seems to be among the more off intellectuals defending Israel. *Lunatic*, n. One whose delusions are out of fashion.
In May 2009, Lars Gustafsson declared that he would vote for the Pirate Party in the upcoming elections for the European Parliament.[5][6]
He is a poet, big enough to get space in media in questions regarding culture but far from being a household name outside of literary circles. A vote for PES is a vote for EPP! A vote for EPP is a vote for PES! Support the coalition, vote EPP-PES in 2009!
I also support their platform:
Complete decriminalization of all non-commercial use of creative works Shortening the copyright protection to 5-10 years Abolition of software and pharmaceutical patents Protection of individual rights, especially privacy and the freedom of speech Guaranteeing consumer protection in digital trade (as opposed to such schemes as the DRM)
But I was not impressed by the one meeting I attended in order to capture the party zeitgeist. Polymaths, acne and black wardrobes. I suppose I should give them another chance... You can't be me, I'm taken
But I was not impressed by the one meeting I attended in order to capture the party zeitgeist. Polymaths, acne and black wardrobes. I suppose I should give them another chance...
From this I would say that all they need would be leadership, organisation, a narrative and some sense of presentation. Is it not good to be needed? A vote for PES is a vote for EPP! A vote for EPP is a vote for PES! Support the coalition, vote EPP-PES in 2009!
But I was not impressed by the one meeting I attended in order to capture the party zeitgeist. Polymaths, acne and black wardrobes.
Morons with good skin and great suits are usually the ones who get us into trouble, aren't they? "Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.
You base your impression of political parties onf how they look?
What people say, how they say it and to whom, their dynamic in a group, body language, dress, hair, possessions and so on - all contribute to those perceptions, with some salient features negating and some amplifying other characteristics.
The only thing I have not found indicative of character is RW names. (because they are not chosen by the user). But nicks are. You can't be me, I'm taken
