NationStates Jolt Archive

It was a pretty funny thread... really took the cake. Er, pie.

You mean pi?

Of course I did. My keyboard is... awkward... hence the issues with spacing in my posts, if you're bored enough to notice that kind of thing.

Is this a case of a "dignified" thread death?

Actually, the board seems to edit those... or maybe it's just less noticeable after it's been posted than it is in the textbox.

Is this a case of a "dignified" thread death?

Yeah. We're the Kavorkians of NS threads.

Of course I did. My keyboard is... awkward... hence the issues with spacing in my posts, if you're bored enough to notice that kind of thing.
Do you use the Sholes' model?
...or are you out of bug powder?

Yeah. We're the Kavorkians of NS threads.
*note to self .... when thread gets regressive, start tossing out tasteful math jokes*

It would make Tom Lehrer proud. *sniff*

*note to self .... when thread gets regressive, start tossing out tasteful math jokes*

It would make Tom Lehrer proud. *sniff*

Unfortunately, unlike the good doctor, we aren't. So we don't know what drugs to administer, nor in what amounts.

Consequently, there may be some pain involved, but generally the patient doesn't live to complain about it, if there is.

Unfortunately, unlike the good doctor, we aren't. So we don't know what drugs to administer, nor in what amounts.
That kinda sounds like a "CAn't-DO" attitude there.

Consequently, there may be some pain involved, but generally the patient doesn't live to complain about it, if there is.
Well, it's good to consider the condition of the corpse as it decays, since quite a few of them are exhumed and reanimated later, sometimes for less-than-honourable reasons.
Besides, constant attention to this forum is a sign of masochism, anyway ... so bring on the pain, y'all!
;)

Thats why they're called 'grunts' :D :D
Not everyone in the military is a grunt. Most of the military is comprised of POGUES (people other than grunts)

The next time an American soldier who is not a Guardsman/woman or a member of the Coast Guard has to save my ass, I'll tell you.

The next time an American soldier steps into line to defend my freedoms, I'll be right alongside them blazing away at those evil invading Canadians/Mexicans.

The people who protect me wear blue and carry badges. The people who will save me drive ambulances and firetrucks. They are not in the military.

And, since you're talking about things you're sick about, I'll point out one that I'm sick of: The idea that the Marines, Army, or Navy are somehow fighting for freedom. They aren't. They have never fought for those things. They fight and die for the foreign policy of whichever president is in office.

If you want to protect people, join the police. If you want to save people, become an EMT, study medecine, join the Coast Guard or the National Guard, or become a firefighter.


Alright why don't you call 911 and report two planes crashing into buildings and see how far the police go to catch those responsible...oh yeah they have no jurisdiction outside their country of origin. You may not see it but the people in the military do protect your sorry butt. They do that irrespective of whether or not you are glad they are doing that. Yes they do follow whatever lame national policy that the president selects. But YOU the voter elect the president! So if your problem is with national policy vote intelligently instead of being a freaking idiot.

But YOU the voter elect the president! So if your problem is with national policy vote intelligently instead of being a freaking idiot.
What's that, Verd?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Electoral_College

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Harris
&
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2001/08/08/politics/main305435.shtml

So what's all this then, amen?

;)

The next time an American soldier who is not a Guardsman/woman or a member of the Coast Guard has to save my ass, I'll tell you.

The next time an American soldier steps into line to defend my freedoms, I'll be right alongside them blazing away at those evil invading Canadians/Mexicans.

The people who protect me wear blue and carry badges. The people who will save me drive ambulances and firetrucks. They are not in the military.

And, since you're talking about things you're sick about, I'll point out one that I'm sick of: The idea that the Marines, Army, or Navy are somehow fighting for freedom. They aren't. They have never fought for those things. They fight and die for the foreign policy of whichever president is in office.

If you want to protect people, join the police. If you want to save people, become an EMT, study medecine, join the Coast Guard or the National Guard, or become a firefighter.
Now there's the angry left attitude that I expect to see more, and more of every day. This isn't as vivid as outright spitting and slander, but dismissals, such as this go a long way to present the left-leaning bias against our troops.

What's that, Verd?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Electoral_College

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Harris
&
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2001/08/08/politics/main305435.shtml

So what's all this then, amen?

;)

Now now, you shouldn't trust everything on wikipedia :D

It seems for some people, there are only two acceptable ways to act about our troops. Worshiping them as the heroic freedom fighters who can do no wrong and deserve more respect than your momma, or spitting on them as the evil babykillers who deserve hanging.

So it's 1. Lick their genitals. Or 2. Spit on their face.

Since I don't fall into either category, the lickers and the spitters alike distrust and suspect I'm one of "them" (the enemy).

It's tough, but at the end of the day at least I get the satisfaction of knowing I can have an opinion about people that doesn't involve bodily fluid exchange.

Now now, you shouldn't trust everything on wikipedia :D
I gave a smilie. I'm nudging Verd personally there. He knows the joke.
Also, you might've noted how often i actually use Wiki.

Now there's the angry left attitude that I expect to see more, and more of every day. This isn't as vivid as outright spitting and slander, but dismissals, such as this go a long way to present the left-leaning bias against our troops.
Took long enough to make you feel vindicated, didn't it? :rolleyes:
It isn't a general thing, so if you want generalizations then why don't you agree with the generalizations about the right-wing f*ckheads?

EDIT: You know, i just reread the post you replied to.
What was posted is lucid and concise, unlike the swathing bullsh*t rhetoric you have here. You aren't even near a level of mental competency as they are for the clarity of post.
You sincerely don't understand what was said, and instead insinuate your tired, unsubstantiated jilipolladas.

Now now, you shouldn't trust everything on wikipedia :D
Since i'm equal opportunity ...

http://www.fec.gov/pdf/eleccoll.pdf

and

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/00-949.pdf

and

http://www.guardian.co.uk/US_election_race/Story/0,2763,399153,00.html

and

http://uselectionatlas.org/INFORMATION/ARTICLES/pe2000timeline.php

Well, in a brisk manner, that ought to cover what i was shootin' at.

What's that, Verd?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Electoral_College

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Harris
&
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2001/08/08/politics/main305435.shtml

So what's all this then, amen?

;)
Hey ass, I realize that we are a Democratic Republic and as such do not DIRECTLY elect the nimrod in the presidential seats. But you do elect the idiots who elect the idiot.

I gave a smilie. I'm nudging Verd personally there. He knows the joke.
Also, you might've noted how often i actually use Wiki.

Ok, didn't notice the nudging when you posted. Just thought you were trying to whip out your superego and beat me upside the head with it. I apologize for calling you an ass...no I don't:P

Ok, didn't notice the nudging when you posted. Just thought you were trying to whip out your superego and beat me upside the head with it. I apologize for calling you an ass...no I don't:P
You know if i whip you with something it's gonna be something you're familiar with :D

You know if i whip you with something it's gonna be something you're familiar with :D
I thought superego was a good choice as that is more of the rules part of ones psychological make up. Since you were stating how things work.

I thought superego was a good choice as that is more of the rules part of ones psychological make up. Since you were stating how things work.
If you must press the issue, it's not "how things work", the book's called The Way Things Work, by David Macaulay.
Published in 1988.
And yes, i possess it. It still has that 1988 aroma. Hell, you've even ignored it one of the times i showed you my "impressive" book collections!
For shame! :D

If you must press the issue, it's not "how things work", the book's called The Way Things Work, by David Macaulay.
Published in 1988.
And yes, i possess it. It still has that 1988 aroma. Hell, you've even ignored it one of the times i showed you my "impressive" book collections!
For shame! :D
It isn't the size of the collection, but the knowledge therein contained...and its usefullness.

It isn't the size of the collection, but the knowledge therein contained...and its usefullness.
It has many pictures in it, many of which i can draw, some even with an Etch-a-Sketch.
It also has a lot of words in it, some big, some small, and i can pronounce almost all of them! And i recognize when the words correlate to the pictures!
What else am i supposed to get out of it?
What are you, some kind of slave-driving monster? Screw you for judging me!

Alright why don't you call 911 and report two planes crashing into buildings and see how far the police go to catch those responsible...oh yeah they have no jurisdiction outside their country of origin. You may not see it but the people in the military do protect your sorry butt. They do that irrespective of whether or not you are glad they are doing that. Yes they do follow whatever lame national policy that the president selects. But YOU the voter elect the president! So if your problem is with national policy vote intelligently instead of being a freaking idiot.

So does that mean we're actually going after Saudi Arabia now? I really would like to see the people responsible for 9/11 punished you know :D

So does that mean we're actually going after Saudi Arabia now? I really would like to see the people responsible for 9/11 punished you know :D
What are you, some kinda commie-pinko-muricahatin-librul? :D

What are you, some kinda commie-pinko-muricahatin-librul? :D

Yes:p . Now - "Down with Saudi Arabia"!

Yes:p . Now - "Down with Saudi Arabia"!
Amen to that. *bows*

Amen to that. *bows*
13 out of 15 hijackers can't be wrong...ok the numbers may be off but you get the gist of it.

13 out of 15 hijackers can't be wrong...ok the numbers may be off but you get the gist of it.
Is that like, Australia - 15 billion flies can't be wrong?
Besides, as i see it, apparently around half the voting/vocal populace of the United States can be wrong about the same couple of things simultaneously.

I don't see why it's such a big deal in America. Personally I'd only support troops that shoot their officers.

Before the inevitable flamefest, I'd like to explain. The wonderful act that is "supporting our troops" is a double standard. The U.S. administration, and those who support it, expect everyone to support the U.S. military and the things it is doing on behalf of the political leadership in Washington. Anything less they see as not supporting the troops and wanting them all to die.

I don't see why it's such a big deal in America. Personally I'd only support troops that shoot their officers.

Before the inevitable flamefest, I'd like to explain. The wonderful act that is "supporting our troops" is a double standard. The U.S. administration, and those who support it, expect everyone to support the U.S. military and the things it is doing on behalf of the political leadership in Washington. Anything less they see as not supporting the troops and wanting them all to die.
You might get a flame or two for this, true. But, that's the intent of this thread, by context and not title, was inflammation. All in order, i guess.

I guess so. I don't mean disrespect to armed forces or armed conflict in general, despicable as it often is.

But the eggs who are get enraged over my last post would be so regardless of how I put it, you know?

I guess so. I don't mean disrespect to armed forces or armed conflict in general, despicable as it often is.

But the eggs who are get enraged over my last post would be so regardless of how I put it, you know?
Well, as Teh_pantless_hero tried in earnest to point out to me, anything/everything said in view of the OP'r will be manipulated, misinterpreted and misrepresented to the bias of the OP'r. I could say some inane comment like, "Corneliu and I are really puppets of each other", and they'd say, "That compromises the integrity of anything you've posted as left-wing commie pinko U.S.-hating libruhl trashmongering."
Or something to that effect.
Good thing other people don't necessarily see it that way.
It's better, though, to be as lucid as possible, i guess.

I don't see why it's such a big deal in America. Personally I'd only support troops that shoot their officers.

Before the inevitable flamefest, I'd like to explain. The wonderful act that is "supporting our troops" is a double standard. The U.S. administration, and those who support it, expect everyone to support the U.S. military and the things it is doing on behalf of the political leadership in Washington. Anything less they see as not supporting the troops and wanting them all to die.
I think the ideal is now that you no longer blame the troops for the policies of the administration. If you feel the need to spit on someone over the war in Iraq then don't spit on a soldier...spit on Condoleeza Rice