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Subject: Re: The State of Argument
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:41:39 -0400
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On Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:20:02 -0600, HMS Victor Victorian
<victorvictorian@hushunomail.com> wrote:
>Dear Friends,
>
>Before closing the day, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to
>all those who have contributed to the various discussions occurring
>here in The Galleries, as well as at The Fort. Although my assertions
>appear to lack for friends, you have provided me a wonderful service,
>in which I exercise both my skills of writing and of argument.
Hello Double V,
I'm not sure about your assertions, but I'm definitely your friend.
You use the term argument, and I understand your context, but I've
never once imagined we were arguing. I've always considered our banter
a warm exchange of ideas and opinions. What started out as a few
buddies shooting the breeze ended up benefitting others. It has drawn
several of us closer and allowed me to make some new acquaintances
that I hope to turn into friends.
>I can honestly tell you all, particularly my most recent competitors,
>that I do not believe one could find more articulate argument made in
>any institution of higher learning than made by you.
>
>I hope you will consider me a worthy adversary.
Maybe this e-mail was aimed at someone else, but I feel no competition
with you, only camaraderie. You are a treasure and your posts are a
celebration of the English language.
So I tip a glass of port to you on this Friday night. A toast to
Victor, my friend and most civilised of boylovers. Who will join me?
Cheers!
Doc
NP-f31
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