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A patient man hath a great and wholesome purgatory, who, receiving injuries, is more concerned at the person's sins than his own wrong; who willingly prays for his adversaries, and from his heart forgives offences; who delays not to ask forgiveness of others; who is easier moved to compassion than to anger; who frequently does violence to himself, and labors to bring the flesh wholly under subjection to the spirit. (Imitation of Christ Book 1, Chapter24)

I received a posting from Gullible today (Gullible November 29, 2019 at 5:43 PM ) and frankly I was frustrated.

I believe that I clearly answered his various objections and yet, like people I know with diagnosed mental illnesses, when confronted with reality, he or she just moves on without acknowledging the fact that they are wrong.

Why is this?

Because they are holding onto a belief to justify their actions.

My takeaway is that Gullible is not looking for the truth.

When able, I am going to invest some time to pull together Gullible's posts and highlight the techniques used to counter reality.

Tonight's attempt was a classic marketing technique called 'FUD'. I have talked about Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt previously and simply put it is a technique that is used when your 'product' isn't as good as the competitions.

So you attack the opponent by casting fear, uncertainty and doubt in the minds of the 'prospective' buyer.

Well I'm not buying it because the arguments aren't worth the electrons and photons that carried them to your computer.

What I will do is post an analysis to attempt to demonstrate the flaw in Gullible's approach and why it is simply making excuses.


P^3

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  1. GullibleNovember 30, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    Hi Tradical
    Mental Illness.

    T- I believe that I clearly answered his or her various objections
    T- Is there anything specifically sinful in the legislation? Technically speaking no.

    Technically you did answer but only with a declaration and nothing else provided.

    then disregard my unposted comment and prove Menzingen innocent.

    God Bless
    G

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    1. TradicalNovember 30, 2019 at 10:34 PM

      You are right, I have not responded in full, but I will.

      In the meantime, of what are you accusing 'Menzingen' ?

      What is your proof?

      P^3

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  2. GullibleNovember 30, 2019 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Tradical
    This guy has an interesting article on the Bill 24, I know he is not Catholic so weed through it because you can't find an Albertan who is Catholic to provide a decent perspective.

    https://www.educationunlimited.ca/bill-24-and-the-alberta-home-educator

    G

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    1. TradicalNovember 30, 2019 at 10:31 PM

      Something is becoming clearer with each of your comments.

      P^3

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  3. GullibleNovember 30, 2019 at 10:59 AM

    Hi Tradical
    https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/61-alberta-private-schools-running-afoul-of-gay-straight-alliance-law-minister-says

    G

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    1. TradicalNovember 30, 2019 at 10:31 PM

      Hi Gullible,

      I get the feeling that you are lurking in the shadow of other peoples words.

      Don't you have your own thoughts and analysis of the situation? Can you not present your own argument?

      You are the accuser or perhaps the prosecutor, so make your case!

      P^3

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