[Cialug] Wow.

[Stuart Thiessen]

On Aug 22, 2009, at 02:50 , Morris Dovey wrote:

> Ok, though I'll miss the occasional humorous posts and some of the  
> non-Linux systems/computer posts. Some of the assistance I've  
> received with XP problems has been most helpful. To think I'd been  
> wishing that my Solaris network programming experience was more  
> recent so I could help in that thread.
>
> My apologies for offending your political sensibilities.
>
> I assure you that I did not intend to insult, demean, or tear you  
> down - but I will admit that you've got me wondering...

Your comment was not in view, but the original post was what I was  
responding to. Your response prompted my response. And, yes, I am  
aware of Jonathan Swift's writings from school. I personally would not  
equate the original post (or its link) with Swift's writings. Swift's  
satire served a purpose to point out flaws in people's thinking. The  
original post or its link did not use satire for a helpful purpose.

Let me add. If political climate were such that we had intelligent and  
respectful dialogue about political issues, I would likely have passed  
it by as attempted humor (though how grilling babies can even be humor  
is quite beyond me). But given the current political climate, I was  
quite tired of these kinds of statements (by both sides of the  
political spectrum). It was too much. That was all. I don't have  
anything more to add to this discussion. I hope you all understand.