Emperor1956
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justheather: Somehow, lately, there has been a widespread adoption of the notion that "opinions can't be wrong" [snip for brevity]. Thank you, heather, and kyra. It is a logical fallacy, compounded by the "politically correct" (and of course actually incorrect) idea that it is somehow disrespectful to another to disagree with their opinion. Of course opinions can be wrong. If they can't, then Voltaire (I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it) becomes meaningless. Just as an aside, I also am completely fed up with people who preface incredibly cruel statements with "I'm only being honest, here". Honesty does not require cruelty. (this is not directed at anyone in the thread. Just something on my mind.) And finally: quote:
missturbation: Anything that cannot be proved wrong is an opinion such as i think fat men make better lovers. This is, of course, not opinion, miss. It is incontrovertible truth. As certain as the sun will rise, in the East, and be hot, tomorrow. E. (And you KNOW the only reason I even posted on this thread was to reinforce that truth!)
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"When you wake up, Pooh," said Piglet, "what's the first thing you say?" "What's for breakfast? What do you say, Piglet?" "I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.
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