IN and OUT of PLATO's CAVE: St.Paul to Richard DePersio
by Citizen Journalist
Most Biblical experts contend that Paul combined Jesus with Greek philosophy. The
New Testament is over 50% about Paul: His interpretation of Jesus' life and philosophy (Pauline
Letters); Lukes' interpretation of Paul's life and philosophy (contained in the Acts of the
Apostles, Gospel of Luke) and much of Pauline theology (in Mark). Over time, there were various
Pauline Christian (non-Jewish in nature) groups, various groups which followed each of the
apostles (most of whom thought Jesus was Messiah but not Son of God: Jews who believed
in Jesus or Jewish-Christians) and various Gnostic groups which embraced Jesus. James
(Protestants consider him the half-brother of Jesus while Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox,
including, Greek Orthodox do not) was the first bishop: the Bishop of Jerusalem who believed
Jesus was the Messiah and didn't preach outside of Juresulem. Peter became second Bishop
of Rome and, eventually, embraced Paul's ideas and spread the word outside of Jerusalem.
About 300 years later, Emperor Constantine consolidated these groups with the largest
Pauline Christian group thus creating Catholic Church (He appointed a new Bishop of Rome;
the term Pope wasn't used until about 600 A.D./He appointed the Patriarch of Constantinople).
Those groups that refused, went underground, disappeared within a couple of hundred years.
Paul triumphed.
We interrupt this article with a Special Bullitten: Citizen Journalist has apprehended
the heretofore nebulous Richard DePersio. We think that we know him from various sources
or do we? Transparency: Do we know him any better than one of Obama's 44 stealth czars?
Who are they and what do they do in the shadows by day and in the dark at
night when most good Americans are sleeping? If we know R.D., we need to
know more. Rick always had a policy regarding books, especially, those of the
non-fiction variety. He wouldn't purchase a non-fiction which didn't contain an
"About the Author" section for he wanted to know the level of professionalism
and the degree of credence to place in the words of the scribe.
After an expensive and extensive search in four continents (North America,
South America, Europe and Antarctica), including, searching in garbage cans,
we learned the shocking truth!
He became interested in astronomy and space exploration at the age of six;
politics at ten; economics, foreign and defense policies at the ripe old age of
fourteen. American history - his roots - at eighteen. R.D. began to dabble in
various other sciences after nineteen. He didn't find the classroom conducive
to learning and likely enjoyed A.D.D. having been diagnosed with regular and
two variants as an adult. Only student to argue with nuns; didn't realize that that
was a no-no and that he was suppose to fear them. More pride of self-ed as
opposed to schooling. Strange kid (Not by design by via employing hindsight):
Started reading the newspaper at ten, everyday at thirteen; began attending
meetings at the local Republican club at fourteen - only kid there - - didn't
realize that he wasn't suppose to hobnob with the big shots (A State Senator, a
State Assemblyman, a City Councilman and a judge - often disagreeing with
them).
Did that: Was involved with seven institutions of higher learning after
high school; motivated by the acquisition of paper. (Completed three years of
college) Earned an associate-of-arts degree in liberal arts with a concentration in
science journalism; 15 certificates in computer applications, space and general
science, business management and medical assisting/EKG. R.D. completed an
internship in museum/science education.
Will resume article proper soon: same time, same channel...Is he a
thou breaker?...Don't say a word: He packs a punch and has
big friends: on the couch are George, John, Tom and Jim, all about are Topper and
Harvey.
Who is He: THE NAKED SCRIBE
by Citizen Journalist
Obvious...Subtle...Superficial...Deep...Face-value...Multi-lay ed.....He never gives
his true age...Prides himself on his honesty...Shoots-from-the-Hip/Non-P.C./
Pulls-No-Punches....Thinks that he knows more about outside than people who
go outside...Modest International Man of Mystery...Look at him and what is
transpiring behind him...He resides In and Out of Plato's Cave...
His first black friend (we needn't say "African-American" because the
Reverend Jackson ordered everyone to do so in 1988) Harriman (who was
passing) said of "Krazy Kat" what C.J. thinks is applicable to R.D.:
"May in some time...let in the light which is now to our meager vision
denied...For you will understand him no better then we who linger on
this side of the pale."
"It's wot's behind me I am. It's the idea behind me (with ever-changing,
shifting backgrounds) and that's what I am."
"He is but a shadow of himself caught in the web of this mortal skein."
'cause of the cause.
As a child and teen his parents and since, himself, exposed to old and new. Good taste
and not as old as you might think.
Best Movies (the envelope, please)
As told to C.J. by R.D.
1) (Temporary aside: Once compiled a list of his 50 favorite movies and
was shocked to discover that as a rule he hated musicals but his
favorite movie was) YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (Patriotism? See best
T.V. series - which was irreverent);
2) Twelve Angry Men;
3) 2001: A Space Odyssey;
4) Good fellows;
5) The Pink Panther;
6) Hanoi Hilton;
7) Blazing Saddles;
8) The Day the Earth Stood Still;
9) Devil's Advocate;
10) Hear No Evil, See No Evil
Honorable Mention: Time Machine; Maltese Falcon; Hold that Ghost; Lifeboat;
Houdini; The Great Imposter; Gunfight at the OK Corral; True Grit; The
Out-of-Towners; Odd Couple; MASH;
Best Songs
1) Jumpin' Jive (Cab Callaway);
2) Wayward Wind (Patsy Kline);
3) Yankee Doodle Dandy (James Cagney);
4) Pomp Stomp (instrumental, Woody Herman Orchestra);
5) Yesterday (Beatles);
6) Birth of the Blues (Sammy Davis Jr.);
7) My Way (Frank Sinatra);
8) The Gambler (Kenny Rogers);
9) Is that All There Is (Peggy Lee);
10) It's a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
(R.D.'s Godfather knew "Rat Pack")
Best Singers (not in order): Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Nat 'King' Cole,
Billie Holliday, Buddy Holly, Bing Cosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Louis
Armstrong, Chuck Berry
Ponder this: Have today's singers listen to an hour of one or more of the above
singers. What they then be capable of getting on stage!?!
Best Television Series
1) M*A*S*H*;
2) Bonanza;
3) Dick van Dyke;
4) Burns and Allen;
5) Twilight Zone;
6) The Prisoner (with a nod in the direction of our British friends);
7) All in the Family;
8) Taxi;
9) Odd Couple;
10) I Love Lucy
11) Ed Sullivan
12) Rockford Files
13) Happy Days
14) Combat
15) You Bet Your Life (RD has a top 50 list; send a addressed/stamped
envelope and $37.64 to CJCS Comsats, 39 Orion, Twilight Zone).
Best Stand-Up Comics
In order: Groucho Marx; Victor Borge; Burns and Allen; Jonathan Winters; Robin
Williams; Bill Cosby; Abbot and Costello; Bill Crosby; Johnny Carson; George Carlin.
(It's wot's behind me)
The MUSES
1) Tom Jefferson;
2) Jim Madison;
3) Tom Paine;
4) Rod Serling;
5) Arthur C. Clarke;
6) Isaac Asimov;
7) Carl Sagan;
8) Arthur Canon Doyle;
9) "Ellory Queen";
10) Groucho Marx
The museless: Charlie Sheen..."Who's number one?"...To be continued: In Plato's Cave...
When? Upon the return of the A.D.D. train to the "Village"....
See you in the funnies...
