Protest at Columbia over Iranian President

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Working for my "daddy's law firm," I'll have FAR more effect on the state of the world than any of those folks ever will.

-- but we all like to feel like we contribute to society I suppose.

and that is what scares me...people who dont have a finger on the pulse of society but find ways to get put into power,,,,

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

and that is what scares me...people who dont have a finger on the pulse of society but find ways to get put into power,,,,

What exactly are you trying to say? What has come out of the Columbia protests or Jena which will result in any societal changes?

Nothing.

[Rudey]

Ignoring all the foolish posts in this thread, my favorite remark today by the president of Iran was in regards to treatment of gays, and him basically calling Americans gay. Pretty funny IMO:

Pressed by Dean Coatsworth on the original question about the rights of gay men and lesbians in Iran, Mr. Ahmadinejad said: “In Iran, we don’t have homosexuals like in your country. We don’t have that in our country.”

The audience booed and hissed loudly. Some laughed, uncomfortably.

“In Iran, we do not have this phenomenon,” Mr. Ahmadinejad continued, undeterred. “I do not know who has told you that we have it.

-Rudey

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by Kevin

What exactly are you trying to say? What has come out of the Columbia protests or Jena which will result in any societal changes?

Nothing.

dude...why are your jaws still flapping...you indicated that you don't care...we all get it.

[AOII_LB93]

Is the pissing contest done yet, or are you guys still dribbling on each others shoes?

Back on the topic of Ahmadinejad...

Rudey,
I thought by far that was the funniest comment he made. Though I've heard it echoed from others I know in the region. A woman I was in my grad program with (who was from Jordan) and a gentleman from Morocco were both of the same mindset. It was kind of odd to hear an educated adult say, "There are no gay people in my country. It just doesn't happen there."

It was an odd comment, but I would presume that over "there", homosexuals are probably trying to hide it since it's "less acceptable" than in western culture...not that all kinds of people in this country accept it, I think we might just be a little more aware of it.

[kddani]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

and that is what scares me...people who dont have a finger on the pulse of society but find ways to get put into power,,,,

I don't think Kevin is going to be able to wield all that much power from a family law firm in Oklahoma.

Back on topic somewhat, I wish I had taken advantage more of my college experience to see speakers, controversial and not. I am glad that I did not spend any of my college time being a crazy protester at everything that reeked even slightly of controversy.