I rather like that phrase, not just despite, but I think because of the racist overtones.
If you're not familiar with the phrase, short version is, it was used to describe them Indians who refused to submit to the demands of their genetic superiors vis-a-vis where they could live, and where they could go.
I'm off the reservation, white man.
I defy your walls. I defy your power. I defy you.
Catch me if you can.
A good tradition to follow, in my opinion.
(No, it's not still Talk Like the Architect Day, I just figured vis-a-vis worked in that sentence.)
Anyway, been off the reservation for a while. And yes, the cavalry came out after me to keep me getting "out of hand," and I laughed at the attempt.
So slow. So clumsy. And trying to head me off when they haven't even got the slightest clue where I'm going.
(Advertisement featured at Dictionary.com when I checked to make sure I was spelling cavalry correctly:
I'd tell them to give it up. That I know the territory better, that I can move much more rapidly, and vanish like a ghost just when they think they have me.
And they have no idea what my goal is in the first place.
But I find the attempts amusing, for the time being.
And they won't listen anyway.
Update: Ah me
Using Earthlink's Accelerator/proxy for browsing on the laptop, with it set to reduce image quality slightly for faster loading. I'd hoped that saving the banner ad would do a Matrix Reloaded and give me the full-size, full-quality version, but no joy. That's why it looks kind'a funky.
And getting the original back would take Extreme Random Chance.
Made a larger thumbnail, at least. Management apologizes for any inconvenience.
Update 2: Link to satorimedia sketchbook added because a) Be Kind to Bigots Week is so over, b) apparently, a demonstration of gay black man level tacky is required for some folks and c) mother fucker needs a well-placed kick in the complacency.
Fortuitously, I'm in a well-placed kick-giving sort of a mood.
You're welcome.
And the Breast Cancer Site graphic you're still pulling from me, instead of uploading it to your own server?
You're welcome.
And the tech support via comments for your bud?
Again, you're welcome.
Since I just know you mother fuckers was gonna say, "thank you" at some point. I know white folks ain't genetically incapable of uttering the words, heard other people say 'em before. . .
Hey, rant all you want, motherfucker, I was raised with people a helluva lot scarier than you. But your diatribes and the way you DO so love to hear yourself quote other people is quite amusing--I enjoyed watching my kids throw temper tantrums too when they weren't getting enough attention.
But thanks for pointing that out about the Breast Cancer link--gee, y'know, if it REALLY annoyed you, you could've just asked, but I suppose that falling back on easy jabs (yep, that's right, I look white, no argument there. The fact that you actually have no fucking clue as to my ancestry can't deny the fact that yep, I do in fact look caucasian. Can't fight that, oh, woe is me).
Anyway, I'll change that link now. After all, spending all day at your job posting Minsky quotes and Bellucci pics to your blog can't really add to your job security, can it, now?
Oh, wait, no, they'll obviously fire you because they are part of the Oppressor. Just like me. So wiggle under my heavy thumb, fuckwit, if it amuses you so damn much.
That all sounded like it took a lot of energy.
I haven't got that much. He must be lucky.
I do have enough energy to enjoy pie. & kringle, when there isn't any pie.
Anyone else for pie or kringle?
Neo, kringle would be nice, thanks.
Gray?
Unwise.
You attack in anger, in a place and manner of your opponent's choosing. A place, it should be pointed out, that he has complete control over. In a manner, using words as weapons, where you cannot hope to have the last word.
Extremely unwise.
I realize I said I was making you my pet project, but if this pathetic display is any indication of your capabilities, I'll be honest: I may be good, but I don't think I'm good enough to help you.
If you'd like me to remove that once you've calmed down, let me know.
Neo: Actually it was quite fun and cathartic. No effort at all. I'd love some pie. Pecan pie is nice.
Aaron, I understand your need for some confrontation, so I gave you a bit. Hope you enjoyed it. You mistake my intent as needing to "win" or "have the last word" or somesuch. Dualism is so last century, as you keep telling us. Or, rather, quoting other people telling us.
No, you have this silly idea that I am "trapped" here with you. I ignored you for weeks. Someone mentioned that you again were going off on your whole "whitey" kick, so I thought I'd pop in and play for a while. Eventually something more interesting will come along, and I'll go back to ignoring you.
So amuse yourself, holmes. If it makes you feel better, let me know when you'd like me to suddenly roll over and play dead, so you can gloat about your triumph. I'm all about making people feel good about themselves.
I do have to thank you for something else, though. True story: last night I got a fortune cookie with a koan I could NOT figure out: "Listen not to vain words from an empty tongue."
Then I thought of you and all was clear.
Gray, my apologies. I really should be more consistent.
Restated in this very entry that Be Kind to Bigots Week is long over, and here I'm still trying to be nice to your dumb ass. Deep down, guess I still believe in redemption.
You're doing a very good job of disabusing me of that. Particularly if that first comment truly was, as you claim, cathartic.
I'm not sure if I should thank you for this or not.
I also severely overestimated you. No, there's nothing I could do for you, even if was willing.
I mean, I could point out that, given your second comment is an attempted mirror image of mine, that perhaps that koan could better be applied to you, but I'd just be wasting my time and yours.
Self-criticism, not one of your strong points.
The deletion offer stands, and includes both comments, of course. Personally, I think the second is even more embarrassing than the first, and that's really quite an accomplishment.
You should be proud.
Wait, that's right. You already are.