03-27-2008, 10:58 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-27-2008, 11:02 PM by Occhidiangela.)
Quote:I am skeptical, you're right. I am skeptical about claims made without sufficient evidence. I am skeptical about people getting furious over well-accepted definitions of plain english words like "torture." I am skeptical about topic changes which make no sense. I am skeptical about comparisons with Hitler. I am skeptical of people who think familiarity and contempt are related to truth. I am especially skeptical about people who fling ad hominem attacks around in lieu of evidence.Skepticism, as you are practicing it, is a conceit. Skepticism and its cousin critical thinking are tools, and in my view, damned good tools.
Skepticism is a virtue.
-Jester
Attempting to package either as having inherent virtue is to mischaracterize their nature.
Who compared you to Hitler, if I may ask? Are you deliberately engaging is a bit of Godwin asshattery?
Occhi
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete