tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post8349634519391385847..comments2024-03-28T02:30:49.560-07:00Comments on Oddball Observations : NELSON MANDELA . . . AND MONOPOLYCatalysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-74151850326968449152013-12-06T08:06:00.572-07:002013-12-06T08:06:00.572-07:00According to Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/militar...According to Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/military/monopoly.asp) the story is essentially true.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-33942125230835370532013-12-06T04:23:58.043-07:002013-12-06T04:23:58.043-07:00I think some form of independent corroboration of ...I think some form of independent corroboration of your Monopoly story might be in order. On the other tack, I regret the passing of a truly wonderful exemplar and leader. Mahatma Ghandi also was a man of peace who was instrumental in bringing about the independence of India. What a pity so many people's wanting change and self-determination cannot seem to learn the lesson that violence breeds violence.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028121782477111901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-10485553091083116582013-12-06T03:59:51.292-07:002013-12-06T03:59:51.292-07:00Bruce, good post.Bruce, good post.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353373844105134032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-28703056739440306642013-12-06T01:00:15.686-07:002013-12-06T01:00:15.686-07:00Fascinating fact. I wish my dad was still alive......Fascinating fact. I wish my dad was still alive... Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-8786383033122483112013-12-05T19:48:25.349-07:002013-12-05T19:48:25.349-07:00"There are 8 million stories in the Naked Cit..."There are 8 million stories in the Naked City. This is one of them."Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-74522263460807654582013-12-05T19:47:03.943-07:002013-12-05T19:47:03.943-07:00Sorry to hear of Mr. Mandela's passing. And l...Sorry to hear of Mr. Mandela's passing. And like Steve, I'd never heard of this Monopoly story, either. People's ingenuity amazes me!<br /><br />SLowandslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-73069738942725517572013-12-05T19:46:40.233-07:002013-12-05T19:46:40.233-07:00I figured everyone had probably heard about Mandel...I figured everyone had probably heard about Mandela. And watching the tv news tonight, I'm sure of it.<br /><br />Yes, the Monopoly story was absolutely fascinating. As I said above, "if it is true."Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-32342332355750587192013-12-05T19:45:26.967-07:002013-12-05T19:45:26.967-07:00I hate Monopoly. I always lose! But this story d...I hate Monopoly. I always lose! But this story does make me a bit more affectionate toward it.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-42979741755989179622013-12-05T19:44:47.079-07:002013-12-05T19:44:47.079-07:00I only hope it's true!I only hope it's true!<br />Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-7785255509996647432013-12-05T19:43:21.812-07:002013-12-05T19:43:21.812-07:00A terrific post. Your recap on Mandela is a parago...A terrific post. Your recap on Mandela is a paragon of the virtue of succinct tight writing. It elucidates with brevity. Loved the Waddington story. Monopoly as field craft. Brilliant!Tom Cochrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046822056852446079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-66934825603276335402013-12-05T19:43:12.197-07:002013-12-05T19:43:12.197-07:00I'll be damned. Never heard this story, and it...I'll be damned. Never heard this story, and it makes me feel much better about my lifelong fondness for Monopoly. The Geezershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12132213545989946724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225908709483096965.post-33771693556791305152013-12-05T17:30:46.557-07:002013-12-05T17:30:46.557-07:00It is a fascinating part of history ans something ...It is a fascinating part of history ans something I'd never before heard. Thanks for sharing this.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com