I didn't get the impression that anyone is manipulating anyone. I assumed playing like a fiddle means everyone is indulging in conversing with MG. Maybe I'm wrong.
I'm afraid you don't understand the meaning of what it means to play someone like a fiddle which involves manipulation. You therefore are one of those in whom Philo implied is being played.
Let's be very clear, MG loves to manipulate and carefully tease his listeners into his little arena where he can play his game and perform his useless brand of apologetics presumably for his fans who are lurking.
I don't think anyone thinks he got the better of anyone. This isn't a boxing ring (is it? )
Just breathe. Sometimes its easier just to let people think or say they are dotting their i's and crossing their t's and ignore what is being implied, because really, what does it matter? I don't see why anyone would think badly of anyone involved and think anything of whatever true colours were apparently revealed. I certainly didn't see any "true colours".
This is more than a boxing ring -- it's an arena where gladiators may come and battle and fight to the death! And I am the Goddamn champion! My arguments can be quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword! Apologists run from me.
MG's quip about sewing up his argument as a victory is a farce! Why can't you see that? Surely you noticed he said nothing of value in this thread that can be used to logically support his argument that critics are wrong and apologists are right. He uses the color analogy as a sneaky way to paint the picture in an imaginary way in order to influence his lurking fans that he someone has risen above it all and we are beneath him. It's nothing more than a coward's trick, a last gasp before he turns and runs.
I don't think anyone thinks he got the better of anyone. This isn't a boxing ring (is it? )
Just breathe. Sometimes its easier just to let people think or say they are dotting their i's and crossing their t's and ignore what is being implied, because really, what does it matter? I don't see why anyone would think badly of anyone involved and think anything of whatever true colours were apparently revealed. I certainly didn't see any "true colours".
This is more than a boxing ring -- it's an arena where gladiators may come and battle and fight to the death! And I am the Goddamn champion! My arguments can be quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword! Apologists run from me.
This is more than a boxing ring -- it's an arena where gladiators may come and battle and fight to the death! And I am the Goddamn champion! My arguments can be quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword! Apologists run from me.
Is this serious?
As a heart attack.
You have to read Shulem's posts as a whole. While just breathing. Running off fiddling while in a boxing ring is not easier than watching someone dot i's and cross t's while ignoring their meaning but it's definitely more meaningful. Also look up obtuse.
You have to read Shulem's posts as a whole. While just breathing. Running off fiddling while in a boxing ring is not easier than watching someone dot i's and cross t's while ignoring their meaning but it's definitely more meaningful. Also look up obtuse.
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As a heart attack. 
ok. Got worried there lol.