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Re: Geez, its hard to stomach all of this
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Sat, 19 Dec 1998 22:20:48 GMT
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Terry Keller writes:
> On Sat, 19 Dec 1998 19:39:09 GMT, "Tim Courtney"
> <tcourtney@nospam.avenew.com> wrote:
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> > Greetings-
> > Today (one of the most historic days in US history), I decided to casually
> > search for my last name in the Lugnet archive. I didn't know what I was
> > getting myself into.... :|
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> I am racking my brain, but I don't get it. What is the significance
> of this day? There is nothing on my calender, either.
The history was made today, the impeachment. It'll be in history books'
calendars from this point on...
> > I ran into a post by Steve Berry about why he stood up for his beliefs. • <Snipped well reasoned and prudent text>
> > Why can't we all just get along? :P
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> I agree with your sentiment that this whole thread is ultimately
> pointless, as neither side will be swayed by the others arguments.
> Without taking sides or divulging my beliefs and/or lack of beliefs, I
> wish everyone _would_ calm down and just coexist peacefully.
Thanks. At least this thread/my post has confirmed that I have grown up.
Heck, I was only 14 then, and fresh to the internet. :)
> But, as a realist, I can understand that this will not happen. So at
> least there is a forum for the arguments to be aired. Eventually this
> thread will wither down as the participants tire of it. Only to
> reappear at some future date. Such is life. (1)
Unfortunately.
> So from that perspective, it's not that hard to stomach. No matter
> what the topic or how much it conflicts with your beliefs, you have to
> just distance yourself and view it objectively. Allow that other
> people do not believe as you do. Respect their right to have their
> own opinion. If they are adament about the world being flat, accept
> that that is what they want to believe. No amount of argument will
> change that. No use getting an ulcer about it.
As far as dealing with others, you are correct. Following my own words, I
won't get Biblical about it.
> I just shake my head as I skim the threads (just in case the topic
> changes). Now back to the raging arguments.... :-)
I wish we could have debates like Lego v. clones that don't get personal...
I'm a Lego-only kinda guy :)
> 1. I am not immune. Sometimes I like to jump into the middle of an
> argument. Sometimes it's fun. But I have learned arguments are not
> much fun for me if there can be no clear victor. This is just such an
> argument. There can be no winner.
> I like being right, but I don't mind losing if the point is proved and
> I am wrong. At least I learn something.
Same here. I have learned not to be disrespectful and too blunt about
statements I make. I do have to hold my tongue a lot, I think its resulted in
my tongue stretching from being held, too! ;)
-Tim <><
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| (...) Wish that Starr had found the real dirt instead of this stuff. Who cares who he slept with? The law (1) that compelled him to testify is flawed and should be repealed, but since it wasn't he has to uphold it. My prediction: He won't be (...) (26 years ago, 19-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I am racking my brain, but I don't get it. What is the significance of this day? There is nothing on my calender, either. (...) <Snipped well reasoned and prudent text> (...) I agree with your sentiment that this whole thread is ultimately (...) (26 years ago, 19-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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