He of course has the right of free speech, meaning that he can say whatever he wants--however banal and vacuous. But luckily, I have the right of free association, which means I can ignore his twittering. I've amused myself a bit by replying with non sequiturs this evening, because I think it nicely illustrates the utter one-sidedness of his posting: he can even incorporate a post about food into his imaginary debate, and convince himself that he's gained advantage into the bargain.
That you're willing to join him in his fantasy doesn't speak terribly well of your own qualifications as a discussant, but of course that isn't news. By all means continue flattering each other.
As for the actual subject of this thread, I've said enough. Nobody has made even an abortive attempt at disproving any of my arguments, so until or unless someone does so, the ball is not in my court.
Intellectual discourse requires at least two discussants, both of whom must have the intellectual wherewithal.
Indeed it does. You showed your tail at #232, with your failure to answer AG.
I've amused myself a bit by replying with non sequiturs this evening,
Yes, you have. -- It nicely illustrates the utterly inane one-sidedness of your posting.
That you're willing to join in [t]his fantasy [of mine] doesn't speak terribly well of your own qualifications as a discussant, but of course that isn't news.
I'm not joining in your fantasy, I'm laughing at it, -- and you.
As for the actual subject of this thread, I've said enough. Nobody has made even an abortive attempt at disproving any of my arguments, so until or unless someone does so, the ball is not in my court.
Ancient Geezer utterly destroyed your arguments, -- and you abandoned the discussion at #232. -- Admit it.
Intellectual discourse requires at least two discussants, both of whom must have the intellectual wherewithal.
Take a look at Shalom Israel's posts #407. 408. 409. 410. 413, 415,& 418.
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Other gems by Shalom Israel include prohibited personal attacks...
As far as I can tell Shalom Israel does much, much more to discredit the few anti-FairTax detractors while benefiting the FairTax revolution.