YAAFM vs. The High Road
There is a large segment of the population that can engage quite effectively in the debate with respect to Global Terrorism, the Middle East, and ever-increasing atrocities undertaken by members of the "Religion of Peace".
For example, and even though a previous post of mine looked upon the man with disdain, Eric Margolis is intelligent enough to put forward his ideas in a rational form, regardless of how misguided I (or anyone else) happens to think he is.
This is what I consider to be the "high road" of debate: sound ideas articulated in the hope that through logic and reasoning, you'll be able to sway the opinion of others.
On the other hand, there's a group of people who are simply so far beyond intellectual redemption that there's just no point in discussing anything with them. This group rears its head on a semi-regular basis in our country, and the cream of the crop has now risen to such a level of stupidity, that the only thing you can say is "YAAFM".
I give you lowlights from the Toronto Star's latest "Voices" column, and people's opinion of the fifth anniversary of 9/11, and the prospect of another terrorist attack.
Brace yourself.
"I am not worried about a terrorist attack. I am tired of the fear mongering by the governments and the media." Katryn Gerrard, Cambridge, Ont.
"No! I'm more worried the greedy buggers running our oil companies will continue to fleece us by pretending they have nothing to do with the world price of oil. They will create further havoc by reinvesting little in their infrastructure causing further increases when the rusty pipes leak." Mike Murphy, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
"I will worry more if the war mongering politicians are low in the polls for re-election. When Bush was down in the polls, 9/11 happened. When Blair was down in the polls, the London bombings happened. As Harper was loosing support, Canadian Security Intelligence Services busted an alleged terrorist ring about to attack Canada. Could it all be coincidence?" Bryan McNaughton, St. Catharines
"No. I'd be more worried about mortgage title fraudsters, or getting shot in a drive-by." Colin Rutter, Toronto
"It won't happen in Canada if your government is wise enough to get out now and stop lending Canada's name to the evil empire's crusade to take over the Middle East to line the pockets of U.S. corporations." Paul Perkins, San Francisco, Calif.
Katryn, Mike, Bryan, Colin, and Paul:
YAAFM(s)
For example, and even though a previous post of mine looked upon the man with disdain, Eric Margolis is intelligent enough to put forward his ideas in a rational form, regardless of how misguided I (or anyone else) happens to think he is.
This is what I consider to be the "high road" of debate: sound ideas articulated in the hope that through logic and reasoning, you'll be able to sway the opinion of others.
On the other hand, there's a group of people who are simply so far beyond intellectual redemption that there's just no point in discussing anything with them. This group rears its head on a semi-regular basis in our country, and the cream of the crop has now risen to such a level of stupidity, that the only thing you can say is "YAAFM".
I give you lowlights from the Toronto Star's latest "Voices" column, and people's opinion of the fifth anniversary of 9/11, and the prospect of another terrorist attack.
Brace yourself.
"I am not worried about a terrorist attack. I am tired of the fear mongering by the governments and the media." Katryn Gerrard, Cambridge, Ont.
"No! I'm more worried the greedy buggers running our oil companies will continue to fleece us by pretending they have nothing to do with the world price of oil. They will create further havoc by reinvesting little in their infrastructure causing further increases when the rusty pipes leak." Mike Murphy, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
"I will worry more if the war mongering politicians are low in the polls for re-election. When Bush was down in the polls, 9/11 happened. When Blair was down in the polls, the London bombings happened. As Harper was loosing support, Canadian Security Intelligence Services busted an alleged terrorist ring about to attack Canada. Could it all be coincidence?" Bryan McNaughton, St. Catharines
"No. I'd be more worried about mortgage title fraudsters, or getting shot in a drive-by." Colin Rutter, Toronto
"It won't happen in Canada if your government is wise enough to get out now and stop lending Canada's name to the evil empire's crusade to take over the Middle East to line the pockets of U.S. corporations." Paul Perkins, San Francisco, Calif.
Katryn, Mike, Bryan, Colin, and Paul:
YAAFM(s)
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