Replying to Neopatriarch

Earl tears are not an argument.

They may accurately represent an emotional state, and that might be persuasive, as you suggest. A gun can be persuasive too, but it's not an argument either. Unfortunately, when tears are offered in lieu of arguments it's more often than not a manipulation.

Manipulation with tears or a gun îndicate that probably this person doesn't have a sound argument to make. Perhaps, this is how they have gotten their way before without having to formulate an argument at all.

But in adult world we have to treat each other with the respect of a sound argument and not emotional threats.
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Earl J. Hickey 2y ago

Woha, I'll have to sleep on that first. But Neopatriarch, I can already say that I can't agree with parts of it. But first of all, thank you very much, also for the impertinence of the 'adult world'. Good night.

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Neopatriarch 2y ago

It's okay to disagree, I'm satisfied leaving you with something to chew on. I don't understand your offense, but I still appreciate your willingness to have a reasoned dialog.

Have a good night,

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Earl J. Hickey 2y ago

Oh, yes. Maybe it's not necessary at all. All the best for you.