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Silent3

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6. I was trying to avoid bringing up specific accusations and labels...

Reply to bemildred (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 12:32 PM

Jul 2013

...because as soon as you do that, the emotions attached to things things pour out and the broader point gets lost. Without those specifics, unfortunately, it's hard to get people engaged at all.

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You are a liar. [View all] Silent3 Jul 2013 OP

"Since I posted this at 1:27 AM last night... Silent3 Jul 2013 #1

Nuance does not do well on the internets. bemildred Jul 2013 #2

I was trying to avoid bringing up specific accusations and labels... Silent3 Jul 2013 #6

I appreciate that. bemildred Jul 2013 #8

how much alcohol had you consumed when you wrote this? markiv Jul 2013 #3

Not a drop Silent3 Jul 2013 #5

the time (past 1 am), and rambling markiv Jul 2013 #11

I know you are, but what am I? Not only that, but hfojvt Jul 2013 #4

Good post treestar Jul 2013 #7

"every last one of us is a liar" sibelian Jul 2013 #9

What's alright in what way? Silent3 Jul 2013 #10

I use a method mick063 Jul 2013 #12