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BigBlackEquus

I have noticed something.

The chief apologists of this board seem to have visas other than E-2s -- meaning they are either married to a Korean (and entitled to more rights because of this), hold working visas other than an E-2s (no, I'm not talking about you, J-Guru), or are Korean/Gyopos.

It's easy to be an apologist when you enjoy more rights based on your status.

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

What's an "apologist"?

BigBlackEquus · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:56 am Post subject:

You asked the same thing before, and were provided with a definition.

You aren't on an E-2, are you?

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=apologist

a��pol��o��gist ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-pl-jst)
n.
A person who argues in defense or justification of something, such as a doctrine, policy, or institution.

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In this case, an apologist would be arguing in defense of Dae-Ha-Min-Guk at every possible opportunity. Typical responses by such posters are generally accompanied by the statement, "Why don't you just go home?"

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

Being an "apologist" is dependant only upon if other's opinions are in line with yours or not, yes?

So, first we should poll everyone to see how they feel about everything....that will sort out the "apologists" from the...well...."non-apologists".

Or perhaps you are talking to someone else?

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

Can part-time "apologists" answer, or just full-timers?

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

If you disagree with me, are you the "apologist" or am I? Is the "apologist" the first poster opposing a given idea, or is it the first who thought of it that becomes/is made the "apologist"?

I mean, if you think kimchee is putrid and foul, and you thought that in say, 2001, yet I think kimchee is delicious and healthy and thought that in say, 1999, who is the "apologist"?

Homer · Guest

Good questions demophobe...what about it big black?

HapKi · Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Location: TALL BUILDING-SEOUL

BigBlackEquus · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:21 am Post subject:

No need to debate a foolish line of thought.

I see another non E-2 has entered the thread.

Oh, and Hapki... yet another.

Does anyone have anything intelligent to add?

jacl · Joined: 31 Oct 2005

Edited due to harshness

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

BigBlackEquus · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:24 am Post subject:

Ok, non-apologists = babies.

Are you on an E-2, RT?

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

Maybe it's about numbers?

If everyone here thinks kimchee has no merits at all, yet I do, who is the "apologist"?

If the first person to ever find merit in kimchee an "apologist"? Even if that was long before anyone who found no merits was born, is the merit-finding guy still the "apologist"?

I mean, imagine Mr. Kim, sitting in his abode hundreds of years ago and found that fermenting cabbage was both nutritious and tasty. He introduces it to his neighbor 5 years later and the neighbor finds no merit in the fermented cabbage. Who is the "apologist" in the ensuing debate? What would the other person be then?

What is the opposite of an "apologist"?

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

BigBlackEquus · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:28 am Post subject:

Filibuster attempt!