THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY IS MY FRIEND

COUNTERPOINT

Published on October 16, 2005 By Moderateman In Blogging

First off the concept of "enemy" is not that hard to grasp:

One entry found for enemy.

Main Entry: en·e·my
Pronunciation: 'e-n&-mE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -mies
Etymology: Middle English enemi, from Old French, from Latin inimicus, from in- 1in- + amicus friend -- more at AMIABLE
1 : one that is antagonistic to another; especially : one seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent
2 : something harmful or deadly
3 a : a military adversary b : a hostile unit or force

I would say the person in question fits the FIRST definition of enemy quite nicely.
No where does it say you have to be in the presence of the ENEMY.
No where does it say that it must be some kind of shooting war.

To think that you cannot have enemies that you never met is absurd.

I never met any TERRORIST but they too are my enemies.

Anyone wishing harm, causing you discomfort or pain is you enemy>.

As far as me being online to much, that is my decision to do so.

To claim you are not my enemy, then trash me in a public forum when a simple E-mail would have suited you better and kept it private shows me that indeed:

The friend of my enemy is my enemy.

But having to gain "points" and creating a blog about it shows me exactly who you are.

Comments

Dr Guy

on Oct 16, 2005

While that works in some circumstances, I would not call either the Aryan nation or The Nation of Islam my friends. Even tho both are enemies of my enemies in some circumstances.

By the same token, I would not call the ACLU my enemy just because they support scum like that (I have enough other reasons).

Manopeace

on Oct 16, 2005

email sent to you Elie

Dr Guy

on Oct 16, 2005

Heh, yeah, after trashing him in public and generating another couple of points for your drama-queen self.

maybe we need to let them sort this thing out. Between the 2 of them.

Dr Guy

on Oct 16, 2005

Maybe I could do without your compulsion to tell me what to do all the time.

Not telling. just a suggestion. Maybe is not a command.

Dr Guy

on Oct 16, 2005

But you do this a lot, and not just to me. Why do you think so many of us describe you as a 'JU father' figure?

That I suggest means I am a father figure? None of my father figures ever suggested. They told me, until I was of age. I do advise. As do others to me. That is how I learn and discern.

I am sorry it irks you. But I do so when I see an error and as I am NOT YOUR FATHER, I do not command. I merely suggest. I am not a liberal so I will not demand or command. But I cannot help the fact that I do suggest at times. I am sorry you seem to think that is a command to you. Or an imposition.

This is an open blog where we are supposed to give our thoughts. That is alll I am doing. I will refrain from doing so on yours as that is your wish. I will not on others when I do disagree with the stated opinion or direction.

Dr Guy

on Oct 16, 2005

I'm here for his moral support. If you don't like that, if you'd rather coddle the moaning one and go toss one-liners with him till hell freezes over, that's your choice. I certainly wouldn't tell you not to do it.

I'd appreciate you extending me the same courtesy

I can understand that. However I have seen none of that. That you have gives you an advantage, I am going on what was said, not implied or othewise spoken on other means.

I am not taking any courtesy with you. I am responding to what is written. Not implied or otherwise inferred. I would ask you to give me the same courtesy and not imply that I am privy to extra communications as well.

I do not want to be a father here, I do not want to be an oracle. I do not want to start, instigate or propigate a feud. When I see friends fighting, I hope for them to resolve the differences, and I will act towards that.

But I will not get in the middle. If that makes me a father, so be it. But I am not. And I doubt I ever will be.

Moderateman

on Oct 16, 2005

Reply By: Dr. GuyPosted: Sunday, October 16, 2005While that works in some circumstances, I would not call either the Aryan nation or The Nation of Islam my friends. Even tho both are enemies of my enemies in some circumstances.By the same token, I would not call the ACLU my enemy just because they support scum like that (I have enough other reasons).

if they personally tried harming you, you might change your mind.

Moderateman

on Oct 16, 2005

ok doc and whip, I do care fore both of you, for obvious reasons.

Let the problem between me and mano rest now.

I have.

Moderateman

on Oct 17, 2005

Reply By: little_whipPosted: Monday, October 17, 2005maybe you need to let us sort this thing out. Between the 2 of us.bwuahahahahaha!~runs away laughing~(no problem, MM, what I said to Dr G wasn't particular to this situation, it's something I've growled at him about several times recently on a couple of different threads. Don't feel as if its your fault that we had words here.)

ah whip you make me smile, thank you {rough night} ''

One of the best gifts recovery and getting old is that I no longer think I am responsible for anyones behavior or actions.

Moderateman

on Oct 17, 2005

Reply By: little_whipPosted: Sunday, October 16, 2005

Just know it's a prickly subject for me. I am very fond of MM,

me you too sabrina, me you too.

Moderateman

on Oct 17, 2005

Reply By: Dr. GuyPosted: Sunday, October 16, 2005But you do this a lot, and not just to me. Why do you think so many of us describe you as a 'JU father' figure?That I suggest means I am a father figure? None of my father figures ever suggested. They told me, until I was of age. I do advise. As do others to me. That is how I learn and discern.I am sorry it irks you. But I do so when I see an error and as I am NOT YOUR FATHER, I do not command. I merely suggest. I am not a liberal so I will not demand or command. But I cannot help the fact that I do suggest at times. I am sorry you seem to think that is a command to you. Or an imposition.This is an open blog where we are supposed to give our thoughts. That is alll I am doing. I will refrain from doing so on yours as that is your wish. I will not on others when I do disagree with the stated opinion or direction.

dats right DAD state yer opinions, just be ready to bleed for them too. hahahahahahahahah

Moderateman

on Oct 17, 2005

prickly

heh whip said prickly. heh heh heh

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