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Why?
Ok. You pick a date.
Why?
Ok you are a troll. good bye.
I'm not trolling.
Then use your brain and have a discussion. Rather than “why” like an annoying child.
If you want to enter into a discussion then use your brain and answer the extremely simple question asked of you.
“why why why” and I did answer.
Some questions for you as well. Do you agree or disagree there have been more riots in the last few weeks, than the preceding 5 years? This is the topic of discussion I stated at the start. If you don’t want to compare to the last five years, what time period would you pick instead?
“uhhh” - what problem do you have with my initial statement? Do you have any response beyond “uhh”. Would you like to explain your thoughts on the topic?
“Why 5 years” - as a general timeframe to discuss. I am not talking about all of history. Pick 10 years. Pick the time since conservatives took over. Pick the time labour was in power before that. Its arbitrary to allow for a focused discussion
“Why should I pick a date” - because you are replying “why” to every comment. So you decide what time period you want to discuss.
“im not trolling” - then engage in the discussion.
I wasn't asking why 5 years, I was asking why you're saying the violence has ramped up compared to any time period at all? Why are you comparing to a time period?
I wont bother replying after this unless you actually engage in the topic of discussion rather than constantly challenging the topic.
If you have a problem with the topic, then like I have repeatedly said, suggest a different frame of reference.
There has been more right wing violence (you know, the riots going on across the country?) than in the last x amount of years. More than the last 5 years. 10 years. 25 years.
What other right wing violence at the scale of the current riots and violence has there been? If you disagree then share an example.
Stop being obtuse.
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What other comparison is there? suggest a different comparison if you have a problem with … comparing today to historical events?
You never mentioned scale. You've introduced a new concept. You're shifting the goal posts.
Why is making a comparison important?
Ok. Clearly a troll. goodbye.
Damn, I would have simply blocked the troll long before this! You have the patience of a saint.