Elmer's Brother

Paratus Ad Vitem Paratus Ad Mortis

2008/2/26

Be a Doer

@ 07:16 AM (6 months, 4 days ago)
 
Theodore Roosevelt
 
"Criticism is necessary and useful; it is often indispensable; but it can never take the place of action, or be even a poor substitute for it. The function of the mere critic is of very subordinate usefulness. It is the doer of deeds who actually counts in the battle for life, and not the man who looks on and says how the fight ought to be fought, without himself sharing the stress and the danger." (1894)

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  1. and if you're unable to do, send money to those who are able!

    afternoon, elbro.

    Comment by nanc— 2008/02/26 @ 07:43 AM — (Reply)

  2. Maybe I'll vote for TR's zombie on Tuesday...

    Comment by Brooke— 2008/02/26 @ 08:01 AM — (Reply)

  3. Which is why I hate all the post-modern reliance on critical theory. You can't design a new society on the basis of critiquing an old one. Many "goods" cannot live together... and every change you make carries a consequence.

    Comment by Farmer John— 2008/02/26 @ 08:12 AM — (Reply)

  4. like they say at the Merchant Marine Academy -

    Acta Non Verba

    eh FJ!


    Brooke - even the ghost of TR would satisfy me

    nanc - hey...

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2008/02/26 @ 01:21 PM — (Reply)

  5. This came up the other day and I agree. I'm little more than a keyboard warrior. Yes, getting the word around and destroying the myths has it's place, but nothing like taking direct action.

    Ever notice how few public protest involve the "right?" It's not the suits that go out carrying signs. Maybe it's time.

    Comment by Burns— 2008/02/27 @ 04:46 AM — (Reply)

  6. Burns, you have a great point about suits protesting. Imagine? "the man who looks on.." why does our ignoring Islam's headway in America come to mind? We type our irritated little fingers to the bone..but what are we relaly DOING? Nanc is right: if you can't DO, DONATE to someone who can. AND WILL.

    Comment by Z— 2008/02/27 @ 05:21 AM — (Reply)

  7. perhaps the reason I should vote?

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2008/02/27 @ 06:59 AM — (Reply)

  8. Elbro........exactly. good point.

    Comment by z— 2008/02/27 @ 07:27 PM — (Reply)

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