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53. Can we not consider that one particular quote

Sat Mar 20, 2021, 04:47 PM

Mar 2021

Is it lionizing him just to find one of his statements worth discussing?

Think of what is said rather than just who said it. If he said that the earth revolves around the sun it wouldn't be wrong because he might have other faults.

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Hunter Thompson quote: [View all] kentuck Mar 2021 OP

Loved Hunter colsohlibgal Mar 2021 #1

we need more gonzo news! samnsara Mar 2021 #2

My favorite Hunter quote: "When the going gets weird thucythucy Mar 2021 #3

why is he lionized here? bigtree Mar 2021 #4

There are poetic outlaws.. kentuck Mar 2021 #5

Yes, you are missing a great deal Doc Sportello Mar 2021 #9

how arrogant of you bigtree Mar 2021 #11

How judgmental of you Doc Sportello Mar 2021 #18

what are you defending here? bigtree Mar 2021 #19

I'm confused Bobstandard Mar 2021 #47

I'm confused Bobstandard Mar 2021 #48

it's because neither Faulkner, nor I, was referring to Thompson. bigtree Mar 2021 #49

Oh look canuckledragger Mar 2021 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author bigtree Mar 2021 #36

Oh look. You're still personally attacking others canuckledragger Mar 2021 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author bigtree Mar 2021 #38

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. bigtree Mar 2021 #41

Maybe... mezame Mar 2021 #10

I think you're missing the point of that quote meadowlander Mar 2021 #25

don't focus on that bigtree Mar 2021 #26

I think Hunter was another we lost too early WestofDenver Mar 2021 #45

Interesting bigtree, that you use a quote where Thompson reveals self-knowledge and a Martin68 Mar 2021 #27

well, you misinterpreted my meaning bigtree Mar 2021 #28

Bigtree, you stated above, "Presenting Hunter Thompson as some paragon of logic for a community of Martin68 Mar 2021 #30

no, that was my interpretation of the lavish praise for his words bigtree Mar 2021 #32

Bigtree, I am not trying to "tear you down." What an odd takeaway. Martin68 Mar 2021 #33

everyone has value bigtree Mar 2021 #34

Reframed as separating the art from the artist? LanternWaste Mar 2021 #40

I'm not much of a fan, either. In fact, I'm only... reACTIONary Mar 2021 #43

It is good when people who kill animals for sport come to understand that doing this Roisin Ni Fiachra Mar 2021 #51

Can we not consider that one particular quote treestar Mar 2021 #53

His late commentary was needed. joshcryer Mar 2021 #54

"flag-suckers" lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #6

⭐️K&R⭐️ spanone Mar 2021 #7

An expert on authoritarian oppression pointed out that 99% go along with it, Hortensis Mar 2021 #8

I love his writing. I know he's not for everyone... CaptainTruth Mar 2021 #12

Is there any comparison to Borat? GopherGal Mar 2021 #13

Thompson held no prisoners no matter where you were on the Political Spectrum Tommymac Mar 2021 #16

Hunter pulled no punches. BobTheSubgenius Mar 2021 #14

You buy the ticket you take the ride pecosbob Mar 2021 #15

Yup. He chronicled and also shaped an era. Tommymac Mar 2021 #17

That was the core of "Gonzo" journalism. SergeStorms Mar 2021 #22

His comments from being at the Goldwater RNC are chilling & similar to MAGA rallies. themaguffin Mar 2021 #20

Wow! I'd really like to have seen that! So I ... reACTIONary Mar 2021 #44

oh, interesting. I never thought that it would be online, though I am not sure if themaguffin Mar 2021 #50

'Kingdom of Fear' SergeStorms Mar 2021 #21

well said and totally agree.... bahboo Mar 2021 #29

A writer unlike any other. Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #23

Hunter Thompson and E Jean Carroll were close. YorkRd Mar 2021 #24

Great quote malaise Mar 2021 #31

Fear and Loathing DownriverDem Mar 2021 #42

K&R nt flying rabbit Mar 2021 #46

And another K&R. Thank you Hunter T! calimary Mar 2021 #52