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[TBoneTX 45,329]

I don't need to talk to anyone to know that what you wrote is ridiculous.

Actually, in this matter, you do, to confer credibility to what remains a sweeping dismissal without rationale other than "you're silly."

But by all means, please lets have a big display of ego on your part defending it.

Again, if you knew me, you would already know that no "ego" or "displays" are involved.

I didn't jump to a conclusion - your statement was not ambiguous, nor does it does it support multiple interpretations.

OK, then: let's alter the original statement to "In my experience, Survivors can have a high sensitivity regarding such matters."

I don't need to "know" you to comment on what you wrote. Don't be silly.

No, you don't (First Amendment, for as long as the Bill of Rights remains more than an inkblot), but please consider that sometimes a response (like yours) may say as much about the respondent as it does about the original message.

Interestingly, when I responded to your "hyperbolic" message last night, I was actually wearing a T-shirt that said "Hyperbole is the best thing EVER!"

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Actually, in this matter, you do, to confer credibility to what remains a sweeping dismissal without rationale other than "you're silly."Again, if you knew me, you would already know that no "ego" or "displays" are involved.OK, then: let's alter the original statement to "In my experience, Survivors can have a high sensitivity regarding such matters."No, you don't (First Amendment, for as long as the Bill of Rights remains more than an inkblot), but please consider that sometimes a response (like yours) may say as much about the respondent as it does about the original message.

Interestingly, when I responded to your "hyperbolic" message last night, I was actually wearing a T-shirt that said "Hyperbole is the best thing EVER!"

I "dismissed" your post. I don't "know" you. OK, so what? Boo-bloody-hoo!

You can't prove what you wrote, nor can you or have you clarified it. In fact the only thing you have written by way of a resposne is to hide behind your uncle in a way as to suggest that your "radar" comment amounts to some sort of consensus opinion for Holocaust survivor's understanding of modern day US politics.

It just gets better and better.

[TBoneTX 45,329]

Boo-bloody-hoo!

(There's an intelligent comment.)

You can't prove what you wrote, nor can you or have you clarified it. In fact the only thing you have written by way of a resposne is to hide behind your uncle in a way as to suggest that your "radar" comment amounts to some sort of consensus opinion for Holocaust survivor's understanding of modern day US politics.

OK, then: In the last 9.5 months (approximately), I have discussed various issues with 13 different Holocaust survivors. Unprompted, 4 of them volunteered their concern about the political direction of the United States. When asked what they thought, 7 expressed slight, moderate, or serious concern; 1 reserved judgment; and 1 had no particular comment. Eleven of 13 respondents expressed concern, which to me suggests a pattern.

It just gets better and better.

Si, man -- clarity is a wonderful thing, isn't it? Now, if you have data that conflict with the above, please elaborate. Edited April 5, 2010 by TBoneTX

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

What on earth do you think that proves?

Find me anyone of the older generation who doesn't think along those lines.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Now, if you have data that conflict with the above, please elaborate.

If you think that amounts to "data" you clearly need to dunk your head in a rain barrel a few times.

[TBoneTX 45,329]

What on earth do you think that proves?

More than you've been able to justify, despite your having been asked several times.

Find me anyone of the older generation who doesn't think along those lines.

YOU find them. It isn't up to me to prove your point. Furthermore, I detect a little hyperbole here, of the sort that you objected to originally -- except even worse, because you're stereotyping an entire generation, not just a tiny subsegment of them. Sorry if you rain-barreled on your own parade, Pardner.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

More than you've been able to justify, despite your having been asked several times.YOU find them. It isn't up to me to prove your point. Furthermore, I detect a little hyperbole here, of the sort that you objected to originally -- except even worse, because you're stereotyping an entire generation, not just a tiny subsegment of them. Sorry if you rain-barreled on your own parade, Pardner.

Stereotyping. Riiiigghht. Tell me that again with a straight face.

You stated that holocaust victims have some sort of sixth sense about detecting the rise of totalitarian government (meaning - they are somehow more clued up about such things) to which your attempt at "proving" this is to suggest that some survivors you allegedly spoke to are "concerned" about the direction of government.

Genius

I have to say, I love how noone on VJ can ever admit that they are wrong in any regard - and so we have to be treated to these ridiculous displays of ego (yes friend, ego) to justify stupidity.

First I thought the comment was stupid (which is fine - because everyone says something stupid now and again), but now I'm inclined to think that YOU are.

Edited April 5, 2010 by Its a MADHOUSE

[TBoneTX 45,329]

At least I have not called anyone names. Refuse to back up your own points, and think what you like, Pardner. Oh, and by the way, please update your VJ timeline.

Edited April 5, 2010 by TBoneTX

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Carry on faffing about.