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Conversely, I'm saying that disputing the anecdote about allegedly pressuring the Sultan to reduce his donation is an unnecessary sidebar to reaching the inesca
by smcin 2y ago
Conversely, I'm saying that disputing the anecdote about allegedly pressuring the Sultan to reduce his donation is an unnecessary sidebar to reaching the inescapable conclusion that the Crown's response was embarrassing and dwarfed by other donations (e.g. Calcutta).
(We have multiple threads on this, if you want to respond let's pick one to make primary.)
- lolinder 2y agoAnd as I've said, we agree, so I see no need to pick a thread to reply.
- kortilla 2y agoThe sidebar is necessary because it’s an unsubstantiated claim that dilutes the actual discussion. It’s like slipping in an anecdote that she also ate children for breakfast. It’s right to call out incorrect stuff added even if it’s “supporting” the larger argument.