Dem Senator Johnson S. Dakota announces retirement

[Juror No. 8]

I plan to, thanks.

 

[NoStateofMind]

Wait, so this is about me now?

Neat.

Yeah mirrors work for whomever stands in front of it. Nothing new about that.

 

[NoStateofMind]

What compels you to tack this onto your post? It adds nothing of value, so why do you do it?

Why not hold Charles Kozierok to the same standard? Oh I see. Its a one way street. Gotcha

 

[jackstar7]

Why not hold Charles Kozierok to the same standard? Oh I see. Its a one way street. Gotcha

I'm discussing the motives of behavior of one person. I asked him specifically and he decided not to answer me. If you have some issue with what catches my curiosity, feel free to ask questions that you don't also answer on my behalf.

Unless it's the case that you don't want the discussion, which is fine, I suppose. Carry on.

But if you prefer, I can lower myself to your level of discourse. Rhetorical masturbation might not have much point, but at least it's easy and your bloviating makes for potentially amusing retorts. Or you can act like a person and approach this opportunity better.

Entirely up to you.

 

[NoStateofMind]

I'm discussing the motives of behavior of one person. I asked him specifically and he decided not to answer me. If you have some issue with what catches my curiosity, feel free to ask questions that you don't also answer on my behalf.

Unless it's the case that you don't want the discussion, which is fine, I suppose. Carry on.

But if you prefer, I can lower myself to your level of discourse. Rhetorical masturbation might not have much point, but at least it's easy and your bloviating makes for potentially amusing retorts. Or you can act like a person and approach this opportunity better.

Entirely up to you.

So theres that mirror again.....

 

[Juror No. 8]

I'm discussing the motives of behavior of one person.

Address the argument, not the poster.

Secondly, you're not even tangentially on-topic. If you want to discuss the motivations of a specific poster, perhaps you should start a dedicated thread about them. Your current tactics don't seem to be bearing much fruit here.

Just some friendly advice.

 

[monovillage]

Address the argument, not the poster.

Secondly, you're not even tangentially on-topic. If you want to discuss the motivations of a specific poster, perhaps you should start a dedicated thread about them. Your current tactics don't seem to be bearing much fruit here.

Just some friendly advice.

I truly hope this post is an exercise in facetiousness.
lol

 

[jackstar7]

So theres that mirror again.....

About what I expected from you.

I engaged you directly and with all due courtesy. Your reply shows you desire to actually engage in discussion about this topic or the tangent.


On topic, I don't see Dem retirements winding up mattering much in the '14 elections unless the GOP starts to find some moderates to run.

 

[jackstar7]

Address the argument, not the poster.

Secondly, you're not even tangentially on-topic. If you want to discuss the motivations of a specific poster, perhaps you should start a dedicated thread about them. Your current tactics don't seem to be bearing much fruit here.

Just some friendly advice.

I addressed your discordant behavior directly. While perhaps not on topic, it seemed worthwhile to draw your attention to an aspect of your rhetorical style that was, in my estimation, hurting any chance for worthwhile discussion of your opinions. You have made it clear that is a deliberate choice, and so I have added you to my ignore list.

I really have only so much attention to give and my time is better spent reading people who want to discuss things and potentially change my mind about things, while also being open to having theirs changed as well.

 

[Incorruptible]

I don't see how they can deny it. It's simply intuitive, since no politician can get elected to high office in this country without a combination of two things:

1. Money, to finance massively expensive campaigns.

2. Favorable media coverage, to market the politician to the masses as a viable, fashionable candidate.

These two factors are controlled by corporations. Banks have the money, and media corporations have the favorable media coverage. There are a few politicians who have the money to finance their own campaigns, but none of them have control over the media with which to market themselves favorably. This means that corporations have the final say on who will and won't be our leaders in Washington.

It can be no other way under the current system. It's intuitive that this arrangement would produce the outcome we've seen, where politicians are put in place by corporations to serve the interests of the rich and powerful. Only children, ignorant morons, and buffoons can deny this.

The morons are blinded by ideology and only care about winning over the other side. Unfortunately we have way too many ignoramuses like them in the country.

 

[NoStateofMind]

About what I expected from you.

I engaged you directly and with all due courtesy. Your reply shows you desire to actually engage in discussion about this topic or the tangent.


On topic, I don't see Dem retirements winding up mattering much in the '14 elections unless the GOP starts to find some moderates to run.

Good, I'm glad you got what you expected. I'm truly happy you found the ignore button for Juror as you don't seem to give a damn about "open minds" unless, of course, its everyone else. Its everyone else that needs to open their mind, not you, you've got it all figured out. How do you have discourse with someone like that? You can't. All I see from you and your buddies is "Nana Nana Boo boo I can't hear you" and then either bow out of the thread or place on ignore. Pffft! :whiste:

 

[Incorruptible]

To become chums with Incurruptable?

Love the intolerance of liberals. Pure hypocrites.

 

[Juror No. 8]

You have made it clear that is a deliberate choice, and so I have added you to my ignore list.

Truly I'm delighted. I'll wear being on your ignore list like a badge of honor.

When can I expect you to start ignoring me?

 

[jackstar7]

Good, I'm glad you got what you expected. I'm truly happy you found the ignore button for Juror as you don't seem to give a damn about "open minds" unless, of course, its everyone else. Its everyone else that needs to open their mind, not you, you've got it all figured out. How do you have discourse with someone like that? You can't. All I see from you and your buddies is "Nana Nana Boo boo I can't hear you" and then either bow out of the thread or place on ignore. Pffft! :whiste:

So you just ignore where I plainly state that I am open to having my mind changed?

You are what my grandmother would call 'a real piece of work'.

 

[NoStateofMind]

So you just ignore where I plainly state that I am open to having my mind changed?

You are what my grandmother would call 'a real piece of work'.

Other than stating it. Where's the beef?

 

[jackstar7]

Other than stating it. Where's the beef?

So here... on the internet... I have to somehow qualify my statement that I am indeed open to being persuaded to consider a position that is not the one I currently have.

How would you like me to do that for you?

 

[Incorruptible]

Why not hold Charles Kozierok to the same standard? Oh I see. Its a one way street. Gotcha

Because thats one of the big problems with the left. They will always defend there side. At least the Conservatives/Libertarians are willing to call out both sides equally.

 

[Agent11]

I think it would be unfair to claim that as a liberal trait. More of a group mentality, simply part of the psychology of being human. You tend to relate towards those you perceive as being on your side more than you would towards an impartial or opposed party given similar circumstances.

 

[umbrella39]

No problem! Republican voters seemed really fired up to get rid of Obama too. That worked out really well I hear.

LMAO. Don't confuse angry old men with things like facts. Apparently the echo chamber makes you feel like you are in the majority in this country. Must be a sound effect because it has no basis in reality. The reality is, every day, the GOP loses more and more votes with the hard right line they have taken. They seemingly offend and alienate themselves from a different block of voters each day. It would be hilarious if they weren't trying to bring the rest of the country down with them.