Originally posted by Dan Halberstein:
"RJ, I guess you're saying you didn't request anything on the history of the region? That's what I said I wanted to talk to you and Kevin about"
Dan, this is disingenuous at best. I was referring to your implication that I was among the group jumping on Foot. I couldn't have made that clearer.
Regarding my asking you for information to back up your assertions in your previous post, where you disputed my critique of Charles Krauthammer, and I answered, I did nothing other than ask you to substantiate claims. That should be a part of normal debate even if the notion of political debate has been thoroughly corrupted by the charades on national television.
I have asked Seree for information regarding sources and she's provided it, given me the opportunity to explore the situation further, not attacked my position. She's not only a trustworthy debator, but also one who could teach me something, ie. enlighten me.
"I thought, in fact, you had referenced historical questions as well."
Who of us has not? However, you stereotyped me as an attacker of Foot to, I suspect, support your own position as a "civil" debator.
"If not, try not to take it too hard that you were mentioned in the same breath."
HOW condescending can you get?
"Kevin, if you feel the same way about being mentioned alongside RJ, my apologies to you as well."
Is this the "tone" you learned from me? Then I should apologize for infecting your normally civil delivery.
"I think you meant for me to retract something else as well,"
No, I just want to be disassociated from being one of those who "jumped ugly" on Foot. However you wish to revise your statement, you owe it to me to expunge my name from that post. I have not in any way abused Mr. Foot.
"as a sort of interpersonal requirement for further discussion, but it ain't gonna happen. Still playing? If not, that's fine."
Oh, you bet I'm still "playing." Your "Nazi," is relentless. Gail White may have dropped out, but I'm psyched.
Bob
[This message has been edited by Robert J. Clawson (edited September 09, 2006).]
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