Contra-Contraception - Page 7

Happy Monkey · 10-03-2006, 03:32 PM

How can you stick to your guns on the first quote when the explanation for what she meant was immediately following the bit you quoted? I could just as easily do this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9th Engineer

I'll stick to my guns on the first quote

How about the second quote?

9th Engineer · 10-03-2006, 04:10 PM

Because it's still a ridiculous statement that still makes me laugh when I read it no matter whether or not she explains it. It's like if you asked someone you don't know how long they've had a cough and them telling you "since the party at Bob's place" (of course there's no way you know 'Bob'). Even if they then tell you the party was a week ago it's still ridiculous (promps a sort of

response).

Happy Monkey · 10-03-2006, 04:24 PM

First, her post was not in response to a question, so your analogy doesn't apply. It is more akin to starting a story with "Well, it finally happened." If you stop there, of course you don't know what happened or why the word "finally" was used.

Second:

"How long have you had that cough?"

"Since the party at Bob's place about a week ago. He's a friend of mine with an outdoor pool, and it was a bit chilly."

I see nothing ridiculous there.

9th Engineer · 10-04-2006, 02:29 PM

except you don't get that second part or the time relevence, this I HAVE seen in person. They just stand there

Happy Monkey · 10-04-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9th Engineer

except you don't get that second part or the time relevence,

Yes you do. As I showed in post 50. Whoever "they" are that you've "seen in person" aren't relevant.

Shawnee123 · 10-04-2006, 05:10 PM

blah blah blah

Undertoad · 10-09-2006, 08:32 AM

The blogger who was denied emergency contraception is pregnant.

10-03-2006, 04:10 PM	#2
9th Engineer Bioengineer and aspiring lawer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 872	Because it's still a ridiculous statement that still makes me laugh when I read it no matter whether or not she explains it. It's like if you asked someone you don't know how long they've had a cough and them telling you "since the party at Bob's place" (of course there's no way you know 'Bob'). Even if they then tell you the party was a week ago it's still ridiculous (promps a sort of response). __________________ The most valuable renewable resource is stupidity.

10-03-2006, 04:24 PM	#3
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	First, her post was not in response to a question, so your analogy doesn't apply. It is more akin to starting a story with "Well, it finally happened." If you stop there, of course you don't know what happened or why the word "finally" was used. Second: "How long have you had that cough?" "Since the party at Bob's place about a week ago. He's a friend of mine with an outdoor pool, and it was a bit chilly." I see nothing ridiculous there. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

10-04-2006, 02:29 PM	#4
9th Engineer Bioengineer and aspiring lawer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 872	except you don't get that second part or the time relevence, this I HAVE seen in person. They just stand there __________________ The most valuable renewable resource is stupidity.

10-04-2006, 05:10 PM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	blah blah blah __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-09-2006, 08:32 AM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The blogger who was denied emergency contraception is pregnant.

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