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I felt that I had something, mainly a question, to add to that topic. I also felt that the reply previous to mine was uncalled for, and had nothing to add to the topic, so I expressed my thoughts about that.

Maybe I can't leave these things alone. They are, to me, important topics. I see a lot of what I consider to be disinformation on these topics, and just feel the strong urge to comment on them.

However, you are right. Both messages will be deleted as soon as I can get to them.


Edited: Nighthawk on 1st Mar, 2006 - 3:55pm

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You do not have to delete them, I do not think you can anyway, I just do not want you to find yourself in a slump again. If you think you can handle it without becoming emotional, then carry on by all means - remember, the power is within you.

Offtopic but, By the way, have you thought about PMing the Users in question to express your feelings? Both of you have PM capabilities. I am sure a better understanding will be had.

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I appreciate your words. I thought that I had the ability to delete my own recent posts, but found that I don't. No problem. I edited both of them.

Offtopic but, No, I don't think I can keep my emotions under control if I try to PM him. I don't need a flame war any more than you do.

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Feels different when you are not a Mod huh? Anyway, it is good to see you attacking those threads again (no pun intended), because it is like having the black and white of every issue discussed. In fact, I am surprised you have not taken a more prominent role in the many Threads we have in the Political section that have suffered with one measly reply.

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I want to put up a little bit of a rant here. If it is inappropriate, I hope that someone will delete it for me.

A while back, I got into trouble for stating that I think that a journalism degree is the "2nd most useless degree in the world." I will freely admit that I was exaggerating. I guess I meant that I think it is the 2nd most useless degree that is offered any sort of credibility. After all, a degree in "basket weaving" or "women's studies" are recognized by most thinking people as worth far less than the paper they are printed on.

However, a lot of people actually think that degrees in education or journalism actually have some meaning. From my limited experience, I see both of them as being training grounds for partisan political positions, focusing on the far left of the political spectrum. They both seem to me to also be mostly about protecting their privileged positions in the forum of shaping political opinion.

Personally, I have a great deal of contempt for journalists, in general. That contempt is in direct proportion to the contempt that journalists show towards me, my culture, my ideals, my President, and my country. Journalists who actually try to be objective and provide real information, will have my respect. Those who pick and choose what they are going to report on based on how it portrays my country and/or my President, will not.

Well, that is enough for now.

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We are enjoying freezing rain this morning. It took me about 10 minutes to crack enough ice off of my car this morning so that I could see out all the windows and drive to work. Lots of fun!

I took a half day of vacation yesterday to drive with my wife through some back roads in the area. She is taking a photography class, focusing on the artistic aspects of photography, and needed to take some photos of various "rustic" type settings. I was impressed, as usual, with the beauty in the countryside. Despite the fact that none of us really like living here in Michigan, once you get away from Detroit, it really is a beautiful state.

Specifically, we drove through an area called "Irish Hills". Apparently it was settled by a large group of Irish colonists way back when. Incredible hills, forests, and large tilled fields. Also a lot of small lakes spread all over the place. It looks like there are probably quite a few small resorts in the area. I really enjoyed this little time with my family.

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User Nighthawk, thank you for your Donation, your membership has been upgraded to Platinum and the relevant FP and Gil has been deposited into your account. Now a whole new world awaits you within the Community. For further help you may contact the Architect directly.

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Nighthawk, thanks for your donation. What are you going to "attack" first that you have Platinum again? I just read your rave about Journalism degrees, even though I do not agree with you...I am a journalist myself and what I can tell you based on my experience is that not all is political inclined. They are many types of journalists and not all of them decide to follow politics or investigation journalism. Nevertheless, journalism is a career just like any other one and even though there may be some journalists who use the profession for their political agendas or the political agenda of the newspaper, tv or radio they work for, I would say most of them look for honest truth to be reported.

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Nighthawk, you never cease to amaze me, first you say you are leaving, then you are staying, and now you Upgrade to Platinum! Well, I am most grateful for your donation and to answer LDS_forever's question... I suspect he will be attacking his Blog here and also on the New Portal since the Blog there is truly independent - am I right?