I didn't use the right punctuation...I am an ex-Philosopher. I am still a 'philosopher'...the difference being I spent 2 years as a graduate student getting paid for it, but soon determined there were VERY few Philosophers required out in the world. I did larn me some innerestin stuff, though...and now I come here to give all these folkies the benefit of my great erudition on a wide selection of important....uh...what was the question?....

oh, well...Little Hawk has affirmed my attainment of a "higher consciousness"...whatever that is, it sounds good!

and LH...I assume that analysis of "emotional positions" is self-inclusive? I, being a certified 'Philosopher', claim the right to stand outside the usual reflexive self-incrimination.