Do you like politics?

[mongers]

If you understand the usage of "if," how did you infer from my post that I'm in favor of a nanny state?

Slavery is a great evil.  Coercion of any kind is an evil.  One of the main reasons I'm a supporter of the market.

It was a joke set against your preference for the markets, which as you've indicated again in you reply you favour.

[Admiral Yi]

Ah.

Did none of your teachers or friends ever instruct you in how to tell a joke? 

[mongers]

Ah.

Did none of your teachers or friends ever instruct you in how to tell a joke? 

I actually nearly posted a smilie first time around, but thought you'd be wise enough to get it. 

edit:

And getting back on topic, what do you think was Washington's and his fellow slave owning revolutionaries outlook on slavery, perhaps somewhat like Jacob described, maybe rather paternalistic/'nanny state' or something else ? 

[Admiral Yi]

I'm more than wise enough to get it.  The problem is it doesn't work as a joke.

[mongers]

I'm more than wise enough to get it.  The problem is it doesn't work as a joke.

Well go on then, tell us a joke and show how it should be done. 

[Admiral Yi]

Well go on then, tell us a joke and show how it should be done.

The first lesson is to recognize when a post does not lend itself to use as a straight line.

[mongers]

Well go on then, tell us a joke and show how it should be done.

The first lesson is to recognize when a post does not lend itself to use as a straight line.

Then we'll have to agree to differ, I thought you're enthusiasm for the markets will dictate, made a comment about supporting the nanny state, a good foundation.   

[Admiral Yi]

Once you learn how to use "if" you won't feel the same way.

[mongers]

Once you learn how to use "if" you won't feel the same way.

See, that's not working as a joke either.

[garbon]

I have to agree it wasn't really funny so probably a 'joke' to be avoided.  Seemed a bit more like Raz-like needling.