Basically we talk like Chaim talks..and we shouldn't talk like Chaim because we aren't Chaim and Chaim can only be Chaim because he can defend what he says and admit when he is wrong when he realizes he's wrong. Anyone else who tries to be like him, just gets frustrated when Imerica steps in...My answer is, don't be Chaim.
Hello dannycookie57, and good day to you.
I've read over the original thread and question, and I see points in what both you and Jimmy are asserting. I too get disheartened when I see some of the language used by the forum members when it comes to Imerica, and others, and I feel as if stronger cases could be made without the constant need for diatribe. I believe Jimmy is correct in his conclusion that Imerica will ultimately be an enemy to the cause, but I personally believe in my heart that Imerica has been brainwashed to such a degree, and is so dominated and driven by her emotions, that it would be virtually impossible to change her mind on any issue. Her views aren't rooted in a conscious malice, and that needs to be acknowledged.
Facts aren't what ultimately form her ideas, they're secondary to her. What she believes is right via her own personal set of moral principles is her ultimate and final appeal. In this respect, she shares a common trait with many women (no offense to the ladies of the forum) who likewise tend to form their opinion based on emotion, personality, and other abstract things. In a case like this if you wish to change her mind (which I believe is impossible) it has to be without rancor and with kindness, otherwise she will psychologically disregard you. If you don't wish to change her mind and just wish to refute her then it must be with steady cold facts; constantly rebutting her strawmen and tangent arguments for the sake of the readers.
Danny, ultimately I think you offered a great piece of advice in the portion I quoted. None of us are Chaim, and it's high time some individuals stop trying to write like he speaks regardless of the setting or context. Chaim, and Rav Kahane ZT"L always considered context, and used different language for different situations. Chaim's shows consist of strong rhetoric and fiery language to move and rally people to action, and draw attention. Likewise Kahane's speeches in Hebrew in Israel were also similar in their blistering oratory. But look at Kahane on American television interviews, and it's a different story -- he was calm, charismatic, and smooth. Look at Chaim Ben Pesach on the 'Save Israel' show with Charlie Bernhaut available on Allen-T's SamanthaTheCat account -- he was completely different there because Chaim, unlike some here, appreciates context. He was cool, calm, and collected, and dominated the format like a seasoned spokesperson. I encourage everyone here to watch those videos of Chaim, and take a lesson from there, myself included.