Gerry:
>Now what?
This is when you switch sides and
agree with me.
GRW: No way, Glennie. This is where
you switch from your original diatribe and begin agreeing with me. For
verification, simply review previous
posts.
>SIMPLE. Since language isn't found in the
PHYSICAL remains, it's
>all speculative.
Ah, now you got it. It's
called comparative linguistics. It's a
study involving pure theory. Yes, it
_is_ all "speculative".
GRW: I've never had difficulty with "pure
theory". Comparative linguistics, like many other disciplines, remains
speculative. No problem. I like theory.
>All
of us are bundles of twisted irony. Rather than simply dwell on the
>physical evidence (archaeology) one needs to
>add conjecture to
tell tales of the lifeways. How's that for an
>about
face?
I don't see the irony. Any professor will tell you that we
need
theory to make sense of the world we live in. This is true
for
psychology as well as quantum physics.
GRW: Don't know what you're driving at
Glennie. I've never had difficulty with theory although I "would" think
the scientific types can only assemble and reassemble data. No theory in
those heads.
>Isn't "rubbish" a favorite term of
yours? I shall borrow it an
>claim that comparative linguistics is
"rubbish". So is language
>evolution. Now it's your turn to
prove me wrong.
Well, isn't somebody a grumpy bear today? Frankly my
dear I don't
give a damn whether you believe that c.ling. is rubbish.
GRW: From the mouth of a grumpy bear
I sometimes say that c.ling is plain ole 'bish! And frankly I don't
give a damn Scarlett whether or not you like it but hey, I'm having difficulty
in determining whether or not c.ling is an area worth pursuing. Could
ya, kinda help me out in deciding?
>Name me ONE area that today has speakers who only
know
>ONE language and I'll kiss a frog.
Moose Jaw, Alberta :)
Start puckering up.
GRW: Moose Jaw! And what lang. pray
tell do those Albertans speak? Hey, are you telling me there is only one
person living in M. J.?
>Your maps that you love
to draw keep changing on a monthly basis.
Evolution, baby. If you don't
evolve, you'll stay an amoeba forever.
GRW: Go for it Glennie. Evolve,
evole, evolve.