tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post2613976711512871095..comments2024-03-25T17:26:33.773+09:00Comments on Here's no great matter: The better angels of our nature.Prufrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-77922822007692280342018-02-19T04:09:04.383+09:002018-02-19T04:09:04.383+09:00Hi Kevin,
Thanks for getting in touch. Yes, I...Hi Kevin, <br /><br />Thanks for getting in touch. Yes, I'm south of Osaka. If you're ever down this way, let me know - and good luck with the move!<br /><br />I'll drop you a line to your private email.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-10662460709853297982018-02-16T21:36:02.276+09:002018-02-16T21:36:02.276+09:00You are in Japan!? Me too! I co-founded a group ...You are in Japan!? Me too! I co-founded a group you may know called JIGG? Anyway, I found your blog at Webgrognards and when I realised you were in Japan too, I had to reach out. I`m in Machida, Tokyo, but will move to Shinyurigaoka, Kawasaki. We have some of the same interestes, I`m sure.<br /><br />Kevin Bgreatpowers1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384666391214473344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-83655946100742367572018-01-23T02:26:34.760+09:002018-01-23T02:26:34.760+09:00Aaron, no offense taken and no need to apologize! ...Aaron, no offense taken and no need to apologize! My response was lighthearted as well. With the Great Divide in the USA today, one occasionally wonders about such things.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-69827066552481257862018-01-23T02:07:14.858+09:002018-01-23T02:07:14.858+09:00Hi Jonathan, just to address your 'hopefully t...Hi Jonathan, just to address your 'hopefully those days are over' point, the conversation reported was lighthearted and part and parcel of the sort of ex-pat banter that took place between players in that team at that time. I can assure you that no one would have seen the idea of Americans fighting other Americans as something to take pleasure in. That conversation always stuck with me though because the American concerned did not see why others might be interested in the war, and we non-Americans hadn't really been particularly engaged up until the time we saw the documentary either.<br /><br />I did not intend to cause offense, and I'm sorry if it has left a sour taste. ON reflection, it would probably have been better not to have included that in the piece. I could have made the same point in a less potentially antagonistic way.<br /><br />Please accept my apologies.<br /><br />Best,<br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-46629874885283408142018-01-23T00:03:03.733+09:002018-01-23T00:03:03.733+09:00Hi Kevin - sorry to hear that you were man down as...Hi Kevin - sorry to hear that you were man down as well! <br /><br />Yes, the series really gave me a whole new perspective on the USA. I mean you know there was a civil war, but until you start to learn about it you don't really understand the impact that it has had. <br /><br />That's been this kiwi's experience, anyway.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-36649147574327480182018-01-22T15:04:50.043+09:002018-01-22T15:04:50.043+09:00I was affected the same way (illness), sat in my l...I was affected the same way (illness), sat in my lean back man chair and watched movies, no energy to do more than that. Just this last week or so have I felt back to normal.<br /><br />Great series and like your assemenent of it, as you say the grandeur and people, makes me know you get it. A very sad time in our history that still affects this country even today.<br /><br />Cheers<br />KevinKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496898036305134720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-12983348736481146462018-01-22T10:40:44.139+09:002018-01-22T10:40:44.139+09:00Cheers Tony - over the worst of it, but I'm no...Cheers Tony - over the worst of it, but I'm not the most patient of patients :)Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-47018305465145778482018-01-22T10:39:51.070+09:002018-01-22T10:39:51.070+09:00Thanks for the reminder: I've heard good thing...Thanks for the reminder: I've heard good things about it but haven't actually seen it yet.Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-32267502942982174022018-01-22T10:38:13.643+09:002018-01-22T10:38:13.643+09:00Sure is, and it's just sitting there waiting t...Sure is, and it's just sitting there waiting to be watched, too!Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-4047287055310792682018-01-22T09:12:21.303+09:002018-01-22T09:12:21.303+09:00Not totally impartial or complete but compelling a...Not totally impartial or complete but compelling ain't it?Jubilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008211040948569509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-79436463864038031142018-01-22T07:09:37.727+09:002018-01-22T07:09:37.727+09:00I watched a number of years ago when it was on Bri...I watched a number of years ago when it was on British tv over the Christmas holidays - as you say, compelling viewing. His new Vietnam documentary is also worth a look.<br />Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234195401059922518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-52099925548259702522018-01-22T03:17:49.839+09:002018-01-22T03:17:49.839+09:00A true classic! Get well soon Aaron.A true classic! Get well soon Aaron.Tony Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185992046691769004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-73364446274579623802018-01-22T02:03:37.967+09:002018-01-22T02:03:37.967+09:00I couldn’t tell you his politics, but then I haven...I couldn’t tell you his politics, but then I haven’t seen his other series where they may be more overt. Just a wonderful series and worth coming back to again and again.Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-77121488486229301642018-01-22T02:01:16.378+09:002018-01-22T02:01:16.378+09:00There’s a wealth of good stuff to see, so we’re pr...There’s a wealth of good stuff to see, so we’re pretty lucky. I’m picky though, and have not really adjusted to the new models of TV watching. Even with rental movies I tend to turn off about half of them and go and do something else, so I really appreciate my fall back options, and this series is great for that.Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-61594567409660158002018-01-22T01:15:57.623+09:002018-01-22T01:15:57.623+09:00Sorry you had a spell of ill health, Aaron; hopefu...Sorry you had a spell of ill health, Aaron; hopefully, you're feeling better now. Glad you enjoyed the ACW series. For the record, I've been watching a bunch of YouTube videos too - since cancelling my cable TV last October. I have an HDTV antennae to catch local channels (news, and NHK World Japan of all things). Last night I watched a bunch of Panther and Tiger tank videos - particularly the ones on salvaged and restored one. Amazing to see them in working condition.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-41806297907738571632018-01-22T01:14:39.312+09:002018-01-22T01:14:39.312+09:00"Ashokan Farewell" is definitely a haunt..."Ashokan Farewell" is definitely a haunting tune. That melancholy diddy added to the futility of the War and Burn's recounting of it.<br /><br />The world takes pleasure in seeing Americans killing Americans? Hopefully, those days are over...<br /><br />The Civil War is a first rate documentary and one I have watched numerous times. A masterpiece as Peter notes. As long as Burn's politics remain in the background, he does an admirable job. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-12455903601815175522018-01-22T00:40:08.344+09:002018-01-22T00:40:08.344+09:00Absolutely - and thank you, I should have mentione...Absolutely - and thank you, I should have mentioned the music! One of the most atmospheric aspects of the series. A masterpiece is the right description, and - as it did for you - it made me buy Shelby Foote!<br /><br />Cheers!<br />AaronPrufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-87900588913787425562018-01-22T00:27:54.187+09:002018-01-22T00:27:54.187+09:00It is a grerat series, isn't it/ It made Shel...It is a grerat series, isn't it/ It made Shelby Foote famous, and resulted in my purchasing his books, which I very much enjoyed. The use of period music and arrangements greatly enhances it. And, even if not period music, who can forget the haunting "Ashokan Farewell"? Definitel;y Burns' masterpiece. <br />Hopefully you're feeling better! Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.com