Re: Subject: [Harp-L] Disclaimers

[mik jagger <harpomatic@xxxxxxxxx>]

Elizabeth, I'm glad I caused a moment of humor in your life. Of course I did not think that people here would think I'm Mick Jagger - real Jagger would probably use a pseudonym. I thought that people would think that I'm hiding my identity - so I made sure to undo that impression. As to Asia being a continent, and therefore "land", or a landmass - I assume even a five year old knows that, may be these realizations are illuminating to you, but not to me. Of course IF i wanted to say China, or Japan - I'd say so, but indeed you are correct that I mean the whole continent. Look, I know that any statement one will make here automatically ruffles someone's feathers here - well that's just life and risk one takes when choosing to be real. As to the Asia - what, you do not read papers, watch TV, where people discuss  Asia vs Europe, or West vs East, or South vs North, etc, incritical terms?  - am I saying something new here? Or just looking to pick something
 to be pissed off about, because you are bored?  The "jist" of my post opened up a bunch of real questions, look at all the various tangents that developed, a real exchange is taking place, but someone like you is just chewing on that Asia thing till blue in the face... Sure, I'm not willing to let a fool  have the last word if you want to accuse me of bigotry or low education, but that is just me and the way I was taught to not let any insult slide, so just drop it. 
Michael Korosty, ( aka "Not Mick Jagger"for Elizabeth) 



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 From: "EGS1217@xxxxxxx" <EGS1217@xxxxxxx>
To: harpomatic@xxxxxxxxx 
Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:42 PM
Subject: Subject: [Harp-L] Disclaimers
 

The real issue with your continuing on the thread of 'Asia' being 
a 'land' is that you seem to not comprehend that Asia is a vast 
Continent including (but not limited to) Japan, China, both Koreas, Thailand, 
Cambodia, India, etc. etc. 
 
 
You are tarring every single person living in those MANY 
different Countries with the same 'rip-off of the West's ideas' brush which 
tends to get under the skin a bit of those here who DO know their 
history (and Geography) just a wee bit better. 
 
 
If you're talking about Japanese products, say so. If you're actually 
talking about Chinese products, then say that. 
 
 
And just as a point of information ...I don't believe anyone on this list 
ever thought for a milli-second that you were actually THE MiCk 
Jagger. This is one emotionally stable unspoiled adult who found that 
particular disclosure especially humorous.<G> 
 
 
Elizabeth
 
"Message: 5
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:54:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: mik 
jagger <harpomatic@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Disclaimers
To: 
"harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx


Rick, you got a point there, and I realize the friendly and humorous 
sentiment behind your comment, but seriously - I am talking about an issue that 
is beyond dispute - currently Asia is the land of origin of most knock-off, 
patent rights-disregarded products. Sometimes it is so discouraging to have a 
conversation here, because any time one makes a statement, it has to be backed 
up by countless disclaimers, assurances of no ill intent, patting on the back 
and expressions of undying love, respect and admiration - it's like dealing with 
emotionally unstable spoiled kids. I am so more used to dealing with adults that 
can handle a real conversation.
P.S. I love Asia, Asians, half-Asians, Honda, 
Sony, Suzuki (imagine that), and all of you - beginners and pros 
alike.
Mike.


"Isn't there an argument for the harmonica being an 
Asian invention? The
Khen, and the Sheng etc. etc. were around before it and 
used the free reed.
Just another example of the west stealing from the east 
without paying
their dues. hahaha!"