Comments on: On Clay County and the Census Worker (2 of 90) http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90 The Appalachian Geek Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:16:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brad_King http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-339 Brad_King Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:27:31 +0000 http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-339 Hey Donna:<br><br>I use Gladwell in my writing classes (and I have a student reading group where we discuss him), and I always point out what you said: Gladwell is making an argument, not reporting. The more you know about a subject, the more you see that he is skimming the surface -- although I believe that his overall conclusions are right.<br><br>But his characterization of each individual component oftentimes leaves something to be desired. <br><br>Such is the nature of writing :) Hey Donna:

I use Gladwell in my writing classes (and I have a student reading group where we discuss him), and I always point out what you said: Gladwell is making an argument, not reporting. The more you know about a subject, the more you see that he is skimming the surface — although I believe that his overall conclusions are right.

But his characterization of each individual component oftentimes leaves something to be desired.

Such is the nature of writing :)

]]> By: Donna http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-338 Donna Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:59:38 +0000 http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-338 What a heartbreaking story. I hadn't heard it before. <br><br>I have some big issues with Gladwell's methodology, which (here and elsewhere) ignores a lot of factors to support an oversimplified conclusion. There's a story there for sure, but it's a lot more complex and interesting than his portrayal. What a heartbreaking story. I hadn't heard it before.

I have some big issues with Gladwell's methodology, which (here and elsewhere) ignores a lot of factors to support an oversimplified conclusion. There's a story there for sure, but it's a lot more complex and interesting than his portrayal.

]]> By: Brad_King http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-302 Brad_King Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:24:56 +0000 http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-302 OMG, I leave you get at sensitive on me. Note to self: mail Newell tissues for those nights he cries :) It's okay buddy, we all still like you. OMG, I leave you get at sensitive on me. Note to self: mail Newell tissues for those nights he cries :) It's okay buddy, we all still like you.

]]> By: newell http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-298 newell Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:36:42 +0000 http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-298 Ahhh.. so ur at the judgmental point of your "recovery" - I see..... one of my favorites- next to the "holier-than-thou" period that follows..... yum..... Ahhh.. so ur at the judgmental point of your “recovery” – I see….. one of my favorites- next to the “holier-than-thou” period that follows….. yum…..

]]> By: Brad_King http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-286 Brad_King Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:18:54 +0000 http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-286 FUBAR:<br><br>I remember drinking :) FUBAR:

I remember drinking :)

]]> By: newell http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-284 newell Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:45:28 +0000 http://www.thebradking.com/2010/01/30/on-clay-county-and-the-census-worker-2-of-90/#comment-284 Gahd I remember now why I hate writers so - cuz u r such fucking.... writers... yuck.... geezuz..... personally I prefer limmericks.... There once was lad name of King Who wrote cuz he really can't sing In the Ivory tower, He spent hours and hours, The reality someday will sting..... <br><br>Thank you - thank you all - no thank you - no no - please.... thank you.... Gahd I remember now why I hate writers so – cuz u r such fucking…. writers… yuck…. geezuz….. personally I prefer limmericks…. There once was lad name of King Who wrote cuz he really can't sing In the Ivory tower, He spent hours and hours, The reality someday will sting…..

Thank you – thank you all – no thank you – no no – please…. thank you….

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