B-Man Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 A FIRST-PASS ANSWER IS “NEVER.” “When Will They Admit They’re Wrong?” Plus: “It’s a bitter pill but here’s the truth, the real deal: it’s about emotion. It’s about rationalization, and wow, are humans talented at rationalizing whatever we have chosen to commit to. Once we have, it seems perfectly sensible to us and divergent views look wrong. There may, in fact, be a clear right and wrong side to a political issue, one that would be obvious to a disinterested observer; but you and I are not disinterested observers. We’re inside the social machinery and it’s well-nigh impossible to take a colorful pill and step out.” This is why, in my opinion, the realm of politics should be kept as small as possible. And I’m not wrong. by Glenn Reynolds 1
Rob's House Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/12/2020 at 6:32 PM, DC Tom said: And for my last post, you're all ***** idiots. I don't like the sanctimonious exit diatribes either, but you can't go out like that after all these years. Plus, we need you here. An ancient philosopher & historian, I think it was Thucydides, once said "with great power comes great responsibility." You have a responsibility to bring self-awareness to those poor lost souls who stumble into these realms completely oblivious to the fact that they're idiots. No one else here has the power to disabuse them of their delusion as effectively and concisely as you. And I think I speak for everyone when I say, even though you're an insufferable, curmudgeonly bastard, you're a very intelligent and erudite poster, and we've all been very lucky to have you here. 5 1 5
Foxx Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rob's House said: I don't like the sanctimonious exit diatribes either, but you can't go out like that after all these years. Plus, we need you here. An ancient philosopher & historian, I think it was Thucydides, once said "with great power comes great responsibility." You have a responsibility to bring self-awareness to those poor lost souls who stumble into these realms completely oblivious to the fact that they're idiots. No one else here has the power to disabuse them of their delusion as effectively and concisely as you. And I think I speak for everyone when I say, even though you're an insufferable, curmudgeonly bastard, you're a very intelligent and erudite poster, and we've all been very lucky to have you here. well said Rob 4 2
CoudyBills Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Foxx said: well said Rob Especially the curmudgeonly bastard part. Going to miss that guy. 1
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 23 hours ago, Deranged Rhino said: Glad I'm an American. 1
Bob in Mich Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Rob's House said: I don't like the sanctimonious exit diatribes either, but you can't go out like that after all these years. Plus, we need you here. An ancient philosopher & historian, I think it was Thucydides, once said "with great power comes great responsibility." You have a responsibility to bring self-awareness to those poor lost souls who stumble into these realms completely oblivious to the fact that they're idiots. No one else here has the power to disabuse them of their delusion as effectively and concisely as you. And I think I speak for everyone when I say, even though you're an insufferable, curmudgeonly bastard, you're a very intelligent and erudite poster, and we've all been very lucky to have you here. Yeah, no, regarding Tom you don't speak for me. I surely don't need him here nor have I ever felt lucky to interact with him. Folks that appreciated Tom have had significantly different experiences with him apparently. The guy was a consistent prick to me at every opportunity - uncannily consistent. I hope he decides to take years away from here. I believe however he will return soon because as I said, he is a prick and seems to need to insult others. For now I will hum that munchkin tune.......DingDong the prick is gone. The prick is gone. The prick is gone. DingDong, the pompous prick is gone. Edited January 17, 2020 by Bob in Mich
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/dev/null Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, Deranged Rhino said: And about the size of a buffalo 2
Deranged Rhino Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, /dev/null said: And about the size of a buffalo I feel bad for it -- it doesn't look very healthy. But it sure is adorable. ******************************* 3 2
B-Man Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 HMM: Navy Says Releasing UFO Videos Would ‘Gravely Damage’ National Security. . 1
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