John Gartland got a good education.
We'll take his word for it.
I figured if I could pick up a fake degree in Bangkok, then so could he.
If he's lying about having funds in his bank account for a retirement visa, can bet your bottom buck he's lying about his education too.
I'm not a detective but Bangkok attracts the misfits.
I wouldn't be surprised he never taught in the Middle East or even South Korea.
My bet, he was working at a 7-Eleven in some shit-hole town like Hull or even Cork.
He most likely got on an 'Amazing Thailand' forum that gave him ideas.
'I could really re-invent myself.'
He packed his pocketbook Encyclopedia, his trusted reference book where he could glean enough information on any subject and more importantly, look like an expert.
I'm not the only one who has exposed Gartland for who he is.
If you read the following narration between Gartland and Frank Russel, you'll see a recurring theme, one, he's not that erudite, two, he's a prized asswipe.
'Being the son of Zeus and the nymph Maia,' wrote Gartland, copied verbatim from his pocketbook Encyclopedia, ' Hermes was the patron of travelers, merchants, and thieves...'
Hermes is Gartland's patron saint, after Bacchanalia.
He's the Greek expert who collapses under an argument.
Hermes is Gartland's patron saint, after Bacchanalia.
He's the Greek expert who collapses under an argument.
'Copy and paste his words on FB so his "friends" can see the true character behind the faux-smart suit,' wrote another author who was screwed by Gartland.
My friend Frank Russel said he 'dug up the old post where we went back and forth. He comes off like an asshole.'
I'm not surprised.
Frank Russel:
"The head of an ancient statue of the Greek god Hermes has been unearthed during excavations for sewage system improvements in central Athens, the ministry of culture said Sunday."
I'm tempted to make a "shithead" joke but I happen to love the Greek gods - much more than any other iconography.
John Gartland:
a cheap shot
Frank Russel:
It would be if I made it.
John Gartland:
"I'm tempted to make a "shithead" joke but I happen to love the Greek gods - much more than any other iconography." That's not part of your text above?
Frank Russel:
Yes, John - The first thing that popped into my head when I read about a sculpture being found in a sewer was the phrase "shithead." The second thing that occurred to me was I have a great affection for the Greek Gods. As a kid, I found them much more interesting than the Christian gods. I'm following a thought process in which I recoil from calling Hermes a "shithead." I think that's clear - maybe it isn't.
John Gartland:
You're a writer Frank. You're unaware of the power of image association in what you write, as opposed to what you merely think?
Frank Russel:
John, I've obviously struck a nerve with you. I think I'm very aware of the interplay of image and language. I'm not using a veil in the above post - I'm writing about my initial thought and the thoughts that followed. In my memory, Hermes was mischievous, mercurial, and a troublemaker, so the "shithead" description could in some ways fit. But, in the post, I'm saying I refrained from calling him that, that I have too much affection for Hermes to use that word to describe him. This conversation is so unfathomable I'm tempted to wonder if "you're taking the piss." I think that's the phrase used in the UK.
John Gartland:
But, people differ, Frank. Let's leave it at that.
Let's leave it that that.
Fucking soi dog with his tail between his legs again.
I'm tempted to make a "shithead" joke but I happen to love the Greek gods - much more than any other iconography.
John Gartland:
a cheap shot
Frank Russel:
It would be if I made it.
John Gartland:
"I'm tempted to make a "shithead" joke but I happen to love the Greek gods - much more than any other iconography." That's not part of your text above?
Frank Russel:
Yes, John - The first thing that popped into my head when I read about a sculpture being found in a sewer was the phrase "shithead." The second thing that occurred to me was I have a great affection for the Greek Gods. As a kid, I found them much more interesting than the Christian gods. I'm following a thought process in which I recoil from calling Hermes a "shithead." I think that's clear - maybe it isn't.
John Gartland:
You're a writer Frank. You're unaware of the power of image association in what you write, as opposed to what you merely think?
Frank Russel:
John, I've obviously struck a nerve with you. I think I'm very aware of the interplay of image and language. I'm not using a veil in the above post - I'm writing about my initial thought and the thoughts that followed. In my memory, Hermes was mischievous, mercurial, and a troublemaker, so the "shithead" description could in some ways fit. But, in the post, I'm saying I refrained from calling him that, that I have too much affection for Hermes to use that word to describe him. This conversation is so unfathomable I'm tempted to wonder if "you're taking the piss." I think that's the phrase used in the UK.
John Gartland:
But, people differ, Frank. Let's leave it at that.
Let's leave it that that.
Fucking soi dog with his tail between his legs again.
