Wearing of Burka

[ahinton]

Pretty much. I believe the Einstein theory of ideas. They can't be created or destroyed, just shifted about a bit.

E = BO squared, as in? That sounds rather like Busoni's ideas about composers being diviners rather than creators on the grounds that all the sonic material with which they work is already pre-existing - but that's no excuse for being reluctant to think for yourself, especially on what is supposed to be a discussion forum! - oh, and for not making the requisite effort to be able to see the wood for the trees (see t'other thread) as well as the beef in the oven, especially if the only reason why you have difficulty in seeing either or both is because you're wearing a - oops! I nearly stumbled on the thread topic again! - now that will never do!

[Beef Oven!]

E = BO squared, as in? That sounds rather like Busoni's ideas about composers being diviners rather than creators on the trounds that all the sonic material with which they work is already pre-existing - but that's no excuse for being reluctant to think for yourself, especially on what is supposed to be a dicussion forum!

Ok, say something original. Go on.

[eighthobstruction]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVY7L...D41leG3XiZmuXc....Sing along and you will soon be original territory....

[ahinton]

Ok, say something original. Go on.

I just did - in #196; well, it might not embrace quite the most earth-shatteringly original discvery of all time, but at least I made an effort rather than cribbing it from some other source! But anyway, we weren't discussing my originality but yours and even that only because you have now denied its existence!...

[ahinton]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVY7L...D41leG3XiZmuXc....Sing along and you will soon be original territory....

Interesting; didn't see any burq'as being worn, though...

[Beef Oven!]

I just did - in #196; well, it might not embrace quite the most earth-shatteringly original discvery of all time, but at least I made an effort rather than cribbing it from some other source! But anyway, we weren't discussing my originality but yours and even that only because you have now denied its existence!...

It's not about cribbing. It's about knowing how and when to use excellent material.

In post #196 you were telling us how you were put in mind of some Italian chap's ideas.

[ahinton]

It's not about cribbing. It's about knowing how and when to use excellent material.

Well, that's fair enough up to a point, though not up to the point at which someone (you, in this instance), claims never to have had an original idea at all!

In post #196 you were telling us how you were put in mind of some Italian chap's ideas.

Yes - now whatever was his name? That said, this was not all that I wrote in that post!

[MrGongGong]

I have put him on ignore a few times over the years, but then given him another chance in the vain hope that he might have improved the content of his posts

Oh go on Sir, please give me another chance
pleaaaaase miss I promise not to call you a knob again

:ha ha ha:

I think you might be mixing me up with someone who gives a toss about what you do mr Pee

[ahinton]

Oh go on Sir, please give me another chance
pleaaaaase miss I promise not to call you a knob again

:ha ha ha:

I think you might be mixing me up with someone who gives a toss about what you do mr Pee

Mr GG - if I may humbly and sincerely ask you - please give some serious thought to laying off the gratuitous insults and snide ribladry, as neither does you or your intelligent arguments any favours; those arguments would, after all, be the same whether or not they were responded to by people who prefer to keep a good stock of sand into which to keep their heads at all times other than when responding to them.

[MrGongGong]

There's little point in having "intelligent arguments" if they aren't read by people who seem to dismiss them without thought.
I thought I did have something to contribute based on real experience but obviously some folks don't rate that.
So , given that it's impossible to have a group conversation where two folks are only "listening" to the people with whom they are in agreement I better be off. No offence meant .......

[ahinton]

There's little point in having "intelligent arguments" if they aren't read by people who seem to dismiss them without thought.
I thought I did have something to contribute based on real experience but obviously some folks don't rate that.
So, given that it's impossible to have a group conversation where two folks are only "listening" to the people with whom they are in agreement I better be off. No offence meant .......

And none taken - but do please bear in mind that, when two or three such folk are gathered together in the name of this forum, that does not affect the desire of others of its members - the majority, indeed - members to avail themselves of opportunities to read and engage with intelligent argument.

[Beef Oven!]

And none taken - but do please bear in mind that, when two or three such folk are gathered together in the name of this forum, that does not affect the desire of others of its members - the majority, indeed - members to availa themselves of opportunities to read and engage with intelligent argument.

Two or three such folk? May I humbly and sincerely ask you give some serious thought to laying of presumptuous, self-important, patronising, invidious and condescending posts? It does neither your impeccable logic or your closely organised arguments any favours.

[ahinton]

Two or three such folk? May I humbly and sincerely ask you give some serious thought to laying of presumptuous, self-important, patronising, invidious and condescending posts?

I think that this requires at least some embellishment. You may ask whaever you want to but, in mere mention of "two or three" in the present context - especially without even naming anyone in particular (which I thought unnecessary in any case) - where on earth is the alleged "presumption" "self-importance" (whose, anyway?), "patronising, "invidiousness" or "condescension"? Perhaps not only you but others here might be able and willing to enlighten us on this. In the meantime, I might mention that I've never "laid" a post (other, perhaps, then once when trying to put up a garden fence), preferring as I and others here do merely to type them.

It does neither your impeccable logic or your closely organised arguments any favours.

I do my best with them, although I would not necessarily seek to claim or even deserve success therewith, so I'll accept that graciously as the compliment as which it may or may not have been intended but, until someone offers a reasonable explanation of what you supposedly meant by your post above, that's really all that I can do.

Burq'as, anyone? Or have they been forgotten about entirely?

[eighthobstruction]

I've not forgotten but have through out wondered if the terminology is correct....the woman in question seemed to be wearing a niqab, not burka....(in media photos that I saw....) http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/spl...eils/img/2.jpg

[Richard Barrett]

Here is an interesting article that's just appeared in the online New Statesman, though I dare say this publication will be anathema to some participants in (what used to be) this discussion, under the title Have you ever met a woman in a niqab? Has one ever harmed you?. In my case the answer to both questions is no. Anyone else?