[insomniaprincess]

ip, you and i regularly border on a problem with discussing the very large and the very societal..

Not regularly; two times. This thread and the one on sticky bombs. Also, I don't have a problem with discussing the large or societal nor do I have a problem with you, your comments or opinions. I enjoy the conversation. I just like people to be clear and concise with what they mean and to keep their facts straight (which you did in this post but didn't so much in your last post).

we (and the larger, collective we) use blanket statements to describe the ethos, intentions, or actions of others, simply because it is easier to do so and more accurate to do so,

I do not find it easier nor more accurate to do this. You and the collective majority of the forums may do so but I choose to refrain from generalizations, sterotypes and blanket statements.

then simply say that everything we talk about is conditional based upon the singular persons involved and the circumstances.

Everything I talked about is conditional based upon the singular persons involved and the circumstances.

I'd also like to point out that I wasn't defending Versed nor was I arguing with you, Zeit. To this point, I have not revealed my personal feelings on homosexuality, religion or whether or not Spiderman is cooler than Superman.

I just said that I think you should have shared your feelings and views on religion without pointing fingers at someone who never gave you reason to do so.

theres an aweful lot of typing in this thread isnt there?

This is true.