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Subject: Re: In defence of Kasparov

Author: george petty

Date: 15:01:38 01/14/00

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On January 14, 2000 at 12:15:03, Peter Kappler wrote:

>On January 14, 2000 at 03:21:14, Ed Schröder wrote:
>
>>>Posted by Robert Hyatt on January 13, 2000 at 23:31:57:
>>
>>[ snips ]
>>
>>>There are some things above that are very suspicious.  At the top of the
>>>response, he directly quoted Hsu.  But after the beginning, no more quotes
>>>to support his less than savory description of Hsu's actions.  I find this
>>>troubling.  If he would quote him at the beginning, then couldn't he quote
>>>some of his "belligerent" comments as well?
>>
>>Maybe Mr. Williams has manners?
>>
>>Now WHO started this?
>>
>>Action forces reaction.
>>
>>Kasparov was attacked.
>>
>>May he please defend himself?
>>
>>>I suppose we will have to wait a good while.  Knowing Hsu he kept copies of
>>>everything he sent and everything he received.  Now that this 'claim' has been
>>>made in public, posting the emails to show what really went on would be
>>>perfectly acceptable, IMHO.
>>
>>Having had the pleasure to meet Mister Williams and Kasparov and talk about
>>similar things AND being in email with Hsu about the Paderborn blitz games
>>it's not so difficult for me to figure who is the telling the truth here.
>>
>>Negotiations failed. Then Hsu thought it would be a good idea to wash one's
>>dirty linen in public putting pressure on Kasparov.
>>
>>>And should be done, to show the true story... whatever that is...
>>
>>Yes, a horrible way of doing business. And I can confirm Hsu making many
>>"belligerent" comments to me. Owen's story exactly matches my own experience
>>with Hsu. Owen's story fits.
>>
>>I hate to say this in public but Kasparov doesn't deserve this.
>>
>>Ed
>
>
>Nice post, Ed.  It's good to see someone defending Kasparov in this forum.
>
>Most people here tend to assume that Hsu is a saint and GK is the devil.
>
>--Peter

  Peter, it is nice to see people that compliment others like you do.  It is
 a Breath of fresh air.  I also think Ed posted positive remarks.

  Best wishes,

  George Petty



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