why isn't the Great Man Theory a pile of bunk? it's because
conditions are not enough; there is 'eventuality' ONLY WHEN certain
people assemble the available elements together and spark something
new. this is more true in some fields than others. sciences and
maths can only proceed by certain established rules but many human
affairs and social events are really a matter of 'vision' or
'inspiration'. so, while einstein's exact findings were inevitable
sooner or later, had there been no beethoven, picasso, or hitler the
history of arts or politics would have been drastically different. of
course, great men are supremely important in science, and certain
groups are more likely to contribute great men in certain fields than
other groups. the prevalence of jews in europe played a major role in
the advancement of modern science. even without jews, there would
have been great progress as the western system and method of free
inquiry and rational logic allowed intelligent and inventive men to do
their best work. but, jews sped up the process by leaps and bounds
because there were far more super geniuses among their rank than in
other groups.
but, science and mathematics play by its own rules. people can
discover truths in science and math but cannot invent them. ...

On Apr 17, 11:17 am, IFF Network hotmail.com> wrote:

Why aren't the conjectures relating to Special and General Relativity
(arising from a pure bungle in the analysis of the MM interferometry
experimental results), Quantum Mechanics (with ether around it is
rubbish), and Thermodynamics (look at all heavenly bodies including
Mother Earth, always giving out energy) all regarded as huge piles of
bunk?

On Apr 16, 6:17 pm, IFF Network hotmail.com> wrote:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article246377.ece

"PAGANS have pledged to perform “rain magic” to wash away cartoon
character Homer Simpson who was painted next to their famous fertility
symbol - the Cerne Abbas giant.

The 17th century chalk outline of the naked, sexually aroused, club-
wielding giant is believed by many to be a symbol of ancient
spirituality.

Many couples also believe the 180ft giant, which is carved in the
hillside above Cerne Abbas, Dorset, is an aid to fertility.

A giant 180ft Homer Simpson brandishing a doughnut was painted next to
the well-endowed figure today in a publicity stunt to promote The
Simpsons Movie released later this month.

It has been painted with water-based biodegradable paint which will
wash away as soon as it rains.

Ann Bryn-Evans, joint Wessex district manager for The Pagan
Federation, said: “It’s very disrespectful and not at all
aesthetically pleasing.

On Apr 16, 10:55 pm, turtoni fastmail.net> wrote:

On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:17:19 -0700 (PDT), IFF Network
hotmail.com> wrote:

What IS the "Great man" theory?

Whether you're trying to bunk it or debunk it, it is useful to know what it is
you are on about.

On Apr 17, 2:16 am, Immortalist yahoo.com> wrote:

On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:55:12 -0700 (PDT), turtoni fastmail.net>
wrote:

On Apr 16, 11:53 pm, turtoni fastmail.net> wrote:

On Apr 18, 1:13 am, Immortalist yahoo.com> wrote: