Hi there TONI LAVIS...

I'm not entirely sure what your problem is, but you seem to delight in providing some measure of sarcasm and mockery with others who attempt to express a view herein. Why? Personally I couldn't give a tinkers cuss what you say to me. But others with whom you plainly disagree, I don't understand why you can't be pleasant in your rebuttal, preferring instead to assail them with a few well chosen sly and devious remarks that are calculated to embarrass them, or make them look foolish? With respect, are you a nasty bastard all the time, or just when you're on The Forum? Just a simply enquiry is all.

If it's your wish to engage in a spirited exchange of views on this delightful Forum, I'm up for it, believe me. Just give me the nod. Ms. LAVIS, I can assure you I thoroughly enjoy a vigourus exchange of banter.

FOXY...

Try not spill your coffee when I suggest in future, it would've been much nicer to address your remarks to me personally, as I was the originator (quoting academics) Instead of your preferred method, of employing a seemingly carefree remark, during a discussion with a friendly cohort.

All that really does, is confirm prima facie; that our dear, saccharine sweet FOXY, is not all 'peaches & cream' that she likes us all to believe - rather she's a cold, calculating individual easily given to duplicitous & furtive behaviour whenever her sincerity or bona fides are questioned. You and TONI make a grand couple - Just a thought is all?

//With respect, are you a nasty bastard all the time, or just when you're on The Forum? Just a simply enquiry is all.//

Wait, you've got your nose out of joint because I quoted Monty Python? I realise not everybody finds them as amusing as I do, but I wouldn't have thought they'd be anything to get fired up about. Oh well, different strokes for different folks I suppose.

Sorry mate, I didn't think that Monty Python were still controversial and I definitely didn't mean to offend you. My apologies. I'll try to bear in mind that you're not a fan of the Flying Circus in future.

o sung wu,

I was actually laughing at Toni's remarks - it had nothing
to do with you.

However, I have no control over how you choose to
interpret things or what you may think of me.
I've lived without your opinion for quite a few decades
and I dare say that I can continue to do so - difficult
as that may be for me to do. I had always thought of
you as a kind and caring, and understanding person.
Obviously I made a mistake.

Hi there STEELEREDUX...

I'm not sure if I can continue? I'm feeling a little light headed, I've just received another blistering salvo from Pauline1405, and it was devastating in the extreme, to a point I may not be able to continue? I'll try to give it a go nevertheless.

You know you're not in accord with our FOXY, who feels it's perfectly reasonable to use passages from others, to back-up hers and their opinions? Please don't misunderstand me, myself, FOXY and Ms.Toni LAVIS, have had a 'parting' as it were. It would seem I'm rather too pugnacious for either of them, so I've had to quietly withdraw into the dark recesses of my cellar in fear for my safety (imagined or otherwise). Moreover I've sort of divested FOXY of her 'peaches 'n cream' image, that she enjoys deploying. So the 'night of the long knives' draws nigh.

I think you're smart enough to realise, if the Muslims gained any sort of political hold, in this country, our culture as we know it would be over. Even now, many of the Muslim women and men will not observe Court etiquette by standing when the presiding member comes in? They know most of the Oz Judiciary haven't the guts to impose 'contempt' penalties on them? Therefore making it that much harder for others to follow?

May I enquire, what would you do about such a situation? A very minor show of respect, to the Court, one that's been around at least for a couple of centuries. They (Muslims) already disregard many of our other important courtesies and politeness, like standing for the elderly on a bus or train? What next. You've already been a strong advocate for them coming here, what now, do you still hold that view?

No FOXY it was I that made the mistake. Too late now, any trust I had for you has diminished. Took me awhile to figure you out, but it was right there in front of me. I wish you no animosity or rancour, that said...we'll see.

Hi Foxy,

This blokes is a nasty piece of work! A militarist and ex-copper of moderate rank. No doubt a long history of barking orders and getting his own way. On here he flaunts his previous military and police occupations as some kind of badge of authority, its not! Don't be fooled with this "with respect" and such nonsense, the bottom line is he simply cannot tolerate any opinion contrary to his own.

o sung wu

//I'm not sure if I can continue? I'm feeling a little light headed, I've just received another blistering salvo from Pauline1405, and it was devastating in the extreme, to a point I may not be able to continue? I'll try to give it a go nevertheless.//

Trying to buy sympathy, it don't wash with me. I gave you that in the past, only to be abused when you thought you were on top. All I can suggest is a Bex, a cup of tea, and a good lie down. Then you might come to your senses, if you don't, I don't give a fig.