The Routinization of Mythology

[tejas]

Mark Smith wrote:

> I couldn't agree more.  And strangely enough, usually the shit-stirrers are
> not only tolerated, but embraced as some sort of liberating force, sent from
> on low to inject life into an otherwise moribund discussion.  Like Ginsberg,
> or Burroughs, they set themselves up as some sort of noble savage, and _get
> away with it_ because somehow it's qualitatively different from the "polite"
> offerings of the herd. It's a lame ploy, but most everyone seems to buy into
> it.   Meanwhile, an offhand reference to gynecology sparks  flame warfare.
> Go figure!

Boredom. Pure and simple....

(BTW: some of the "polite" offerings aren't really that polite; lots of 
snobbery afoot. Yessiree Bob!)

Ted