Comments on 'The Point'TypePad2013-04-13T05:10:31ZRick Garnetthttps://mirrorofjustice.blogs.com/mirrorofjustice/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://mirrorofjustice.blogs.com/mirrorofjustice/2013/04/the-point/comments/atom.xml/Joe commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017d42d48816970c2013-04-16T03:46:33Z2013-04-16T03:46:33ZJoehttp://joejp.blogspot.comI find the use of "cockupery," a new one for me, perhaps the most useful aspect of this whole post...<p>I find the use of "cockupery," a new one for me, perhaps the most useful aspect of this whole post and thread. </p>David Nickol commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea3f513b970d2013-04-15T03:25:37Z2013-04-15T03:25:37ZDavid NickolFredo, It is not a matter of not being "acknowledged" by contributors who don't open their posts to comments. It...<p>Fredo,</p>
<p>It is not a matter of not being "acknowledged" by contributors who don't open their posts to comments. It is a matter of there being no space for discussion. </p>Fredo commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017c389b8c55970b2013-04-15T00:42:02Z2013-04-15T00:42:02ZFredoWhy won't Robert George acknowledge me? It ain't the way I wanted it! I'm smart! I'm smart and I want...<p>Why won't Robert George acknowledge me? It ain't the way I wanted it! I'm smart! I'm smart and I want respect! </p>David Nickol commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017d42ca887d970c2013-04-15T00:10:07Z2013-04-15T00:10:07ZDavid NickolMark, I couldn't care less what your name is. My objection is that you and others who don't identify yourselves...<p>Mark,</p>
<p>I couldn't care less what your name is. My objection is that you and others who don't identify yourselves attack other people from behind the cloak of anonymity. This is not some bizarre personal quirk of mine. There is a vast literature about the deleterious effect of anonymous commenting on the Internet discourse. I suspect both Grant and I know who you are, in any case. </p>Mark commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea3eb5ec970d2013-04-14T23:56:16Z2013-04-14T23:56:16ZMarkI find it’s generally best to ignore certain types of comments, but in this case I feel the need to...<p>I find it’s generally best to ignore certain types of comments, but in this case I feel the need to point out that, as much as this thread is not about Grant Gallicho, it is not about me, so I trust readers can see the contradiction in David’s, I must say, vaguely creepy, fixation with my name.</p>
<p>Now, out of respect for Professors Garnett and Hockett, let’s try to get back to the point, shall we? Professor Hockett, I gather that your muted reaction to the anti-Catholic bigotry at the source of these several threads is due to this statement in the original Washington Times story exposing the bigotry:</p>
<p>“An Army spokesperson said the presentation ‘was produced by an individual without anyone in the chain of command’s knowledge or permission.’”</p>
<p>How can you be so certain the Army spokesperson is not attempting to cover up a much more serious issue? What basis do you have to accept this explanation at face value? Thanks.<br />
</p>Nancy commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017c389b36b2970b2013-04-14T23:08:21Z2013-04-14T23:08:21ZNancyI wonder what the name is of the person(s) responsible for attempting to equate Christ's Church with terrorism?<p>I wonder what the name is of the person(s) responsible for attempting to equate Christ's Church with terrorism?</p>David Nickol commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea3e7871970d2013-04-14T22:52:46Z2013-04-14T22:52:46ZDavid NickolMark ______ ? I hardly think that "It's 2013" can be considered a vitriolic remark! Your criticisms of Grant here...<p>Mark ______ ?</p>
<p>I hardly think that "It's 2013" can be considered a vitriolic remark! </p>
<p>Your criticisms of Grant here are possible because he identified himself by his full name and Commonweal affiliation. It seems to me nervy to criticize the role he plays at Commonweal when he could just as easily have logged in here anonymously, as you do, and said the same thing as he said above. You say to Grant, "I am asking you to stop." Well, who are you?</p>
<p>I understand there are good reasons why some people do not want to reveal their identities, and if people want to post under assumed names, first names, or initials, that's fine with me. But it seems unfair to me when people who post anonymously start attacking people who use their real names, especially when those attacks have nothing to do with the forum in which they appear. </p>
<p>In any case, this thread is not about Grant, so discussing what happens on dotCommonweal is a total distraction.</p>Mark commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017c389ab12c970b2013-04-14T20:40:23Z2013-04-14T20:40:23ZMarkGran I'm afraid I cannot agree. I have seen you delete comments that take you to task for acerbic and...<p>Gran<br />
I'm afraid I cannot agree. I have seen you delete comments that take you to task for acerbic and snarky remarks you post from time to time. Now you are bringing that same level of vitriol to this thread (how else can one interpret your snide “It’s 2013”), and I am asking you to stop. </p>
<p>As for why certain posters here do not open their threads to comments directly, why not take the high road and assume they simply do not have the time to monitor the comments that might be made, which I assume they would be obliged to do with open threads? Or why not simply ask them privately offline, rather than making veiled insults?<br />
</p>Grant Gallicho commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea3ddc7d970d2013-04-14T20:00:16Z2013-04-14T20:00:16ZGrant Gallichohttp://www.commonwealmagazine.orgClassic move, mark. Poor victimized conservatives. I delete noxious and off-topic comments, regardless of their ideology. But I'm not the...<p>Classic move, mark. Poor victimized conservatives. I delete noxious and off-topic comments, regardless of their ideology. But I'm not the subject of this thread. Brennan is. I just wonder why Patrick Brennan does not allow comments on his posts. (Same goes for Robert P. George.)</p>Nancy commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017c389a1b8c970b2013-04-14T17:51:22Z2013-04-14T17:51:22ZNancyWell, I suppose if one believes in conserving all of The Truth, and applying The Word of God, liberally, there...<p>Well, I suppose if one believes in conserving all of The Truth, and applying The Word of God, liberally, there really is no line to cross:)</p>David Nickol commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea3b2361970d2013-04-14T06:16:49Z2013-04-14T06:16:49ZDavid NickolMark, Why don't you use your full name when making accusations against other commenters? I read dotCommonweal regularly, and I...<p>Mark,</p>
<p>Why don't you use your full name when making accusations against other commenters?</p>
<p>I read dotCommonweal regularly, and I have seen Grant repeatedly warn people (not just conservatives) that they are crossing a line before resorting to deleting their messages. It is, though, the prerogative of those who host online discussions to try to shape them as they see fit. Those who provide space for discussion get to control it. It is disappointing to me and I am sure to other commenters that some contributors here virtually never open their posts to comments, but that is certainly their right. </p>Mark commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017c38970634970b2013-04-14T02:15:24Z2013-04-14T02:15:24ZMarkWhy does Grant Gallicho delete conservative comments on his posts?<p>Why does Grant Gallicho delete conservative comments on his posts?</p>Grant Gallicho commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017d42c5199c970c2013-04-13T21:32:45Z2013-04-13T21:32:45ZGrant Gallichohttp://www.commonwealmagazine.orgWhy doesn't Patrick Brennan allow comment on his post? It's 2013.<p>Why doesn't Patrick Brennan allow comment on his post? It's 2013.</p>Nancy commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea39158c970d2013-04-13T20:38:16Z2013-04-13T20:38:16ZNancyAnd let us not forget, our Judeo-Christian principles, at the time of the founding of this Nation, did not support...<p>And let us not forget, our Judeo-Christian principles, at the time of the founding of this Nation, did not support abortion or same sex sexual unions. However, when we compromised our Judeo-Christian principles in regards to liberty because the issue of slavery, being a violation of the inherent Right to Liberty, was not addressed immediately, our Nation suffered greatly.</p>Nancy commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea390a8e970d2013-04-13T20:26:22Z2013-04-13T20:26:22ZNancyNoise to deflect the issue that someone with great influence in the Military views The Catholic Church, due to most...<p>Noise to deflect the issue that someone with great influence in the Military views The Catholic Church, due to most likely The Catholic Church's teaching on sexual morality, to be a major obstacle. We should be very concerned.</p>David Nickol commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea38cbc1970d2013-04-13T19:19:02Z2013-04-13T19:19:02ZDavid NickolWhat I see happening is not the military trying to demonize the Catholic Church. Rather, I see a law professor...<p>What I see happening is not the military trying to demonize the Catholic Church. Rather, I see a law professor at a major university who *seems* to me to be condemning the Constitution, demonizing the Founding Fathers, and (at minimum) wishing the Establishment Clause out of First Amendment. Professor Brennan *seems* to be out of sympathy with the constitution and with American democracy itself. Now, of course, everyone has the right to freedom of speech. But if it is necessary to repeal the entire First Amendment in order to get rid of the Establishment Clause, then Professor Brennan might not be able to criticize the constitution or the Founding Fathers with impunity. </p>Nancy commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017eea383e77970d2013-04-13T16:46:53Z2013-04-13T16:46:53ZNancyAnd yes, we should be fearful and be on guard, not for He Who is like a thief, coming at...<p>And yes, we should be fearful and be on guard, not for He Who is like a thief, coming at that Time, as yet, unknown, but for the actual thief, who plans behind close doors, to dismantle any obstacle that appears to be in his way, for his time is not quite ripe.</p>Nancy commented on ''The Point''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d834515a9a69e2017c3894e51d970b2013-04-13T16:31:49Z2013-04-13T16:31:49ZNancyThe point is someone with great influence in the Military is using propaganda to try to demonize the Catholic Church...<p>The point is someone with great influence in the Military is using propaganda to try to demonize the Catholic Church and has not been held accountable. To someone who has a great influence in the Military, The Catholic Church has become an obstacle. Oh what a tangled web some are trying to weave, despite The Seamless Garment, there is this common thread!</p>