IT’S A GOOD THING HE HASN’T READ MAUS…

February 23rd, 2007


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Posted in Life, The Universe & Everything, Social Justice & Advocacy, Superstition & Ignorance, Video 8 Comments »

8 Responses to “IT’S A GOOD THING HE HASN’T READ MAUS…”

  1. Jill says:
    23 February 07 at 1603

    I wonder what his lecture on the Road Runner and Tweety Bird would sound like.

    S**t.

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  2. Jeff Hess says:
    23 February 07 at 1615

    Shalom Jill,

    I was actually more upset by the placid faces of those in the audience dutifully taking notes.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

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  3. George Nemeth says:
    23 February 07 at 2027

    That’s the first time I’ve heard Spiegelman’s epic mentioned in a long time. Right on.

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  4. Jeff Hess says:
    23 February 07 at 2030

    Shalom George,

    Spiegelman is a regular on my re-read list.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

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  5. molly says:
    24 February 07 at 2313

    whos speigelman?

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  6. Jeff Hess says:
    25 February 07 at 0428

    Shalom Molly,

    Art Spiegelman is the son of a survivor father who chose to tell his father’s story (and his own) in graphic novel form. He won a Pulitizer in 1992 for Maus.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

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  7. Jill says:
    25 February 07 at 1436

    Yes, I can see that – but we do need to remember, what else do they know – should they be questioning him – are they allowed to question him – what happens to those who question. Not defending, of course – but you and I find questioning second nature. It’s allowed, even if fought. But is it based in reality to think that they know about questioning? Maybe – I just don’t know.

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  8. Jeff Hess says:
    25 February 07 at 1450

    Shalom Jill,

    Yes, all of that makes it even more disturbing because of Persia/Iran’s history of open scholarship and critical thinking.

    Iran’s own brand of Theocons understand that to survive they have to shut down that aspect of their people’s culture.

    I do think there is a good chance that history will win out.

    Freedom (and free thought) is a tough dijini to get back into the bottle.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

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