Do you believe in these myths and superstitions?

And apparently those meaningful and fun things aren't specific rebuttals to my many, specific, often lengthy suggestions -- despite your repeated brief, generalized responses.

I'll confess to not being surprised.

My lengthy post is a bit like a ballot -- it takes some careful, patient reading that can't be done in a flash. Many won't bother. Indeed, many prefer a quick sign or bumper sticker to any lengthy communication. Indeed, that explains a lot in politics.

And apparently those meaningful and fun things aren't specific rebuttals to my many, specific, often lengthy suggestions -- despite your repeated brief, generalized responses. I'll confess to not being surprised. My lengthy post is a bit like a ballot -- it takes some careful, patient reading that can't be done in a flash. Many won't bother. Indeed, many prefer a quick sign or bumper sticker to any lengthy communication. Indeed, that explains a lot in politics.

what_game_is_this

You don't like when a post is about you.

Why do you make this to be about me?

You don't like when a post is about you. Why do you make this to be about me?

ZenoChan

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I think 13 is an unlucky number. My bday is 23 Of December, and
12 is next to 13, so 12 is like a shield and hero.

I think 13 is an unlucky number. My bday is 23 Of December, and 12 is next to 13, so 12 is like a shield and hero.

Noflaps

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Interesting, @what_game_is_this . You first addressed me (don't believe me, just scroll up and check)! And then I responded. If you had not addressed me first, I would not have responded.

But read my responding prior post carefully --- it is lengthy and discusses many substantive things that have nothing to do with you and the many paragraphs mentioning those things don't mention you at all. They do, however, point out the difference between the policies of many on the Left and the policies of many moderates or conservatives.

Yet, despite my lengthy, detailed post you rather ironically accuse me of "low effort" and of "diversion and deflection and distraction" -- rather than responding with any substantive rebuttal of your own to my many, specific observations, even though I've asked if there are any specific rebuttals to be had.

And now you suggest that it's me who is getting personal?

I'll have to disagree and let careful, patient readers decide for themselves. I've put a lot of effort into exploring some of the left-leaning myths and resulting policies whose steadfast acceptance by many genuinely seems scary. Just read my lengthy prior post carefully, to confirm that.

Interesting, @what_game_is_this . You first addressed me (don't believe me, just scroll up and check)! And then I responded. If you had not addressed me first, I would not have responded. But read my responding prior post carefully --- it is lengthy and discusses many substantive things that have nothing to do with you and the many paragraphs mentioning those things don't mention you at all. They do, however, point out the difference between the policies of many on the Left and the policies of many moderates or conservatives. Yet, despite my lengthy, detailed post you rather ironically accuse me of "low effort" and of "diversion and deflection and distraction" -- rather than responding with any substantive rebuttal of your own to my many, specific observations, even though I've asked if there are any specific rebuttals to be had. And now you suggest that it's me who is getting personal? I'll have to disagree and let careful, patient readers decide for themselves. I've put a lot of effort into exploring some of the left-leaning myths and resulting policies whose steadfast acceptance by many genuinely seems scary. Just read my lengthy prior post carefully, to confirm that.

what_game_is_this

You only insinuate things. Never provide proofs.

You always demand answers.
Despite claiming to not create content on demand.

I am not your puppet.
I decide what I do and when.

I will not waste my time on
insinuated claims.

You only insinuate things. Never provide proofs. You always demand answers. Despite claiming to not create content on demand. I am not your puppet. I decide what I do and when. I will not waste my time on insinuated claims.

Noflaps

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Please reread your last post, @what_game_is_this .

It's brief. It doesn't really respond to anything I've said with specificity, but rather is to some extent about me -- it gets personal, accusing me of "insinuating" somehow.

But my lengthy post did not simply "insinuate" -- I listed what appear to be real differences, using many words. and raising many separate issues of importance.

For example: here's a quote from my post that raises a specific difference and problem:

"They [moderates or conservatives] don't typically try to block or shut down refineries, causing shortages that raise diesel prices, sometimes by even more than happens from a mere rise in crude prices. They might even know of how HARD it is to get a new refinery built -- which is of far more consequence than many who complain about "gas prices" seem to grasp."

Nobody's asked you to be a puppet. But if you disagree with me, how would stating specifically what you disagree with, and why, be being a "puppet"? You're responding anyway, but directing it to me, not to the specifics. If you have a specific counterargument, I'd be pleased to read it.

For example, what do you think about those who try to stop or eliminate petroleum refineries, who then go on to complain about diesel prices, as if their own policies had nothing to do with the higher prices? That's a real thing. Refineries are needed, but simply frustrated by the policies in some states and by litigation.

This is a matter that gets WAY too little attention, since many seem to pretend that high diesel prices have nothing to do with anything but Trump. I guess that's politically convenient for many. When's the last time a new refinery was built in California? And why are California's gas and diesel prices so comparatively high? They were so even during Biden's term, were they not? Might that also have anything to do with California taxation and policies?

That's pretty specific, and it's not about you. It's about life, currently.

Blaming everything on Trump requires a lot of myth creation -- and it's scary to see such myths taken for undeniable truth by many who don't want to talk about all the specifics. Discussing scary myth is very much on topic.

Please reread your last post, @what_game_is_this . It's brief. It doesn't really respond to anything I've said with specificity, but rather is to some extent about me -- it gets personal, accusing me of "insinuating" somehow. But my lengthy post did not simply "insinuate" -- I listed what appear to be real differences, using many words. and raising many separate issues of importance. For example: here's a quote from my post that raises a specific difference and problem: "They [moderates or conservatives] don't typically try to block or shut down refineries, causing shortages that raise diesel prices, sometimes by even more than happens from a mere rise in crude prices. They might even know of how HARD it is to get a new refinery built -- which is of far more consequence than many who complain about "gas prices" seem to grasp." Nobody's asked you to be a puppet. But if you disagree with me, how would stating specifically what you disagree with, and why, be being a "puppet"? You're responding anyway, but directing it to me, not to the specifics. If you have a specific counterargument, I'd be pleased to read it. For example, what do you think about those who try to stop or eliminate petroleum refineries, who then go on to complain about diesel prices, as if their own policies had nothing to do with the higher prices? That's a real thing. Refineries are needed, but simply frustrated by the policies in some states and by litigation. This is a matter that gets WAY too little attention, since many seem to pretend that high diesel prices have nothing to do with anything but Trump. I guess that's politically convenient for many. When's the last time a new refinery was built in California? And why are California's gas and diesel prices so comparatively high? They were so even during Biden's term, were they not? Might that also have anything to do with California taxation and policies? That's pretty specific, and it's not about you. It's about life, currently. Blaming everything on Trump requires a lot of myth creation -- and it's scary to see such myths taken for undeniable truth by many who don't want to talk about all the specifics. Discussing scary myth is very much on topic.