MHz - I would expect by now you should realize that there is no possibility of holding a serious discussion with certain people in here. These few specific people frequent this forum only for the reason of argument and really have nothing constructive to add to any exchange of ideas.
I wouldn't go that far. I think the problem is that, in many cases, people aren't even discussing the same things. I recently started a thread about problem solving. I did it specifically because some folks here really have no idea how to do it. I know that is a big issue with CB (He laughed off the thread). CB, like so many others pass right over defining the problem and understanding priorities. Unless and until you do that, there really isn't any point in moving on with a discussion.
Take this thread for instance, What is the problem? Is it that UN folks are being killed? Is it that Religious nutters are given too much publicity. Is it that western armies are unwelcome in Afghanistan. Until people can agree on the problem, no problem will ever be solved. There's nothing really wrong with that if you choose to be here for entertainment sake. Don't take it too seriously.