Obama's Rhetoric is the Real Catastrophe

[agzg]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

You didn't get it, but I'm sure someone on here did or will....eventually.

Yeah I was trying to tell you that I didn't get it without telling you that I didn't get it.

I was trying to be smooth.

Didn't work. Never does.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

The Pied Piper talked about assholes and horses asses????

Yes, the mice followed him. Or the children? Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, too.

I do know that St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland, does that help?

I believed this on a literal level much longer than I should have. I assumed they didn't have snakes in Ireland, until one of my college friends said, "don't you think that was allegorical about driving out Paganism?" Nope, it had never crossed my mind.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

(I'm using generic "you" here)
If you were someone I saw everyday, especially if you were someone that I saw everyday and liked, I wouldn't jump as readily to criticize your political or social opinions, especially without more regard for how I expressed my disagreement.

Since this forum exists for us to talk and debate about stuff, I assume that people are interested in debate and might even enjoy disagreement for the sake of teasing out and strengthening their own opinions.

I don't think I've ever said anything I'd be completely ashamed of online or anything (well, if I thought long enough, I'm sure I could think of something), but sometimes I post without considering things as much as I would if I were sending out a neighborhood newsletter.

I really appreciate your explanation and I thank you for it. I do agree that when we are with friends, we are careful not to overtly express our disagreements with their opinions. But what about the opposite, when a "friend" happens to be the ONLY representation of {insert your ethnic group here}... What about someone who is biracial or multiracial? And someone says something ignorant about XYZ person? When do I take this as "real"? Just asking?

And while people strengthen their own personal opinions, some people gain great insights and CHANGE their opinions!!! How can THAT happen on a message board? WOW!!! Moreover, this might be the ONLY place that some of people interact with someone of another ethnic group... Shocking, but true. So rather than us blasting each other, how do you think we can approach a more "shared" experience?

Sorry, for the length, starting watching "Freedom Writers"...

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

You didn't get it, but I'm sure someone on here did or will....eventually.

I got it but you should spell it out as to not be passive aggressive.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

Didn't work. Never does.

Nope, I guess not.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

hell KSig makes a better conversationalist on this than you.

Don't ever bring me into one of your irrational adventures, friend - I'm not a point of comparison, and you've shown yourself to be less than able in this thread anyway.

So far, you've insulted a woman for simply being a woman and race-baited continuously, while denigrating others for their innate characteristics - that is fucked up, and not the mark of a man. Knock that off - it's actively bad for conversation, and you know better.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Then get over me and stop trying.

My nephew tends to start doing this when he gets sleepy.

Best I can do is give him bottle and lay him down for the night.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

Don't ever bring me into one of your irrational adventures, friend - I'm much more than you'll ever be, as your actions in this thread have shown.

So far, you've insulted a woman for simply being a woman and race-baited continuously, while denigrating others for their innate characteristics - that is fucked up, and not the mark of a man.

I wasnt referring to you.

You are much more of....what exactly?

And you plan on proving that ...how?

You are there and I am here...what kind of contest you wanna have?


1st guy: Damn the water is cold!!

2nd guy: AND DEEP TOO!!

Think on it

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

I wasnt referring to you.

Fair enough, I guess?

Still, it's pretty messed up to throw out what you did in this thread. I hope you see that. There's a better way.

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

You are much more of....what exactly?

And you plan on proving that ...how

You are there and I am here...what kind of contest you wanna have?


1st guy: Damn the water is cold!!

2nd guy: AND DEEP TOO!!

Think on it

I'll think on it, thanks. Now you think about your misogyny, your logical fallacies (HINT: every one of your posts is an appeal to authority), and the fact that you raised an "Uncle Tom" objection in this thread. Seriously. In 2009, you ran Uncle Tom on someone. On a message board.

I get that you were born in a different era than most here, but adapt.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

Fair enough, I guess?

Still, it's pretty messed up to throw out what you did in this thread. I hope you see that. There's a better way.

I know that.

and I know exactly what I was doing.

Now back off and have a good night sir.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

I really appreciate your explanation and I thank you for it. I do agree that when we are with friends, we are careful not to overtly express our disagreements with their opinions. But what about the opposite, when a "friend" happens to be the ONLY representation of {insert your ethnic group here}... What about someone who is biracial or multiracial? And someone says something ignorant about XYZ person? When do I take this as "real"? Just asking?

And while people strengthen their own personal opinions, some people gain great insights and CHANGE their opinions!!! How can THAT happen on a message board? WOW!!! Moreover, this might be the ONLY place that some of people interact with someone of another ethnic group... Shocking, but true. So rather than us blasting each other, how do you think we can approach a more "shared" experience?

Sorry, for the length, starting watching "Freedom Writers"...

I think we do change our opinions, even if we don't post accordingly. Perhaps we should bump threads and note when we have completely come around.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

I know that.

and I know exactly what I was doing.

Now back off and have a good night sir.

HA - back off?

Why? Now you're getting threatening over a message board? You're too old for this.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

HA - back off?

Why? Now you're getting threatening over a message board? You're too old for this.

yeah...how bout that...

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

HA - back off?

Why? Now you're getting threatening over a message board? You're too old for this.

Angry black man.

But interestingly subdued when a man types to him.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

Fair enough, I guess?

Still, it's pretty messed up to throw out what you did in this thread. I hope you see that. There's a better way.



I'll think on it, thanks. Now you think about your misogyny, your logical fallacies (HINT: every one of your posts is an appeal to authority), and the fact that you raised an "Uncle Tom" objection in this thread. Seriously. In 2009, you ran Uncle Tom on someone. On a message board.

I get that you were born in a different era than most here, but adapt.

Uncle Tom...yeah...picture that....amazing huh?

If by 'adapting' you mean turn a blind eye...the answer is......nah.
The
problem with CHANGE in what you are requesting usually requires cowing of a sort..that's not my bag.

So no...I stand by my opinion whether you agree or not.