Re: New Ways to Loosen Addiction's Grip -- NYTimes
From: Fletch F. Fletch (notme31415_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 08/05/04
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Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 20:13:38 GMT
Pepe le Pew wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Aug 2004 14:01:03 GMT, Fletch F. Fletch
> <notme31415@yahoo.com> wrote:
> ...
>>> Hi Fletch,
>>> You forgot to mention that Al is a lousy debater too.
>>>
>>> Later,
>>> Pepe le Pew aka Pat Sullivan
>>
>> I'll leave that for each to decide for themselves. My only point is
>> that it
>> is ridiculous to call Uncle Al stupid, whatever you think of his
>> opinions or
>> style. If one wants to insist up front that water is dry, why
>> should I bother with the rest?
>>
>> Truth be told, I find Uncle Al's screeds interesting and refreshing,
>> just as
>> I do Penny's. (And the writing on Al's website is flat out
>> hilarious.) It's always interesting to hear what very smart people
>> are thinking.
>>
>> Slainte,
>> Fletch
>>
>>
> Hi Fletch,
> I never called Al stupid. I've only reflected on his lack of knowledge
> in certain areas of civic discourse and suggested that he take a
> refresher course or two in order for him to have a better
> understanding of
> american politics and the art of debating as well.
>
> Yes, I agree with you that sometimes it's pointless to debate with
> Al because of his bellicosity and dogmatism. But I chose to do it
> simply as an exercise. I do not find any of his rants and/or
> distortions interesting. Rather I take them as a challenge. He is
> quite willing
> to tell me when I have made a stronger argument by his discharging an
> ad-hominem, which he does frequently.
>
> Later,
> Pepe le Pew aka Pat Sullivan
Mea Culpa. I was unclear. I was referring to Jim.
Slainte,
Fletch
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