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cullennewsom · #**121** 08-02-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Its a form of debate, you throw an extremism out their, very popular on the internet.

It is trolling, and yes, quite popular. Say something crazy, watch people over-react, enjoy the lulz. Fine, you made a crazy remark. I responded with a snarky insult. We can decide we were joking, and have a sense of humor, about it; or you can own it, in which case I am happy to own my remarks as well.

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OTOH I'm not a fan of low key conflicts, I'm more of a total war Sherman Doctrine adherent, so in that case nuke away. Or you can view war as an extension of politics, in which case nuking would defeat the purpose. Still I think Sherman made some better points than Clausewitz did, but it depends on where you come down on such matters.

OTOH, make up your mind! Are you joking/trolling? Or do you want to own your "If we want to take it, we should just nuke it."

Air&Road · #**122** 08-02-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cullennewsom

It is trolling, and yes, quite popular. Say something crazy, watch people over-react, enjoy the lulz. Fine, you made a crazy remark. I responded with a snarky insult. We can decide we were joking, and have a sense of humor, about it; or you can own it, in which case I am happy to own my remarks as well.

OTOH, make up your mind! Are you joking/trolling? Or do you want to own your "If we want to take it, we should just nuke it."

Hat is a long time poster, and a known commodity on this forum. He is direct sometimes, but has been a valuable and selfless contributor to this forum in many capacities for a LONG time.

Just thought you might want to know.

cullennewsom · #**123** 08-02-2012, 11:09 AM

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Hat is a long time poster, and a known commodity on this forum.

That is evident. I'm not trying to chase him away. Doesn't have much to do with our little off-topic political debate thread though, does it? Is post count proportional to wisdom?

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He is direct sometimes,

Oh, and I find that I agree with him in many of his comments/opinions.

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but has been a valuable and selfless contributor to this forum in many capacities for a LONG time.

And that's fantastic too! But you're missing the point. Can't he and I, or you and I disagree about (even a single point) politics or religion or philosophy? Do you understand that if I attack one opinion statement; it's not necessarily an attack on all of his other statements or opinions?

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Just thought you might want to know.

Thank you.

Hatterasguy · #**124** 08-02-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cullennewsom

It is trolling, and yes, quite popular. Say something crazy, watch people over-react, enjoy the lulz. Fine, you made a crazy remark. I responded with a snarky insult. We can decide we were joking, and have a sense of humor, about it; or you can own it, in which case I am happy to own my remarks as well.

OTOH, make up your mind! Are you joking/trolling? Or do you want to own your "If we want to take it, we should just nuke it."

For whatever reason your unable to understand my point of view, so I'm done for now.

Ever read Clausewitz, or know what the Sherman Doctrine is?

Hatterasguy · #**125** 08-02-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

So you're not actually an advocate of nuking them it was just a form of arguement.

Correct.

cullennewsom · #**126** 08-03-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Correct.

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For whatever reason your unable to understand my point of view, so I'm done for now.

Ever read Clausewitz, or know what the Sherman Doctrine is?

Naw I think I get it now. Never read Clausewitz, looking him up. Passing familiarity with Sherman Doctrine; hope to see it used on Manhattan, London, other places where investment bankers tend to coalesce.