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what happened to this thread?
ustwo:
when it comes down to it, what you seem to want to argue is that the palestinians fake their own oppression in order to make israel look bad.
that is not an argument--that is an arbitrary assertion.
you refuse to take seriously any critique of the landes film, preferring to use the idea of the film to bolster your general position.
when you do refer to the critiques of the film, you basically disort them, which is of a piece with your preference for substituting offhand ridicule for engagement.
there are problems with the landes film.
you seem to not understand what they are.
there are real problems with your use of the landes film.
you seem to not understand what they are either.
if this kind of inability to present arguments is characteristic of your view of the israel/palestine conflicts, or the israeli incursions into lebanon, then it is no wonder that your positions are taken as problematic.
this is goofy....you do not want debate-you occupy a marginal position and are looking for ways to reinforce your sense of righteousness in marginality by drawing criticism. you must derive some satisfaction from the fact that others reject your positions--it is as if your are only interested in your positions being rejected, because for some reason you appear to take rejection as in itself confirmation of your views.
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i am quite busy over the next few days--earlier elphaba had suggested another thread about the films--i'd partcipate in it, but can't really start one up until later in the week---feel free to set something into motion and i'll fade in as my schedule allows.
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a gramophone its corrugated trumpet silver handle
spinning dog. such faithfulness it hear
it make you sick.
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