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Subject: Re: The Return of Michael Monkey
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:48:14 +0000
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On Sat, 25 Jan 2025 7:30:46 +0000, George J. Dance wrote:

> On Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:30:33 +0000, Michael Monkey Peakbrain akd
> "HarryLime" wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 23 Jan 2025 1:56:15 +0000, George J. Dance wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:58:18 +0000, Michael Monkey Peabrain (MMP) aka
>>> "HarryLime" wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 17 Jan 2025 2:20:10 +0000, George J. Dance wrote:
>>>>> On Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:29:37 +0000, Michael Monkey Peabrain (MMP) aka
>>>>> "HarryLime" wrote:
>>>>>> On Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:07:47 +0000, George J. Dance wrote:
>>>>>>> On Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:47:06 +0000, Michael Monkey Peabrain (MMP) aka
>>>>>>> "HarryLime" wrote:
>
>>
>> I have studied poetry for over 40 years, and have a better understanding
>> of it that most people who never study it at all (outside of what their
>> required to do in high school English courses).
>>
>> My familiarity with Modern verses is less extensive than my familiarity
>> of earlier poetic forms, so I would hardly apply a term like
>> "encyclopedic."  As to my feelings toward anyone who would challenge my
>> knowledge, PJR often did -- and I have far more respect for him than for
>> many other members here.
>>
>>
>>>> Not only are Team Donkey's members not my enemies, but I see no reason
>>>> why anyone should need allies to engage with them.
>>>
>>> LOL! Remember what happened the last time you your act solo
>>> rec.music.rock-pop-r+b.1950s. You tried there to pose as the genius
>>> with the encyplopedic knowledge of 1950s music, but (even though your
>>> knowledge of 1950s music is more extensive than your knowledge of
>>> poetry)
>>> you failed miserably, got your ass kicked and had to come here to start
>>> over.
>>> Even if you had the brains of a chimp, you'd be smart enough to realize
>>> you
>>> needed a team this time.
>>
>> I left the 50s group for numerous reasons, the most significant being
>> that it had become a thoroughly unproductive time sap.  I had learned
>> all that I could from it, and the arguments were becoming repetitive
>> rehashes that served no valuable purpose for me to pursue.  Since
>> leaving, I have completed and published numerous books (including a 50s
>> music book), and a monthly poetry magazine.
>
> You made the right decision; it is better to put your efforts into
> something more permanent. Please do the same for aapc.
>
>> And, if I felt that I needed a team to participate in this group, I
>> would have sided with PJR, Horatio, and Gwyneth, who were infinitely
>> more knowledgeable,  and better educated than those of "Team Dunce"
>> (which at the time consisted of you and your Donkey).
>
> Like Corey, you did; but PJR, the elistist snob that he was, wanted
> nothing to do with either of you; so it was either leave or join the
> opposition. So you joined the opposition, and helped get rid of him,
> then tried to replace him.
> Unfortunately, you misunderstood and thought the opposition wanted to
> run aapc themselves. I can't speak for the other two, but I don't want
> anyone to run it.
>
> (end of part 1)

You nailed it again, George.