The real MDS is McCain Default Syndrome.

highhopes on August 24, 2008 at 9:52 PM

Just thought I’d quote this little gem from another thread here. For wisdom’s sake and all.

A man on the cusp of switching parties a few years back and acting as a saboteur to conservatives ever since does not deserve your vote if you believe in limited government.

Obama will burn down Rome in a day, but McCain will take a couple of weeks for the same result. (He has to reach across the aisle first). No sale.

Michael in MI, MB4, Highhopes, and all of the others are not in the real world. They are unable to understand this basic concept of how the election works. Even after one candidate has won the most votes, and will be the one of two choices, then want to live only in the past and relive the primary season when there were many choices. And because you or I or anyone else recognizes this fact, then they can call people who disagree with them, McCain koolaid drinkers. This is not logical. This is emotional. He and others from their comments clearly show that they would rather live in the world of make believe than understand a very simple concept of how elections work.

wise_man on August 24, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Is that anything like the tune you will be singing if Obama wins the election, which is, of course, far more important than who wins the Rep nom or the Dem nom, and it certainly is a real possibility?

Somehow I rather think not, but it’s your hole so keep digging it.

wise_man on August 24, 2008 at 7:24 PM

I find your outrage amusing. You implied I should add to my brevity above, and having done so, you labor to be offended. From your use of bold and mild insults, I must conjecture you have succeeded.

I didn’t attribute something you didn’t say (ironic, you should claim I did after stating I need to read for comprehension). If I had done that you would have seen quotation marks or a reference to your name.

To clarify, this is a quote – “do try to improve you reading comprehension”. I might note, regardless of whether it is in CAPS or not, the word attribute or attribution doesn’t necessity quotation. I, and anyone else who reads your posts, am able to attribute to you your meaning. That is in fact, I presume, you entire reason for posting.

Everyone who reads anything anyone else writes must determine intent. You pattern of behavior leaves no doubt as to yours. I don’t need to be Miss Cleo to see the blatantly obvious. Everyone knows a bully.

That is not possible, as you full well know.
Spirit of 1776 on August 24, 2008 at 6:26 PM

then kindly don’t ATTRIBUTE something that I DIDN’T SAY.

And you are no judge of intent. But since you make yourself out to be the resident Hot Air psychic – let’s try out your superior mind powers, Miss Cleo. What am I thinking now? Can you guess? Do you know what my ‘intention’ is now?

Show me where in my 11:58 AM comment where I advocated an echo chamber.

That is not possible, as you full well know. But you also know full well that am speaking of intent. Which (I hope you are sitting down since this may come as a shock to you) is why I didn’t use quotes or attribute that phrase to you. It’s a comment on intent. Here’s the definition if you need it.

Consider it my mastery of the English language that allows me to consisely sums up your intent. Cheers!

I’ll give you a “Tiny tip,” Spirit of 1776. I never said that. It’s another one of your attempting to put words into my mouth. Again.

Lol, don’t waste your time with me. You might fool someone else with semantic games, but not me.

Congratulations on winning today’s prize for thin skin.
Unfortunately some people would prefer this site be an echo chamber.
Spirit of 1776 on August 24, 2008 at 2:14 PM

Please quote my comment where I supposedly want there to be an echo chamber – where I said that I didn’t want them to speak, if you could, Spirit of 1776.

I’ll give you a “Tiny tip,” Spirit of 1776. I never said that. It’s another one of your attempting to put words into my mouth. Again.

Please do us all a favor and do try to improve you reading comprehension.

Cindy Munford on August 24, 2008 at 2:52 PM

You’re a good egg:)

I understand how you feel, I bombarded that poor guy but I think the long and short of it was that he needed to vent his frustration with this years election. And he was so down hearted about it that I have finally come to the conclusion that it is first experience with having to vote for someone he truly doesn’t believe in. Since I am getting up there it has happened to me several times so I can sit back and say it is what it is. My husband hates when I say that and I am pretty sure that Michael does to. I was taking it personally that he appeared to calling Hot Air folks sell outs and there was no personal offense being offered. My mistake.

In any event, Entelechy, you seem to want me to ignore and not comment on these people…

wise_man on August 24, 2008 at 2:05 PM

No, no, I don’t “want” anything. I simply pointed out that “ignore” is also an option. You do exactly what you please. However, consider granting all others the same.

Something relevant would be nice.

Okay.

Congratulations on winning today’s prize for thin skin. Once again showing that a robust debate of ideas is not universally welcomed, even though Republicans pride themselves in being able to win in the marketplace of ideas.

Unfortunately some people would prefer this site be an echo chamber. Which is detrimental frankly, to the strength of the party. Only the intellectually weak are bulliable. And I said above, idealists need pragmatists and pragmatists need idealists.

Again, McCain understands this better then you do. Else he would chose whomever he wished for as VP and damn the consequences. He has better sense then you, however.

Spirit of 1776 on August 24, 2008 at 1:42 PM

Something relevant would be nice.
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In any event, Entelechy, you seem to want me to ignore and not comment on these people. I’m sure that they’d really like that, too. So far there is getting to be more people challenging them. This is a trend that I am very glad to see.

Also, if I’d “suggest that (you) shut up”, the communists, socialists and terrorists would have won. You must know how much I despise them all. Please carry on. Respectfully,

wise_man on August 24, 2008 at 1:18 PM

Congrats. You win today’s prize for thin skin.

It’s good that you have your opinion…
Thank you wise_man, for granting me the right to my opinion. Much appreciated!

Question for you: Whats the difference between two groups of people who argue for supposedly different reasons – and then come up with the same desired outcome. I don’t see much difference, quite frankly.
wise_man on August 24, 2008 at 11:58 AM
This is a place to pontificate in. Read, comments, reflect, debate, ignore.
Please note the “ignore” choice.
Entelechy on August 24, 2008 at 12:53 PM

Sorry for hurting your feelings that you are entitled to your opinion. Your sarcastic and irrelevant reply is MUCH appreciated!!!

I choose at times not to ignore the people who have as their purpose, to influence others by presenting the democrat’s case against supporting the republican nominee. And I will ignore any and all attempts by you who support their comments, and then suggest that I shut up and not respond to them.

Thaaaannnkkks!

Entelechy on August 24, 2008 at 12:53 PM

Hoooray…
Atta Girll…
Hip, Hip Hurrahh…
HooaaH…
You dah Babe…!