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We both have reasons to not

Resistance — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:43:30 +0000

In reply to Resistance, I appreciate the

We both have reasons to not agree at times.

There is plenty to disagree with others, when Ethics is involved

Ethics seeks to resolve questions dealing with human morality—concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics

I am known amongst my friends, to not hold a grudge. Forgiving others of their trespasses is a good thing, whether they ask for it or not. People can change.

I don’t know if you saw this,

What are your thoughts?

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/msnbc-fires-employee-responsible-cheerios-675794

Resistance, I appreciate the

Bruce Levine — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:05:02 +0000

In reply to I would suggest, maybe you

Resistance,

I appreciate the advice. I have a reputation in real life that will not be affected by what goes on at Dagbog and my employment situation isn't threatened. by my open participation here. But I wouldn't advise most people here to be so open about who they are. I also think that in a community like this anonymity is a necessary protection, but it is not license to turn the place into something other than a place to discuss things with respect and dignity and, for some of us, with passion. Anonymity is not an excuse for folks to be rude.

But thanks Resistance. You annoy me a lot but your heart is showing through right now. I'll keep that between us!

Peace my brother.

I would suggest, maybe you

Resistance — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:48:57 +0000

In reply to Thanks.

I would suggest, maybe you remove any link to your real name. So that you do not have to defend YOUR Good name. Who cares that some love to tear people apart, they cant defame you; only your fictitious name.

I am reminded of what Pontius Pilate said to Jesus "don't you hear what your accusers are saying? The man didn't respond, because he knew; it would not make a difference.

Maybe you could use the name Defender of the Faithful or (fill in the blank) everyone else defends their favorite group.

Thanks.

Bruce Levine — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:24:19 +0000

In reply to Join the club of the

Thanks.

I reject your

Bruce Levine — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:22:31 +0000

In reply to "Take the last word Emma if

I reject your characterization of what I wrote, and I've explained what I intended to write, and I accept that you misunderstood it as stated above.

I don't consider allegations of racism and bigotry to be something we joke about. I really hope you didn't call me a racist and a bigot for kicks and giggles. That's just not funny Emma, and if it were me I would be charged with a violation of the terms of service here. I don't want you to be so charged, but I am making the point.

If you really think I was bigoted and racist, I really am sorry Emma, truly and from the bottom of my heart.

Join the club of the

Resistance — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:01:34 +0000

In reply to I don't know what Emma heard

Join the club of the outcasts.

Until Jolly recently provided the link about, People not knowing you're a dog or a horse on the internet; I was too easily offended by some, who could misunderstand, or twist my words, thoughts or worse.... Just don't respond to all the accusations/accusers.

There are some folks, I will not answer directly, for I already know how things will turn out.

I've even given a thumbs up, rather than my words, that can get twisted, to a poster I agree with, so I don't get drawn into an argument.

In a week everyone will have forgotten this blog. only to start another debate on another post. Live to debate another day.

"Take the last word Emma if

EmmaZahn — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:35:32 +0000

In reply to Point of Personal Privilege.

"Take the last word Emma if you wish."

Okay. Lighten up, Bruce, you protest too much.

You made a biased statement

"-even those among us, thank heavens, who don't speak English like they do down yonder."

expressing disdain for the way people from a specific region speak and you did it in a comment on a thread extolling multiculturalism and multilingualism. The irony was too good to resist playing off.

I'm not lobbying for a

Bruce Levine — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:16:31 +0000

In reply to I did see it, Bruce, but

I'm not lobbying for a response on my boycott piece, but I am always happy to read what you have to say.

As to my probation, management makes the rules and I accept them and I am only sorry that I broke them. I accept my punishment, even if I have problems based upon my understanding of how management in the aggregate deals with these issues. I know they act in good faith.

Most importantly Peter, a hearty mazel tov on your new home, and may it be filled with the warmth of family and friends for many years to come.

In my learned and sincere

Bruce Levine — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:47:41 +0000

In reply to I think of yonder as a

In my learned and sincere opinion, if Emma is offended by what I wrote, then Donal, with all due respect, to me it doesn't matter what you think--you were not offended.

I think of yonder as a

Donal — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:38:07 +0000

In reply to I did see it, Bruce, but

I think of yonder as a slightly archaic English word, and it reminds me of an old Carole King song, and of my nephew in the Air Force.