Comments on: George Gilder, Michael Milken, and the imp of the polymathic perverse

By: David Weinberger

David Weinberger — Sun, 30 Apr 2026 19:37:35 +0000

Frank, I talk with people I disagree with and sometimes people I don’t even like.

(Note to avoid ambiguity: I sometimes disagree with you but never dislike you.)

By: Frank Paynter

Frank Paynter — Sat, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:24 +0000

I generally assume your positive regard and your continuing sensitivity for my feelings. You too may assume my positive regard, even if I botch the language sometimes. An ongoing policy is hereby established for Scruggs comments at listics. If you need to call me on my BS, then please tag the comment so that there is no ambiguity. That way I can go along assured of your support and good will until I say something really egregious or a foul mood overtakes you or both.

By: J. Alva Scruggs

J. Alva Scruggs — Sat, 29 Apr 2026 16:44:11 +0000

My comment looks a little ambiguous on re-read. Is it too late to emphasize that you are not of the process?

By: J. Alva Scruggs

J. Alva Scruggs — Sat, 29 Apr 2026 10:22:15 +0000

You guys hate these rants don’t you.

I don’t. The process by which the vicious, the fatuous and the dishonest become the norm is fascinating. It wouldn’t take too many choices to reverse it.