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The paradox of the Paradox of Tolerance is that is a manifesto/excuse for intolerance when preached as a mantra or simple dictate, where kindness or consideration are ignored in favour of tribalism. For example, when you use capital letters to invoke it. Us and Them. Me good, you bad. Nothing...

I would have thought the opposite from a citizen of a civilisation that evolved under a long-standing monarchy. Is this a UK Gen X thing or something more deeply inherent? Honestly, I think the pattern of thought you're describing is culture-agnostic, even within societies that are more jingoistic.

Actually, I can be bothered. I tell you what... you find these posts where these villainous things have occurred. You and I can go knock on these doors and get to the bottom of this. I'll do the talking, and you can be the ominous muscle looming behind me. You may have to do some talking though...

Actually, I can be bothered. I tell you what... you find these posts where these villainous things have occurred. You and I can go knock on these doors and get to the bottom of this. I'll do the talking, and you can be the ominous muscle looming behind me. You may have to do some talking though...

I... can't even be bothered at this point. Is that what I said? Is that what everyone who doesn't 100% agree with you has said? I am on your side of this argument, believe it or not. What I object to, though, is the stridency and playing to the crowd (which is what your post here is doing IMO)...

Do what you gotta do! I found your attitude in this thread pretty self-absorbed frankly. I still think you're a cool person, despite that, because I can appreciate the other qualities in others.

It sure is. And I sympathise with that. What you're missing is that this 'quality' was attributed to posters in this thread, for no sensible reason. I get peoples' personal hurts... not an excuse for indiscriminately attaching those labels to all and sundry, particularly when it is off topic...

I sure am! Not following you here though... what discussion is being shut down exactly? What I'm advocating for is listening to what others are saying instead of shutting them down and insulting them.

@darjr I see you added a sad face emoji to this post. Why is that?

Okay. We're trying to achieve a basic concept of civility and reasonability and you're seeking warfare and nuclear destruction seemingly. Now that you've gotten that off your chest, are you able to have a discussion? Your points are understood, appreciated and sympathised with. But when you...

I think you are interested in stirring the pot! You just don't want to dip your toe in. Just jump in, you'll be lovely. I will read the book if I get the chance. I'm intrigued now.

You think so? I don't see that.

Uh, yikes. They really don't. Wow... I don't think this is a realistic or helpful viewpoint of the world. Hurts should be acknowledged, but more importantly, folks should lift each other up. This poem is a paean to narcissism though, and frankly diminishes what those who have lived through...

I see you working. The likelihood of me actually buying this book is slim to none, which is why I was hoping for your help here. But I'll carry the thoughts you've dropped here with me when/if I get my hands on a copy.

Honestly, I think you're wrong. It feels to me like you read a statement that you disagree with, then immediately assigned characteristics to it, based on some primal aspects of your experiences. From past conversations with you, I feel that this is not your nature. I straight up feel that you...

Wow! Deep breath my man. Also, not sure your economic breakdown holds up to scrutiny honestly. You understand the principal of 'what the market bears' right? If this is overpriced, no one will buy it, and the product will disappear under the waves. I think you do... you just have another axe to...

@beaumontsebos All good! I'm glad you can see that this wasn't an attack on or any kind of judgement of you as a person... just my opinion on the post itself.

Onward and foreword!

I'm not sure why you think this is a helpful post or adds in any way to what's being discussed. Throwing gas on a fire is not a useful contribution to a conversation in my opinion.

I don't own the book. I was hoping for some quotes or paraphrasing.