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Re: Why Still Old Framework?

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On 8/1/2015 1:42 AM, Fabian Russell wrote:
> On Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:29:26 -0500, Odd Bodkin wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Let us not forget that you have openly acknowledged right here on this
>>> newsgroup that you have actually "enjoyed" going to school.
>>
>> Yup.
>>
>
> Oh yes.  Odd Ball was such a good boy.  He always dutifully did his homework
> on time and never engaged in the disruptive classroom antics that are so typical
> of the more rebellious lads.  Nor did he ever question authority as did
> those troubled kids that were always in detention.  His teachers always gave
> him the "Gold Star" in recognition of his perfect performances.

Not at all. I questioned authorities frequently. And I enjoyed going to 
school, yes.

>
> As an adult he continues the tradition.  He never cheats on his income taxes.
> He faithfully obeys the speed limits.  His credit rating is outstanding.  He
> adheres to the hierarchy at his place of work and he never, ever "rocks the boat"
> with selfish or frivolous concerns.  He is the model citizen ideal that few
> others can even approach.
>
> But don't expect innovation.  Such things come from an opposing temperament.

Gee, I'm not so sure. Did Murray Gell-Mann do all that without learning 
from coursework?

>


-- 
Odd Bodkin --- maker of fine toys, tools, tables

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Why Still Old Framework? Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-07-30 20:09 +0000
  Re: Why Still Old Framework? Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-07-31 20:29 -0500
    Re: Why Still Old Framework? Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-08-02 16:51 -0500
  Re: Why Still Old Framework? Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-08-01 02:23 +0000
    Re: Why Still Old Framework? Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-08-02 16:49 -0500
      Re: Why Still Old Framework? Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-08-03 12:42 +0000
        Re: Why Still Old Framework? Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-08-03 08:51 -0500
          Re: Why Still Old Framework? Fabian Russell <root@localhost.localdomain> - 2015-08-03 16:52 +0000
            Re: Why Still Old Framework? Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-08-03 12:01 -0500
        Re: Why Still Old Framework? Poutnik <Poutnik4NNTP@gmail.com> - 2015-08-03 15:53 +0200
          Re: Why Still Old Framework? Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2015-08-03 09:14 -0500
            Re: Why Still Old Framework? "hanson" <hanson@quick.net> - 2015-08-03 09:08 -0700
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