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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rhialto" data-source="post: 2111101" data-attributes="member: 630">So, let me see, judging from the sarcastic tone I detect in my post, you're offended that I consider your arguments poor, and in reality have no desire to learn logical discourse.  Thus, you feel that making arguments that others consider poor is a good method of getting your point across.  Well, no reason to forcefully disillusion you.Now, as to your second question, since your arguments constitute part of the discussion, I think I'm well within my rights to comment on their shortcomings.  (For example, your argument that Serge cannot say Lucas doesn't know his own limitations as a filmmaker because he doesn't know Lucas personally is 'begging the question' because it works from an unwarranted assumption--that personal knowledge is the only valid method to come to such a conclusion.  But as you have no desire to learn how to mount effective arguments, I'll cut this part short.)  However, if you want to know if I have anything to add to this discussion as regards Lucas's Star Wars prequels and talent, then truth be told no, but largely because I feel there's little I can add to it, as it is largely futile.  Your faith in Lucas seems to border on the religious, and I've little doubt that nothing can dissuade you of it.  Thus, trying would be rougly akin to beating air with a baseball bat.</blockquote>