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"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by tabibito View Post
Seems to me that there might be some justification for H_As complaint. It is pretty difficult to derail a thread without help, after all; albeit, it does happen that the same name is so often at the centre of derails.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by tabibito View Post
Seems to me that there might be some justification for H_As complaint. It is pretty difficult to derail a thread without help, after all; albeit, it does happen that the same name is so often at the centre of derails.
I am merely pointing out rather duplicitous attitudes concerning derailing threads and the indulging in behaviours which come under the heading of "trolling" [i.e. deliberate attempts to offend, direct personal attacks usually in the form of derogatory comments.]
There seems to be a prevailing attitude that such behaviour is acceptable for a specific group to be directed towards other contributors if that individual offers an alternative point of view. Hence we find the intentional misuse of a person's avatar, derogatory remarks about their mental capabilities, and derisory remarks about their personal lives. I seem to recall that a contributor who used the avatar Diogenes left these board because of what s/he perceived to be this double standard in operation.
The attitude appears to be that such behaviour is entirely acceptable if it is employed by certain individuals [often moderators] and by contributors who generally share their outlooks.
Hence my observation that I am merely "holding up the mirror".
I will also repeat the remarks I have made [at least twice] to Cow Poke, namely that if contributors who hold alternative viewpoints are not welcome on this site then make it private.
..Last edited by Hypatia_Alexandria; 09-25-2021, 07:01 AM."It ain't necessarily so
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible
It ain't necessarily so."
Sportin' Life
Porgy & Bess, DuBose Heyward, George & Ira Gershwin
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Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria View Post
Please note my comments are not a "complaint".
I am merely pointing out rather duplicitous attitudes concerning derailing threads and the indulging in behaviours which come under the heading of "trolling" [i.e. deliberate attempts to offend, direct personal attacks usually in the form of derogatory comments.]
There seems to be a prevailing attitude that such behaviour is acceptable for a specific group to be directed towards other contributors if that individual offers an alternative point of view. Hence we find the intentional misuse of a person's avatar, derogatory remarks about their mental capabilities, and derisory remarks about their personal lives. I seem to recall that a contributor who used the avatar Diogenes left these board because of what s/he perceived to be this double standard in operation.
The attitude appears to be that such behaviour is entirely acceptable if it is employed by certain individuals [often moderators] and by contributors who generally share their outlooks.
Hence my observation that I am merely "holding up the mirror".
I will also repeat the remarks I have made [at least twice] to Cow Poke, namely that if contributors who hold alternative viewpoints are not welcome on this site then make it private.
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Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria View PostThank you for that brief overview of the Texan legislature
It is remarkable that within hours of Trump demanding a “forensic audit of the 2020 election,” somebody somewhere authorised the secretary of state’s office to announce a “comprehensive forensic audit” of the results from four of the state’s largest counties."
That gives the impression that when Trump [as it were] whistles some individuals [presumably holding positions of authority] in the Texas legislature obediently come to heel.
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostWhen George W. was running for president the Democrats made a big deal out of the fact that a Texas governor has a lot less authority and power than most other governorsThe first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria View Post
Please note my comments are not a "complaint".
I am merely pointing out rather duplicitous attitudes concerning derailing threads and the indulging in behaviours which come under the heading of "trolling" [i.e. deliberate attempts to offend, direct personal attacks usually in the form of derogatory comments.]
There seems to be a prevailing attitude that such behaviour is acceptable for a specific group to be directed towards other contributors if that individual offers an alternative point of view. Hence we find the intentional misuse of a person's avatar, derogatory remarks about their mental capabilities, and derisory remarks about their personal lives. I seem to recall that a contributor who used the avatar Diogenes left these board because of what s/he perceived to be this double standard in operation.
The attitude appears to be that such behaviour is entirely acceptable if it is employed by certain individuals [often moderators] and by contributors who generally share their outlooks.
Hence my observation that I am merely "holding up the mirror".
I will also repeat the remarks I have made [at least twice] to Cow Poke, namely that if contributors who hold alternative viewpoints are not welcome on this site then make it private.
..The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
Not to me. That seems to be something going across the country in red states.
Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
I suppose if you have a very prejudicial view, and stand on your head, and close one eye and squint with the other you might could see it that way.
Obedient dogs answering their master's call strikes me as a far more likely reason for that official decision.
"It ain't necessarily so
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible
It ain't necessarily so."
Sportin' Life
Porgy & Bess, DuBose Heyward, George & Ira Gershwin
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Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria View PostIn your opinion what purpose does it serve?
The alacrity with which the state administration responded following Trump's "demand" is [shall we say] "interesting" given the present demographics in Texas.
Obedient dogs answering their master's call strikes me as a far more likely reason for that official decision.
Personally, I think is one of the dumbest threads you've started. (since you asked my opinion)
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
In my opinion, it's a waste of time.
"It ain't necessarily so
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible
It ain't necessarily so."
Sportin' Life
Porgy & Bess, DuBose Heyward, George & Ira Gershwin
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Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria View PostWith which I agree but it will have its due impact on some of the more "eccentric" Trump/Republican supporters. As I previously noted this merely fans the flames and keeps repeating the lie.- "hands up - don't shoot"
- "capitol police officer bludgeoned to death with a fire extinguisher"
- "we will not leave Afghanistan until all Americans are out"
- "border agents on horses whipped and ran over migrants"
Those lies fuel anger. And, in many cases, the people fostering those lies know well and good they are lies.
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
Lies seem to be very important these days in American politics -
Those lies fuel anger. And, in many cases, the people fostering those lies know well and good they are lies.
It seems that for many involved in government the eleventh commandment seems to apply."It ain't necessarily so
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible
It ain't necessarily so."
Sportin' Life
Porgy & Bess, DuBose Heyward, George & Ira Gershwin
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