Terrorism

OkhamsRazor · #21 (**permalink**) 05-14-2006, 04:30 PM

Now then... if you're finished with your off topic meanderings... (by the way, if you wanna have an intellectual throwdown... meet me in the lobby)

Back to the topic....

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ter·ror·ist
n.
One that engages in acts or an act of terrorism.
adj.
Of or relating to terrorism.

terrorist - a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities

terrorist - characteristic of someone who employs terrorism (especially as a political weapon); "terrorist activity"; "terrorist state"

Under these definitions I suppose one could make a very narrow argument that the Bushies are engaged in terrorist activities. However, if you want to apply that to Domestic activities, I think that's going a bit too far. Are they fear mongers? Absolutely! Terrorists? mmmmmmm not in my opinion.

PhilosopherWarrior · #22 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 05:53 AM

Okay,
I was distracted here,and I didn't get the name when I copied the text.
If you are looking for a picayune excuse, oh well...
But I was replying to your remarks..
And speaking of avoidance..
You asked me about why 'adolescence'?
So I asked you,
what is your experience with recalcitrant people?
And I will have to tackle the neo-con issue with more time on my hands..
Like the other thread.. It is merely put on hold..
Don't get snippy..
The big picture still can be seen in hindsight..
We have some time.

OkhamsRazor · #23 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 07:54 AM

I have no deisre to go into my personal life here in any detail. My private life is just that. However, I will answer your questions just so you don't grouse about it after this....

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Two: I didn't notice, did you give us any context for YOUR opinions?
Do you have kids? No.
Do you remember being a developing adult? Clearly
.. Ever have a conversation with a college student; or a HS senior?; or a fifteen year old malcontent? I have worked with and mentored many teens, nephew in college, and I was the fifteen year old malcontent.

Ever try to convey a sense of adult maturity to a group of teenagers hanging out ? Yup

.. Ever try to explain to a five year old why they have to tie their own shoes? Not specifically, but I get your point... yes

What do they do? I don't know about you, but I have more success than failure (though it does fail on occassion) in these areas, what can I say, I'm good at relating to them and bringing them to a more mature understanding..
Ever watch a sixteen year old tantrum? Yup, I've had gaurdianship of an incorigable teen...

Have you ever tried to explain the consequences of actions to a dropout seventeen year old? Yes
.
\.. How about the "tough love" decision of dealing with a young adult, who lives at home, and contributes nothing to the family.. Aside from being that teen, yes

But causes great discord by complaining and challenging the parents,
and society? Aside from me again, yes
...
Ever have to bail out a teenager for shoplifting on one day;
and a week later bail out a 28 year old driver ( technically an adult)
for near-assaulting a NYC cop..Not specifically, but yeah, I'm ususally the guy that gets called

and hearing identical justifications and evasion of responsibility? Absolutely

... Or is it that in all your reading, you've never encountered any discussion of the WAY humans mature to being responsible and capable ADULTS. Sigh... yes.. is this going somewhere?

Questions answered. And this has what to do with terrorism?