Rwanda

"The New and Improved Zeni wrote: ]It is a good post by Holly, Matt, but did you read all of it? It does more than simply absolve white Europeans from the world's evils."

You, as usual, throw the race card into every political thing I say or comment on. And I am tired of it. Leave me alone. And I will do the same with you. You find an argument in anything.

Pfffft.
Anyway... Zeni, are you attending this summer's convention? I'd really like the opportunity to meet you.

You are impossible to discuss anything with, Matt. No, I didn't throw in the "Race Card;" it's what Holly himself basically said in that paragraph. I essentially paraphased it into one snippet.

But it should be noted that instead of trying to discuss this issue rationally and creating a dialogue on the subject, you would rather claim I'm attacking you and level a quick personal jab at me. If you think your beliefs cannot withstand debate, then perhaps you should re-evaluate them. Quick trying to confuse the issue and claiming I'm picking on you.

And Brandon-
I'm afraid I won't be there this summer. I'll be moving cross-country soon and spare change is non-existent for now. As for meeting me, I think you are one of the few willing to do that.

I'm one of the other few. ;^)

I'ld like to meet you too, Zeni.

and Matt ... Zeni has played the race card on me several times, and I have not developed a persecution complex.

The usual chain of events ...

Zeni and I debate semi-rationally
Zeni wins
I lick my wounds
No Problem

For some reason our debates never get personal, which is unusual, because I can occasionally be a Queenzone trouble-maker (although an easily ignored one).

'and Matt ... Zeni has played the race card on me several times, and I have not developed a persecution complex.'

I don't have one. You shouldn't let her win and lick your wounds. Stand up for yourself. I've done it plenty of times, but my words are often, if not always twisted into some kind of stupid argument that for some reason I am apologising for stepping on peoples toes. No longer. I will say what I say, and if it is taken out of context, or just plain mis-read, or if it doesn't sit well with some, then tough. Deal with it. You guys stay in your little cliques. It's cool. Or for some of you who think you are more educated than others: Life is more of an education than any book or college professor will ever teach.

And this is not aimed at anyone in paticular. Sorry to dissapiont.

Matt - IT WAS A JOKE - There usually is no winner in the debates ... JUST AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS.

Matt ... have you met Psyche Star? You guys are perfect for each other. Anyway, I recommend that you stop taking everything personally and develop a thicker skin.

Hmm ... maybe I should quit my day job and become a professional matchmaker.

And may I add that, noone allows someone else to best them - it kind of just happens. Often because of some of natural or learned advantage.
By the way, if there are any cliques established here... can I join? I'll bring the soda.
And one more thing, Mike. The thing I noticed about many debates in which Zeni is involved is that there is often a clear-cut winner... *LOL*

Well then, you can't be in ours... Unless you pledge your unwavering loyalty!

LOL Brandon!! *wears her clique badge with pride* ;^)

I know you were joking Bull. I've just had enough of the innuendos of others. I'm over it.

Alli, my reference to cliques was not meant towoard you. Just wanted to be clear on that :)

I hadn't thought so anyway, Matt - and my post was meant to be light-hearted. :^)