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Originally Posted by Botnst
The degree to which you are convinced of anything is entirely up to you. I have absolutely nothing to gain by lying about what I believe. For you to assume that I am being anything other that honest and factual as to my beliefs is presumptuous on your part, not mine.
The degree to which you or anybody else is persuaded by money or drugs or violence of inclement weather or diseases of raccoons is your choice, nobody else's. To assume otherwise is to imbue these external factors with a sort of mind control.
Finally, your last assertion above is typical of your style of argumentation when you are frustrated. It serves no purpose other than to insult that which you cannot control.
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You enjoy these interactions and you toss out ideas that are complete nonsense to see how different people respond. You test them. I'm certainly presumptuous, however, your behavior clearly indicates that your being disingenuous.
The degree that the electorate, which was the basis for the discussion until you derailed it, is controlled by money is well documented. To conclude otherwise would indicate that you're not of a clear mind to understand the process........something that is certainly not possible for a man of your intellect.
You misread my emotions. I'm not at all frustrated with your behavior. I'm convinced, however, that it's dishonest and that you've engaged me for reasons that you refuse to admit.