It is a pity that people do tend to force their own opinion down on a topic as if to say: “hey, i know what i am talking about”! But in the end only wants to feel adequate in the circles they are moving in. I am of the opinion, if you don’t know Jack Sh^T! Don’t open you mouth to try and sound intelligent, rather ask probing questions and draw your own conclusion

One could have a decent conversation when logic is tested when these so called know it all’s start to open their mouths, just to find out (by listening) the idiot does not know anything!

Thanx again for you topics! It tickles the mind and makes one think deeper about things!

Cheers

I enjoy your articles. Respnding to them is often more rewarding for me as I delve deep into habits, modus operandi and always seem to identify with what you are saying.

My current situation has been humbling, it is nothing as serious as say ‘cancer’ or ‘losing a loved one’ but for me it is something I always feared abd have ended up not being able to avoid.

This experience has however brought me to a place where I can question myself critically without the ‘kid gloves’ anymore because it is ok to do so, I am not perfect, I am not almighty, not always.

I AM one of those who think they are listening but are just waiting to pounce on a pause or a subject that I ‘think I know alot about’ so that I can add my 50 cents worth. I do this because I am generous and genuinely want give something back in a conversation. ‘The fool speaks while the wise man listens.’

In the past MY arguments would be irrational, sometimes they still are. Now that I have a reason to be logical, constructive even critical in my choice of words, phrases and questions I ‘think’ better because I am pre-empting it, I write better because clarity is important.

Finally, I TAKE things very personally, often to my detriment. I do this because it gives me an outlet for my anger, a reason to argue, to fight and express my emotional state. I no longer need to argue everything because it isn’t a personal affront to my beliefs. As I am entitled to my opinions, so are others. I also have the right to defend my opinions if challenged and this is where it all comes to fruition, all of the comments you make above allows for us to counter the ‘bullying tactics’, the ‘irrational becuase I said so’ people out there,

An idea that can stand the test of reason and logic is better for everyone. Maybe more people thinking and conversing logically will give rise to more honesty in the world, more honesty with ourselves and loved ones. When you know what doesn’t work, becuase you have pin pointed it out with logic, fact and a little bit of work, you can get on with fixing it. That’s progress.

Thanks.