A simple breakdown of Ninja skills vs pirate (undercase) skills in a completely unbiased format.
We all know pirates and ninjas have this hate going on, but let's get technical about this. One on one, who wins? Does the pirate slash and arr his way to victory? Or does the ninja float on the wind's essence and pucture the skull from above? Let's find out shall we.
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1. Mobile Dexterity.
Ninjas are lithe dancers of the night, elegant patrons of ( Read more... )
-Presenter demonstrates an ignorance of ninja weaponry, as evident by his/her failed terminology. "Samurai blade" should be katana, for example. Unless the presenter is proposing that the ninja stole the sword from a samurai, and so is still observing the rightful ownership of that specific sword when mentioning it above. If a katana is not the weapon of which the presenter is thinking, then the appropriate name for the appropriate weapon should be utilized. Same for "dagger" and "scythe and chain". Presenter also excludes many other weapons from the arsenal list.
-Presenter demonstrates an ignorance of pirate weaponry, as evident not only by the lack of terms used but also by the lack of weapons listed within their arsenal. If presenter wishes to posit a solid argument, then research must be performed and utilized properly.
-Presenter fails to state which kind of pirate is being used for this argument. Pirates existed throughout time (as long as there were trade boats on the water), and around the world. Different pirates possessed different weaponry and different skills. Some were former naval officers, and highly trained in combat. Some were sailors who turned to a life of crime. Some have machine guns.
-Presenter demonstrates an obvious bias, as evident in the fantasy-like qualities applied to ninja. They cannot become invisible, for instance.
-Presenter attributes a method of killing to the pirates which was also used in old Japan by swordsmen (the term "samurai" is not being used because that is one specific class of swordsman, and this method was likely used by many). Allowing the blade to rust or sticking it in a collection of human waste was an effective way for a swordsman to ensure death to his enemy, even if he did not manage a killing blow. Considering that much of the ninja's tactics were not instant killing blows, but methods which were intended to distract, confuse, and incapacitate, it is not unlikely that they'd also taint a blade. I suppose this, then, could be considered another point of ignorance for the presenter, in relation to historical Japanese combat tactics.
-Presenter demonstrates an ignorance of ninja, as evident in the insistence that they have a moral code. Ninja were assassins who were to utilize any method possible to get close to their targets, and then stabbed from behind. There is no room in that for codes, and some would argue that there is little dignity in killing like a coward.
These are just a few of the reasons as to why the argument presented in the OP should be dismissed as unfounded idiocy. Let's not lower the high standards of this community by accepting regurgitated, ignorant arguments that possess all the quality of a third grader's book report.
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As for that "warm feeling," I'd suggest seeing a doctor immediately, and notifying all those with whom you've had recent sexual contact.
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Regardless, the love of your compassion truly stirs in me desires that have laid dormant for months, and I am at a loss for how to purge these feelings. Oh well, live and learn.
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If you want compassion, seek out a bodhisattva.
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Passion
"Compassion" combines com-, meaning "together," and pati, which means (as noted in that link above) "to suffer." This means...SURPRISE!..."To suffer with."
But, please, do continue to display your vast quantities of ignorance. It only helps enforce my case.
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