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Originally Posted by comadriver
Have you ever wondered why no one ever listens? Hint: it's not because they are ignorant Hamilton-haters.
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I never suggested it is. I can't speak for everyone, of course, but I don't think anyone is nefariously trying to destroy the city. Most political conflicts are between people with conflicting agendas and interests, not between 'good guys' and 'bad guys'.
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Originally Posted by comadriver
This thread, with rare exceptions, is not interested in reasonable discourse.
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You seem here to be defining "reasonable discourse" as "statements I agree with". The exchange between markbarbera and me, for example, has been civil, stuck mainly with the issues, and conceded facts more or less willingly. That's how I define "reasonable discourse". I understand and respect markbarbera's arguments; I just happen to disagree with them for the reasons I have stated.
Ironically, your comment arguably exacerbates the unconstructive "self-perpetuating negativity-drenched drivel" with which you take exception. Instead of addressing the issues, you would shift the discourse to the
people discussing the issues.
Let's stick to the matter at hand and try not to let personalities get in the way of civility.