Posted by bluedog on April 10, 2003, at 3:18:47
In reply to Re: No comment » bluedog, posted by Phil on April 9, 2003, at 22:36:18
> I'm a nice person by nature. I harbor no ill feelings towards anyone. I can't afford anger, that's why I backed out of the conversation.
I understand now Phil. I was actually just curious because I've been around this community long enough now to know that this is not your usual reaction (in my experience).
> I'll hang around a few minutes to see how long it takes to be blocked for something I said here that I didn't want to say in the first place. : )
>
> Kindest regards to you and Alara. It's not just us 3 right now, war scares everyone and people say hurtful things when they are angry or scared. If I misinterpreted and hurt feelings, I sincerely apologizeThat's OK Phil, I wasn't asking for any apology
>but I won't say I'm sorry for the way I feel. People feel what they feel and don't need to say they are sorry for feeling that way.
And nor will I.... but that's OK because Bob will do it for us by PCB'ing or blocking us
> I'm exhausted.
>Me too
> Siezure.
>Time for those Benzo's but in all seriousness I really respect this response of yours to my post. Good one. I'm Sorry if you felt pressured into responding but I'm glad you didn't take offence at my post even though Bob did.
I happen to agree with most of the things you have said in this thread in general and I think we both understand where we are coming from.
Just like you I spent a great deal of effort into "composing" my post but just like you I also got PCB'd. Geez, can't people have a discussion and show a little bit of emotion without automatically being PCB'd. I think I'll stop now before Bob redirects my post to admin.
Regarding the war I also despise the coverage of the war presented by the commercial networks(believe me the Australian commercial stations are just as bad as the American commercial networks). Can you believe they are already talking about the movie rights to "Saving Private Jessica". Not one commercial station considered HER feelings in this matter and that she was shot and also probably raped, beaten and tortured and saw her company and friends killed before her. Not one station mentioned the psychological damage that she has in all likelihood suffered and the scars that this poor young girl will probably carry with her for the rest of her life. I much prefer the more balanced view that the BBC coverage gives.
I must however apologise for my comment that America is not the only country in the world. In hindsight this was knee jerk reaction from me in response to your comment that America is the greatest country in the world. This was NOT a shot at America. I still reckon that Australia is the greatest country in the world. Can you hear my accent now?...sorry had to get that one in :) :) :)
My warmest regards to you in return
bluedog
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