Foxy,

And you know that the Arts subjects especially history, sociology, anthropology, archaeology are manipulated for political purpose.

Don't we see it everytime we open The Forum with the likes of ttbn, Hasbeen, shifty&shadyminister, etc.

Their only interest in these subjects is all about how they can twist knowledge to achieve their own political ends.

I, and assume you also, study Arts for Arts sake. It is a vehicle for learning about the world especially the world of our human species. We stand on the shoulders of Socrates, seeking knowledge for love of knowledge: we have a philosophical pursuit.

The others only care about how these subjects can be (ab)used for their own purposes.

That's why I place emphasis on having actually studies the Arts subjects and gained the credentials that set one apart from the likes of ttbn, Hasbeen, shifty&shadyminister, etc.

It's hard to believe, even these days, that any university would turn out something like Mr. Opinionated; and there is no evidence that he has more than a minimal education.

However, as Jennifer Oriel says of universities, it's the "miseducated" leading the uneducated into a realm of darkness. Universities have been transformed from sites of higher learning into revolutionary colleges since the late 1960s.

"The university is a hollow man stripped of purpose and devoid of substance".

ttbn,

In your case it looks like sour grapes, not being able to have that which is out of your reach.

Mr Opinionated - Please give us the titles of your text books and lecturers names so we can know from which perspective they view history. History has perspective so not all are interpreted the same by every historian. Until you give us these - Shut up about your knowledge of History. I left school at 15 to work on my fathers dairy, but I know enough that writers interpret history to suit their world view.

Dear o sung wu,

Cheers mate. Started limiting my drinking to special occasions and ANZAC Day is one of them. I trust you won't mind if I raise a glass to yourself, David and Marty.

All the best.

Hi there STEELEREDUX...

I'd feel so honoured if you did so, especially for Marty (ex.1RAR) and David (dec. ex 3RAR). Though compared to those two aforementioned gentlemen, I was greatly underserved (5 Sqn Malay/Thai Border, and later, 9 Sqn South Vietnam). Thank you so much STEELEREDUX, I really appreciate it.