billvon 3,111 #1 August 10, 2005 It's time to celebrate the newest american holiday - 9/11! -------------------- Pentagon announces September 11 concert Washington August 10, 2005 - 1:36PM The Pentagon would hold a massive march and country music concert to mark the fourth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said in an announcement tucked into an Iraq war briefing today. ------------------- What a great idea! Celebrate the death of 3000 americans, have a big concert, and get another link between Iraq and 9/11 planted in people's minds! And people claim our president is dumb. http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/pentagon-announces-september-11-concert/2005/08/10/1123353364623.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #2 August 10, 2005 QuoteWhat a great idea! Celebrate the death of 3000 americans, have a big concert, and get another link between Iraq and 9/11 planted in people's minds! And people claim our president is dumb. I think the point is to celebrate our defiance in the face of terrorism, our fortitude, our willingness to fight for our way of life and others, and our accomplishments thus far. The glass is either half-empty or half-full Bill. Your comment illustrates why the "left" doesn't have a positive message for the American people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #3 August 10, 2005 >Your comment illustrates why the "left" doesn't have a positive >message for the American people. And, unfortunately, your reply demonstrates that some people will defend anything 'their' side does. Celebrating 9/11 with a country music concert is offensive no matter which side comes up with the idea. What's next? Having a national holiday for Pearl Harbor? Having a Hiroshima and Nagasaki "big blow out" concert series? How about a Gitmo Interrogation Memorial Day? Think on it and I suspect you'll realize that this is one of those cases where party unity is less important than basic decency. >The glass is either half-empty or half-full Bill. Not even the most ardent Bush supporter could claim that 9/11 was a half full glass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #4 August 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat a great idea! Celebrate the death of 3000 americans, have a big concert, and get another link between Iraq and 9/11 planted in people's minds! And people claim our president is dumb. I think the point is to celebrate our defiance in the face of terrorism, our fortitude, our willingness to fight for our way of life and others, and our accomplishments thus far. The glass is either half-empty or half-full Bill. Your comment illustrates why the "left" doesn't have a positive message for the American people. I think this is a poor idea. Why do we not have a columbine concert and Festival? Or a Oklahoma city day fair? Mourning and remembering is one thing, a concert is just silly. And that is not coming from the left. It comes from a centrist.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 August 10, 2005 QuoteMourning and remembering is one thing, a concert is just silly. I just thought this could be repeated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 August 10, 2005 QuoteMourning and remembering is one thing, a concert is just silly I agree and would add as well that it is bad form and in bad taste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 August 10, 2005 Jeeze... a country music concert .... some people really do want to run salt into the wounds (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Botellines 0 #8 August 10, 2005 QuoteWhat's next? Having a national holiday for Pearl Harbor? Having a Hiroshima and Nagasaki "big blow out" concert series? How about a Gitmo Interrogation Memorial Day? Juanesky already had a BBQ to celebrate Hiroshima and Nagasaki, so you may want to delete that from your what-is-next list. The concert alone would just seem poor taste. I think the worst part is the speech part. They are using those 3000+ innocent people for political gain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #9 August 10, 2005 I also think it's in poor taste. I would have thought it would have been better to remember these vicims with dignity rather than have some country bands and record companies having a good excuse to make cash off the sacrifice of others.---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #10 August 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat's next? Having a national holiday for Pearl Harbor? Having a Hiroshima and Nagasaki "big blow out" concert series? How about a Gitmo Interrogation Memorial Day? Juanesky already had a BBQ to celebrate Hiroshima and Nagasaki, so you may want to delete that from your what-is-next list. yes, but did he use a microwave ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #11 August 10, 2005 Oh well, why isn't this comment a surprise? Sometimes I really think you have trouble reading and understanding the english language. Feel free to read my post again explaining as to why I had BBQ that day, if there is something you don't understand, I'll be glad to explain it. It seems that you don't do very well with explanations and facts and only insist in your dim views on world affairs, history and of course, last but not least, you being ok of a minor being subject to sexual advances by adults."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #12 August 10, 2005 Well, gee, thanks for explaining that you really didn't think the nuclear bomb was something worthy of commemorating with a barbecue, but he was simply commenting on a post which you actually did make. If you are so worried about your comments being misinterpreted, maybe you should think about that before you post instead if insulting his command of the English language. (I know he's not the only one who found your barbecue comment to be in poor taste!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #13 August 10, 2005 I don't really care either way. If some people get worked up, then they would anyway. If others get some benefit (psychological or otherwise) good for them. And 'marches' in general are just pathetich regardless of the issue - but at least some fat people with nothing better to do get some exercise. The real tragedy is country music - either in general or in concert form. Now that's just wrong. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #14 August 10, 2005 If I was worried, I would have not made any comments at all. But I'm not, and it is not an insult, about his command, just an observation, as it really seems that he "may" choose to either ignore when he is given an explanation or simply does not understand them. I'm pretty sure he is not the only one, right Bill?"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #15 August 10, 2005 I think it's a dirty trick. An attempt to make you look like a bad guy to anyone who didn't read the other posts. As such, you should have given the link like you did and nothing to be worried about, just clarification. A barbeque on the weekend can just be dinner, it doesn't have to be a tribute to radiation blasts, but some people are always looking for ways to be offended. Like walking up to someone in at work, in front of coworkers, and congratulating them for not beating their wife last month. True, but the implication is on purpose and blindsiding. But this isn't work and once you post something, it's there to be abused by anyone who doesn't like your politics. So take the heat or get out of the kitchen. You, obviously, will take the heat. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #16 August 10, 2005 LMAO. It always is, like anything you do in life someone will definitely not only dislike it, but hate it. As a matter of fact the BBQ in question was lunch-dinner, but I hope you can take a rain check for the beer if we ever meet!. "According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #17 August 10, 2005 QuoteLMAO. It always is, like anything you do in life someone will definitely not only dislike it, but hate it. As a matter of fact the BBQ in question was lunch-dinner, but I hope you can take a rain check for the beer if we ever meet!. Will you 2 guys get a room already! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #18 August 10, 2005 you need a room to drink beer? "Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #19 August 10, 2005 There WAS a good bit of ass-slapping and backpatting going on wasn't there? Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #20 August 10, 2005 Nope, not really, but since I won't be in the US for a while (taking up camel riding), it seems that skydiving is out of the question for now."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #21 August 10, 2005 QuoteNot even the most ardent Bush supporter could claim that 9/11 was a half full glass. Possibly, but Bush sure could. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #22 August 10, 2005 Quote I think this is a poor idea. Why do we not have a columbine concert and Festival? . They already have the tour t-shirts ready. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Botellines 0 #23 August 11, 2005 QuoteI think it's a dirty trick. An attempt to make you look like a bad guy to anyone who didn't read the other posts. As such, you should have given the link like you did and nothing to be worried about, just clarification. A barbeque on the weekend can just be dinner, it doesn't have to be a tribute to radiation blasts, but some people are always looking for ways to be offended. Like walking up to someone in at work, in front of coworkers, and congratulating them for not beating their wife last month. True, but the implication is on purpose and blindsiding. But this isn't work and once you post something, it's there to be abused by anyone who doesn't like your politics. So take the heat or get out of the kitchen. You, obviously, will take the heat. Rehmwa, don´t let Juanesky fool you, he knows what he said and he is just back pedaling now. That is what happens when he posts without thinking which is almost everytime he posts. rasmack: So, today is the 60th anniversary of the bomb over Nagasaki. Was it necessary? 74.000 killed. 75.000 wounded. Was it worth it? markd_nscr986: Yes..........it was worth it.......... I commemorated the occasion by watching Juaneky: And I did a barbecue!!!! Link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Botellines 0 #24 August 11, 2005 Quoteyou being ok of a minor being subject to sexual advances by adults.´ What part of "No jokes about or references to pedophilia. None. you don´t understand More on this... No References to Pedophilia References to pedophilia can only be made in a factual context or in discussion of certain political and social issues. Outside of those limited contexts Dropzone.com will have a zero-tolerance policy to pedophilia and any reference thereto will be removed without explanation. Juanesky, people laughs at you when they check you accusation of paedophilia in the actual thread. I just want to save you some embarrasment, but you are not helping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #25 August 11, 2005 Perhaps it's meant as a concert in memoriam. Perhaps it's meant to provide one way for some, not all, to reflect on that terrible day. How are you going to remember 9/11? I'm all about different strokes for different folks, but to get angry at how some might remember that day is, in my opinion, is misguided. How anyone can internalize and focus anger inward on an event when we were attacked by an external force is beyond me. If a concert on 9/11 bothers you, don't go. If it's not how you want to remember the day, fine. Don't blind yourself to how others may remember death or tragedy. 9/11 wasn't just an attack on 3,000 people and that day represents more than its victims.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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