The Inconsistency in the Tea Party

[Jdarg]

Alright- can some of y'all please lead by good example, and not BE the bad example?

 

[poppy]

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Darn, I thought I had it all worked out.

 

[Andy A]

I am sorry you'all disagree so thoroughly with me. So be it. If you would like a resume of my qualifications, education and experience, I shall be glad to supply it for you. I know it sounds arrogant but it is every bit as good and valid as some of the "experts" quoted on this board. Do I really think I know it all? No, of course not. There are many subjects I am not only ignorant regarding but which I have no interest in or wish to discuss. I take great exception to saying that my posts jab and are ill mannered when in most cases they are not. True, there are some occasions where the sheer idiocy and lack of common sense leave me unbelieving and I respond accordingly. I am truly sorry for that. It is no secret that I believe we are headed in the wrong direction. It is also no secret that I acknowledge that when I consider it required. For all you critics, be my guest. It is your right just as it is mine to only express an opinion without all the support and verification from the N.Y. Times if I wish to do so. It is going to be a rough two years and a little civil discourse from both sides would be nice. Please bear in mind we all have our opinions and lives to lead and we will not all wish to travel the same path.

 

[LuciferSam]

Liberals argue from fact. Conservatives argue from authority and credentials.

 

[Andy A]

Liberals argue from fact. Conservatives argue from authority and credentials.

And whose quote is this? Just curious. You are entitled to anything you wish to believe.

 

[LuciferSam]

And whose quote is this? Just curious. You are entitled to anything you wish to believe.

It's my own.

 

[Andy A]

It's my own. Thanks for giving me permission to think as I please oh mighty one.

Pretty good quote though completely flawed and you're welcome oh whatever one.

 

[scooterbug44]

I am sorry you'all disagree so thoroughly with me. So be it. If you would like a resume of my qualifications, education and experience, I shall be glad to supply it for you. I know it sounds arrogant but it is every bit as good and valid as some of the "experts" quoted on this board. Do I really think I know it all? No, of course not. There are many subjects I am not only ignorant regarding but which I have no interest in or wish to discuss. I take great exception to saying that my posts jab and are ill mannered when in most cases they are not. True, there are some occasions where the sheer idiocy and lack of common sense leave me unbelieving and I respond accordingly. I am truly sorry for that. It is no secret that I believe we are headed in the wrong direction. It is also no secret that I acknowledge that when I consider it required. For all you critics, be my guest. It is your right just as it is mine to only express an opinion without all the support and verification from the N.Y. Times if I wish to do so. It is going to be a rough two years and a little civil discourse from both sides would be nice. Please bear in mind we all have our opinions and lives to lead and we will not all wish to travel the same path.

We don't necessarily disagree with you or think that your opinions/experiences are not valid discussion points.

What we are questioning is that lately you seem to think your opinion/experiences trump facts and expert analysis - even from conservative sources/people who have had similar life experiences.

We used to have some great discussions in which you know that we regarded your opinions in certain areas as expert. Now every thread (I don't know that they can be called discussions anymore) seems to turn into an "us vs. them" and a complete disregard for facts if they do not agree with you and any dissenting opinion or idea is a personal attack on you and your way of life.

 

[Matt J]

Drunk with landslide victory kool aid.

 

[Rita]

Andy,

Huh?

Your hard work, self reliance, the fact that you have lived below your means and saved, etc. etc. have served you well. But I'm not talking about your virtues. I'm talking about discussion/debate of issues.

During our conversation about fixing our country one side said they want to end tax cuts for the wealthiest. You made your case to the contrary by saying that the top 5% pay 95% of our taxes "or close to it".

Buzz pointed out that it is actually 60% which isn't close at all.

Rather than acknowledging that you were wrong, retracting your inaccurate support for your point and reloading-

You:

• Called Buzz out for the "antic" of using your "generalization" against you
• Gave those of us concerned with "absolute accuracy" a sarcastic fauxpoligy
• Stated that you don't accept his "experts" and accused him of not accepting yours (but you didn't cite any experts)
• Lumped your "facts" (which you acknowledged weren't based on research) and his together as being from "unreliable sources"
• Stated that anyone who doesn't think all sources are unreliable because they have an agenda just hasn't lived long enough yet

So I call you on this and you respond with-

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I'll add to your rep on this one as soon as the system allows me to!


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