This is confusing. Now you're talking about "being ahead" as something negative, but just two comments you said you thought I was "ahead" of the "trash academic

This is confusing. Now you're talking about "being ahead" as something negative, but just two comments you said you thought I was "ahead" of the "trash academic circles". Being behind could amount to being ahead. It all depends on your point of view. Yes, that is confusing/complex -- so be it! Also, didn't I say "perhaps?" I meant it if I didn't. Bell hooks may be a marxist but she's not just a marxist. True. I also respect her as an astute observer of the personal. My sister likes her. But still, the Marxian thing is a red flag for me.