Yes, terrorism is terrorism Max. But the second definition I gave is different from the dictionary definition.

But that deviation from the textbook is full of holes, Robert. At least, insofar as your theory of radical Muslims is concerned.

To add another perspective.

Maybe it is full of holes Max but, you know how it is. Dictionaries give the shortest, plainest definitions possible.

As another example, here's the definition of dictionary. It has 2 actually:

1) a book that lists the words of a language in alphabetical order and gives their meaning, or that gives the equivalent words in a different language.

2) a reference book on any subject, the items of which are arranged in alphabetical order


Actually, I'm glad you brought up the full of holes statement. Because it relates my original statement from the ABC news man to a dictionary definition. Both have a short, plain explanation. You either understand it and agree with it or not. There is no digging deeper into trying to prove it wrong. You either accept it, believe it or not.


I'm editing this because I happened to skip by you saying "that deviation from the textbook". Sorry. Still, I'll leave the original reply in this reply.

I'll be waiting to see what the next attempt to try to bomb a plane be. Or another 9/11 plane ramming into a building. That seems to be the popular terrorist thing to do to America now. I'll be shocked out of my tree if it's not a muslim. Let's wait and see.

I expect you're right. We are, after all, at war with Islamists. The surprise would be if they did not attack, or try to attack.

LOL

Indeed.

Some persons are saying they do not agree with the statement [and not saying they do not understand the statement]

But it appears people who have difference of opinion on the matter would like to dig deeper and suggest what is wrong with the statement. It's called discussion. Nothing is chipped in marble but tombstones. Everything else is up for grabs!

I accept a lot of things I do not totally understand. Some day they may come up for discussion and revelation among friends or here. If you really mean I can believe the statement or not, then I do not understand why you get so het up and continue to say derogatory things aimed at persons who do not believe as you believe.



Kate

p.s. [in ref to someone else suggesting people take "sides"]

I have not taken "sides" with anyone on any topic discussed here. I told Steve I agreed with a statement he made. I didn't join his Band of Angels, get a badge, pay any dues, or carry his banner! I just agree now and then with something anyone here might say!


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Kate, I guess that's where I differ from everybody else. I take it at face value. No written in stone but at face value. To me it doesn't require digging deeper. It's far too simple a statement to have to dig into. To me you either agree with it or not.

This would be a similar statement and just as simple:

Not all dog attacks are pit bulls but most dog attacks are pit bulls.

See, doesn't require digging deeper. You either agree with it or not.


I guess people who disagree with the original statement don't like that I posted it. Not so much the statement. This applies to the way things were at the old MacCentral. If a more "respected" member of the forum like MrB (who I still think is the smartest overall guy on this forum, great to have that title huh MrB) this thing wouldn't have blown up like it has. It would have been replied to more respectfully. And that's what Reboot has kindly asked us to do. In this thread that hasn't happened. Even me, I stooped to Steveg's schoolyard kid level but it worked. But, I'm ignoring him from now on.

Please point out where I have said derogatory things to others that didn't already get ugly with me. Not including my last post to Steveg. I meant that to be as ugly as he has been.

Or tell me if I'm missing something here. Are you saying that he hasn't said ugly things to me but I have to him? The back and forth between Steveg & I has been the most outstanding ugly.

I just read your post, and to respond, you did more than just bust balls, you crossed a line, but you don't see it as that. If someone else crosses it we'll be on them too. Hope we never have to again.

Let's move on.