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Hate to burst your bubble but... Einstein never actually said that. http://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/04/29/common-sense/
LOL! From your own article: "In addition, Einstein wrote the forward to a book by Barnett containing the expression; hence, there is some evidence that the words accorded with Einstein’s beliefs." "But as Einstein has pointed out, common sense is actually nothing more than a deposit of prejudices laid down in the mind prior to the age of eighteen." It's hard to point something out without actually saying it.
Apparently, you utterly fail at reading comprehension... The actual statement: In other words, Einstein has never uttered the words "Common Sense Is Nothing More Than a Deposit of Prejudices Laid Down in the Mind Before Age Eighteen". That is Barnett's interpretation of Einstein's meaning. That is a significant difference... one that is, quite honestly, readily apparent to anyone reading without bias. Actaully, Paddoboy and Brucep have both shown themselves quite willing to be civil and discuss things candidly and directly... the problem is, you and river have so often tangented into fanatsy land and then thrown a tantrum when people refuse to accept your nonsense... well, it's no wonder. Again, if you don't want to be labeled a fool, don't ACT like a fool.
Yes he did utter the words. That's what Barnett says Einstein pointed out. You can't point out something like that without uttering the words. It's what Einstein is witnessed to have said. So yes he did say it. And Barnett is the witness to it. No...see the tantrum thrower is the one angrily spuing insults and personal attacks on people they can't refute. That's what you and your little band of trolls does all the time. It's also why you make up rules to infract and to lock threads you can't argue against. Everybody sees the shit you pull here. That's why people rarely respond to you anymore.
You are being dishonest, as usual. The lack of quotes means it is NOT a quote, ergo it is NOT the words Einstein said. Hence why he said, AS EINSTEIN POINTED OUT. No quotes. Not, "In Einstein's words". In other words, this was barnett's understanding of what Einstein was talking about. Make up rules? Oh, I'm sorry - I didn't realize I was also James R, and thus the site rules are my creation Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Given your continued dishonesty though, and the obvious fact that you cannot argue rationally or factually... consider this an official warning - if you are going to claim this quote as being Einsteins, then prove he actually said it. Otherwise, per the Supreme Court case of Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, you are committing misattribution and defamation. I'm sure you will attempt to prove this via your usual misrepresentation... or perhaps simply ignore it altogether. Just know - neither is an acceptable option. Do note - you are, with this defamation, insulting one of the great minds of science... a crime that few members here take kindly to, and one that attacks the very basis upon which this forum was founded. Factual argument has little effect on those who ignore facts Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Barnett's claim that that was what was pointed out to him by Einstein. So obviously he said it. That's the proof. Oh, and you know what you can do with your threats troll. Like I said, when you have no argument, you make up rules to infract. You disgust me. Back to my ignore list.
Nope, that is not proof that those are Einstein's words - that is evidence that Barnett interpreted that as what Einstein meant. Then again, given that you consider that proof... it explains a lot about why you constantly cry that you are being "unfairly targeted" when proof is demanded... I would say try again... but, we both know you will just repeat the same tired bullshit... after all, you have a several weeks old question still waiting for answers.
Troll method number 2. Start begging the troll mod to close the thread after they have completely derailed it with offtopic personal attacks and insults.
The derailing obviously is river the last two days and yourself near everyday. You are totally dishonest, you misinterpret claims, you ignore all evidence and are out just for one reason. To stir up any and all those that dare appreciate science rather than yours and river's unscientific insane illogical bullshit.
Troll technique number 3: drag in other issues from other threads, as if putting someone on trial. Dredge up a whole past history justifying them calling you names and disparaging you as a valued member here. It's the troll's constant hope to excuse and justify the abuse and scorn they heap on others instead of actually discussing issues. It's always personal for them.
Another example of you being a mitigated liar. You have been logically refuted in every thread you have started. Care to try for another lie?
