Most Inspiring Person of 2004
Mercenary Soldiers
23-12-2004, 01:12
The votes are in, and Beliefnet awards the 'Most Inspiring Person' of 2004 to Pat Tillman, the would-be football star who turned down the million-dollar contract to enlist with the US Army Rangers. He was killed in April, by friendly fire.
A close second was Cpl. Jason Dunham, a 22-year old Marine who threw himself on a grenade to shield other members of his unit. Cpl. Dunham is also in the running for the Medal of Honor.
Out of curiosity, who inspired you most this year?
Crimmond
23-12-2004, 03:26
OOC: Is this IC or OOC. If OOC, shouldn't it be in General?
OOC: If this is OOC, then the BoSox. If this is IC, then...
IC:
While the Imitoran people respect the decision of the most inspiring person of the year, they must ask, why did these two people win? One man gave up a job to go do what his country asked of him. What is so special or inspiring about that. Another man died in the line of duty doing what any true soldier should do. Again, what is so special? We believe that people, in order to be inspiring, must overcome actual odds and inspire people to work harder.
In Imitora, trying to say someone is more inspiring than anyone else for doing what they were asked is, at best, insipid, and insulting to think that anyone 'needs' someone to inspire them.
Roach-Busters
23-12-2004, 04:01
The votes are in, and Beliefnet awards the 'Most Inspiring Person' of 2004 to Pat Tillman, the would-be football star who turned down the million-dollar contract to enlist with the US Army Rangers. He was killed in April, by friendly fire.
A close second was Cpl. Jason Dunham, a 22-year old Marine who threw himself on a grenade to shield other members of his unit. Cpl. Dunham is also in the running for the Medal of Honor.
Out of curiosity, who inspired you most this year?
Those two are certainly inspiring. Their heroism is far beyond anything I could ever hope to accomplish.
As for me, I think the most inspiring person was Thaksin Shinawatra (PM of Thailand).
Jannemannistan
23-12-2004, 10:39
ooc: ill go for bush... he shows that even the biggest moron in the world can achieve absolute power.
How about Mrs Gandi. What she did took real courage.
Torching Witches
23-12-2004, 10:51
David Blunkett.
The votes are in, and Beliefnet awards the 'Most Inspiring Person' of 2004 to Pat Tillman, the would-be football star who turned down the million-dollar contract to enlist with the US Army Rangers. He was killed in April, by friendly fire.
A close second was Cpl. Jason Dunham, a 22-year old Marine who threw himself on a grenade to shield other members of his unit. Cpl. Dunham is also in the running for the Medal of Honor.
Out of curiosity, who inspired you most this year?
hahahaha dead guys do not inspire me. a guy who didn't join the army would be inspiring to me. especially if not joining the army meant that he didn't get killed by 'friendly' fire. and how inspiring is a guy so stupid that he knowingly lay on a live grenade? if i saw a grenade my first thought would be 'run like fuck'
my most inspiring person, this year as it was last year and ever shall be, was jackie wilson. for the song sweetest feeling. a song which can only spread joy to the world.
Clint the mercyful
23-12-2004, 11:37
wagwan, you have inspired me to post.........
the most inspiring person of 2004 is Toaster, of Bude, in Cornwall and his feats on a pushbike
Amall Madnar
23-12-2004, 11:39
George Bush, he scored Time Magazine person of the year again!
Lunatic Goofballs
23-12-2004, 11:40
I inspire people. But others think I probably shouldn't. :p
How about Mrs Gandi. What she did took real courage.
Eh?
I'm sorry. I've been living in a cave with Osama for the past year...
err... damn. I mean with genital warts.
Monkeypimp
23-12-2004, 11:45
George Bush, he scored Time Magazine person of the year again!
So you would find Hitler inspiring? He won the award too...
Clint the mercyful
23-12-2004, 11:47
err... nevermind.
Kurt died 10 years ago !
this is 2004
Greenmanbry
23-12-2004, 11:47
Lunatic Goofballs is by far the most inspiring person in the world today...
But his posts can be quite hurtful :(
I mean... do you know how much my tailbone hurts every time I fall to the ground, laughing my ass off at his posts?? :(
Lunatic Goofballs
23-12-2004, 11:53
Lunatic Goofballs is by far the most inspiring person in the world today...
But his posts can be quite hurtful :(
I mean... do you know how much my tailbone hurts every time I fall to the ground, laughing my ass off at his posts?? :(
You can't make an omelette without breaking some... asses.
:D
Crimmond
23-12-2004, 16:17
So you would find Hitler inspiring? He won the award too...
Well, he did run the most efficient nation ever made and rebuilt Germany in an amazingly small period of time. If you push aside the atrocities for a moment, that's worth something.
The most inspiring person this year was no one famous. Twas my mother. :)
Stephistan
23-12-2004, 16:22
The votes are in, and Beliefnet awards the 'Most Inspiring Person' of 2004 to Pat Tillman, the would-be football star who turned down the million-dollar contract to enlist with the US Army Rangers. He was killed in April, by friendly fire.
I'd have to agree. While I am completely against the war in Iraq (although I believe he was killed in Afghan any way) but I know his story. He was either the salt of the earth, or the stupiest person alive. However, no less inspiring. It's a great tragic story.
Alomogordo
23-12-2004, 17:28
Corporal Dunham. That's just going WAY beyond the call of duty. He definitely deserves the Medal of Honor.
Eutrusca
23-12-2004, 17:33
hahahaha dead guys do not inspire me. a guy who didn't join the army would be inspiring to me. especially if not joining the army meant that he didn't get killed by 'friendly' fire. and how inspiring is a guy so stupid that he knowingly lay on a live grenade? if i saw a grenade my first thought would be 'run like fuck'
If you truly feel that way, then I truly feel sorry for you. You're missing out on some of the most important lessons in life. You are truly to be pityed. :(