I'm quoting directly from my ©1965 copy of According to Hoyle–Arguments, Debates and General Ballyhoo:
"While the use of Fascism, Hitler or the Nazi Party in an argument is cause for immediate disqualification, there are exceptions to this rule. Namely, Caveat 3.45.A, which states that 'Any naming of one of the three entities listed above shall not be cause for disqualification if it is used as an anecdotal descriptor to the argument, and not part of the argument itself. Section 36.DD states that 'The rule regarding disqualification shall be rendered null and void after a period of 40 years from date of publication, at which point the According to Hoyle Panel of Docents and Judges will vote upon its renewal.'"
While I very much appreciate your love of old and outdated books--I collect first editions myself--I'm afraid that's not exactly what I was referring to. Besides, I was never much for structuralism or similar such positivistic nonsense. Additionally, the "According to Hoyle Panel of Docents and Judges" promised to vote again in 2005, which they apparently did not, so I guess they'll have to be dismissed out of hand. Bummer.
I was referring to what's sometimes called "Godwin's Law," and it's intended to apply directly to online web forums, blogs, etc. I think Godwin refers specifically to the invocation of Nazis, but you'll allow me the latitude to include Fascism too won't you?
So Todd, unless you can come up with a ©2005 or newer copy of According to Hoyle–Arguments, Debates and General Ballyhoo that shows that those words have been voted back in, I didn't lose.
I never said you "lost." I only meant to imply that you are a
loser. The differences are subtle, I know, but you seem like a detail oriented guy.
Which apparently means that I win.
Can we just call it a draw? I like it better when everybody wins.
A groveling heartfelt apology is all the prize I need, thank you very much. Failing that, I'll accept the following poem tattooed across both yours and Rad's ass cheeks. You'll have to stand ass-by-ass for it to read properly, but that'll give you both a chance to spend more time together.
Since you seem to be such an articulate fellow, I thought you might want to know that it should be "
your and Rad's ass cheeks," not "yours and Rad's ass cheeks." Besides, Rad and I already have matching tribal tattoos on our lower backs. It really drives the pipe smoking ladies wild! Next year we're thinking of getting our navels pierced.
Carefully I trod upon
fragile egos, gilded fair
Verily they slithered
underneath my mighty pair
At first the merest whiff I think
but then a sulfurous wave, what stink!
Shall I turn my eye or shine a light
I think I'll stand and face the fright
That's cute.
TJ
P.S. By the way, are you operating under the misplaced presumption of anonymity?