Re: Sweatshops

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On Sun, 16 Apr 2000, Edward R Weick wrote:

> Warning: this message contains irony and sarcasm!! (though I'm not sure of where and 
>in what proportions). 

I would distinguish between the perspectives of irony and disdain. Irony
looks down on the lofty and thus undermines the established
hierarchy. Disdain looks down on the lowly and thus celebrates the
established hierarchy. Your message contained disdain.