What is the unit of distance
in the vertical continuity of argument
that invokes Godwin’s Law?
And why is it so contagious to think
in propositions rather than absolutions?
(Lest you get the impression I’m longing
for sanbenitos and auto-da-fés.)
I have no answer,
except one more vulgar syllogism
following The Knickerbocker’s poultry.
More words to ponder at maciejmodzelewski.com
If you turn to big names like Shakespeare, da Vinci, or, Godwin’s law notwithstanding,
Hitler—the ultimate evil—to define a point of reference from which to move the absolute
blandness underlying our tedious yet convenient inadequacy, there is a risk of throwing
yourself at Newton’s flaming laser sword of a sort. But even if you abandon the trenches
to be content with the contemplation of the Bavarian gentians, your obliging neighbour
will get his hands on you eventually.
hidden pilcrow 