Reply #43: diatribes, credentials and semantics

[hfojvt]

Oh my!

"Hatred based on ignorance is only persuasive to the ignorant" is what you said. Which seemed to me to create a large group of people you consider to be "the ignorant".

I do not consider my "diatribe" to be just about "semantics". It is one of our themes or articles of conventional wisdom that "people who do not agree with us, and Americans, in general, are ignorant". I take umbrage at that sweeping generalization.

As far as my credentials go. I apologize for sharing information about myself, especially since it seems to have made you feel inadequate :P I forgot the purpose of this discussion is not to exchange information or POVs but rather to engage in some kind of contest where you vanquish anyone who dares to disagree with you. (clearly I should score big with that sarcastic comment).

You sorta proved my point though "Tolerance, understanding and compassion all have their place, and mine are all used up on those who are traitors and those who support them."

Your tone here shows that your shortage of "tolerance, understanding, and compassion" also spills over onto me (and I am sending you the dry cleaning bill). You look for ways to disparage the "diatribes" and "semantics" of people who disagree with you and sarcastically ask "What the hell are you talking about?"

And here I was looking to enjoy a vigorous dialectic on my birthday, arguing semantics for hours and you gotta go spoil it. :cry: