NickDG 23 #1 February 7, 2010 Most of us can probably agree conservatives aren't generally considered creative thinkers, and why the most interesting authors, artists, scholars, scientists, and men of peace, are usually liberals. But here's the exception that proves the rule and a good take on the republican pain of losing the last presidential election. The person who did it is a conservative using it as his sig line on another forum I follow. And he meant it as a knock on us liberals. But the unintended beauty is it works both ways. And I'll just suppose he wasn't creative enough to see that, LOL . . . In any case, it's well done, and both camps will enjoy it! http://i45.tinypic.com/53wn6c.gif NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 February 7, 2010 That's the "Orange Mocha Frappachino" from Zoolander, isn't it? The "Gas Pump Fight" is right after IIRC."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #3 February 7, 2010 QuoteMost of us can probably agree conservatives aren't generally considered creative thinkers, and why the most interesting authors, artists, scholars, scientists, and men of peace, are usually liberals. I guess the real problem with conservatives is the way they incredibly stereotype and bias in an ugly way just to shore up their tiny egos. ... 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 Andy9o8 2 #4 February 7, 2010 Quote I guess the real problem with conservatives is the way they incredibly stereotype and bias in an ugly way just to shore up their tiny egos. I was gonna say "penises"; but yeah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #5 February 7, 2010 QuoteMost of us can probably agree conservatives aren't generally considered creative thinkers, and why the most interesting authors, artists, scholars, scientists, and men of peace, are usually liberals. I think this is a bit of an unfair characterization. However, it is also an example of subjective stated as objective. It's agreed that you may not be interested in the writings or thoughts of those such as PJ O'Rourke, Thomas Sowell, Milton Friedman. It is ironic, says I, that assuming you are correct, that the liberals are "The Man." Meaning that they are the establishment, and therefore stifling competing thought. On the other hand, the intelligentia with whom I have associated find interest in opposite ideas. My best friend is a pinko doctor of economics. Come to think of it, all of my best friends are lefties. Perhaps because they are the intellectual type who, like me, soak up competing thought. They are interested in ideas, no matter what side they fall on. As far as interesting scholars, well, why are they interesting? Interesting authors? Why are they interesting? Men of peace? What makes Robald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev (who agreed to perhaps the most game changing anti-nuclear treaty EVER) less interesting than, say, Jimmy Carter, whose methods were different but achieved peaceful objectives as well? I think they are all interesting because we can learn things from everyone. Often the barrier is in approaching them with an open mind to actually be interested in their perspectives. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 February 7, 2010 That's the "Orange Mocha Frappachino" from Zoolander, isn't it? The "Gas Pump Fight" is right after IIRC."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #3 February 7, 2010 QuoteMost of us can probably agree conservatives aren't generally considered creative thinkers, and why the most interesting authors, artists, scholars, scientists, and men of peace, are usually liberals. I guess the real problem with conservatives is the way they incredibly stereotype and bias in an ugly way just to shore up their tiny egos. ... 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
Andy9o8 2 #4 February 7, 2010 Quote I guess the real problem with conservatives is the way they incredibly stereotype and bias in an ugly way just to shore up their tiny egos. I was gonna say "penises"; but yeah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 February 7, 2010 QuoteMost of us can probably agree conservatives aren't generally considered creative thinkers, and why the most interesting authors, artists, scholars, scientists, and men of peace, are usually liberals. I think this is a bit of an unfair characterization. However, it is also an example of subjective stated as objective. It's agreed that you may not be interested in the writings or thoughts of those such as PJ O'Rourke, Thomas Sowell, Milton Friedman. It is ironic, says I, that assuming you are correct, that the liberals are "The Man." Meaning that they are the establishment, and therefore stifling competing thought. On the other hand, the intelligentia with whom I have associated find interest in opposite ideas. My best friend is a pinko doctor of economics. Come to think of it, all of my best friends are lefties. Perhaps because they are the intellectual type who, like me, soak up competing thought. They are interested in ideas, no matter what side they fall on. As far as interesting scholars, well, why are they interesting? Interesting authors? Why are they interesting? Men of peace? What makes Robald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev (who agreed to perhaps the most game changing anti-nuclear treaty EVER) less interesting than, say, Jimmy Carter, whose methods were different but achieved peaceful objectives as well? I think they are all interesting because we can learn things from everyone. Often the barrier is in approaching them with an open mind to actually be interested in their perspectives. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
