-Caveat Lector-
Carlene,
Welcome to the list! This is the second time I've subscribed...and you
will be exposed to every kind of conceivable opinion here. So, don't
leave. But at times, the exchanges become particularly nasty.
Just before you posted, one of the list contributors suggested that I
(William) might be, in reality, another contributor who goes by the net
monicker of Hawk. I assured her that I am not. [William checking himself
carefully...no black wings in evidence]
This kind of lunacy does occasionally take place here. People are free to
sound off about any topic they so desire... And I think it is a good
thing. But at times a lynch mob mentality prevails....and some of us want
to control the direction/topics/kind of verbal exchanges that take place.
I tend to approach the list from the standpoint that one can actually
LEARN from people whom one disagrees with. Debate...even if at times it
sinks to the level of acrimony is a good thing in a free society...because
we are exposed to new ideas...new information...new
perspectives on old topics....
Our list has a number of exceptionally well-informed individuals coming
from a variety of different backgrounds who make invaluable contributions
to the list serve. Then, there are others who approach the list from a
combative perspective.... They believe that they are the sole possessors
and purveyors of "the truth"....and it is their mission in life to
enlighten the rest of us who have strayed into darkness. But even they
make a contribution of sorts.
Ordinarily, I don't tend to lock horns with the individuals on the
list...but I get tired of their bullying supercilious attitude and feel
that I have a duty to give some kind of response. (But if I were to
respond to every post...I would never get away from this computer screen.)
Best wishes and welcome to the list
William
On Sat, 9 Jan 1999, Carlene M. Wojahn wrote:
> -Caveat Lector-
>
> what is this..I don't understand this list, first message I opened, one was
> accusing one to be another.,,now you are saying it happens all of the time. Is
> this what this list is about, if so I might as well leave.
> I want to learn about things not argue if he is really he..if she is he ..if me is
> me...or whatever. I hope this list is more than that.
>
> Carlene
>
> "L. Shipton" wrote:
>
> > -Caveat Lector-
> >
> > We have had this before. Multiple personal conversations (expessally from
> > the same person, on the same thread) without documentation, citations, or
> > URL's! My answer. Substance--Not soapboxing!
> >
> > CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting
> > propagandic
> > screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters
> > and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and
> > outright
> > frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects
> > spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL
> > gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to
> > readers;
> > be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and
> > nazi's need not apply.
> >
> > Laura
> > aka The Pied Piper
> > PS I hope this is clear enough for you to understand, this time.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: William Hugh Tunstall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Saturday, January 09, 1999 8:08 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CTRL] Stampeding Bison
> >
> > > -Caveat Lector-
> > >
> > >What constitutes "baiting"? While I've subscribed to the list, I've read
> > >posts attacking Jews, minorities, and "liberals." Plus, all of the vile
> > >and scurrilous posts about the President and Hillary. In addition, I've
> > >read posts that have targeted the poor, welfare recipients, and Native
> > >Americans. Not to mention the many posts attacking feminists or women in
> > >general. Plus, there are the many strange posts defending slavery.
> > >
> > >I have responded to these many attacks in as courteous a manner as
> > >possible. Barb Witt, who does not share my views on many issues, has
> > >pointed out that I have tried to be fair and polite to those who I
> > >disagree with. I don't think I've "baited" anyone. If anything, I have
> > >been "baited" by the neofascists on the list from the outset with
> > >snide remarks and ad hominem attacks.
> > >
> > >I locked horns with Hawk...only to now be accused of being Hawk in
> > >disguise!!! Ha ha...go figure! Yes, there is a similarity between the
> > >two of us... And I do respect the man....even though I disagree with
> > >everything he believes. I've spent my entire life surrounded by people
> > >who think like he does....and I think I was making progress towards
> > >showing him that liberals and people of color also love their
> > >country...also love their kids...also believe in decency, integrity,
> > >respect for property...the same things he values....
> > >
> > >I'm not a white middle class American. I didn't go to an elitist
> > >school... My father was an alcoholic, parents divorced when I was
> > >twelve... I know what it's like to live on the streets and be
> > >hungry...how many of you can say the same? Have you ever worked at a
> > >factory? washed dishes to eat? worked in construction?
> > >...struggled to survive? Old Hawk and I come from the same low
> > >strata..... We are the people who follow behind your parade with the
> > >shovels. I understand his sense of betrayal and rage. He's my brother..
> > >although I disagree with his views.
> > >
> > >So...if you dislike my posts...just hit the delete button.
> > >
> > >On Fri, 8 Jan 1999, Jim Norman wrote:
> > >
> > >> -Caveat Lector-
> > >>
> > >> May I second the motion. In my opinion, "baiting" took place on both
> > sides and if one
> > >> goes, they should all go.
> > >> Jim norman
> > >>
> > >> William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > -Caveat Lector-
> > >> >
> > >> > Hawk has informed me that he was removed from the list.
> > >> > I would like the listowner to reconsider his or her decision.
> > >> > All of us have been guilty of intemperate remarks from time to time on
> > >> > this list. (myself included.) I'm on the opposite end of the political
> > >> > spectrum from the dread bird, and I didn't find his posts that
> > offensive.
> > >> > I've read some blatantly anti-semitic stuff that was far more
> > offensive,
> > >> > in my opinion, that his posts..
> > >> >
> > >> > Best wishes,
> > >> > William
> > >> >
> > >> > On Fri, 8 Jan 1999, William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > -Caveat Lector-
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I think you missed my earlier post. I'm not against the idea of
> > states
> > >> > > leaving the Union...per se.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > In the case of the Civil War, as in most wars, the issues were
> > confused
> > >> > > and complex. But I think on the issue of slavery there was no
> > compromise.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Mr. Davis, what appears to be "logical" or "illogical" depends upon
> > your
> > >> > > point of view, the criteria one uses to frame a particular
> > discussion.
> > >> > > For example, if you were a white male southerner at the time who
> > owned
> > >> > > slaves, you would be interested in protecting your "property," and
> > you
> > >> > > would not be too enthusiastic about the Federal government's plan to
> > >> > > free your slaves. However, for the sake of argument, I was the slave
> > >> > > owner ...and you were MY slave. You might have a completely
> > different
> > >> > > perspective on the issue of what exactly IS property and what ISN'T.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > If I decided to take your children from you and sell them to my
> > neighbor,
> > >> > > you wouldn't be able to complain, because the law had defined you to
> > be
> > >> > > chattel. Or, perhaps,if I decided to enjoy the sexual favors of your
> > >> > > wife.
> > >> > > Again, you would have nothing to say in the matter because I would be
> > the
> > >> > > absolute lord and master over the Davis family. Your wife, your
> > children,
> > >> > > your lives would be held in my tender hands. Now, being a thinking
> > and
> > >> > > reasonable person, I just might make a reasonable assumption that YOU
> > >> > > would object to this state of affairs. In fact, it might not be a
> > legal
> > >> > > or logical issue to you...it might be an emotional and intensely
> > personal
> > >> > > issue to you, would you agree? Of course, I could trot out my Holy
> > Book
> > >> > > and explain to your sorry ass that you are chattel...and I could
> > explain
> > >> > > the Constitution to your untutored ears.....and explain the finer
> > points
> > >> > > of the noble English Common Law tradition.... It would not surprise
> > me
> > >> > > that you might be unimpressed with the wisdom of my philsophy.
> > Perhaps,
> > >> > > you might even be emotional about it.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Regards,
> > >> > > Wm
> > >> > >
> > >> > > On Fri, 8 Jan 1999, Howard R. Davis III wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > > -Caveat Lector-
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> > >> > > > >
> > >> > > > > -Caveat Lector-
> > >> > > > >
> > >> > > > > Davis and the other southern commanders had taken oaths as
> > soldiers and as
> > >> > > > > politicians to serve and uphold the Constitution of the United
> > States.
> > >> > > > > They were bound by that oath not to work against the best
> > interests of the
> > >> > > > > nation.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > ***
> > >> > > > Yes, and they understood that the Constitution allowed states to
> > seceed
> > >> > > > from the union. They had also taken an oath to their state
> > govenments
> > >> > > > which governments preceeded the forming of the union. Lee, for
> > instance,
> > >> > > > would have been working against the best interests of his country
> > >> > > > (Virginia) if he had taken command of the federal forces as had
> > been
> > >> > > > offered.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > ***
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > By taking up arms against their country, they were committing an
> > >> > > > > act of treason.. Sorry if that offends some of you but that is a
> > fact.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > ****
> > >> > > > Why should it offend me? I had no ancestor in the war except
> > perhaps in
> > >> > > > the federal army. I have lived in the south for many years, but
> > people
> > >> > > > still say I don't have an accent. I don't even like football. I
> > just
> > >> > > > have studied the history and have tried to understand the situation
> > at
> > >> > > > the time on the basis of law. I don't believe that you have. You
> > are
> > >> > > > just argueing from an emotional basis and not on any basis of law.
> > My
> > >> > > > understanding of law has lead me to believe that the southern
> > states had
> > >> > > > the legal right to leave the union and that they did so lawfully.
> > As I
> > >> > > > stated, the Supreme Court of the time was probably in agreement
> > with
> > >> > > > this position. It was Lincoln and others in the northern states who
> > >> > > > ignored their oathes to the Constitution. That is my opinion from
> > >> > > > studying the facts. If you have a rational arguement to disprove my
> > >> > > > opinion, I am open to being corrected, but what you have provided
> > so far
> > >> > > > has not dealt with the issue in anything but a purely emotional
> > manner.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > best wishes, Howard Davis
> >
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spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL
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