As the Marc Edge saga plays on at the University of the South Pacific, Dr Edge himself has made an extraordinary posting on Fiji Media Wars -his own website. He’s published the front page of a Marvel comic book – The Mighty Thor – under the heading ” Whom the Gods would destroy, they first make mad”. There is no other text whatsoever. What does it all mean? Does the Good Doctor fancy himself as Thor locked in mortal combat? Grubsheet is at a loss to explain, though perhaps a clue lies in the following explanation from Yahoo Answers:
It’s a very old phrase, dating back to ancient times. So old, in fact, the no one can really be sure who said it first.
Look at what the phrase says and what is implied. What we can observe and what we cannot. There are very few who would claim to know the will of the Divine… but almost everyone has an opinion on whether someone is behaving irrationally or not.
So if you see someone who is acting crazy, what should you think? This phrase tells you: perhaps the gods themselves want to destroy this person.
It’s the word ‘first’ that puts a quirk on the whole thing. The gods aren’t going to destroy someone JUST by making them mad. That’s just the FIRST step. Presumably, what follows will not be any more pleasant. But, driven by the gods, it will be unopposable by mere mortals.
So the expression is a warning. You will probably see it occur when someone thinks someone else is behaving strange or crazy. It’s another way of saying that such a madman is doomed to destruction, and a wise person would quickly escape himself!
Mmm. All rather ominous, dear Reader, don’t you think? The latest word from USP is that the Vice Chancellor has called an emergency meeting to discuss the “Edge problem” and particularly the open warfare that’s erupted in these columns between USP students. We’ll keep you posted.
“To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.” You dug your own grave Dr. Edge. Good riddance.
Hoisted on ones own patard hey. Seems to be a recurring theme. The comments from the actual students of this meglomaniac have been insightful (not inciteful).
Research has pin pointed some possible traits which lead to mental illness at old age. Considering yourself some divine god is one of them. Marc has multiple traits and this saddens me rather than gives me satisfaction because mental illness is no joke.
This is hilarious, majority of Marc Edges students think of him as professor Umbridge from Harry potter and he considers himself thor? The biggest villians often consider themselves saviors of the people. Look at Lex Luther for example.
If a meeting is called for students I certainly hope USP will ensure that someone neutral is appointed to speak to them as the system employed needs to be neutral.
This person leading the discussion for students needs to ensure that he/she is independent and also seen to be independent in appearance.
He/she may need to refrain from open discussions of the matter and perhaps employ other avenues.
I recommend a questionnaire for students to answer privately and independently.
But I leave it to you intelligent people at USP to decide.
As for the postings by Edge.
I think it’s a trap – prime target is Graham; secondary targets are those who obviously back Graham in this blog.
If Graham chooses to play God – Edge will be in attack mode.And make the public feel for him.
If Graham chooses to be the other then Edge would be laughing away as he has managed to make his main opponent mad. But he will not publicize this straight away. Perhaps later with the Hahahahahaha ……………..Hohohohohoho and Hehehehehes.
Just my little view.
But Graham in my view has seen this ……………… and has cleverly responded well.
So Part 2 begins? or is it the End? ………………………’USP Weighs Edge’.
Will he be found wanting? Would this be a relief for disgruntled students? Would the outcome of this be good for the School of Journalism?
Folks, this is no movie or entertainment by the way ………………. it’s the reputation of so many on the line.
Hope the problem will be resolved rightfully.
The Vice Chancellor (who??, what??) has called an emergency meeting to discuss the “Edge problem”.
You know, I am visiting my favourite watering hole here in Newcastle, sitting with some old diggers and having a few schooners, and I just cannot stop laughing my guts away.
Just what does the VC thinks he will achieve out of this emergencey meeting on Edgee?
Nothing!!!!!!!!!! full stop !!
He will probably shift the two dirty buggers around who will still be having the same influence in the school of Journalism at USP.
To get anything near meaningful in this whole farceful saga, the VC has to go first and foremost.
It means graham that just as you predicted, Marc Edge has finally cracked. heheheheeh hahahahaahahaha hohohohohhoho
No…. I don’t think this Edgee crap has cracked……… well,,,, not yet.
When the VC cracks, then Edgee and his Missuss Mishra will both crack for good.
Poor Terry Tavita has been forgotten in all this Marc Edge business. He was meant to be the star of this original blog post.
Didn’t Mark Edgee ( like that) learn the haha hehe hoho business from Terry….and who said Terry wouldn’t leave his legacy when exited from this blog… And who knows Edgee might end up in Samoa…maybe in some casava patch
And coming out of the cassava patch would be a wedgee…oh I can’t wait for that initiation
Oh what a combination would that be and good for Samoa…..
Terry Tavita will have his day soon, No one has forgotten him. He will be given a suprise reckoning after the VC at USP is gone.
Mate try some James Boag….I know the name pisses people off….but great beer
Bula brother
VONU beer (boutique beer in Fiji) is not a bad drop either bro.
Its very good when washing down the ‘uncivilized chicken’ suruwa (jungli murgi) and clearing the palate of all that kuchla, ajar & miriija etc.
The best Ozzie drop, without a doubt, is ‘Coopers Sparkling Ale’ from South Australia. Ask for it when you are next in an Ozzie bottlo.
All the best
Frankly speaking, I think both of you have gone MAD over this issue – deviate before you two go madder – MOVE ON!
Graham bula again,
As much as we’re happy to read your articles and also happy that Mr Edge has been dealt with by USP, perhaps its time to move on to other issues for example the recent PACP meetings our PM has just attended. A very positive signs I believe.
Mr Edge is living on borrowed time in Fiji now, his visa is up for renewal soon and a little bird told me that the Fiji immigration authorities will surprise him with their decisions. So all things considered I propose we forget about Mr Edge because very soon he will be nothing more than a fiction of our imagination piled up in a very zig zag dream.
Sa dri yani.
Mr. Edge
Living on the Edge
Tried to make us mad.
Perhaps Mishra can finish this poem!
USP better get their acts together and deal with this Edge problem rather seriously and stop playing politics – especially messing around.
Hope USP (esp the VC) knows that the Pacific people will be watching and following very closely – any dirty play will be exposed and strongly opposed.
But at the meantime I think Moto Bitu has a very good point – Grubsheet now needs to focus on other important issues relating to Fiji. And channel our energy into assisting our dear nation on its path to prosperity.
To…. Graham & all bloggers,,,,,
Well…. thats it fellas…. lets put an end to this Edgee/Missus Mishra/VC/USP farce alone and concentrate on something more relevant to our nation. Let USP sort their mess out. Once the findings of the investigations at USP is made public, then maybe we may indulge in it more.
Very much agree – thanks Jukebox, Motobitu, Faraway & Riverside.
Yes we must give USP the opportunity to deal with this Edge problem. By now they would have seen the seriousness of this issue and the risks of not dealing with it appropriately.
I think they will ensure that all to handle the case will be independent and appropriate officers involved.. Methods in carrying out their investigations will be fair and generally accepted – unlike the attitude given to this case previously.
Hope USP can also understand that we bloggers are very much civilized and are not voicing our concerns just because Graham highlighted it. We also want USP standards to improve and students graduating from there to be a shining light to our nation whose contributions will be of huge significance to our people.
As to Graham – thank you Graham for caring about our nation. Please as we proceed to discussing other important national issues – would very much appreciate if you keep a tab on this Edge guy and others surrounding him. Just in case USP wants to play ball.
As to the students – (noting Riverside’s concerns) I think you too must have faith in the systems that USP will now be employing.
As for USP officials – this is your chance to prove to the world that you are capable of handling this little issue. Please don’t mess it up – everyone’s watching from all corners and even in the cyber world!
Grubby,
Time for you to move on and stop these petty vindictive attacks on Edge. All because he challenged you over your account of the PINA Conference.
Relax, Chill Out have a glass of Pinot and write about something that really matters to Fiji. Why don’t you give us the true story on The Mahogany Industry and who really benefits from excluding local companies.
Why don’t you tell us the Police cannot comment on the complaints made by felix anthony. After all it was them who asked him to make a complaint
Why don’t you tell us about how commodore Bananas won another great victory in PNG.
There are lots of stories out there for you to write. Every one more interesting than Professor Edge. Even your most loyal fans are beginning to get bored.
Hugs and Kisses
Shazzer
Shazzer,
Why put firewood into the fire?
We are not bored – in fact we are very much concerned.
We need to build bridges and offer a light of hope to where it is needed.
Graham is doing a really great job and he has done alot.
All enlightened people I believe will really think that you Shazzer made an unwise decision in writing the above comments.
It would have been more appropriate in another time – not now. It’s really childish of you.
Anyway are you really the original Shazzer? You don’t sound like him. Your words seems to have lost something……………..
You see Shazzer, Shitzzer or whatever name you would like to call yourself…we are not “loyal fans” of Graham. Graham has presented some facts for us to debate on….and even nameless cowards like you are also welcome…..I have crossed Grahams path many times and have challenged him on issues….try that with your c4.5…..
There is a difference in the way we see things from you guys. Ours is the rational thinking to bring this country forward while you guys are a bunch of disruptive elements….hangers on and corrupted benefactors from the previous corrupt regimes……the haha hehe guys, scorned and cannot accept the fact that most of you have become insignificant in the larger scheme of things for this beautiful country.
The only thing you all have become are edgees, some fu@#en lounge thingis, some bleeding shazzers, bystanders,observers, masterbaters and wedges…that is all you have become while we have moved on.
Of course this Edgee guy drama needs to be kept alive….and some sort of pressure need to be mounted on USP to take action….and to say that we should wait and let USP sort out at its own pace is quite wishful thinking.
These guys at USP had enough time to sort out issues but did nothing and when they did……lo we had Mishra…..another self proclaimed poetic egocentric idiot.
Yes good things are happening that we also need to be proud off and let it roll on but the negative elements ……need to be routed from the system and be done with….and the pressure must be on!!! We have had this ugly scum, I believe since the last 7-8 months…..and we cannot allow this to continue and had it not been for this blog site, God know what would have happened.
Can you guys imagine that things are on the roll for the people of this country and suddenly Anthony and Daniel appears….and that ACTU……and all the bullshit and the time and resources this country will require to counter them…the same time and money that can be utilised for the betterment of this country.
I say keep striking the metal into the shape and form that you want while it is hot….you cannot take a blunt object into the battlefield thinking you could have made a beautiful sword out of it while it was hot….you will be left at the mercy of your oponnent.
“Whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes mad”
or
“Quos deus vult perdere, prius dementat’
BUT
the original was in Greek because Euripedes was the author. Surely, this information is of far more importance than this bickering in a teacup? At an institution of higher learning, no less?
Hahahahaha………………….
Never thought Shazzer messing up ………………….. never thought he being caught irresponsible little Shazzer scorned at like a little kid – Told to GROW UP!!!
Well Shazzer………………….. little Shazzer, good for nothing irresponsible Shazzer …………….. hello …………….. GROW UP BUDDY!!!
Hahahahaha………………….
There’s a time for everything Shazzer!!! ………………….. hahahahahaha ………… My most humble apologies guys …………………… it’s just that I never thought Shazzer getting a real good whooping on his backside………….. hahahahaha!
Moonbreaker,
Please – no whooping on Shazzer’s backside.
Shazzer made a mistake.
Whipping would have been better ………………….. hahahahaha …………… KAILA!!!
So Shazzer ……………….. careful with your timing ………………. little Shazzer.
OK guys. Calm down. No need to fire up Shazzer again. Let USP first settle this matter on Edge while we await the outcome.
Meanwhile we await Graham’s usual interesting articles on our dear nation so we can continue to positively contribute to her progress.
Shazzer has just joined the long list of archaic, immature embryonic bovines. Unfortunately, this Shazzer, or bazaar marble is probably sixth on the list.
Topping the chart is the Edgee, followed by Missus Mishra, VC……. somewhere along the line is Terry Tavita…….. taking the pitiful position is Shazzer the “Sqealer”
God……….. these people really belong to the Animal Farm.
@ Jukebox
You giving the bovine community a hard time bro. They are wonderful animals who have been a blessing to humans throughout our history.
Even the canines are useful to us in many ways.
How about using the ‘reptilian’ metaphor in lieu? It conjures images of slimy, snaky creepy crawlies that will bite you in the back and even eat you when you not looking!
Calm down boys.
If you think that was a telling off you have not been near Commodore Bananas he loses his temper. You should see how he rages if Aunty Nur is late with one of his payments. He is normally OK with me but he really laid into me when I put too many long words in a speech. When he got off the podium he had steam pouring out of his ears and his eyes nearly popped out of his skull.
I would have P***ed my pants if I wore any. Grubby that’s between you and me and you must not tell anyone.
Hugs and Kisses
Hahahaha >>>>>>>>>> Shazzer >>>>>>>> Oh my dear Shazzer >>>> Baby baby!!! >>>>>>> hahahahahaha>>>>
You messed up babe >>>>>> come on >>>>>>> admit it >>>>>>>> Oh come on darling Shazzer! >>>>>>>>>>>>> ‘Immature embryonic bovine’ >>>>>>>>>>>>
Hohohohoho >>>>>>>>>>> Hehehehehehehe >>>>>>>>>>>>> Ok>>>>>> Ok >>>>>> OK!
I’m sorry >>>>>>> so sorry babe >>>>>>>> shshshshshsh >>>>>> KAILA!
What kind of constructive comment is that?
Wot u smoking bro?
Its wrecking your already feeble mind.
Here in Fiji we have a campaign against NCD’s. Its aimed at people like u.
Marc Edge has lost it
That doesn’t sound like Edge either. Edge’s writing is very different.
It sounds like someone attacking Shazzer.
Please guys let’s calm down.
Investigations in USP should not take that long for results to be known.
How long will it take to finalise the investigstions at USP.
Can someone help me on this??????
Graham have received e-mails from your wily friend … shazzerandgrubby@gmail.com . It is unsolicited e-mail. Twas wondering how they obtained my e-mail account. I sincerely hope they haven’t hacked into your system to lift your list of subscribers.
Shazzer desist from sending unsolicited e-mails. Thanks but no thanks. You have now been blocked. Have a nice weekend.
James, I have no idea how Truncated Lounge gets peoples’ emails and don’t really care, beyond the fact that most people don’t like receiving unsolicited emails from phantoms. Whatever minor celebrity status he has he owes entirely to Marc Edge, though he has this deluded notion that he is the toast of the beau monde in Suva.
The problem with this kind of spoof is that it has the shelf life of a shucked oyster. The latest stuff is just boring and I gave up reading it after a few sentences.
PS, what’s also boring are some of the juvenile comments here. I’ve left them up because I couldn’t be bothered removing them. And it’s always good to know the intellectual calibre of the people you’re dealing with. Marc’s Edge’s hoohoohoo hehehe seems to have sparked an epidemic of copycats. Most peculiar.
It’s a strange world!!!!!!!!
Okay, I’ll bite. Mr Edge, what do you mean by this Euripedian quote? The suspense is killing us.
Just google mate….shazzer/Truncated Lounge…..you won’t be too impressed….
Again it is somewhat like the “akash” fellow who tried to explain “oh blymee” as some 1870….friggin english term…..as if the world would end if I chose my way of doing things….
Don’t forget we are dealing with depraved annonymous grubs whose only consolation in this debate is to come out with so called names for self satisfaction.
Can you imagine the face of these loosers…and we thought Terry was low…he would be rolling in his cassava patch….
@ Erasmus Baraniak………………………..
What”s up mate ???????? What’s this dribble about Johnny Howard got to do with Fiji??
AARE babuji, leave them alone…..I know a majority of the Ausies are a very good and decent people…..
we an also talk about the British and the Mau Mau rebellion……, Terry Tevita and the plantation……these things will not help Fiji….
Now tell me what do we do about all the stray dogs shitting in the streets of Suva….
Shall we send Chandu with a greeny bag on a collection round…..
Shall we cull all the dogs…
Shall we get more chinese….
These are important issues…
pssst….u heard of a guy named Mishra????
Mishra who???????????? Ahhhhh yes……….. is he the dirtbag from Laucala? May he should be the one to go around the streets of Suva eating all the canine shit. Chandu the Gandu will definately need Missus Mishra’s much needed help in this job.
So…. go for it boys…….. show us your appetite for dog shit.
Afterall, the two of them were seen jogging along the Nasese seawall on Friday morning. There was someone else with them. But it wasn’t Edgee the alien.
“Sophocles said that he drew men as they ought to be, whereas Euripedes drew them as they are.”
Aristotle ‘Poetics’ ch25 1460b 33-4
So who drew Drew Barrymore????
I was travelling through some streets in the Nasinu area earlier today and the number of pot holes I saw was just not funny.
Why is it like this? Who’s fault is it?
Now the government has set aside 422 million dollars to improve our roads and bridges.
Hope the new companies who have scored a contract to improve our roads do their job well as expected and not end up in bed with the Department of National Roads.
I wonder what this forum thinks about it.
So…. dear intelligent bloggers………….what do you think?????????
Gave up on reading this one. More important things to read & digest. Can we all move on to some better discusions instead of this Mark Edge lialia!
Has the investigation at USP finished?
Somebody pleeeeeeeaassssssssssse help me here.
Whats up with the investigation at USP on Edgee and the two othwer clowns there.
Mr Davis, I would be very interested to know your views on the proposed action against Dr Edge’s favourite newspaper the Fiji Times in the contempt case they have been found guilty of. The Fiji Sun had a very detailed report on this today giving a lot of information the Fiji Times did not print. The Fiji Times seem to have been very reckless.
Darling Grubby,
You were congratulating me the other day for how well Frankly Bananas spoke at the budget last week. As I mentioned we gave him extensive training on an auto-cue However, the first one we tried did not work so well So Qorvis flew in an auto-cue that had been especially built for George Dubya Bush. It is a special phonetic version.
Please find below a couple of paragraphs of what the Commodore was actually reading.
“It is my task today as your Prime Minister and Minister for Fine Ants to present to you the 2013 Bud Jet. Next year will long be remembered as the year that Fee Gee made a bold investment in its Few Ture. For 2 Day, I am A Noun Sing a Bud Jet that Dee Sigh Sieve Leigh tackles some vital Air Ears of need in our Neigh Shone and especially one of its biggest Chall Engines – the state of our Lead Her Sheep
Since Eye presented the Bud Jet last year, Knee Ear Leigh half a Milly On Fee Gee Annes have Rej His Turd to vote in the He Lek Shone, and we expect to Rej His Turr Men Ee more. We are Form You Late Ing a Knew Con Stit You Shone with a set of Un Ass Sale A Bull, You Knee Verse Ally-Ack Sep Ted Prin Sip Pulls.”
What the audience heard is below.
It is my task today as your Prime Minister and Minister for Finance to present to you the 2013 Budget. Next year will long be remembered as the year that Fiji made a bold investment in its future. For today, I am announcing a budget that decisively tackles some vital areas of need in our nation and especially one of its biggest challenges – the state of our roads.
Since I presented the budget last year, nearly half a million Fijians have registered to vote in the election, and we expect to register many more. We are formulating a new constitution with a set of unassailable, universally-accepted principles.
Pretty Cool hey.
Hugs and Kisses
Shazzer
@ Shazzer……
You have just demonstrated what a shitbag idiot you are. Thats on top of being an immatured archaic bovine embryo.
You have brought absolute shame on the bovine group of families, but then again, you SHITBAG, you stand out among stupidest of all bovines.
I just cannot help but take my hat off to you.
Keep it up you immature piglet.
@ Graham…. please, please, please Graham… my kerekere to you.
Please do not ban this shitbag shazzer from this forum of intellectuals ( he is not an intecllectual , I must admit) because he give me quite a spin to boil me up and give him what he deserves.
I thank you in advance for that Graham.
@ Shazzer SHITBAG….
I am true supporter of this blog site and of Graham’s views.
I have been banned from your tavale’s C 4/5 site beacuse they couldn’t handle the truth. They even managed to get my other email address and sent death threats to me for which I do not give two shit about.
My god……… I love you shitbags at C 4/5 (Duuuuhhhhhhhhhhh).
Are there any better things to discuss than this ratbag marc edge.
This case has raised doubts about USP in my mind. USP is known to be a lethargic and slow moving organisation unable to swiftly deal with and solve problems. It seems that typical of USP that students’ concerns about Marc Edge were not addressed and they got worse. At least Marc Edge was demoted. What about professor Sudesh Mishra, who seems to be his immediate supervisor? Anyone know what happened to him? He comes out looking rather incompetent and out of touch in this matter. Does Sudesh Mishra still have a job?
Sleepy at USP you are right. Sudesh Mishra the main culprit is out of touch with students. When Marc Edge acted acted in a threatening manner towards a student over a social media comment, he should have been suspended or give a warning letter. But when student complained, Sudesh Mishra asked student to apologise and make up. Whenever Marc Edge did something and we took it up with Sudesh Mishra, we were asked to make up. Marc kept bullying students with Sudesh Mishra support. Sudesh Mishra is a pathetic failure as head of school. The sooner he goes the better.
Any new developments? More than a week has passed.
USP is really taking long on this matter. Perhaps its time for stronger measures?
To be or not to be ……………. that is the question…………….
So USP what is it?
Marc Edge has been sent on leave and will not be returning to USP. The nightmare is over.
Why hasn’t the VC announced this? Can someone call his office and ask why?
If that’s the case, good riddance of bad rubbish. Failed head of school Sudesh Mishra should be the next to go.
So what about his rental contract at that posh apartment complex at Laucala Bay? The one with the marble bench-tops, balcony jacuzzi, WiFi connections, massage mattresses with on-call female Korean masseurs etc etc
Will the Fiji Times or the body corporate that looks after the place be settling the outstanding amount after he vacates prematurely?
After all, they got free advertising from Edgee’s public splurge on the place
After the great job he did advertising apartments in Fiji Times, I recommend Mark Edge to new bank in our town in Suva here, BRED Bank Fiji, which has been getting lots of advertorials in Fiji Times, including publishing of speeches verbatim. If Marc Edge is out of town, his mentor and protector Sudesh Mishra can perhaps step in.
In other words……. Curley has gone. Larry & Mo are left. What a joke !!!!
All three have to go………… together !!!- Edgeee, Missus Mishra and the VC.
The whole works must go !!!!!!!!!!!
Nearly 3 weeks now mate. No new postings! Whats up Graham? You okay there ol’ Digger?
Graham must be writing up a real good article. I wonder what it will be.
Now…………………………….. whats up at USP? I mean about that RAT BAG Edgee thingy? Has he been deported or what? Or is he still hanging his dirty old and wrinkled scrotum around USP?
Whats up Graham………… where in the world are you mate? This forum of intellectuals are missing out on some hearty discussion.
Come on matey, wake up man!!!!!
What is happening to this site – no new postings? When can we expect more tantalizing pieces?
Wailei Evani…
Graham give use some thing new ??????