Originally Posted by
Citizen's Nephew
OK, let's stop this dance. I'm tired.
I responded to you directly quoting me because when I eventually saw your post, I checked the Twitter feed and tried to follow up where that engagement had come from only to find out that their account had been suspended. I'm guessing you made the post and linked to the Hitler quote because you thought it poignant.
Fair enough, but it's not really a new argument or enlightening approach for me and I felt slightly belittled insomuch that I'd regard that as O'level history (I'm showing my age here) and wasn't sure if you were taking the p*ss or just didn't like something about the way I post. I apologise if I jumped to conclusions but things have got a little tetchy around here.
I'll just point out that I read Mein Kampf when I was in my late teens and studied that period of history for a while so none of this is new to me. It may go some way to explaining my combination of irritability and exasperation with this board when I see either trivialisation or juvenile point-scoring mockery in the form of the current President of the US photoshopped as Hitler and the moniker pedohitler being attached to the man. I stress at this point, this has nothing to do with the truth, whatever that may be, or what anyone's political persuasions are. It's just in very poor taste and I don't like it.
Getting back to the Hitler quote, it's such a redundant question from you as to whether I think it has any validity it was almost insulting. I'm not saying you were being insulting, I'm saying I didn't take it seriously.
The answer is *drum roll* ....of course. It's been proven over decades and why I have very little time for any person of authority (over me) and corporations. I'm actually much more attuned to your line of questioning than you realise (I just choose to do it differently, that is, differently to the way people present their questioning on here). I re-read Toby Young's About Page on his site again yesterday and it's well written, coherent, intelligent, articulate and mature. I'd forgotten what a good writer he his.
I think all that's happened here is that we both have several arguments, posts, threads and points overlapping that there's raw sensitivity afoot. Especially after last week when things really kicked off on this board.
I'm not shutting you or anyone down. Most of the time I'm tired due to other factors so my time and energy is at a premium. It's probably the biggest single factor why I shouldn't spend time on this board but as I don't bother with other social media on a personal level I've been reluctant to give it up.
You aren't the reason for me questioning whether I should be here, but I am questioning it. It's a serious issue and I've not liked the way that some things are conveniently overlooked or downright ignored. The politics board is pretty sh*tty tbh as it's dominated by a few individuals who really do need to question their life choices and goals. I'm not being hypocritical, I'm questioning those things about myself too.
Well, you asked me to answer the question! Have a great evening.