Lera’s measured analysis of human behavior plays well in moments of quiet reflection as are found in academia; however, when confronted by a mob animated by opportunism, selfishness, or aggressive ignorance – not so much. That said, I find her pedagogically captivating.
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She is so charismatic! :)
Posted by: Django | Oct 28, 2010 8:04:04 AM
Lera’s measured analysis of human behavior plays well in moments of quiet reflection as are found in academia; however, when confronted by a mob animated by opportunism, selfishness, or aggressive ignorance – not so much. That said, I find her pedagogically captivating.
Posted by: BobbyV | Oct 28, 2010 6:44:09 PM
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