There are many reasons why I am a fan of monks right now.
1. They can really tear through sewer rats and get great intelligence bonuses when they level up, while still having the discipline and strength to handle weapons not normally available to spellcaster classes:
2. They are pretty much the reason why Anglo Saxon and Protestant are found together in Western History textbooks these days.
3. I hear Linnaeus always smelled like lilac.
This is a thread that will hopefully be the springboard for a larger discussion I started last night with Davey and Austin (separately). In a nutshell, we’re pretty rad, and I think we could actually pull off a combined effort to plant another (but more different and thus sweeter) “Moscow Project” within our lifetimes. The idea is embryonic, but I’ve always figured I’ll end up going somewhere with a bunch of like-minded guys someday with the purpose of putting my NSA Diploma to some actual use.
The monk thing is apt because they traveled in groups, which was helpful, and they can enchant double-edged blades that will totally frag the undead, which is not only helpful but totally awesome.
Two starters:
1. The idea of one body, many parts. We have the beginnings of something can can make a dent, so long as we recognize and pursue individual strengths which, when developed, can contribute to the whole in a way that would surpass a collection of generalists. Example: Jones does the philosophy, Leithart the theology and lit, Schuler the music, and Wilson the popularism. Can we do something similar? Is it wise to consider our strengths and develop them now with a goal like this in mind?
2. Strategic and Feasible. Moscow used to be possible when Seattle wasn’t. Now Christians have begun to overrun the cities, and I think we can too, especially given our tastes and skills. Would people be willing to consider overrunning a city, having Austin set up a publishing wing, and cranking out books during breaks at the soup kitchens?
Discuss.
I’m really not at all sure what C. is talking about, but since that’s never held me back before, here goes.
1. What exactly is new about this? Frankly, this sounds common as dirt. Hal is the barber, while Jerry does the blacksmithing. Anything less seems nonsensical. Then again, I’m probably missing something important.
2. What’s strategic about Moscow? Moscow, Russia? Sure. Moscow, Idaho? You’ve got some serious persuading to do, old buddy. Then again, this question leads squarely into some issues you and I will probably never agree on, especially new urbanism and a lot of the concepts allied thereunto.
Besides, I’m just the optimistic sort of fellow to say that watching a Christian “overrun” anything here in these United States is like conquering your backyard. It’s silly not because it’s a minor feat; it’s silly because it was always yours to begin with.
“Rad”? You already killed the idea. With that one word.
A brief history of Chris and the word “rad”:
1. After seeing Mandi B. quote Flight of the Conchords on her Xanga, I describe her in the comments using the word “rad.”
2. Appreciating my use of the word “rad,” Mandi concedes that I would probably be a pretty awesome friend.
3. Friendship ensues.
4. Mandi’s neighbor comes to Moscow, and, being Mandi’s friend, I take special interest in this neighbor and her transition into Moscow life.
5. My special interest is overrun by cooties. After some effort, the awfully pretty neighbor became my girlfriend.
The use of “rad” has worked out pretty well for me so far. The only thing that “rad” has killed is my unhygienic bachelorhood.
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[...] is a continuation of Chris’ earlier Monk Discussion. Just a few scattered thoughts, since I haven’t had time to process a lot of [...]
Flight of the Conchords? Don’t you mean flight of the Concordes? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwdwdb25AJw