[UA] Pop Culture Update

[Royal Minister of Stuff]

--- Michael Dinowitz <mdinowit at i-2000.com> wrote:
> It really pisses me off how a single word
> mistranslated from the Sefer Yetzirah by someone who
> cared nothing what the Jews knew (Wescott) could
> grow into this entire thing. I guess the concept you
> describe below, that of the abyss, is just post
> modern Kabbalah. No truth but what they made of it.
> (yes, I'm venting and I have every right to in this
> case)

Hear! Hear!

Actually, that's what I think about most magic and why
UA appeals to me, in general.

Alright, that's what I think about all magic (it's
basically a mistranslation, either purposefully or
romantically embellished to screw with lazy people),
but I'm trying to keep an open mind.  

Since I'm lazy, I have to be especially on my guard.

The great thing about UA, in my opinion (not yours,
miiine), is that the lazy stuff works!  I can create
meaning, not spend years trying to guess at it from
people who clearly did not know what they were doing.

I post this now because, you fortunate souls, I've
gotten a new job which will cut down on my terrible
habit of replying to too many messages with,
frequently, marginal or (I should hope) distasteful
comments.  

Please don't be offended if I fail to post something
nasty to some upcoming statements, I'll just be short
on time.

=====
-- Rp Bowman, Royal Minister of Stuff
The Electronic Nation of Yokeltania:
http://www.geocities.com/yokeltania/

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