Yemen and the War on Terrorism

[Ian]

Political differences? That's all terrorism is, political differences? Are you joking?

No.

I see.

In accordance with your succinct response, you'll understand if I skip a more elaborate post and go right on to saying that I judge your definition of terrorism to be utterly, monumentally stupid. And I think that under the surface, you really do know better.

[Audley Strange]

You asked if I was joking, not to explain myself.

[Kristie]

You asked if I was joking, not to explain myself.

Seriously? That sounds like something my 9 year old daughter would say.

[Audley Strange]

What am I meant to do with that information precisely?

[Kristie]

What am I meant to do with that information precisely?

Feel immature.

[Audley Strange]

I see. Nope, sorry, I don't. Hope you're not too disappointed. Still while we're on it, isn't accusing people of being immature what teenagers do?

[Kristie]

I see. Nope, sorry, I don't. Hope you're not too disappointed. Still while we're on it, isn't accusing people of being immature what teenagers do?

No, not disappointed. When it cones to the majority of people, I have no expectations. Without expectation, there can be no disappointment.

Possibly. But, grown adults that are fully mature do it also.

[Audley Strange]

Do they? Can't say I've heard it much. I'll take your word for it. So any profound or interesting thoughts on the non-political nature of terrorism are we done or do you want to have another needless pop at me?

[Kristie]

Do they? Can't say I've heard it much. I'll take your word for it. So any profound or interesting thoughts on the non-political nature of terrorism are we done or do you want to have another needless pop at me?

A needless pop? You're involved in a discussion and I observed that you are, at least momentarily, lacking in adult-like communication skills. Just wanted to point it out.

[Audley Strange]

Yes I was involved in a discussion with Ian. He chose not to continue it and your contribution added nothing. Hence, needless. A pop as in an insult. Since you stated that I should feel immature because your child says some words sometimes, I'd say that you were implying I was acting like a 9 year old child. It never occurred to you (nor to Ian I may add) that I was simply answering his question. It was straightforward enough and given that I am someone who is often joking I thought no was succinct enough, I was not attempting to be dismissive or obtuse.

Since I knew what my intentions were and have now stated them twice it would seem that your "pointing it out" was of little value since I don't care what you think of what I said and your words are actually detrimental to the discussion that is ongoing by being an erroneous, pointless, unpleasant derail about me.

Next time you think about "pointing something out" ask yourself if it's of any value to anyone other than you eh? Save us all a lot of time.

[Kristie]

Yes I was involved in a discussion with Ian. He chose not to continue it and your contribution added nothing. Hence, needless. A pop as in an insult. Since you stated that I should feel immature because your child says some words sometimes, I'd say that you were implying I was acting like a 9 year old child. It never occurred to you (nor to Ian I may add) that I was simply answering his question. It was straightforward enough and given that I am someone who is often joking I thought no was succinct enough, I was not attempting to be dismissive or obtuse.

Since I knew what my intentions were and have now stated them twice it would seem that your "pointing it out" was of little value since I don't care what you think of what I said and your words are actually detrimental to the discussion that is ongoing by being an erroneous, pointless, unpleasant derail about me.

Next time you think about "pointing something out" ask yourself if it's of any value to anyone other than you eh? Save us all a lot of time.

To me, and probably Ian, it did seem dismissive. I stand by my observation that you were using the communication skills of a child during that exchange. The forum is dead and no one else is posting in this thread right now, so it's not disrupting any conversation. People can simply scroll past the last several posts, quite easily actually. I like to voice my opinions, so I probably will not be stopping myself from doing so just because you are not interested.

[Warren Dew]

You asked if I was joking, not to explain myself.

Seriously? That sounds like something my 9 year old daughter would say.

9 year olds are pretty smart.

[Kristie]

You asked if I was joking, not to explain myself.

Seriously? That sounds like something my 9 year old daughter would say.

9 year olds are pretty smart.

Mine is, extremely. But she's sassy as hell and can get quite the attitude when she wants. Her maturity level is not that of an adult, which is more to the point.

[Warren Dew]

Since you stated that I should feel immature because your child says some words sometimes, I'd say that you were implying I was acting like a 9 year old child.

I'd take it as a compliment. This whole neurotypical thing about reading between the lines and answering questions that weren't asked is quite irrational.

[Kristie]

Since you stated that I should feel immature because your child says some words sometimes, I'd say that you were implying I was acting like a 9 year old child.

I'd take it as a compliment. This whole neurotypical thing about reading between the lines and answering questions that weren't asked is quite irrational.

It's called 'having a conversation'. Which is what most people around here try to do. Simply saying 'no' isn't conducive to furthering a conversation. Saying 'no' and then explaining why, is.