Mars Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 I think it's relevant. Doesn't apply to all critics. But... you know who you are. "Never believe that anti-Semites are completely unaware of the absurdity of their replies. They know that their remarks are frivolous, open to challenge. But they are amusing themselves, for it is their adversary who is obliged to use words responsibly, since he believes in words. The anti-Semites have the right to play. They even like to play with discourse for, by giving ridiculous reasons, they discredit the seriousness of their interlocutors. They delight in acting in bad faith, since they seek not to persuade by sound argument but to intimidate and disconcert. If you press them too closely, they will abruptly fall silent, loftily indicating by some phrase that the time for argument is past." From Jean-Paul Sartre's Anti-Semite and Jew 4
mfbukowski Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Mars said: I think it's relevant. Doesn't apply to all critics. But... you know who you are. "Never believe that anti-Semites are completely unaware of the absurdity of their replies. They know that their remarks are frivolous, open to challenge. But they are amusing themselves, for it is their adversary who is obliged to use words responsibly, since he believes in words. The anti-Semites have the right to play. They even like to play with discourse for, by giving ridiculous reasons, they discredit the seriousness of their interlocutors. They delight in acting in bad faith, since they seek not to persuade by sound argument but to intimidate and disconcert. If you press them too closely, they will abruptly fall silent, loftily indicating by some phrase that the time for argument is past." From Jean-Paul Sartre's Anti-Semite and Jew Pegs a few posters here exactly- especially on one current thread that exactly demonstrates this behavior perfectly. He does this all the time- throws a ridiculous rock and then disappears. 1
The Nehor Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 6 hours ago, Mars said: I think it's relevant. Doesn't apply to all critics. But... you know who you are. "Never believe that anti-Semites are completely unaware of the absurdity of their replies. They know that their remarks are frivolous, open to challenge. But they are amusing themselves, for it is their adversary who is obliged to use words responsibly, since he believes in words. The anti-Semites have the right to play. They even like to play with discourse for, by giving ridiculous reasons, they discredit the seriousness of their interlocutors. They delight in acting in bad faith, since they seek not to persuade by sound argument but to intimidate and disconcert. If you press them too closely, they will abruptly fall silent, loftily indicating by some phrase that the time for argument is past." From Jean-Paul Sartre's Anti-Semite and Jew Good thing we do not have people around like that anymore. 2
Five Solas Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 I have no idea who mfbukowski is referring to above, but I sure hope it isn't me... ;0) And now for discerning readers, I offer-- Jean-Paul Sartre, for Dodge Dartre (a.k.a., the Dodge Dart)-- In my journey to the end of night, I must rely not only on dialectical paths of reason. I must have a good solid automobile, one that eschews the futile trappings of worldly ennui and asks only for basic maintenance. My Dodge Dartre offers me this elemental solace, and as interior parts fall off I am struck by the realization of their pointlessness. I might not know if the window is up or down. It is of no consequence. You're welcome. --Erik
CV75 Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Five Solas said: I have no idea who mfbukowski is referring to above, but I sure hope it isn't me... ;0) And now for discerning readers, I offer-- Jean-Paul Sartre, for Dodge Dartre (a.k.a., the Dodge Dart)-- In my journey to the end of night, I must rely not only on dialectical paths of reason. I must have a good solid automobile, one that eschews the futile trappings of worldly ennui and asks only for basic maintenance. My Dodge Dartre offers me this elemental solace, and as interior parts fall off I am struck by the realization of their pointlessness. I might not know if the window is up or down. It is of no consequence. You're welcome. --Erik That's an interesting way to avoid skin disease, but I'm all for dodging dartre... https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/dartre
MiserereNobis Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 Is this like Monty Python's "know what I mean, know what I mean, nudge nudge, wink wink"? Seriously, though, if you're going to call someone out, call them out by name, or don't call them out at all. Know what I mean? (nudge nudge wink wink) 1
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