Obama administration that never was

peek-a-boo · 2019-07-21T19:20:41.578Z

The article I provided wasn’t the Trump hating screed claimed by the forum member I responded to. I read the article and found it to be a fair and balanced look at Trump’s business acumen. That’s why I provided the link. Within that context, I simply chose to move on, rather than respond to the same old Trump hating rhetoric.

theduke · 2019-07-21T19:46:16.976Z

Ok. But that’s still not a reply to my response about you use of ‘‘LW talking points’’. Calling something LW talking points is not a excuse for you to ignore their validity, as you so often do.

peek-a-boo · 2019-07-21T19:52:06.461Z

In a discussion, it certainly is. If I spend a lot of time researching substantive responses, to be countered with simple one line LW talking points, why would I bother? If the rolls were reversed would you?

theduke · 2019-07-21T19:58:52.714Z

peek-a-boo:

In a discussion, it certainly is. If I spend a lot of time researching substantive responses, to be countered with simple one line LW talking points, why would I bother? If the rolls were reversed would you?

You probably haven’t researched well enough. Talking points should be the first thing you refute, otherwise you have no authority. That’s what I would do.

peek-a-boo · 2019-07-21T20:01:24.302Z

How do you refute a talking point stating that Trump is a racist? There have been countless threads where many have tried. In each case, the one reciting the talking point simply goes through their well rehearsed list of supporting talking points. It is a pointless exercise that I prefer to avoid.

theduke · 2019-07-21T20:19:47.610Z

First thing you might want to do is stop ranting about ‘‘LW talking points’’, it makes you look a bit unhinged. Trump has made statements that do appear racist, the best thing to do is just move on.

peek-a-boo · 2019-07-21T20:27:09.235Z

Not a chance. When someone uses talking points as a mainstay in their arguments, I will call them out on it.

theduke · 2019-07-21T20:44:39.424Z

peek-a-boo:

Not a chance. When someone uses talking points as a mainstay in their arguments, I will call them out on it.

Well, I’ve done the best I can, you obviously can’t understand.

peek-a-boo · 2019-07-21T21:03:42.787Z

I understand quite well. I’m not sure why you believe it is your place to tell me what to do, but hey.

theduke · 2019-07-21T21:14:44.897Z

peek-a-boo:

I understand quite well. I’m not sure why you believe it is your place to tell me what to do, but hey.

I was curious to see if you were missing the point of discussion or just intellectually lazy. It appears it’s the latter.

Let me guess…’‘LW talking point’’

peek-a-boo · 2019-07-21T21:17:35.883Z

Thus far you haven’t recited any LW talking points if that is what you are asking. Beyond that I fail to see the point you are trying to make, other than trying to get me to do your bidding.

Unless you have a point to make, maybe we should just move on.

MidwestIndy · 2019-07-21T22:15:51.125Z

Why does one engage in a conversation then run off making sure everyone knows they are leaving. No need to stand on ceremony, grandstanding, it’s stupid, if a person wants to leave then just do it. The inane need to have some sort of last word is childish.

reflechissez · 2019-07-21T22:18:35.224Z

MidwestIndy:

Why does one engage in a conversation then run off making sure everyone knows they are leaving. No need to stand on ceremony, grandstanding, it’s stupid, if a person wants to leave then just do it. The inane need to have some sort of last word is childish.

It’ s funny to watch. He frequently does this.

theduke · 2019-07-21T22:26:21.278Z

MidwestIndy:

Why does one engage in a conversation then run off making sure everyone knows they are leaving. No need to stand on ceremony, grandstanding, it’s stupid, if a person wants to leave then just do it. The inane need to have some sort of last word is childish.

It’s also interesting how he often combines it with the ‘‘LW talking points’’ excuse for when he gets caught in an intellectually difficult situation.

peek-a-boo · 2019-07-22T17:18:48.553Z

I don’t find the recitation of talking points to be intellectually challenging, but apparently you do.

reflechissez · 2019-07-22T17:35:19.321Z

peek-a-boo:

I don’t find the recitation of talking points to be intellectually challenging, but apparently you do.

Then why do you do it?

theduke · 2019-07-22T18:40:55.069Z

peek-a-boo:

I don’t find the recitation of talking points to be intellectually challenging, but apparently you do.

Again, you lack understanding. Your use of ‘‘talking points’’ is a device to avoid discussing the point at hand.

SixFoot · 2019-07-22T18:48:48.071Z

Nothing of substance to talk about lately. Better resurrect old threads. lol

reflechissez · 2019-07-22T18:51:23.068Z

SixFoot:

Nothing of substance to talk about lately. Better resurrect old threads. lol

How about a birther thread? You people love that stuff.

MidwestIndy · 2019-07-22T18:52:34.714Z

theduke:

Again, you lack understanding. Your use of ‘‘talking points’’ is a device to avoid discussing the point at hand.

The irony of the statement you responded to is simply too amusing to not appreciate.