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Re: Authentic Blogging

BTCarolus — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:41:13 -0000

Hmm. This post did not work w/ the new way you tried. But the 'Back to Disqus' thread from yesterday flowed much better under the new system. I guess it just depends.

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:33:24 -0000

I just fixed it to where the traditional oldest to newest sorting is in effect.

Re: Authentic Blogging

BTCarolus — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:28:27 -0000

I am very confused by the order of these comments...

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:22:31 -0000

You didn't wreck the threads. I actually learned a few more of the tricks with Disqus.

Maybe they aren't compelling because you have already made up your mind to debunk them? I haven't read Benedict's writings so I can't speak to what he is saying. But I do know a lot of good people who are often wrongfully and maliciously attacked for their support of Prop 8.

As the post states, I am not really into discussing public policy in depth right now on my blog. I am not going to get into that debate with you.

Again, thanks for commenting.

Re: Authentic Blogging

Chino_Blanco — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:17:24 -0000

It's all good. I truly didn't mean to wreck your thread. I just happen to see no compelling arguments in favor of voting Yes on Prop 8 and plenty of ugly ones coming from folks like Paul.

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:49:20 -0000

oh and apology accepted thank you for offering. I truly wasn't trying to be a jerk. I was hoping you would share more of the reasoning behind your statements.

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:47:19 -0000

Wow... look ... there he is :). My only response to him on that thread was

Thank you for weighing in Paul. I will check out your blog.

That's my only known interaction with him. Doesn't mean I haven't met him I just don't remember him in person and obviously didn't remember that he left a couple of comments a week or so ago. He might have left other comments but I don't remember. He must not be a regular commenter.

Re: Authentic Blogging

Chino_Blanco — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:39:33 -0000

If I'm mistaken, my bad and I apologize.

But, didn't you have a discussion with Paul over at this thread on your own blog:

http://randythomas.org/2008/07/30/war-over-word...

Weird.

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:13:19 -0000

I just found Paul Benedicts bio (there are several Paul Benedicts by the way)

Paul writes his own bio (... and blog?) on Townhall.com ...

Normally, I am a mild-mannered educator in a small desert community. However, Supreme Court of California's activist ruling overturning Proposition 22 has inspired me to activism. I thought it might be a good start to take the Court's ruling apart to see what makes it tick. That's what I'm doing here through a series of articles. I've actually formed a "plan" if one can call it that. These are the series of things I'd like to see happen. 1) The passage of Proposition 8 (the Marriage is Marriage amendment in California) 2. The recall of the four Supreme Court Justice in support of the legal opinion in "re Marriages." Then I'd like to see if there is anything that can be done about the mess in Mass. Ultimately, I'd like to see more judges "impeached" or "recalled" for their failure to uphold the U.S. Constitution. Yep, that means "injecting" more politics into the Court process. The idea of wise philosopher king judges doesn't seem to have worked. If judges are going to behave like "super" politicians, then they can be driven from office like the pretentious rogues they are

If I ever met the man I don't remember.

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:08:53 -0000

I thought I was trying to be engaging. I'll stop trying to press the questions you don't want to answer.

Who is Paul Benedict?

Re: Authentic Blogging

Chino_Blanco — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:18:03 -0000

Now I'm hurt. You've got time to muck around with idiots like Paul Benedict but all you wanna do is show me the back of your hand. Sad.

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:05:48 -0000

I did, you took it, I asked follow up questions and apparently you don't want to answer them. It's ok...just say you aren't going to answer them and move on to something else or some other blog.

Re: Authentic Blogging

Chino_Blanco — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:59:40 -0000

But, but, I thought you said it was *my* turn ... ??

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:17:10 -0000

Is that your response to my questions? you brought your comments here so I thought you would maybe answer my questions here.

I know all about the plans and the blog you link too.

Re: Authentic Blogging

Chino_Blanco — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:01:31 -0000

I read your blog, did you read my link?

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:48:26 -0000

Why was Proposition 8 a defining moment for you? Do you like being defined in the specific context of one flashpoint in the culture war?

Because, no matter who "wins," it won't end in November ... you know that right?

Re: Authentic Blogging

Chino_Blanco — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:29:13 -0000

"Have you ever had a ‘defining moment’ in your blogging?"

Yes, when I realized that defeating Prop 8 was the most important thing I could be accomplishing with all my hours spent online.

Re: Authentic Blogging

RThomasETC — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:16:21 -0000

Hello Chino_Blanco. Welcome to my blog. I hope you are more than an opportunist comment surfer. What did you think about the actual blog post you put this comment on?

Re: Authentic Blogging

Chino_Blanco — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:53:26 -0000

This Thursday, August 14th, from 5:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. at 2020 Main Street, Irvine, California:

ACTION ALERT: Tell the Right-Wing Consultants NO to Prop 8!

http://www.theliberaloc.com/2008/08/13/action-a...