tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post3830078564357500748..comments2024-02-17T04:06:00.805-05:00Comments on Just Not Said: Arguing like a liberalJohn Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-35140645552888416082017-03-23T06:47:53.961-04:002017-03-23T06:47:53.961-04:00Anon --
You're right, I'm more of a libert...Anon --<br />You're right, I'm more of a libertarian than a Republican. I generally only refer to myself as a "conservative" in the context of talking about where I stand vis-a-vis liberals. <br /><br />But these days, the actual Libertarian Party stands for a lot of things I don't believe in, like open borders, so I don't like to identify myself that way, either. Really, the only reasonable thing for anybody to do is argue issues one by one. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for noticing.John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-65223977731671246332017-03-23T00:21:17.441-04:002017-03-23T00:21:17.441-04:00You don't strike me as a conservative John, yo...You don't strike me as a conservative John, you seem more like a libertarian. You aren't religious nor are you against gay marriage, abortions in all cases, or medical marijuana.<br /><br />Also many conservatives are not race realists either, they are in as much denial over it as liberals, but for religious reasons since they deny evolution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-19674825452142032132015-01-04T10:50:41.030-05:002015-01-04T10:50:41.030-05:00Mr. Anonymous Liberal --
You haven't been read...Mr. Anonymous Liberal --<br />You haven't been reading the blog for very long. I've characterized James Traficant, Joe Arpaio, and Newt Gingrich as sociopaths. Type those names into the subject line and you'll find the posts. <br /><br />And of course there are plenty of liberal politicians who aren't sociopaths. When did I ever say there were not? <br /><br />Why is is that there are so many liberals like you, however, who need to put words into other peoples' mouths in order to "win" an argument?John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-86864081012000854962015-01-03T20:45:52.958-05:002015-01-03T20:45:52.958-05:00Is there any liberal politician you do not conside...Is there any liberal politician you do not consider a "sociopath", mr. Craig? <br /><br />You seem to be obsessed with handing out these diagnoses, despite your obvious lack of qualifications. Yet no prominent GOP politician ever gets characterized as such. Why is that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-46546087783853686562015-01-01T21:50:45.503-05:002015-01-01T21:50:45.503-05:00Many people, because of insufficient intelligence ...Many people, because of insufficient intelligence or education, aren't capable of intellectual give and take, or arguing disinterestedly over abstract concepts. For them, arguments immediately degenerate into personal combat, and anyone who disagrees with them must be odious and contemptible.Mark Caplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157338755022593966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-13104994128517200832015-01-01T09:31:02.204-05:002015-01-01T09:31:02.204-05:00I think Glen is less intelligent and objective tha...I think Glen is less intelligent and objective than he thinks but I don't think anyone can accuse him of being politically correct! This is a guy who once sincerely argued for the reintroduction of slavery, partially on the grounds that it would be better for black people. <br /><br />That takes a monumental lack of regard for the rights of others. Presumably he wouldn't like to be a slave but its okay for other people, as long as they are black. I think I called it a failure of empathy at the time.<br /><br />I think I made my mind up about him when I read that. He shows the same contempt and disregard for gay people. <br /><br />There's a danger that you can think you're seeing the world unsentimentally as it is when really you're relating to it without enough love or empathy. How much you care about other people affects the conclusions you come to- it isn't all about logic. Its about value judgments and heart too. And I don't mean to just criticise Glen- I could certainly be more caring.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276736643046430370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-17727403166041987872014-12-31T20:03:23.556-05:002014-12-31T20:03:23.556-05:00I went on a field trip to the Porta Nigra once. Is...I went on a field trip to the Porta Nigra once. Is that ok to say?lowlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503732259562252160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-5783728219816398582014-12-31T18:36:16.755-05:002014-12-31T18:36:16.755-05:00Spike --
Thank you. (I could actually feel my head...Spike --<br />Thank you. (I could actually feel my head starting to swell as I read your words.) <br /><br />I can't say I've never demand any of the commenters, but I generally try to keep it civil. Although some of it depends on the tone they take. <br /><br />But thanks. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-21305372747342769682014-12-31T18:27:47.213-05:002014-12-31T18:27:47.213-05:00You're no poser John; you're simply a man ...You're no poser John; you're simply a man with an opinion, and you express it. <br /><br />Glen is wrong to accuse you of being otherwise, after all, this is your Blog and you do have the last comment, should you choose it. I've never seen you get snotty with anyone on here. You always comport yourself like a gentleman and you typically use good judgment when doing so. Glen should respect that. I suspect he's mad because you wouldn't give in on your opinion. <br /><br />It's always wrong to demean an entire group of people using a pejorative. Of course there are blacks that act like n****rs, just like there are whites that act like maniacs and white trash.Spychiatristnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-11786534070448166912014-12-31T17:10:51.483-05:002014-12-31T17:10:51.483-05:00Birdie --
Thank you. In fact, the comment did not ...Birdie --<br />Thank you. In fact, the comment did not bother me, I'm used to being attacked here now, and sometimes I even enjoy it, depending on who's doing the attacking and how they're doing it.John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-12106047016008696392014-12-31T17:00:45.116-05:002014-12-31T17:00:45.116-05:00Try and not take his comments personally. I recen...Try and not take his comments personally. I recently experienced something similar. Life is too short to dwell on such attacks. Breathe in, breathe out...<br /><br />-birdieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com