INGO Argument Matches ...One: The Prequel

[ATM]

Getting the other debate participant to abhore ones arrogance to the point of giving up is winning. You've won before the argument even gets going. Well done.

101 level winning, but you are correct.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Your being a contrarian is not argument; you are simply a contrarian--a distinction with a difference.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

INGO Argument Matches ...One: The Prequel

Prequel?

Yes, starting with the last match first has been interesting, to say the least, but probably confusing as well. No matter how long it sits dormant from this point, it will also play a role in the final test.

You see, I'm never just arguing to be arguing, I'm always accomplishing something – many things, actually – always learning, evaluating, refining as I advance. If you train and practice enough, you may eventually reach a place where you can barely make a mistake ...without purposefully trying, that is.

You may even get to a place where the "conventional rules” no longer apply. (Yes... I just said that, but I don't have time to argue about that right now. Maybe later.)

"...what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for..."

"That's enough dialoguing, ATM, cut to the chase."

I'm looking for an apprentice to ensure that this ancient knowledge and these mysterious skills don't perish with me.

INGO, your Kung Fu is weak – you rack disciprine!

I've watched you argue, I've watched you try to be persuasive, I've watched your idle chatter, I've even bunched up your collective panties on purpose just to study how you pick them back out of your individual cracks.

I know you.
Some of you may even think you know me: You're probably right!

There's a reason you never go “Full ATM”, it blows people's minds and they quickly go “Full Retreat”, sometimes even attempting to erase their tracks in the process. I think I've shown that an entire forum can be handled, toyed with, even silenced, with ease. "The mob" can be made to fear the consequences of their choices despite their superior numbers.

“Wait, is this just ATM stroking his enormous ...ego?”

Yes, yes it is. Go ahead and unsubscribe, put me on your ignore list ...whatever.

I can't make just anyone "invincibly persuasive", nor would I. Who thinks they have what it takes to be selected?
I'm searching for just the right “Grasshopper”. I could make you great, but first, you must convince me you are good. I can't make you me, but I can show you how to be more effectively and expansively you.

I'm not a golfer, but read a book on golfing once. Anything less than a “scratch” debater won't stand a chance with this particular “Master”. (it's OK to giggle, that was a real slow pitch).

I also happen to be a cunning linguist.



OK, you got me, Colonel Angus, I should have stopped when I was ahead.

I mentioned golf intentionally. It seems to be one of those “sports” that consumes an individual in a lifelong battle, primarily against themselves. So, regarding argument, if you haven't already been “playing” this particular “sport” for most of your life – if it's not a part of your DNA – you are not the one. Don't lose heart, you can still do great things, this is simply not you.

Be bold! Rebellion is not for the casual hobbyist, just as Liberty is not for the timid.

Everyone else without a hook in their mouth at this point, seriously, go ahead and unsubscribe now.
Bye.

But, for the few, the brave, the weirdos that remain and are possibly intrigued ...stand by for further explanation, directions, cryptic insights, and, of course, the “rules” for INGO Argument Matches.

For the boldest among you, just reply with “IN” for now. Anything else may or may not amuse me enough to respond to.

Who's ready to change the world? Who's ready to slap America on the hiney?
No offense, America, but seriously:

 

[Alpo]

Getting the other debate participant to abhore ones arrogance to the point of giving up is winning. You've won before the argument even gets going. Well done.

Perhaps, but you tend to get few dinner invitations and end up eating Ramen alone.

 

[jsharmon7]

What's all this?

 

[t-squared]

Jet fuel beats argument......EVERY time.....

 

[2A_Tom]

I don't know if anyone else sees this as a Sith attempting to lure a Jedi to the dark side.

Not much of a stretch.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

 

[steveh_131]

So, you're looking for young boys.

Figures.

This is pretty tasteless.

I've been banned for less.

 

[2A_Tom]

I've been banned.

.
Being banned worries me. How bad was the withdrawal?

 

[hopper68]

ATM, the truth hurts. I have watched John Cleese and you sir, are no John Cleese. (The TRUE Master)

[video=youtube;kQFKtI6gn9Y]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQFKtI6gn9Y[/video]

 

[Alpo]

This is pretty tasteless.

I've been banned for less.

If you'd taken the vaccine when offered, they might let you in to a few more spots.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

If you'd taken the vaccine when offered, they might let you in to a few more spots.

The vaccine causes autism which does not allow your mind to accept the concept that all guns are always loaded.

The only cure is Pop Tarts.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Fortunately I have unraveled the conspiracy and understand the true cause of autism and other scary stuff that I do not understand.

 

[308jake]

The vaccine causes autism which does not allow your mind to accept the concept that all guns are always loaded.

The only cure is Pop Tarts.

All guns are not always loaded, but YUM to Pop Tarts (frosted strawberry of course).

 

[Kirk Freeman]

All guns are not always loaded, but YUM to Pop Tarts (frosted strawberry of course).

Pop Tarts cause gun accidents.

 

[jbombelli]

All guns are not always loaded, but YUM to Pop Tarts (frosted strawberry of course).

All of MY guns are always loaded. Except when I'm cleaning them.

After all, if I'm going to treat every gun as though it's loaded, it might as well be loaded.

 

[steveh_131]

Everybody gets so uptight when you school them on things like science and history.

 

[308jake]

Pop Tarts cause gun accidents.

They have also been known to contribute to teenage pregnancy.

 

[Dean C.]

Everybody gets so uptight when you school them on things like science and history.

Might be the funniest thing I have read all night