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In response to "asinine? I have no doubt that the smoking rate is very, very high. -- nm" by loosilu

"you'll never find one" -- nm

Posted by TFox Aug 30 '10, 12:52

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just because he overstated it some, doesn't make it asinine. he exaggerated for emphasis. -- nm - loosilu Aug 30, 12:53 9
- Such is the zeitgeist way. -- nm - Stephen Aug 30, 12:55
- I disagree. frequently, the use of absolutes/broad-brushes is indeed asinine. -- nm - b. Aug 30, 12:54 7
  - are you saying it's *always* asinine? - loosilu Aug 30, 12:57 6
    - in this instance, i will vehemently disagree. to say that "you'll never find a recovered addict who doesn't smoke heavily"... - TFox Aug 30, 13:02 1
      - fair enough. It's not as if anyone has any numbers here, anyway. -- nm - loosilu Aug 30, 13:03
    - well, it usually is when you do it. - b. Aug 30, 13:02 3
      - because it's natural. Because in real life it NEVER (hah) gets that negative reaction. - loosilu Aug 30, 13:05 2
        
        ok then, you'll just keep getting the response here from those of us for whom non-absolutes are the natural thing. -- nm - b. Aug 30, 13:06 1
        
        been happening for years. it seems to be a losing battle. -- nm - loosilu Aug 30, 13:09

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