(01-13-2020 10:33 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Yes, I am old and tired and busy and worried. No need to make fun of my memory issues. You will be my age someday (we both hope).

But you still did not go back to my OP. Go back to where you originally took issue with what I said. I just want to see if I attacked you personally or if you just took it that way.

I wasn't trying to make fun of your memory issues and I was not trying to be insensitive to your age. I didn't know you have memory issues and I apologize if I offended you. I was a little surprised that you refused (and apparently continue to refuse) to go back a few pages, find your own post that you are asking about, and then quote your own post.

The problem is that it developed over a number of posts so I can't quote a single post. That's why I summarized your posts on the topic that lead to me being offended.

You did not attack me personally. Here is the very quick progression of what you said (sometimes in response to questions from Lad):

1. "And people here should not be on the side of the Death to Americans just to oppose Trump."
2. "The ones who oppose strong action against terrorists. ... The ones who support the Iranian nuclear deal. The ones who would prefer to see a softer, more apologetic approach to Mid East relations - more Obama like, lessTrump like. ... If none of this applies to anybody here, then I am not referring to them." [ you know that Lad and I an others support the Iran deal from prior discussions ]
3. "If somebody opposes getting out of the Iran Permission Deal, then IMO they are supporting terrorists."
   

(01-13-2020 10:33 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  I posted the Gillum thing, which I ran across in the search for "skank", just for general interest. Apparently "skank" is a broad term a lot of people of all kinds use. I remember now that 69 used it for Harris. If his allegations are true, perhaps it fits.

I think "skank" is a sexist term that shouldn't be directed at a woman in any circumstance. You can disagree, 69/70/75 certainly disagrees. I just don't see what it gains anyone, other than offending people. Why purposefully use hurtful language toward others? I took a friend (who was a Bernie supporter) to task during the 2016 primary for using similar language on Facebook about Hillary. I never used that kind of language about Palin when she was on the Republican ticket in 2008 (or since) and I would never use it toward Haley (or any other woman running for President) in the future. Guess I am just old fashioned.