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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
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To: Solon who wrote (19816)7/31/2001 9:22:11 AM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
That's just a silly statement. Sarcasm, which often has it's genesis in irony, IS the expression of thought. I don't see you how could possibly have sarcasm without thought, so while Sarcasm might not be thought, it has thought in it- it is actually a super set including thought. Unless we are talking about a sarcastic tone, and even that requires thought. It may be connected to thoughts we disagree with, but still, thought seems integral. When we think ironically and develop language along those lines, especially witty language to ridicule a given position or person the language of sarcasm is representing our thoughts. So when some asks you "When were you persuaded that sarcasm was equivalent to thought?", say "Why in my infancy I realized that sarcasm per se included thought, because I am a quick study, but someday you too may learn."

What do you think?

Peace Love GO
and be sarcastic
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