>>>>>You may have topped yourself that one. As Nick was saying of socialism, a lot of people who toss that word around should understand it a little better.
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>>>>>I understand exactly what that word means. As a matter of fact, in a thread sometime earlier in the year, I posted several links to the definition of fascism. Do a little research and search for those links. Since you are not working right now, you should have plenty of time in which to do so.
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>>>>You really are a nasty piece of work.
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>>>The only difference I read is that you couch your insults while Marcia is totally up front with hers.
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>>Do I make ad hominen remarks to her? She often slips little stink bombs about my drinking problem and being out of work into replies to me.
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>I did not state that either you or she made 'ad hominen' remarks to each other. You both do however, insult each other. Your insults do not go unnoticed though. You do it to others as well, not just Marcia. You just are sneaky about it; but I think most folks here are intelligent enough that reading the comment they can see the insult in it.
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>Are Marcia's insults worse? That can only be judged based on how the recipient reacts to the insult. I don't think her 'ad hominen' remarks are any more hurtful to you than your insults against her intellect are to her. Are they both 'hitting below the belt?' I guess it could be argued that hers hit lower than yours if that is what you mean.
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>Neither are successful ways of supporting your position in a discussion.

I don't think I have ever insulted her intelligence.

You're right, though, it doesn't serve much purpose for Marcia and I to go on pouring vats of boiling oil on each other.