An Honor That Bush Is Unlikely to Embrace - Page 11

jallman · 07-09-08, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by independent_thinker2002

I agree. I just can't tell which Corey makes me sicker.

Definitely the whiny little bitchy one. Feldman I think. They fell so far since The Lost Boys.

independent_thinker2002 · 07-09-08, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jallman

Definitely the whiny little bitchy one. Feldman I think. They fell so far since The Lost Boys.

I thought Haim was the whiney one. LOL

Feldman was the one who was on "The Surreal Life" and got owned talking about being a vegan because of the cruelty to animals and then had it pointed out that he was wearing leather shoes.

jallman · 07-09-08, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by independent_thinker2002

I thought Haim was the whiney one. LOL

Feldman was the one who was on "The Surreal Life" and got owned talking about being a vegan because of the cruelty to animals and then had it pointed out that he was wearing leather shoes.

And to think I used to think one of em was so cute when I was like...10.

Southern Belle · 07-10-08, 12:30 AM

I'm just curious how someone else would feel if they had a sewer plant or something else named after them. They'd probably feel so bad.

That's what disturbs me about stuff like this, and also protests in the street and stuff like that, and why I don't like stuff like that, unless it's very nessecerry. How would you feel if somebody protested what you were doing or saying?

I believe you should be nice and respectful first, unless someone is mean or tries to hurt you. And think about how what you do affects other people, now, and 100 years from now.

I know it's not realiststic to expect it from other people, but that's what I try to do. Maybe if the polititions did the same, and also the protesters, things would be better.

What I mean is, everyone should try to be nice and have a little empathy. I know it looks way too simple written out like this...

galenrox · 07-10-08, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by obvious Child

Or a belief in moral and religious superiority coupled with a belief they are to change the word. It doesn't matter what ideology the group is. If they fail to regularly debate issues and seek outside view points, then the predictable problems of group think will emerge.

Which I haven't denied, but if you smoke tobacco with weed you'll get higher, when you combine some things you get a greater effect. When you have an ideology rooted in the idea of moral superiority, which covers nanny-staters on the right and left, the group compounded self righteousness will happen faster and more enthusiastically.

galenrox · 07-10-08, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by independent_thinker2002

Treating the office like a monarch that can only be praised seems ludicrous. I find the frustration with the people pushing this petition misplaced. It seems that a president can do anything and still be above ridicule in this fashion. Forget that a President's actions are what actually dishonor the office. People seem to want to think that the office is fragile. Would the office be strengthened by having 40 foot statues in the center of every town and giant murals and tapestries with Presidents wearing military garb and Rayban Sunglasses? Perhaps we can have people turn in their gold for toilet seats at Presidential Palaces.

How the **** is it suggesting that we should treat the President like a monarch? Is showing respect for any office monarchical?

Doc Howl · 07-10-08, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by galenrox

Well dude, in sixty years, in a hundred years, George W. Bush will still have been President of the United States of America. That's the point, he's the President, and there's a point when you're just belittling the office, and this San Francisco thing is a perfect example.

Actually, it's belittling THIS president.

And what of it? The president is not a holy man, or an emperor. He's not even really supposed to be a leader. He's just some schmoe we elected to run the executive branch for us.

Doc Howl · 07-10-08, 12:46 AM

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How the **** is it suggesting that we should treat the President like a monarch? Is showing respect for any office monarchical?

It is if you insist we aren't allowed to ridicule him.

He's just a hired geek. I see no reason to respect him any more than any other citizen...or to respect the office any more than I'd respect the office of dog catcher.

Doc Howl · 07-10-08, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Belle

I'm just curious how someone else would feel if they had a sewer plant or something else named after them. They'd probably feel so bad.

That's what disturbs me about stuff like this, and also protests in the street and stuff like that, and why I don't like stuff like that, unless it's very nessecerry. How would you feel if somebody protested what you were doing or saying?

Well, if you happen to be getting American kids killed for Halliburton's bottom line, then who cares if his feelings get hurt? It's not like he cares about anyone else.

Southern Belle · 07-10-08, 12:56 AM

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Well, if you happen to be getting American kids killed for Halliburton's bottom line, then who cares if his feelings get hurt? It's not like he cares about anyone else.

How is he killing American kids?

He didn't draft anyone into the army, is that what you mean? Anybody who goes to the army knows they'll be fighting for their country. It is sad, but someone has to. because some people aren't nice or empathetic so war happens.