Dear Pericles,

Did you know that Polycarp was a Saint
(A.D. 697-155), bishop of Smyrna,
and a Christian martyr ?

Austin Powerless and polycarp/boaz: What opinion do you two people have regarding the philosophy of the National Alliance?

Hi Foxy.

>>Did you know that Polycarp was a Saint(A.D. 697-155), bishop of Smyrna, and a Christian martyr ?<<

Yes I did. I researched Polycarp when Boaz first started to use the name back in June.

It fascinates me that he chose it to signal his abandonment of his previous persona.

Boaz, apparently, was a rich landowner from the Old Testament.

From rich landowner to martyred bishop.

A shrink would have heaps of fun with that, I would imagine.

Dear Pericles,

I don't want to derail Steven's
thread, but I do just want to
briefly add that much as David
Boaz could frustrate us all,
I miss his "inimitable"
style (as Fractelle so aptly put it).

Polycarp just isn't the same David.
But, that's he's choice, and we have
to respect it - I guess.

philips, I'll have to see if I can find reliable material about its philosophy before I can form an opinion.

In the meantime, what's your opinion on murdering Communist-inspired 'freedom fighters' a la Mugabe, Mandella et al?

Well Mr Powerless, as you already know, all you have to do is go to the National Alliance website. You'll find your "reliable material" there, but you've already done this. So, how about actually answering my question.

My opinion on Mugabe: He's a murderous, out of control tyrant.

My opinion on Mandela: One of the greatest freedom fighters of the last century. A thoroughly decent human being, with all his imperfections past and present.

Now answer my question......without playing games.