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mises
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
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Who has a PhD?
Anyways, the forum has seemed quite civilized. I don't know why we need this thread. |
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ManintheMiddle
Joined: 20 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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I for one have earned this degree. Of course, neither ddeubel nor huffdaddy have, which is mainly why they disparage it.
One who holds a doctorate is typically more careful in his analysis of events, the conclusions he comes to, and the sources he cites. This skill set is, however, cumbersome in an online forum populated by posters like the aforementioned who rely on ad hominem attacks to get them through "debates." Were I to engage them in real debate face to face where they don't have Wikipedia at their fingertips, they would surely be torn to shreds, metaphorically speaking.
On the other hand, this forum has a small number of regular posters without doctorates who are usually very careful in their thinking, so obviously an advanced degree is not a prerequisite for articulate expression. They are the primary reason I continue to post here. |
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ddeubel
Joined: 20 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Steve McG. wrote
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| Of course, neither ddeubel nor huffdaddy have, which is mainly why they disparage it. |
Then he wrote,
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| One who holds a doctorate is typically more careful in his analysis of events, the conclusions he comes to, and the sources he cites. |
My question -- Why don't you practice what you preach!? Or did you really learn anything in your years of study?
1. When have I ever disparaged a Phd? Is it not revealing that after making a false allegation where no evidence exists - you then say how "careful" and "evidence based" you are! Mein Gott!
2. Stevie, you are a perfect example of someone who has indeed, "let their schooling get in the way of their education."
Keep on socking in the free world.
DD
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ManintheMiddle
Joined: 20 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:46 am Post subject: |
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ddeubel exclaimed like a verbal water sprinkler:
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| Is it not revealing that after making a false allegation where no evidence exists - you then say how "careful" and "evidence based" you are! Mein Gott! |
Herr Deubelreich,
Can you be more specific for a change? |
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Enrico Palazzo
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Joined: 11 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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| ddeubel wrote: |
Steve McG. wrote
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| Of course, neither ddeubel nor huffdaddy have, which is mainly why they disparage it. |
Then he wrote,
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| One who holds a doctorate is typically more careful in his analysis of events, the conclusions he comes to, and the sources he cites. |
My question -- Why don't you practice what you preach!? Or did you really learn anything in your years of study?
1. When have I ever disparaged a Phd? Is it not revealing that after making a false allegation where no evidence exists - you then say how "careful" and "evidence based" you are! Mein Gott!
2. Stevie, you are a perfect example of someone who has indeed, "let their schooling get in the way of their education."
Keep on socking in the free world.
DD
http://eflclassroom.ning.com |
Okay, guys, Ddeubel, no need to go off on Steve like that. Of course, it doesn't matter who the person it is, just make sure the personal attacks are kind of moderate, at least. Don't act like ad-hominem junkies. Why don't you guys focus your energies on the issues. This almost sounds like a bad political campaign. By the way, where's Karl Rove?
That said, this forum is quite superb in many ways. You've done a very good job. Many of you have cogent replies, and most of you know how to walk the line. It may be one of the better forums. |
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ManintheMiddle
Joined: 20 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Enrico:
Just a correction: I have been ignoring ddeubel's use of someone else's username. I'm not SteveMcGarrett. My username is ManintheMiddle. And like you, I tend to prefer the middle road in politics. Extremism of the Left or Right does us no good, in the political arena or as seen here on this forum. |
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Enrico Palazzo
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Joined: 11 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| ManintheMiddle wrote: |
Enrico:
Just a correction: I have been ignoring ddeubel's use of someone else's username. I'm not SteveMcGarrett. My username is ManintheMiddle. And like you, I tend to prefer the middle road in politics. Extremism of the Left or Right does us no good, in the political arena or as seen here on this forum. |
It does not matter if you are Steve McGarrett or not. If Steve returned with another username, he wouldn't be banned. A username is banned only if the person violates the TOS, ignores PMs from moderators who try to reason with a poster to no avail. Frankly, I do believe Steve is around. I feel it. However, it doesn't matter as was stated. |
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Gopher
Joined: 04 Jun 2005
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huffdaddy
Joined: 25 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:14 am Post subject: |
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| ManintheMiddle wrote: |
| I for one have earned this degree. Of course, neither ddeubel nor huffdaddy have, which is mainly why they disparage it. |
I disparage the man who claims to have a PhD but posts with juvenile tendencies. PhDs I respect, even if they are in basket weaving from second rate universities. |
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ManintheMiddle
Joined: 20 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:16 am Post subject: |
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Huh, huffdaddy?
Youse respect sometin'? Dat's news to me, bruddah.
Maybe you no mahu with face full of mahi mahi after all. |
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Jeff's Cigarettes
Joined: 27 Mar 2007
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Were "they" banned because they didn't support Obamma?  |
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