08-03-2014, 10:12 PM
(08-03-2014, 07:13 PM)aussiefriend Wrote: No you look. You have no idea what you are talking about on this one. Your attempt to undermine me and my poor insight and knowledge on this couldn't be further from the truth.
You assign yourself way too much importance.
I commented on the content of your posts, not your insight and knowledge on the subject matter. If you possess great insight or knowledge (as you claim), then share it if you'd like. Or, you can continue to keep it hidden behind simplistic common generalities tossed about in the process of commanding others "don't think that / don't say that"; others who actually support their arguments. It's up to you.
(08-03-2014, 07:13 PM)aussiefriend Wrote: I usually stay out of politics in other countries but there is such evil occurring I am participating in the debate in order to seek a peaceful resolution to the problem. I don't think the religious right christians (even in this country) turning a blind eye and giving Israel carte blanche to 'defend' themselves against a UN school is hardly war. It is an atrocity.
You want a peaceful solution, so you're making an exception and getting involved, via debate, in this particular atrocity taking place outside of your country. Well, good on you, aussie. Some of us do follow the politics of other countries ("evil" and otherwise) as a regular practice. Regardless, just because people -- I don't care what religion they are -- don't share your view doesn't mean that they're not looking, can't see, or don't care about the atrocities of war.
You want a peaceful solution. Hey, me too. I'd venture to say the large majority of people worldwide would love to see peace in the Middle East. When it comes to the Jews and Palestinians specifically, an extraordinary amount of effort and resources have been put forth by various world leaders, organizations and individuals in pursuit of peace negotiations between the conflicting parties -- for six decades. I dare say that your participation in this debate is not going to succeed in getting a peaceful solution implemented where all else have failed (but, if it does, I'll be right there with you doing the happy dance and high-fiving your ass).
Likewise, nobody's posts here are creating or worsening the conflict either. IMO.
(08-03-2014, 07:13 PM)aussiefriend Wrote: Regarding what Mo said, you are playing semantics. He said more than that. When he said fuck Israel, he wasn't referring to sexual intercourse.
Do you even know what "semantics" means? Did you read anywhere in my post where I likened "fuck Israel" to "have sexual intercourse with Israel"? Rhetorical questions.
I already told you that I didn't infer all that you did from Mo's "fuck Israel" statement. If you want to continue bitching and moaning about his point of view or his style of expression, that's your right. I'm not gonna argue with you about it -- Mo can speak for himself and he can decide whether he wants to re-explain or defend himself to you, or just sit back and smile.