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I would say "Great post, Jack!" but then I might be rallying around him. And it would be bad to support my friend.

Astute summation, Jack.



But that's only the personal opinion of a life-sucking mega-poster.

Agreed, Ken. Jack nailed it.

Seems to me what has happened is that 2x6 has felt that the boards are dull, so he's tried to change that by taking a lead role in this thread debating evolution and global warming. He even tossed out the topic of whether Obama should be reelected, but I'm glad to see that no one took the bait on that one. Even a master baiter won't get a bite every time.

However, 2x6's style of argument is just as Jack says. He seems to fancy himself an authority, or at least that's how it comes across to me. Don't disagree with him, or things will quickly devolve to insults and sarcasm. That doesn't happen with most of the folks around here, but it often happens with 2x6. That may work in a court room (does it?), but it's not working here. My two cents.

dic8r,

If wheelz or 2*6 stirs the pot, pounce like a coyote on a mouse.

If it is a "top poster" that stirs the pot, in this case hijacking a calm global warming thread with evolution *high fives all around*

Did you just call me a dick?

LOL

I thought you would appreciate it the most since you like taking liberty with my screen names.

Sorry to disappoint you, but there's no conspiracy afoot against 2x6, Cam, or you.

On these message boards, and in life, if I agree with someone, I say so. If I disagree with someone, I say so. I try to focus on the content rather than who said it. I try my best to listen to and respect others' opinions.

If someone disagrees with me, I look at what I said to (a) make sure I said what I meant to say and (b) reevaluate what I said given any new info. You know, sometimes I'm wrong, and when people disagree with me, sometimes I learn things. I don't have all the answers. Humility will get you a long way.

If someone disagrees with me, what I don't do is accuse others of having some secret agenda or conspiracy against me. For any of you to suggest so, in my opinion, makes you look bad. It's whining. It's playing the victim card for all it's worth. How's that working out for you?

The contents of this pot were already in motion when I added my stirring to what 2x6 had already instigated. You're correct in your assessment that I was trying to hijack the thread, and I've been trying to dose it with bits of levity along the way, as well.

I'd like everybody to note that none of us "top posters" -- or anyone in our so-called "fan club" -- would have started this thread. You have 2x6 alone to thank for that. His confrontational first post was crafted in such a way to virtually preclude a "friendly discussion" -- and then he hypocritically accused me of doing the same.

I think what we really need is some newbie <redacted> bashing Axiom speakers. Then we can aim the knives outward.

I agree with Peter and Ken. The Virginia Association for the Oppression of Certain Axiomites has spoken!