Lay off Friedrich, Col. He was probably just using up his fifth post in an attempt to break the intensity of ongoing heated discussions. I, for one, welcome the occasional "nonsensical" contribution.

Tubley “Lay off Friedrich, Col.”

Who are you to tell me to lay off anyone?

When were you appointed “classroom monitor?”

If Freidrich wants to post nonsensical rubbish he is allowed to.

And I am allowed to comment on the nonsensical rubbish which he posts.

That is why this is called an “opinion forum”. However, for good or bad, the notion of a sheltered workshop area for feeble minded posters is not included among its features.

“....the intensity of ongoing heated discussions.”

Actually most of the later posts, Friedrich’s asinine interjections apart, were a series between Pericles and myself, largely agreeing to aspects of each others individual assessment of circumstances.

You might find that all “intense”, probably absolutely bewildering too but it must be obvious, even to you by now,
You are playing in a league well above your “weight class” (cognitively speaking).

“I, for one, welcome the occasional "nonsensical" contribution.”

We all knew that, you post most of them.

In summation, I do not need you to tell me when to “lay off” anyone. I consider you a pretentious fool for even suggesting it.

Further, I notice from a recent post of yours to me on the "Greenpeace rejects violent tactics" Thread

"You are a woman-hating chauvinist.

And after all of this, you have the audacity to say that I am somehow trying to restrict people’s rights. The hypocrisy is almost beyond comment.

This is my final word to you, Rouge."

Posted by tubley, Friday, 20 January 2006 9:56:24 AM

My response was

"Excellent!
However, somehow I doubt you will keep your promise. "

Posted by Col Rouge, Friday, 20 January 2006 12:43:57 PM

Looks like I was right again, I knew I should have put $10 on it.

And look - you complain about me for pointing out, you want to restrict peoples rights.

Well, what have you demanded here? My right of reply to Friedrich be "restricted" (Lay off)!

I was right with that too!

You are an A grade Hypocrite

Col,

Just finished my breakfast which is sitting quite well despite the gut-full of venomous comments I just received from you. Immunity – a wonderful thing.

Nonetheless I was awaiting your daily bombardment of random insults – I welcome comments from friends and foe alike but obviously prefer the non-hostile ones.

I’ve noticed you have a long history of insulting people though. To give support to my claim I compiled a list of the top 10 insults the great Col Rouge has posted:

1. “It should have been your father who should have been sterilised, at least 10 months before you were born.” (18/01/2006)
2. “I guess the “left” has still some way to go before it can come to terms with being intellectually barren and politically “impotent”.” (07/12/2005)
3. “Beyond your own defective judgement you have nothing to contribute.” (13/12/2005)
4. “Doubtless I will now be vilified by the limp-wristed pansy patrol.” (16/12/2005)
5. “Your writing style resembles that of an arrogant but lowly educated ponce.” (20/01/2006)
6. “Your collected rhetoric has the wounding effect similar to that delivered by a small bucket of earthworms.” (21/01/2006)
7. “…piffling on like a bandicoot on steroids.” (18/01/2006)
8. “...logic, accuracy and reasoning skills have never rated highly in any of your posts.” (22/01/2006)
9. “…say nothing, rather than write nonsense and diminish in everyone else’s assessment of you.” (25/01/2006)
10.“…as a "teacher" he is both a failure and a fraud.” (15/02/2005)

Quote number 10 on this list was particularly interesting coming from a man who consistently lets people know they are “unqualified” to contribute their opinion to many given topics on this forum. How long have you been teaching for again?

Ironically, all of the insulting quotes I listed above come from the same man who favours the following quote from Margaret Thatcher (and has used it at least twice on this forum):

“I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.”

What were you saying to me about hypocrisy?

Tubley

Your post is hilarious.

Col Rouge

You project as being rather thin skinned - instead of writing defensive diatribe I would rather read your opinions - I don't always agree but you do appear intelligent, sometimes. Besides, perhaps some courtesy could be extended to those who wish to read opinions rather than vitriol.

Back to thread - I agree with Greg Barns that Australian manufacturing will change; we have new industrial laws, shrinking fuel resources, emerging development from Asia and the possibility of civil unrest if people continue lacking respect for and acceptance of each other.

At the very least we live in interesting times.

tubley,

Thanks.

"using up his fifth post in an attempt to break up the Intensity".

That's exactly what I was doing. You apparently were the only one to notice that.

"pip pip tally ho"? More like come in spinner. Hook line and sinker.

Do the pompous lose their "dignity" by being thin skinned?

Tubley, Col - I don't go for abuse myself, but I found T's list of Col's Top Ten very entertaining! If we're going to have invective, it's nice for it to be varied and amusing.