Posted by
glen ropella on
Jan 10, 2014; 9:21pm
URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/11-American-Nations-tp7584250p7584718.html
On 01/10/2014 12:43 PM, Nick Thompson wrote:
> Well, we have started. But I don't think we have made a good start. I would like to be arguing about something about which we agree there is probably a "truth of the matter." Now that might violate some libertarian's (or at least some postmodernists) principles from the start. Given that I am a classic silver spoon (well, at least Ikea flatware) bleeding-heart liberal, are there any questions, concerning which you think there is a Truth of the Matter, that you would like to argue about. Or do your values tell you that all opinions are “just” opinions?
Although Marcus' response was harsh, it was right. But I'll try to play
anyway.
I propose this Truth of the Matter:
The world is run by rich people and has always been run by rich people.
Now, there's plenty to argue about, there, some of it semantic (what
does "rich" mean, what does "run" mean, etc.). And there should be
plenty of evidence to cite to help decide whether it's reasonable or
not. I don't particularly _want_ to argue about this. I think it's
obviously true, but am willing to admit my ignorance and will gladly
change my mind.
If we end up agreeing that it's basically true, then maybe we can move on.
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⇒⇐ glen
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