Gatto? (was Re: Offlist Re: List Moderator Suggestions)

From: Brett Paatsch (paatschb@optusnet.com.au)
Date: Thu Jun 19 2003 - 08:22:12 MDT

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    Ron writes:

    > Brett,
    > A theory has been going around this list that the
    > list is operated by a clique. To this date I have resisted
    > the theory and denied its validity. I did this partially just
    > because I didn't want to believe its truth.

    As I understand it the list is operated (in the sense that it is
    maintained and it's health is monitored) by the ExI Board
    and at present, primarily by Natasha. People who have
    all invested their time in building something worthwhile.

    > My personal belief was that a majority that closely
    > shared the same political convictions was warring with
    > anyone that attempted to maintain any position to the
    > contrary.
    > The distinction I was making was the one made by
    > Gatto. Gatto states that a conspiracy is not necessary
    > when a group with the same bias exists.
    > I can live with a Gatto type situation but you have
    > gone a long way to convince me I was wrong.

    Then I apologise to you. My clumsy post seems to have
    contributed to an impression that I don't hold to be true.

    BTW: I Googled on Gatto and got 200,000 hits. Are
    you referring to John Taylor Gatto?

    Regards,
    Brett Paatsch

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