Originally Posted By DAR Here's something I've been wondering since the placed the cap on last week. WHERE THE HELL WAS THIS THING BACK IN APRIL?? Disagree with me on that one.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan It's a good question. Hopefully out of all this, the 'drill baby drill' bunch will shut the hell up and allow strict oversight of drilling operations to ensure that there are back up plans if something terrible happens, as well as back up plans for the back up plans.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 ~~~Disagree with me on that one.~~~ Spit out that bitter pill and swallow a happy one instead. You'll feel better. =) What is there to disagree with? You only asked a question.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>I was just preparing for people disagreeing with me like they always do.<< No they don't. aaahhahaha! You see what I did there?
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>WHERE THE HELL WAS THIS THING BACK IN APRIL??<< My guess: it didn't exist. As #2 pointed out there was no clear disaster recovery plan and one had to be created on the fly, which takes time. Of concern is that there is a great deal of methane leakage in the gulf. At its current levels its not threatening but at higher levels it could cause massive ctatstrphics explosions and firestorms in the atmosphere.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Total foolishness that it took this long, at least it's capped now. And hopefully not seeping.
Originally Posted By ecdc After all that's gone down recently, people are still going to engage DAR on a respectful level? Really, Kar2oonMan? Isn't it time we pointed to the elephant in the room, as SPP attempted to the other day? DAR is not an intelligent person. Yes, I know. It's impolite to say so. We're supposed to be fair, after all, to all points of view. But when is enough enough? And no doubt DAR will see me as just an attempt at playing "gotcha" or "one upmanship." And no doubt he'll respond with another tantrum. But really, it's just the facts. Let's review: DAR tells everyone that if they don't like his posting style, tough. Then he turns around and tells people to "shut up' and that he doesn't need "to hear a diatribe." He repeatedly whines like a petulant child about how "if he did this," or that, he would be told such and such. Of course, he wouldn't be told any such things, but we all know his long history of being incapable of understanding meaning or what other people say. So because of his own inability to understand what other people mean, he gets frustrated and lashes out. He tells 2oony and I that "we don't support or care about the troops." He insists I called him a racist when half-a-dozen other people who read the same thing tell him I did no such thing. Then, when he realizes he's not getting a rise out of me, he tells me I'm a terrible father and he feels bad for my children. When I still don't rise to the bait, he says he'll be the "bigger man" and let it go. Yes, such a big, tough man. His behavior is exactly in line with being a "big man" - name calling, whining, and incessant complaining that things aren't fair for him. And then it reaches a crescendo when, once again due to his own inability to understand nuance, subtlety, and shades of gray, DAR quite literally says he would rather see most of us on WE's die than help us out. They have a name for that friends: sociopathy. An inability to see other people as human beings. Of course, I don't think DAR's a sociopath. And even after all of this, it's clear that somewhere under his dimwitted rage and childish frustration, there's a fun, decent guy. But until it emerges a bit more, I'm saying sayonara. I'm really tired of watching good discussion with good people get hijacked by this person who just isn't bright enough to play with the grown-ups and get along like an adult. Every other post now is him whining and complaining. Enough is enough. So enjoy, friends. I may see you in some of the other sections, but for the most part, I think I'm bowing out. If things change, I may return, but it truly is amazing how one mean-spirited, childish person can really ruin it for the rest of us.
Originally Posted By Labuda Wow, I'm sorry to see that you're taking a break from WE, ecdc. But, I understand your frustration and will continue reading from those who do continue to post here and hope that you return sooner rather than later.
Originally Posted By DAR Post 8 so once again I can't defend myself or have an opinion. Just say it you don't want me around because I don't jive with your opinion on things.
Originally Posted By DAR <<DAR tells everyone that if they don't like his posting style, tough. Then he turns around and tells people to "shut up' and that he doesn't need "to hear a diatribe." He repeatedly whines like a petulant child about how "if he did this," or that, he would be told such and such. Of course, he wouldn't be told any such things, but we all know his long history of being incapable of understanding meaning or what other people say.>> I have been told several times that I can't apply what I have experienced to real world events. <<So because of his own inability to understand what other people mean, he gets frustrated and lashes out. He tells 2oony and I that "we don't support or care about the troops." He insists I called him a racist when half-a-dozen other people who read the same thing tell him I did no such thing. Then, when he realizes he's not getting a rise out of me, he tells me I'm a terrible father and he feels bad for my children. When I still don't rise to the bait, he says he'll be the "bigger man" and let it go. Yes, such a big, tough man. His behavior is exactly in line with being a "big man" - name calling, whining, and incessant complaining that things aren't fair for him.>> <<I did apologize for bringing your children into the discussion. And I will do it again, that was a cheap shot and they never should have been included. Again I apologize for that. And then it reaches a crescendo when, once again due to his own inability to understand nuance, subtlety, and shades of gray, DAR quite literally says he would rather see most of us on WE's die than help us out. They have a name for that friends: sociopathy. An inability to see other people as human beings.>> When my opinion is constantly being challenged and not valued, it says that many of you never thought highly of me as human being. You don't like me because I don't agree with you. <<Of course, I don't think DAR's a sociopath. And even after all of this, it's clear that somewhere under his dimwitted rage and childish frustration, there's a fun, decent guy. But until it emerges a bit more, I'm saying sayonara.>> I can take only so many attacks against my character and who am as person before I have to say enough is enough. <<I'm really tired of watching good discussion with good people get hijacked by this person who just isn't bright enough to play with the grown-ups and get along like an adult. Every other post now is him whining and complaining. Enough is enough. So enjoy, friends. I may see you in some of the other sections, but for the most part, I think I'm bowing out. If things change, I may return, but it truly is amazing how one mean-spirited, childish person can really ruin it for the rest of us.>> And I'm tired of being opinion being challenged and being put down because I don't think like the rest of you.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 ecdc, I understand if you want to take a little break. But I hope you'll be back soon - you're one of the most cogent voices we have here. You and DAR may have reached "oil and water" status, and perhaps it's best if you two just don't engage each other directly.
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >And I'm tired of being opinion being challenged and being put down because I don't think like the rest of you.< Here is a little brotip... the first part makes no sense and if you are the minority of course you are going to be put down slightly that's usually how it works. The more you know *star*
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >I'm tired of my opinion being challenged.< Is the point of intellectual discussion/argument not to challenge opinions?
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >Not when multiple people gang up on you, where's the sport in the that?< Where's the sport in setting up feeding spots all year for deer just to shoot them? But in all honesty... it's the friggin internet. It's not as "serious business" as most people make it out to be. If people gang up on you..fine. Get better proof/arguments or concede the fight. Not ever fight has to fall in your favor. If you feel really strongly about a subject, but everyone gangs up on you... who cares at the end of the day you lost a fight... on the INTERNET.
Originally Posted By DAR <<Where's the sport in setting up feeding spots all year for deer just to shoot them?>> There isn't
Originally Posted By Mr X ***I'm saying sayonara*** Wow, that sucks man. I always look forward to reading what you write! Hope you come back sometime!
