Damn Fable.....it was a joke. Making fun of myself. People with no sense of humor bothers me!!Originally posted by fable:
<STRONG>....The small-minded yahooism that doesn't even recognize its own insularity bothers me. "</STRONG>
Um, what are you referring to? I just simply added my remarks, and they had nothing to do with what you, or anybody else, had previously posted. Sheesh.Originally posted by Happy Evil:
<STRONG>Damn Fable.....it was a joke. Making fun of myself. People with no sense of humor bothers me!! </STRONG>
Originally posted by fable:
<STRONG>Ferguson took a strong stand against the idea of making Texas bilingual. As she put it in a famous statement that is still quoted in some chambers, "If the Good Lord had meant us to speak Spanish, he would have written the Bible in Spanish instead of English."
I don't know whether this is funny or not Wasn't George W Bush governor in Texas? Is there a certain connection between Texas government and strange public speech errors? Azeroth posted in his initial topic heading: So what is it about the U.S. that just ticks you off. As this was my first comment in this topic, I replied directly to him, leading off with: The small-minded yahooism that doesn't even recognize its own insularity bothers me...Originally posted by Happy Evil:
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What or who is it referring to then?
If I'm totally off base I apologize.
Unfortunately not CEOriginally posted by C Elegans:
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I think it's a commentary on most modern politicians We had a governor here in Arizona who made remarks that were just as ridiculous I wish it was limited in some way, but unfortunately I think you're right, it's a universal politician's problemOriginally posted by T'lainya:
<STRONG>Unfortunately not CE
One of Sweden's former Minister of Justice said when she got the position: "I think it's an advantage that I don't know anything at all about the law". Zzzz...
Try Arizona. It's always extremely hot here.Originally posted by ThorinOakensfield:
<STRONG>What ticks me off about NJ is that we have seasons. Personally i prefer an area which is always warm. I like the consistency.
I' just trying to change the topic.
Well, consider the evidence. When we first moved in and bought a refrigerator, two workmen installed it. They didn't do the job right, because after they left, and the water was turned on to power the ice machine and air conditioning, a lake formed on the floor and began seeping through the ceiling, below. I called, and asked them to come and fix the problem.Originally posted by Quark:
<STRONG>On that note, fable, tip to people in the Phila area: stay out of Camden.
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fable, ye've got to get out of NJ and move to TX. People are generally much friendlier there(just stay out of Dallas).Originally posted by fable:
<STRONG>Well, consider the evidence. When we first moved in and bought a refrigerator, two workmen installed it. They didn't do the job right, because after they left, and the water was turned on to power the ice machine and air conditioning, a lake formed on the floor and began seeping through the ceiling, below. I called, and asked them to come and fix the problem.
One of the two workmen showed up. He said he'd had to leave his "man" behind, because the guy (who was as wide and muscular as he was tall) had started saying he was going to wipe my head across every wall in the house for bothering them.
Okay, strike one.
We live in a relatively nice, upper middleclass neighborhood (they have no idea I'm here, muwa-HA-HA-HA-HA..!). But our neighbor across the street regularly verbally abuses his kids outdoors--"What are you doing out here, stupid!" he'll scream. "I toldcha to clean that garage! What kinda idiot kid do I got? You moron!" and on, and on. His neighbor to the left runs a landscape business, and has decided to use all the parking space in our cul-de-sac for his vehicles. When I asked once (nicely) if he could leave the space open in front of our house as we were expecting guests, he stared at me--and finally compiled. Then, there's *his* neighbor to the left, who has never been seen to smile or nod at anyone, but walks his dog regularly every morning and night, and stares at people.
What's saddest of all is that if you drive through this development, you keep hearing the same kind of loud, personal abuse hurled at neighbors and children on a regular basis.
Strike two.
Then, there are all the casual events--being told regularly when we return items to stores, "What d'ya expect me to do about it?" by clerks--or the people who can support tons of sports stadiums, but vote in a governor who promises to lower taxes; so there's no money to fix state-funded road potholes, or pay for electricity in the state educational system. (Hey, but she got plenty of funds from the American Rifle Association, so she must be okay.)
Strike three. And I didn't even relate any of the personal anecdotes my wife and I have collected about NJ driving habits, etc.
This is true indeed but to be made to pledge aligiance (and at such a young age) seems to me very wrong. for how many years do the children have to repeat this? There is no doubt that those of independent spirit will not take it seriously but what about those not so strong - it might well have a profound influence on them.Parents generally think and make decisions for their young kids. This includes the schools they go to, and the methods used there.
Happy evilIt is not indoctrination. The pledge of allegiance is just that. A pledge of alliegance.
What does it mean to Pledge Aligiance!? it means something like to promise support. But how can a young child judge if that is the right thing to do? sometimes the right thing to do is fight the opinion of your country - this kind of independence is crucial for morality. The right thing to is to teach the children about the admirable sentiments embodied in the declaration including different perspectives on it. to do any less makes a mokery of democracy and lower the status of the moral sentiments, behind the laws and constitution, to the level of religion and superstition which requires blind and unreasoned faith. the declaration of independance was founded on ideals and reasons - to make children, not ready to make a reasoned choise, pledge aligiance is contrary to those very principles.IMHO, the pledges purpose was to instill the fact that this nation is founded on things such as "liberty" and "justice". Kinda cheesy and idealized I know. Yet harmless.
But but... I like beer - what kind of girly drink do you want me to drink?Originally posted by Georgi:
<STRONG>That's just beer... drink something nice for goodness sake!!
