Bush is an idiot

[Teresa]

The Mensa thing was a joke - I have neither the time nor the inclination to join, mostly because they are far too obsessed with things such as puzzles and riddles. There is an old saying for people lacking mental prowess, "You aren't bringing the potato salad to the Mensa picnic.? I thought it was more widespread. As for age, I'm only barely under 30. The Venice comment was tongue in cheek as well.

yes, of course the mensa thing was meant as a joke and an insult. it was also very revealing. I suspected we were hearing from a young person who thinks he's got it all figured out. some of us are quite older with the experience to know that we don't know everything, as we once thought.

believe it or not 6thg, the older you get, the more you understand that your knowledge is limited and imperfect. with maturity comes a more open mind, capable of listening. capable of admitting that you don't know crap. I follow TFTs advice and listen to the experts (including a lot of NPR - my preferred resource on current issues, but realize that others may prefer Fox News or other sources).

unfortunately age can bring lower tolerance, especially of those who come across as having it all figured out. sorry for my intolerance of your initial post responding to chickpea. it seemed degrading and rubbed me the wrong way..

can you try to be more concise? I think you have some interesting arguments, but hard for me (the mensa caterer, don't forget) to follow.

I love that you made 30gAy come out on this thread. he likes you I can tell.

peace.

 

[6thGen]

Yes it was an insult because you responded to my argument with a dismissal rather than addressing anything. I never said that I have it all figured out, but I have backed up everything I stated and debated a subject with the only ones that engaged discussion. You can tell me how many more experiences you have, how you have an open mind, how you are capable of listening, and how you are more tolerant. You have yet to address an argument on its merits. As for being more concise, I?m being incredibly concise to the point of oversimplification on many things as it takes a few sentences to back up what I?ve said. Also, while we are on open minds, tolerance and the like, I believe the diversity of opinion is far, far more important than diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, etc. This message board, like many other forums such as education, print, etc. is loathe to offer that. They?d rather have a black fellow, an American Indian woman, an Eskimo transgender and a white man with a gray ponytail listen to a Hispanic woman and tell her how right she is.

 

[Teresa]

:roll: hey, now 6th gen! take a happy pill. I said I was not very tolerant of your post - and once again, I apologize for that.

diversity, in all its forms, is what makes the world and this board so interesting. sowal does seem to attract more liberal folks than conservatives, it seems. or maybe the lefties are more vocal, I don't really know. but, everyone brings something different to the discussion.

I think your arguments would have much better appeal and impact if you would focus, be concise (not simple), and play nice. but, I don't think you should change a thing to be honest. you've generated a lot of discussion with your style. and it is interesting, no doubt.

and 3gAy thinks you are so hot!!!

 

[Jdarg]

:roll: hey, now 6th gen! take a happy pill. I said I was not very tolerant of your post - and once again, I apologize for that.

diversity, in all its forms, is what makes the world and this board so interesting. sowal does seem to attract more liberal folks than conservatives, it seems. or maybe the lefties are more vocal, I don't really know. but, everyone brings something different to the discussion.

I think your arguments would have much better appeal and impact if you would focus, be concise (not simple), and play nice. but, I don't think you should change a thing to be honest. you've generated a lot of discussion with your style. and it is interesting, no doubt.

and 3gAy thinks you are so hot!!!

I can't believe you typed that.

I have enjoyed watching the volley on this thread too!

 

[Teresa]

I can't believe you typed that.

I have enjoyed watching the volley on this thread too!

it's true!

 

[6thGen]

Well, that's sweet. I'll tell 30Gay the same thing I told some female vacationers a few weeks ago, I'm happily married but thanks anyway.

 

[Bob]

Yes it was an insult because you responded to my argument with a dismissal rather than addressing anything. I never said that I have it all figured out, but I have backed up everything I stated and debated a subject with the only ones that engaged discussion. You can tell me how many more experiences you have, how you have an open mind, how you are capable of listening, and how you are more tolerant. You have yet to address an argument on its merits. As for being more concise, I?m being incredibly concise to the point of oversimplification on many things as it takes a few sentences to back up what I?ve said. Also, while we are on open minds, tolerance and the like, I believe the diversity of opinion is far, far more important than diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, etc. This message board, like many other forums such as education, print, etc. is loathe to offer that. They?d rather have a black fellow, an American Indian woman, an Eskimo transgender and a white man with a gray ponytail listen to a Hispanic woman and tell her how right she is.

Tell me that was an April fools post, and I won't be scared.

 

[Chickpea]

Tell me that was an April fools post, and I won't be scared.

To all of us who have had for years now the joy and benefit of access to MANY different opinions and thoughts on this board we just cannot take the absurd bait 6th gen threw out that we are intolerant of others! We all know there is plenty of respect for differing opinions and most of us enjoy a good healthy debate and are not only interested in parroting each other's thoughts as is implied. Let's just continue.
Cheers. It is a BEAUTIFUL day out there!