Back when I was posting more regularly I shared exchanges between myself and someone known as “PD” in the comments section of my Facebook page. Well he’s back, or rather he never left in fact he has gone on to be quite prominent on social media and actually describes himself as a “citizen journalist” so I’m sure he won’t mind if I share what happened after he chose to respond to my reply to a tweet of his via DMs.
I know I deserved the response and I also know that getting into exchanges like this hurts the progressive movement to an extent because it presents a “both sides” element for unaware onlookers, but in this case I was triggered by his “and who is this foreign gentlemen with you?” comment in the video and, well, sometimes you just can’t help reacting, we’re only human after all, even if some don’t believe it of everyone.
PD : Any time you want to have an adult discussion Jeff give me a buzz. I think you might be the one who has fallen for all the lies and deceit… genuinely. If and when you refuse to have an adult discussion it will tell me all I need to know. So the offer is there. Surprise me.. take care.
JLP : I have had plenty of “adult discussions” with others who feel like you do and it is a complete waste of time – you may frame that as “telling you all you need to know” but I frame it as preferring to focus on issues that really matter to the country. We might as well agree that we will always disagree on that. But anyway if you genuinely believe in what you’re doing I suppose all I can say is I hope it makes you happy. Pretty sure you won’t be able to resist responding but if so, take care mate.
PD : Exactly the answer I expected Jeff. You won’t engage because your arguments are based on nothingness. Plain and simple.. just lookin at your X timeline I’d nearly describe you as a left wing cultural Marxist. Climate change ffs.. are you that naive Jeff?
Cenk Yuger? Holy crap.. you’re a fan of his? It saddens me to see grown men I once knew become so weak, scattered and crushed and can’tdiscern truth from lies.. I hope some day you find your way back from the dark side Jeff.. like I said I’m available for the adult discussion anytime. If you believe strongly in your values don’t be afraid to speak up for them. And if you believe in God Jeff… maybe say an oul prayer every now and again… I find it very helpful..I’ll say one for you this morning. Take care
JLP : I knew you wouldn’t be able to resist! And here you are with a reply of insults and misrepresentations of my beliefs expecting me to fall down another rabbit hole with you. To be fair, I expected this when I posted my tweet so I was ready for it and had this reply pretty much ready to go.
Philip, basically nothing at all has changed since you first appeared in my Facebook comments. We were at an impasse from the start.
You have your opinion on Trump, foreigners etc, I have mine. You believe I have been accepting lies all this time, I believe the same of you.
I have seen your “citizen journalism” work as well as your NP candidacy and this morning I finally decided to make a public comment which I still stand by – in my opinion you have fallen to the metaphorical dark side and for me that is genuinely sad. I appreciate this won’t change your view but I still feel the same. We really might as well leave it at that.
I will say one more thing though…I would hope one day to have the time and resources to do political podcasting of my own so when that happens, I hope you will be willing to engage in a proper public discussion where we can each lay out our views.
Take care man.
PD : I would definitely be happy to go on a podcast as you are welcome to do a livestream discussion on my platform. On the insult part…can you show me where I insulted you. I expressed my opinion judging by what I have seen on your Twitter X account that your arguments and posts are based on nothingness.. that’s just my opinion.. not meant to be an insult.. get a helmet Jeff… ⛑️.. anytime for that private or public discussion give me a shout.. take care.. 🇮🇪
JLP : I’ll be in touch when I’m set up. Take care. 🌎
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