--- In [email protected], "Xenophaneros Anartaxius" <anartaxius@...> wrote: <snip> > Emily, (and Ann) seem to have the capacity to actually > converse with Barry and Curtis on some points, and it > would be a shame if they lost that capability by becoming > more reactionary or antagonistic, regardless of how > antagonistic Curtis or Barry might seem. That requires > they transcend their psychological 'buttons'. You cannot > soften these guys up emotionally, you need to find > another approach.
There is no way to "soften up" Barry or Curtis except by acquiescing in their dishonesty and thus losing one's own integrity.
