So, what is the reality, other than Pritchard being fired? Because I do agree that Kevin was fired. Other than that, I doubt Pritchard even knows the reality of the private conversations Allen, Kolde, and the lackeys had about him outside of his presence when deciding to fire him. So, we're back to opinions.
You're both right. It is a fact Pritchard was fired. What happened to get him fired is also a fact. Well I'm sure everyone has an opinion, if they don't have the facts. But one more fact you should be aware of is that Paul Allen fired him. Paul Allen does not have an opinion as to why he fired Pritchard. He knows for a fact why he did it.
I know that. He's the only one who truly knows that. Which makes it absurd that my opinion on Allen's blame can't differ from Pritchard's words in a letter. Perhaps Paul was jealous of Kevin, but gave Kevin reasons X, Y, and Z. Perhaps he didn't even tell Kevin why he was being fired. Unless Kevin Pritchard resides inside of Paul Allen's brain, he also is carrying an opinion concerning the fact or facts of why he was fired. If Kevin's opinion is that Paul isn't to blame, well, unless he can read Paul's mind, it's just an opinion. Perhaps if Kevin was even given a reason, it's not even the real reason. Which means he doesn't have to be considered a liar, since it is impossible for him to have all of the facts.
The reality is what actually happened. Whatever KP did or didn't do, whatever X said to Y, whomever slept with who, who ended up at the bottom of the river, how many babies Paul ate, etc. That's reality. Does KP know the whole story? Maybe not. Do you or I know the whole story? Certainly not. But that doesn't mean that reality doesn't exist, or that we should make up stories to fill the void in our knowledge and then insist that those stories are true. I'm not saying speculation isn't a good way to pass the time. But it's good to acknowledge that it is speculation and not something else. barfo
What the fuck? I'm not insisting my opinion is the truth. I've made that point numerous times in this thread. This is why I keep using the word opinion when you keep using the word fact. Whatever. Have a good one.
Meltdown? barfo and I are having a philosophical discussion, and it turns out we agree, and that only one man truly knows that reality. I rather enjoyed the conversation. Was your opinion reality or speculation?
I didn't say they couldn't differ. I just said that one of them was wrong, since they are diametrically opposed. Or maybe both are wrong. But they certainly aren't both right. barfo
I never said I was factual or even "right". Reread the thread. Thanks for a fun and intelligent conversation, though! Time to run the dog and then watch a flick with the better half.
Nice letter, but I did find it annoying that he repeatedly used the word "Portlanders" instead of Oregonians or Blazer Fans.
This forum is nothing if not entertaining. Is the reality of why KP was fired knowable with epistemological certitude? Can even Paul Allen know it, what with the difficulty humans have truly understanding even their own motivations? Even if we had perfect knowledge of neuroscience, do the quantum effects make the neurological connections that go into particular decision ultimately unknowable? And if it is ultimately unknowable, is there a "reality" as to why KP was fired? The answer is yes. KP was fired for no good reason. Boooo.
Yeah, I didn't notice that (being a portlander) but I can see that it doesn't quite hit the right note. barfo
PA and KP both know exactly why KP was fired, and most likely for just cause. PA is not going to come out and give any reasons for the firing. He could easily come out and give a bunch of nasty details, ruin KP's future (if it hasn't been ruined already) all for what? Because everyone is demanding he justify this to us? I think he's doing KP a HUGE favor by putting this under lock and key.
