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Originally Posted by Skybird
Your naivety stuns me time and again, Lance. No offence meant, but that's how it is. How one could ignore in such totality the difference between how theory claims things would be under ideal conditions, and how they really are if people are free to do like they want, I cannot even closely understand. Idealism that ignores human realities to such extents, is doomed to never become anything more than just this: an utopic, surreal ideal.
That's why I usually do not reply to you. You live in a different solar system than I do. |
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your naivety leaves me simlarly stunned, as does your apparent intelligence. How can you be so intelligent and perceptive and yet be so blind to the true nature of things? I prescribe a limited state that cannot be co-opted by private industry and you prescribe what, exactly?
Nonetheless, I often reply to your statements, and I do so in great detail, only to be met with the same tired, invalid responses.
You and I have sparred against each other in every topic from politics to trade to chess games. There has never been a clear winner, except for in the chess games, where I will fully and willingly acceed the title of Champion to you. Despite all you have taught me, I still cannot compete with you in that field, yet.
I have nothing but the utmost respect for you, Sky, but I fear for our continued friendly rivalry. I have tried to learn from you and I am sure that you have tried to learn from me, but we are approaching an ideological impasse. Thusly, since you are a man of honor in every sense of the word, I challenge you to an ideological debate. The results shall be determined by a poll of our peers. You are free to name the subject of the debate, so long as it is a subject we disagree upon.
In truth, I would rather meet you face-to-face, whether it be in debate or in a contest of arms, but I trust that this medium will suffice for the time being. Since I am a native English speaker and becuase most of the active contributors to this forum hail from the US I will grant you a 25% handicap in the final poll results.
Do you find these terms acceptable?