Have you had your daily dose of RF yet? I had mine already while
driving to work.
K5PRO
>In my limited experiences, the political element - as well as the likely
>outcome - can pretty much be evaluated by observing the ad hominem
>content on each side of the fence. When the ad hominem content is
>roughly equal from both sides, odds are that the argument is a stalemate.
> However, it's a bit more complicated than that since there are several
>grades of ad hominems. Category-1 involves rudimentary insults.?
>Category-2 involves profanity and/or vulgarities. Category-3 is
>allegations of a covert, non-spousal, coital union. Category-4 is the
>plural form of Category-3. Category-5 is definitely not suitable for
>discussion on a group where minors may be present. Category-6 is
>inappropriate for discussions outside of the "Church" of Scientology
>Newsgroup. This rating system facilitates scoring a debate since the
>number of points is equal to the category number. For example, one
>"idiot" and one "stupid" ad hominem is equal to 2-points. One "stupid
>bastard" is worth 3-points, except on Sundays where it's worth 3.5
>points.???
>
>cheers, Mike
>
>- R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734,AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.
>end
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