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Thanks ProfD. I used to be more verbally combative. Not just here but also in real reality. I will comment a bit, but in general, I want to talk less. My goal is not to have any opinions. No I never defended Abbott Lab. I said the goal of a corporation is to maximise profit. You may not realise it, but that's not my opinion. That is the mandate for management. In addition if you were more sensitive to tone, or just listened to Troy's Cynique's or Chevdove's comments you would have seen your error. No other member, except you, would think that I would say, what you erroneously are attributing to me. I thought reporters were suppose to check their sources. Don't worry about it, not admitting you're wrong, won't raise anyone's opinion of you.

Hope the day was enjoyable and your friends and family showered you with affection.

I figured out why it bothered me. This is a forum to exchange ideas and discuss them. So if a person is attempting to tell people how to think or how they should feel this feels manipulative. It's the height of arrogance to say your feelings are invalid or wrong. However I think I will go back to just posting links and minimising my position. I desire less conflict and angst on all of my interactions.

I saw a light skin black man with natural blonde hair. He was striking.

Exactly which is why it's called a generation gap. We are part of the same era but we come from different generations. You can't have a productive discussion if you have your own definitions of words. Maybe forget about having a"High Intellect Forum" until you can use standard or widely accepted definitions of terms. Please note I am not saying you have to change, but doing so would facilitate clearer communication. Unless obscuration is part of your strategy in discussions

Maybe just try for intelligent discourse. It is also important to set the rules of engagement: no ad hominem attacks; agreed upon definitions of key terms of subject being discussed; rational arguments especially for highly subjective topics.

You are posting a lot of jewels, but this is my favourite.

@Troy I had the chance to go to his book signing. Unfortunately I no longer have the book. Space Traders is the story that stands out for me. Black men should lead is similar to White men should rule. We couldet the most competent rule or we could try cooperation. Thoughts?

Black people and the homeless define the bottom. If you get the chance read the book Faces at the Bottom of the Well. - Derrick Bell

Don't worry the jokes will keep coming, just consider the salty sauce (it's not a typographical error, (say it slowly)).

@Troy how come you didn't think of doing this?

Some people are antagonistic and can't openly compete.

This may be informative if the two chilled people vocalise their disapproval. I have a lot less typos because these days because of a criticism I had received. You have a blind/soft spot for people that combine wit , writing and pugilism. You can be argumentaive but you ae not hypercritical. Even though you may critique a person's argument. I think you are hypercritical when someome or something annoys (presses a button) you. I am less interested in public disclosure than private reflection. The previous statement notwithstanding.

One of my better qualities is my ability not to follow good advice. It has made for an interesting life.

They have found classified and top secret documents from the White House in Trump's country club. Apparently some of those documents compromise national security. So like our previous bet unless he dies he is going to jail @Troy

Delusions inspire hope, what's the corollary for Truth?

@Cynique I have been thinking about why I reacted. And I am having a hard time distilling the reasons into a coherent answer. I used to be mentally pugnacious and cryptic. Later I tried to be clear. Mostly now I post links or start topics. I rarely argue a point. In the case of Stefan, I am not always addressing him but his points. Since I feel trying to convince someone is pointless. I am learning to care less without become careless.

They might get him for treason.

You've heard of Startpage.com they used to Ixquick.com.

I thought he would have been in prison by now.

I once heard a familiar rapper say being a Black women is like being Black twice.

@Cynique mostly I ignore it. It's not that I'm passive I just choose to not be aggressive. It was an aberration and now back to radio silence. I think the current world situation is very heavy. My because your mind feels lighter your feet feel heavy. @Cynique mostly I ignore it. It's not that I'm passive I just choose to not be aggressive. It was an aberration and now back to radio silence. I think the current world situation is very heavy. Maybe because your mind feels lighter your feet feel heavy.

If you are new and you are condescending to everyone then it annoys me.

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@Stefan may feel that he hasn't initially insulted anyone. However being condescending by stating that you know more is insulting. Writing about subjects can lead to a greater understand. However that can't occur of you feel that you instantly understand matters. Perfect People, don't need correction, because they are perfect. People who think they are perfect don't receive correction. It's not that people haven't tried but they can't receive it. What you and Greg have done has been to foster black unity because his comments were insulting and yours were condescending.