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To: Raymond Duray who wrote (2194)	12/29/2000 1:54:38 AM
From: hobo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 6089

Catch 22... from your link: "Heller's School of Economics. (HSE) But 40 years on, the novel's undiminished strength is its looking-glass logic. Again and again, Heller's characters demonstrate that what is commonly held to be good, is bad; what is sensible, is nonsense. perhaps is human nature. we just wished it to be different. From an analysis of Catch 22 (chapter 22) classicnote.com Another peculiar paradox of this chapter is that despite his great political power, Milo seems to be unable to obtain them a room. The reader has to wonder whether this is a subterfuge by Milo to coerce Yossarian and Orr to fly everywhere for his business interactions. What is amazing, though, that just through his business transactions, how much Milo has converted this economic power into political power. The seemingly unprofitable transactions for the syndicate turns out to be personally profitable for Milo as he slowly gains control of the world. Ironically, while both sides in the war are engaged in pointless military engagements and inner squabbling for medals, Milo is effectively taking over the world without anyone noticing. ... and the beat goes on... re: your link on "inventing money". thanks. ___________________