Yeah I was trying to tell you that I didn't get it without telling you that I didn't get it.

I was trying to be smooth.

Didn't work. Never does.

I believed this on a literal level much longer than I should have. I assumed they didn't have snakes in Ireland, until one of my college friends said, "don't you think that was allegorical about driving out Paganism?" Nope, it had never crossed my mind.

I really appreciate your explanation and I thank you for it. I do agree that when we are with friends, we are careful not to overtly express our disagreements with their opinions. But what about the opposite, when a "friend" happens to be the ONLY representation of {insert your ethnic group here}... What about someone who is biracial or multiracial? And someone says something ignorant about XYZ person? When do I take this as "real"? Just asking?

And while people strengthen their own personal opinions, some people gain great insights and CHANGE their opinions!!! :eek: How can THAT happen on a message board? WOW!!! Moreover, this might be the ONLY place that some of people interact with someone of another ethnic group... Shocking, but true. So rather than us blasting each other, how do you think we can approach a more "shared" experience?

Sorry, for the length, starting watching "Freedom Writers"...

I got it but you should spell it out as to not be passive aggressive.

Nope, I guess not.

Don't ever bring me into one of your irrational adventures, friend - I'm not a point of comparison, and you've shown yourself to be less than able in this thread anyway.

So far, you've insulted a woman for simply being a woman and race-baited continuously, while denigrating others for their innate characteristics - that is fucked up, and not the mark of a man. Knock that off - it's actively bad for conversation, and you know better.

My nephew tends to start doing this when he gets sleepy.

Best I can do is give him bottle and lay him down for the night.

I wasnt referring to you.

You are much more of....what exactly?

And you plan on proving that ...how?

You are there and I am here...what kind of contest you wanna have?


1st guy: Damn the water is cold!!

2nd guy: AND DEEP TOO!!

Think on it

Fair enough, I guess?

Still, it's pretty messed up to throw out what you did in this thread. I hope you see that. There's a better way.

I'll think on it, thanks. Now you think about your misogyny, your logical fallacies (HINT: every one of your posts is an appeal to authority), and the fact that you raised an "Uncle Tom" objection in this thread. Seriously. In 2009, you ran Uncle Tom on someone. On a message board.

I get that you were born in a different era than most here, but adapt.

I know that.

and I know exactly what I was doing.

Now back off and have a good night sir.

I think we do change our opinions, even if we don't post accordingly. Perhaps we should bump threads and note when we have completely come around.

HA - back off?

Why? Now you're getting threatening over a message board? You're too old for this.

yeah...how bout that...

Angry black man.

But interestingly subdued when a man types to him.

Uncle Tom...yeah...picture that....amazing huh?

If by 'adapting' you mean turn a blind eye...the answer is......nah.
The
problem with CHANGE in what you are requesting usually requires cowing of a sort..that's not my bag.

So no...I stand by my opinion whether you agree or not.