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  1. TypicalFish
    Again, as in everything else, see the letter in its intent and context. The problem they have with us is not so much who we are within our own borders, it is the fact that we are those people (in the extremist's view) within the borders of what they consider to be their holy land. As I have stated before, this is in no way exculpatory or some form of justification; BUT, if we are going to talk about it let's talk about what the issues really are besides "They hate us because we are Christian" or "Because we are free." "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    This seems to be a common misconception; the war IS in fact about land. They don't want to "kill us because we do not pray to the same God". Their war is about our (the U.S.) presence in what they perceive to be "their" holy land. Is this justification? Absolutely not; I am as much a globalist as anyone else. But make no mistake that is we stayed on our side of the pond, it wouldn't be an issue. Should we? Personally, no, I do not think so. I think the presence of the U.S. in various nation/states provides a valuable stabilizing influence. But to state that they hate us because we are Christian is wholly incorrect. One of the pillars of the Islamic faith is that ALL people of "good character" are worthy of heaven; no matter WHAT they worship. Jehovah, Dogs, Idols, it makes no difference. An attitude distinctly lacking in the Christian faith (I personally am methodist, btw, though I do admit to a dissatisfaction with some aspects of organized religion). "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    C'mon; I was SERIOUS about this thread. I really wanted to gather some opinions... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    How about a combo? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Macaroni and cheese and Fruit Loops. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Hmmm; having not read it; I stand corrected. I think though, that one of the things I was most surprised by was the absolutely boorish behaviour exhibited by Franken (in "Lies and the Lying Liars who tell them") in the name of "confronting" those "evil right wingers". Alot of it would have made Bill O'Reilly proud. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Screw a chubby 23 year old? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Aren't they all; really? Hypocritical, that is. I just finished Al Franken's new book where he lambastes the Republican Party for "calling opponents names". This coming from a man who has a book called "Rush Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot"... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    "Roadhouse" Patrick Swayze "Battlefield Earth" John Travolta I would say "Signs"; but I think it just sucked. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Hey, if you can jump, you can fight. ;-) "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
  11. TypicalFish
    Honestly; what would you do? So much has been made as of late of both Kerry's and the Bush Administration's Vietnam service record (the relevancy of this issue is NOT the point of this thread); I am curious to know everyone's take on it. Hypothetical scenario; we can't extract ourselves from the situation in Iraq, and it has grown larger and bloodier, a draft is institiuted, and you are eligible and likely to go. Do you volunteer? Do you skip happily off to war if called with no question? Investigate possible options for deferments and accept one if it is available? Look for a loophole to legally avoid it? Or dodge it completely by going to Canada? Be honest, no judgement here, what would you do? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    1 - Why wouldn't this also be a marketing ploy by BOTH MM and Disney. Disney isn't the most right wing business in the country. Quote Um, Disney's customer base is (by their own admission) heavily skewed to the conservative side. But that being said, I think it is no more complicated than Disney made an astute decision to avoid a very polarizing issue. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Actually, this isn't exactly true; one of the more interesting things about Islam is that as long as you have led a good and fruitful life, Allah lets you into heaven whether you are a practicing Muslim or not... Yup, you can even be an aetheist. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Stick with it, man. F%$# 'em. (And you get to be the "enigmatic older guy" in the class. Too cool.) "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Alana, I LOVE YOU. (Sometimes it feels good coming from the random guy you don't know who just wishes you well.) Matthew "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    How many of the "facts" are true or false? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    I think the Pelican Brief was the same way. the un-resolved tension made for a better film. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Interestingly enough, this came up today when I was buying a CAR BATTERY. The question was :"Phone number?" I said "For what?" "The warranty". I said "Doesn't really matter to me, I am selling the car and it is non-transferable anyways". "Well, we need it anyways". I took my business somewhere else. Just because it irritated me (I could really care less who knows I bought a car battery). I think the reality of it is, if you use an electronic media for of ordering, inquiry, or payment, the information IS sitting in a database somewhere. End of story. If you want to maintain the privacy of your buying and other habits, pay anonymously in cash. It's about your only option. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    It probably has something to do with the disproportionate number of black athletes and entertainers who, once they have "made it", find themselves in the company of a white woman (as opposed to giving the "opportunity" to a black woman). The equation seems decidedly one sided. Not passing judgement or making a comment (as a matter of fact; I don't think it's anybody's business who someone chooses to dat); just seem to be the way it is. Status symbol (though I really don't get that)? Novelty? Who knows? And another question: If a white male actor requested that love scenes with black females be removed from his movies, citing concerns over how his fans would react, would he be branded "racist"? That is an interesting question. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    "He wailed "Oh, my God, MY life is over."" Nice to see his concern over the guy he just SHOT. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Agreed. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
  22. TypicalFish
    For me; it's not a question of the "comments" meeting (or needing) my apporoval. I just think it is completely boorish and inappropriate behaviour to actively and maliciously insult someone who gave their life defending their principles. Which, by the way, also happen to be the same principles that allow the commentator to make the statements in the first place. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
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    Regardless of how you feel about the conflict, this is ridiculous. Entitled B%$#@. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1792200&partnersite=espn "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
  24. TypicalFish
    For BIG fun, go to this (Kirk Cameron's!) site and choose the "No" option when asked if you are a Christian... www.wayofthemaster.com "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET
  25. TypicalFish
    OK, true enough, but you lost me. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET