Rather like Australians do, hey? Tsk, tsk.
When in Rome, do as the Roman's do?
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Meaning?BigP wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:55 pmlol, are you a little on the spectrum Brian .brian ross wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:30 pmYou wrote it, how else was I to take it?BigP wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:48 amYou took me a little to literally Brian, And it still comes back to the point that the Romans were no worse than their contemporary's, It was a bloody period in human historybrian ross wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:12 pmYou introduced the concept of "theatre" to the discussion, not me. It is all about the method of doing both. The Romans decided it was better to use bloody spectacle rather studied politics...
All history is bloody, some more so than others. The Romans enjoyed blood sports, they liked keeping slaves, they liked destroying entire peoples. I suppose we can thank them for the Jewish Diaspora, the spread of Christianity, great (for the period) science and learning. However should not allow that to obscure how or why they did such things.
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Much like many of our ME friends do? Hmmm!brian ross wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:12 pmYou introduced the concept of "theatre" to the discussion, not me. It is all about the method of doing both. The Romans decided it was better to use bloody spectacle rather studied politics...
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Aspergers or similar,,brian ross wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:58 pmMeaning?BigP wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:55 pmlol, are you a little on the spectrum Brian .brian ross wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:30 pmYou wrote it, how else was I to take it?BigP wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:48 amYou took me a little to literally Brian, And it still comes back to the point that the Romans were no worse than their contemporary's, It was a bloody period in human historybrian ross wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:12 pm
You introduced the concept of "theatre" to the discussion, not me. It is all about the method of doing both. The Romans decided it was better to use bloody spectacle rather studied politics...
All history is bloody, some more so than others. The Romans enjoyed blood sports, they liked keeping slaves, they liked destroying entire peoples. I suppose we can thank them for the Jewish Diaspora, the spread of Christianity, great (for the period) science and learning. However should not allow that to obscure how or why they did such things.
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I wasn't aware that any of "our ME friends" had built arenas, had gladiatorial games, massacre games or kept slaves. Perhaps you have a different circle of friends to the rest of us, BO?Black Orchid wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:19 pmMuch like many of our ME friends do? Hmmm!brian ross wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:12 pmYou introduced the concept of "theatre" to the discussion, not me. It is all about the method of doing both. The Romans decided it was better to use bloody spectacle rather studied politics...
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Not that I said that but, now you have implied that I have, do you deny Islamists kidnap and keep slaves (school children in fact) and perform 'theatre' by beheading people in streets and on videos?brian ross wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:18 pmI wasn't aware that any of "our ME friends" had built arenas, had gladiatorial games, massacre games or kept slaves. Perhaps you have a different circle of friends to the rest of us, BO?Black Orchid wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:19 pmMuch like many of our ME friends do? Hmmm!brian ross wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:12 pmYou introduced the concept of "theatre" to the discussion, not me. It is all about the method of doing both. The Romans decided it was better to use bloody spectacle rather studied politics...
If that's not 'theatre' and 'massacre games' what is it?
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Well, only a tiny minority of Muslims "kidnap school children", BO. None of my "ME friends" do that at all. Do any of your "ME friends"?Black Orchid wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:12 pmNot that I said that but, now you have implied that I have, do you deny Islamists kidnap and keep slaves (school children in fact) and perform 'theatre' by beheading people in streets and on videos?brian ross wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:18 pmI wasn't aware that any of "our ME friends" had built arenas, had gladiatorial games, massacre games or kept slaves. Perhaps you have a different circle of friends to the rest of us, BO?Black Orchid wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:19 pmMuch like many of our ME friends do? Hmmm!brian ross wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:12 pmYou introduced the concept of "theatre" to the discussion, not me. It is all about the method of doing both. The Romans decided it was better to use bloody spectacle rather studied politics...
If that's not 'theatre' and 'massacre games' what is it?
As for your definition of "theatre" again, only a tiny minority of Muslims carry out those acts. None of my "ME friends" do that all. What about your "ME friends"?
The point you appear to miss is that when you say, "Muslims", you imply all Muslims do this. The Overwhelming majority of Muslims are peaceful, law-abiding, well behaved individuals, despite what it seems you appear to believe. How about instead of implying that you believe all Muslims do these things you preface your claims with the words, "a tiny minority" of Muslims? Or do you prefer to slander 1.6 Billion people?
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As the parent of a child who has Autism, I suspect I know a lot more about the Autism and the Aspberger's Spectrum than you do. I do not have either problem. Indeed, I am offended by your attempting to claim I do.
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brian ross wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:27 pmAs the parent of a child who has Autism, I suspect I know a lot more about the Autism and the Aspberger's Spectrum than you do. I do not have either problem. Indeed, I am offended by your attempting to claim I do.
Im sorry to hear that Brian, There is increasing evidence that it is inherited, We have a friend with and autistic daughter, Her brother has two profoundly autistic sons, more than a coincident I would think,,
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