Laird Wilcox on Extremist Traits.

[_Ceeboo]

Hello, MDB,

Do you think that these traits exist in both apologists and critics?

Yes, without question.

Peace,
Ceeboo

[_Yoda]

Where has Darth J engaged in "character assassination"?

I didn't say he engaged in character assassination. I said that he engaged in extremist traits. In Darth's case, he has a tendency to engage in extreme examples and make sweeping generalizations.

[_Doctor Scratch]

Where has Darth J engaged in "character assassination"?

I didn't say he engaged in character assassination. I said that he engaged in extremist traits. In Darth's case, he has a tendency to engage in extreme examples and make sweeping generalizations.

Can you cite some examples? In general, what I've read of Darth J's posting shows him consistently citing a lot of evidence to back up what he's saying.

[_Buffalo]

Can you cite some examples? In general, what I've read of Darth J's posting shows him consistently citing a lot of evidence to back up what he's saying.

Agreed. Darth uses a lot of humor and sarcasm. He's doesn't fit the Extremist Traits list of characteristics. Ironically, if there is one person on this forum who does, I'd have to say it's RayAgostini.

[_Darth J]

I try not to be an extremist. That is about all I have to say on the subject.

You try so hard, in fact, that you ironically have become extremist about not being an extremist.

Your even-handed reasonableness is deeply troubling.

[_Kishkumen]

You try so hard, in fact, that you ironically have become extremist about not being an extremist.

Your even-handed reasonableness is deeply troubling.

Touche, my friend. Reasonableness on this level is a real pain in the ass.

[_RayAgostini]

Agreed. Darth uses a lot of humor and sarcasm. He's doesn't fit the Extremist Traits list of characteristics. Ironically, if there is one person on this forum who does, I'd have to say it's RayAgostini.

And your evidence is......?

[_Kishkumen]

Agreed. Darth uses a lot of humor and sarcasm. He's doesn't fit the Extremist Traits list of characteristics. Ironically, if there is one person on this forum who does, I'd have to say it's RayAgostini.

And your evidence is......?

It is so easy for people to confuse ornery for extremist these days.

[_RayAgostini]

It is so easy for people to confuse ornery for extremist these days.

Thanks for the clarification.

I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. - Winston Churchill

“Lady Nancy Astor: Winston, if you were my husband, I'd poison your tea.

Churchill: Nancy, if I were your husband, I'd drink it.”

[_Kishkumen]

I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. - Winston Churchill

“Lady Nancy Astor: Winston, if you were my husband, I'd poison your tea.

Churchill: Nancy, if I were your husband, I'd drink it.”

Now *that* is wit.