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In reply to the discussion: Cornel West [View all]wilt the stilt
(4,528 posts)8. The art of communicating
is to have people who don't agree with you to listen and consider your ideas. Think of a litigator trying to convince a jury to see his side in a case. I speak to top litigators all the time and the way they use language is very good and very persuasive. West only communicates with people who agree with him.
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I know what you mean! I used to turtle-sit for a friend and they would fascinate me.
Coventina
Jan 2016
#9
I went to a pet store to get some nectar for my Granddaughters sugar glider and there was
Autumn
Jan 2016
#10
my cousin & i caught a rather large snapping turtle on the lakes road when we were kids.
pansypoo53219
Jan 2016
#44
Tasty! We've got turtles from all over the world, made from all kinds of stuff.
Solly Mack
Jan 2016
#70
A litigator's language is similar to that of any sales closer, the objective is to guide and even
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2016
#52
The art of communicating also involves posting threads that don't spin off to turtle distractions.
DisgustipatedinCA
Jan 2016
#61
I haven't had one myself, but several different friends of mine do, and they all love them!!
Coventina
Jan 2016
#16
If you think that shtick is pathetic this turtle thinks he's a shark:
beam me up scottie
Jan 2016
#26
The people whom he inspires don't really care what your meaningless thoughts are. nt
RedCappedBandit
Jan 2016
#53