| Mr.Jingles 17.10.2007 07:09 |
link I was long waiting for this. |
| YourValentine 17.10.2007 07:56 |
He is smart, he is able to create real sentences from real words and he was told to "fuck off" by Laura Bush in front of running cameras - what else does it need to become President? |
| PieterMC 17.10.2007 08:07 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: link I was long waiting for this.YES! :-) |
| AspiringPhilosophe 17.10.2007 08:13 |
YourValentine wrote: He is smart, he is able to create real sentences from real words and he was told to "fuck off" by Laura Bush in front of running cameras - what else does it need to become President?I know...real conservatives might see him as a bit over qualified for the job, don't you think? **winks** |
| Erin 17.10.2007 14:40 |
I'd vote for him. "Colbert said he planned to run in South Carolina, "and South Carolina alone." The state, one of the key early primaries, is also Colbert's native state. Earlier this week, South Carolina public television station ETV invited Colbert to announce his candidacy on its air." Kick ass! |
| greaserkat 17.10.2007 17:19 |
Will he be running as Republican or Democrat? |
| Lester Burnham 17.10.2007 17:25 |
greaserkat wrote: Will he be running as Republican or Democrat?Both -- says so in the article. |
| .DeaconJohn. 17.10.2007 17:51 |
He is brilliant - if I lived in America I'd vote for him! |
| Dan C. 17.10.2007 18:45 |
Stephen Colbert is an awesome human being. |
| deleted user 17.10.2007 19:53 |
Stephen Colbert: Funny, Funny, Awesome, Does fake interviews, makes fun of the goverment. Reply: I'd vote for him if I was 9 years older. |
| josedequeso 17.10.2007 23:38 |
I recently turned 18 and I had absolutely no intentions of registering to vote, but I think I just might register now. It's funny that he will only be running in South Carolina (where I currently reside). If he goes through with it, I'll definitely be at the polling place (which is ironically a baptist church, not exactly a separation of church and state) and I will cast my vote twice, for his democrat bid and the republican bid. |
| Maz 18.10.2007 00:12 |
josedequeso wrote: I'll definitely be at the polling place (which is ironically a baptist church, not exactly a separation of church and state)You can thank women for that. Before they had the right to vote, many polling places were in bars. |
| Micrówave 18.10.2007 14:05 |
YourValentine wrote: He is smart, he is able to create real sentences from real words and he was told to "fuck off" by Laura Bush in front of running cameras - what else does it need to become President?natural-born citizen of the United States at least thirty-five years old must have been resident in the United States for at least fourteen years You know, Barb, your little Bush and anti-US jabs are nearly as tired as Treasure Moment. At least we don't make fun of that Communist that is running (if that's what you call it) your country. Yes, a self-admitted Communist. And we see how Communism worked. Because she really doesn't matter one bit and no country gives a care about what she has to say. |
| AspiringPhilosophe 18.10.2007 15:00 |
You know Microwave, it will be interesting to see if, in 2008 when a Democrat is elected into office you still come so quickly to their defense. I'm thinking you won't |
| Mr.Jingles 18.10.2007 15:02 |
Micrówave wrote:Please guys, out of respect let's not offend Dubya anymore. I know that Germany doesn't make these kind of headlines:YourValentine wrote: He is smart, he is able to create real sentences from real words and he was told to "fuck off" by Laura Bush in front of running cameras - what else does it need to become President?natural-born citizen of the United States at least thirty-five years old must have been resident in the United States for at least fourteen years You know, Barb, your little Bush and anti-US jabs are nearly as tired as Treasure Moment. At least we don't make fun of that Communist that is running (if that's what you call it) your country. Yes, a self-admitted Communist. And we see how Communism worked. Because she really doesn't matter one bit and no country gives a care about what she has to say. link link ...but don't you guys think that we've had enough of picking on good ol' Georgie? Let's cut him some slack. |
| Mr.Jingles 18.10.2007 15:05 |
HistoryGirl wrote: You know Microwave, it will be interesting to see if, in 2008 when a Democrat is elected into office you still come so quickly to their defense. I'm thinking you won'tBut that's what's fun about Queenzone. Rants about political correctness shows how many loons we have around here, regardless of whether it's the far right or the far left. |
| YourValentine 18.10.2007 15:23 |
Microwave - please make fun of that Communist running my country. I would appreciate something funny from you for a change. |
| ***Marial-B*** 18.10.2007 15:59 |
link TAKE FOUR Hey, buddy. Everybody's gonna claim G.I.G.-Rolling Stone, all the surf, skate, and snowboard media, the mainstream media, you name it. I just want to reassure you that TW SURF was the first to publish the concept of G.I.G. in July 2000. TW SURF was the first to unite the surf media in December 2000. TW SURF was the first to do whatever it's gonna do with G.I.G. This is going to translate into a shitload of power, money, and dotcom credibility. I just wanted to state for the record that TW SURF backed G.I.G. when no one else had the balls or brains to. Charles Bear Portland, Oregon P.S. I'll be running for president in 2004.I'm still waiting for this xD And he's quite famous, just google him :P link More about his bio link |
| ***Marial-B*** 18.10.2007 16:01 |
2ble post |
| Erin 18.10.2007 19:29 |
I hope Colbert comes to SC to campaign. ;-) |
| yamaha 18.10.2007 20:45 |
It seems to me that he won't make it out of the Dem primary in SC. Since he's not running in any other state, casting a vote Steve's way is a waste of time. You're much better off voting for a real candidate who represents your opinions. Anyway, I'm a little drunk right now, so I'll just be on my way. What the hell. I just created a myspace page this evening. link that url might work. I wish the dammn keyboard keys would stop moving around. moving targets suck!!! |
| Haystacks Calhoun II 19.10.2007 14:12 |
yamaha wrote: It seems to me that he won't make it out of the Dem primary in SC. Since he's not running in any other state, casting a vote Steve's way is a waste of time. You're much better off voting for a real candidate who represents your opinions. Anyway, I'm a little drunk right now, so I'll just be on my way. What the hell. I just created a myspace page this evening. link that url might work. I wish the dammn keyboard keys would stop moving around. moving targets suck!!!I disagree....I strongly believe that everyone should vote for the non-incumbent this election, regardless of party. Voting for a real candidate who represents your opinions? Are you shittin' me? Which one is that? They ALL represent whomever is giving htem the most money, period. It's the same across party lines. So, Erin, Pieter, and everyone else in good old South Carolina, vote early, vote often, and vote Colbert!!!! I truly think that some people may begin to get the idea if he can manage to pull 20-25% of the vote. I think he can do it. You don't have to be a Republican, you don't have to be a Democrat to be pissed off right now....The Republicans are pretty much useless, and the Dems are just as useless, if not worse. Dem voters are mad at the people they voted in to "change" things, whatever good they thought that would do, only to find out that big business has their hands in the Dems pockets too.... Anyway, Vote Colbert!! |
| steven 35638 19.10.2007 14:17 |
I'm truly worried about America. What has this world come to? American combat troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and possibly Iran now? I hope we, being the Americans, make it to the elections before George W. Bush pushes the big red button that says 'invade Iran'. That move would be a disaster. Drafting would have to come into effect, the United States doesn't have the actual man power to support another conflict. |
| yamaha 19.10.2007 15:21 |
I figured this might be worth posting link I cannot vouch for its accuracy, but the attempt is there. Actually quite interesting. Basically reinforces my vote (if I cared any more.) Top Matches Businessman John Cox (R) 86.36% match Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (R) - 86.36% Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) - 86.36% Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) - 86.36% Middle of the Pack Kansas Senator Sam Brownback (R) - 81.82% California Representative Duncan Hunter (R) - 81.82% Colorado Representative Tom Tancredo (R) - 81.82% Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) - 77.27% Arizona Senator John McCain (R) - 63.64% Texas Representative Ron Paul (R) - 63.64% Delaware Senator Joseph Biden (D) - 45.45% Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) - 45.45% New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (D) - 45.45% Former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel (D) - 40.91% Bottom of the Barrel Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd (D) - 36.36% Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) - 36.36% New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) - 31.82% Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich (D) - 9.09% Huh, the lizard Queen isn't in last place. |
| Micrówave 19.10.2007 15:33 |
HistoryGirl wrote: You know Microwave, it will be interesting to see if, in 2008 when a Democrat is elected into office you still come so quickly to their defense. I'm thinking you won'tYou know History Girl, it will be interesting to see if the Democratic Party ever gets elected into office again with that lineup of dipshits running. Sorry, but I don't take too well to "outsiders" bashing. Live here and have a problem fine. Come from a country who had a ruler responsible for the DEATHS OF MILLIONS? I would think you wouldn't want to spout off too much. Not Barb!!! |
| Micrówave 19.10.2007 15:37 |
YourValentine wrote: Microwave - please make fun of that Communist running my country. I would appreciate something funny from you for a change.You wouldn't understand my humor. And I don't need to make fun of your commie running your country. Germany's relevance in the world today does that for me just fine. Worthless. |
| Micrówave 19.10.2007 15:52 |
Some German jokes for Barb: Q: Have you heard about the new German microwave ? A: It's got ten seats inside. Heard about the new German-Chinese restaurant? The food is great, but an hour later, you're hungry for power. Q: What is the difference between the Dresden bombing and Germany's best comedian? A: Only the first one can make you smile. Q: What's the difference between a German and a shopping trolley? A: A shopping trolley has a mind of its own. and finally: President George W. Bush who, to her alarm, gave her an affectionate back rub at last year's G8 in St Petersburg, and has declared: "I listen to Angela... She has got a lot of wisdom." Enjoy. |
| Mr.Jingles 19.10.2007 17:03 |
Micrówave wrote:That rant is so 1946.HistoryGirl wrote: You know Microwave, it will be interesting to see if, in 2008 when a Democrat is elected into office you still come so quickly to their defense. I'm thinking you won'tYou know History Girl, it will be interesting to see if the Democratic Party ever gets elected into office again with that lineup of dipshits running. Sorry, but I don't take too well to "outsiders" bashing. Live here and have a problem fine. Come from a country who had a ruler responsible for the DEATHS OF MILLIONS? I would think you wouldn't want to spout off too much. Not Barb!!! I think it's quite pathetic that the only German bashing Microwave can come up with is for something that happened more than 60 years ago. Just in case you didn't know, on the lower right corner of your screen there's a clock, if you click twice it will tell you that this is 2007. |
| Mr.Jingles 19.10.2007 17:07 |
Micrówave wrote:It's not so much the fact that she doesn't understand your humor... it's just that your "humor" is not funny AT ALL.YourValentine wrote: Microwave - please make fun of that Communist running my country. I would appreciate something funny from you for a change.You wouldn't understand my humor. |
| deleted user 19.10.2007 20:02 |
It was funny how in October 18th's episode, he was advertizing for Doritos while trying to say "I'm not trying to advert this, but what the hell! Buy these nacho cheese doritos and vote for me!" It was Hil-Friking-larious. |
| YourValentine 20.10.2007 05:08 |
At least you tried, Microwave, I have to give you that. Why you are offended when I make a joke about a political satirist who pretends to run for President is beyond me and it's certainly not "Anti-American". Your idea that only Americans have the right to say something funny or even critical about your country is ridiculous. We all say what we want about whichever country we want. It's called freedom of speech. If you take it personal when I call your President an idiot (which I haven't done so far) or when I criticize the politics of your government, that's really your problem. Not very mature, though. Here are a few jokes for you (from Germans) AMERICA: We have: George Bush Stevie Wonder Bob Hope Jonny Cash GERMANY We have: Angela Merkel No Wonder No Hope No Cash Germany did not want another man as a chancellor but was not ready for a woman, either. Now we have a compromise. Bush, Sarkozy (Sar-KO-zee)and Merkel are stranded on a small island. Suddenly a fairy appears and grants each of them a wish. Says Merkel "I want to be back home" and wusssh - she is gone. Sarkozy is next and he says: "I want to be back in Paris" - wusssh - he is gone. Bush looks around puzzled and says " Oh, I am all alone, I wish Sarkozy and Merkel were back...." |
| ***Marial-B*** 20.10.2007 05:20 |
Bah... you all complain about Bush and Merkel, when there's people which are worse, like Chavez which is a die hard comunist and it's leaving my country in misery. |
| Holly2003 20.10.2007 05:40 |
Mr.Jingles wrote:Indeed.Micrówave wrote:That rant is so 1946. I think it's quite pathetic that the only German bashing Microwave can come up with is for something that happened more than 60 years ago. Just in case you didn't know, on the lower right corner of your screen there's a clock, if you click twice it will tell you that this is 2007.HistoryGirl wrote: You know Microwave, it will be interesting to see if, in 2008 when a Democrat is elected into office you still come so quickly to their defense. I'm thinking you won'tYou know History Girl, it will be interesting to see if the Democratic Party ever gets elected into office again with that lineup of dipshits running. Sorry, but I don't take too well to "outsiders" bashing. Live here and have a problem fine. Come from a country who had a ruler responsible for the DEATHS OF MILLIONS? I would think you wouldn't want to spout off too much. Not Barb!!! |
| The prophet's song 20.10.2007 05:57 |
Q - What is the difference between a politican and a Catfish? A - One is a bottom dwelling scum-sucker, the other is a fish. Appoligies to all 6 of the politicans in my family, except for ol' Keith. He didn't have the guts to stand up to President Johnson, and in the process pissed the whole country off. |
| AspiringPhilosophe 20.10.2007 08:29 |
Micrówave wrote:Wow...you have some issues with anyone who isn't from the US don't you? That is really sad. First point...the democrats will win this election no matter which of the "dipshits" get the nomination. After 8 years of Republicans (and one can debate since they GREATLY expanded the size, scope and cost of government, since they were supposed to keep it small by their party mantra) there is no way they will get re-elected. Just look at the numbers.HistoryGirl wrote: You know Microwave, it will be interesting to see if, in 2008 when a Democrat is elected into office you still come so quickly to their defense. I'm thinking you won'tYou know History Girl, it will be interesting to see if the Democratic Party ever gets elected into office again with that lineup of dipshits running. Sorry, but I don't take too well to "outsiders" bashing. Live here and have a problem fine. Come from a country who had a ruler responsible for the DEATHS OF MILLIONS? I would think you wouldn't want to spout off too much. Not Barb!!! Two: Yes, Barb is German. We have a German student in the history department that I'm very close to. We have a professor here that studies Nazi Germany and issues like how much the average German knew about the Concentration Camps. You can't hold the Germans of today responsible for what Hitler did. First off...Hitler wasn't German. He was Austrian. The Germans of today are terribly embarassed at what happend in the past, and I seriously doubt Barb had anything to do with it at all. Using your logic, you should hold yourself accountable for the Massacre of the Native Americans, and the Work Camps for Japanese in WWII here. But I'll bet you don't, do you? |
| yamaha 20.10.2007 08:56 |
I'm confused. Are the Germans running for president of the US? I think this thread has jumped the shark. Just sayin' |
| Erin 20.10.2007 14:42 |
Haystacks Calhounski wrote: So, Erin, Pieter, and everyone else in good old South Carolina, vote early, vote often, and vote Colbert!!!!Unfortunately, Pieter can't vote, cause he's one of dem dare foreigners. I'll have to cast my Colbert vote for the both of us. ;-) |
| Crazy LittleThing 21.10.2007 00:23 |
Pieter for Prez in 08! |
| Crazy LittleThing 21.10.2007 00:23 |
Erin wrote:Well, there goes my whole "Draft Pieter for Prez in 08" scheme. What am I going to do with all these campaign posters?Haystacks Calhounski wrote: So, Erin, Pieter, and everyone else in good old South Carolina, vote early, vote often, and vote Colbert!!!!Unfortunately, Pieter can't vote, cause he's one of dem dare foreigners. I'll have to cast my Colbert vote for the both of us. ;-) |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 13:02 |
HistoryGirl wrote: First point...the democrats will win this election no matter which of the "dipshits" get the nomination. After 8 years of Republicans (and one can debate since they GREATLY expanded the size, scope and cost of government, since they were supposed to keep it small by their party mantra) there is no way they will get re-elected. Just look at the numbers.Yeah, I heard that four years ago. Remember, the last time we got "sick" of republicans, we voted in some guy that got impeached! By the way, you might wanna talk to Chuck: WASHINGTON (CNN) — It could be the latest so-called Chuck Norris fact: The American people don't choose presidents, Chuck Norris does. The cult hero of “Walker Texas Ranger” fame said Monday he’s backing Republican Mike Huckabee for president. HistoryGirl wrote: Two: Yes, Barb is German. We have a German student in the history department that I'm very close to. We have a professor here that studies Nazi Germany and issues like how much the average German knew about the Concentration Camps. You can't hold the Germans of today responsible for what Hitler did. First off...Hitler wasn't German. He was Austrian. The Germans of today are terribly embarassed at what happend in the past, and I seriously doubt Barb had anything to do with it at all. Using your logic, you should hold yourself accountable for the Massacre of the Native Americans, and the Work Camps for Japanese in WWII here. But I'll bet you don't, do you?I'm 25% Washoe Indian, so: 1. No, I don't hold myself accountable, I count myself as a casualty, but I don't sit around bitching and complaining about it. 2. I have a problem with most foreigners with idealogical thinking patterns. Acting like they are the model of a "good citizen", belonging to causes and such, taking unfair jabs at certain policies when they already have their own problems, etc. I just think that maybe Barbara should keep the broken record to herself. I mean, it would be different if she actually came to the table with some sort of rational idea, instead of the same tired rhetoric. Hey, her other non-political posts are great! But anytime we venture into the political forum, it's always the same old tripe. And you all got a hell of a good German Microwave joke! |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 13:03 |
YourValentine wrote: Why you are offended when I make a joke about a political satirist who pretends to run for President is beyond me and it's certainly not "Anti-American".Perhaps it was your tone, the little Bush-slam, or the idea that you thought it didn't take much to run for president? YourValentine wrote: If you take it personal when I call your President an idiot (which I haven't done so far)[1] or when I criticize the politics of your government, that's really your problem. Not very mature, though.[2][1] not in this thread, no you haven't called him an idiot. Congrats. I guess that is an accomplishment. [2] funny how you got all fired up when I called Merkin (my new name for her) a communist? Which she was. I don't know if she still is. I don't think anybody really cares, though. By the way, the first two jokes of yours were great! The last one is a very commonly re-hased joke that was originally a "white" guy, "black" guy, and mexican joke. Very popular joke in the 80s. |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 13:24 |
But what if Chuck Norris was running? This from a few months back: If I am elected president by CHUCK NORRIS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: June 11, 2007 1:00 a.m. Eastern I was wondering the other day, if I ran for president, what would be my campaign promises? I made a list I'm certain can get me elected. If I'm elected president, I will… Require members of Congress to work out on the Total Gym 15 minutes each day – or else they can't vote on anything. Cut spending by dismissing the Secret Service, at least for my eight years in office (why would I need them?). Resurrect Bruce Lee and appoint him head of homeland security (OK, the CIA and FBI too). Give a presidential pardon to … no one, ever. Baretta was right in the '70s, "Don't do the crime, if you can't do the time. Don't do it!" Turn the Rose Garden into a new fighting ring for the World Combat League, in which liberals and conservatives will fight for legislative leadership and priority. (For fun, Saturday night fights will feature a recurring bout between Hannity and Colmes). "American Idol" already told me they will provide the entertainment. Require Bill Gates and Warren Buffet to personally pay for national, comprehensive medical coverage for every American (or meet me in the Rose Garden). Increase jobs in America by sending ninja teams to sabotage and steal them back from other countries. Tattoo an American flag with the words, "In God we trust," on the forehead of every atheist. Give a tax credit to anyone naming their children Walker or Texas Ranger (excluding Will Farrell). Resolve the Iraq war by bringing all of our military personnel home immediately, then going over there by myself for "martial arts negotiations." Hang Saddam Hussein (Whoops – scratch that – already did it undercover). Convey my plan for world peace to the United Nations: taking the governor of California with me on our "kick butt and ask questions later" USO world tour. Give every new military enlistee abroad a copy of my upcoming new book, "The Threat of Justice," with the words, "Arnold and I will be back to pump you up!" above my autograph. Bring on Donald Trump as my apprentice. When my presidential term is complete and he has obtained his black belt, or whichever comes first, he can buy the White House and of course rename it (to, what else, "The Trump House"). Create new immigration legislation: to deport all liberals (then force them to listen to Bill O' Reilly every day for five years, at which point they may return). Ask producer Mark Barnett to film "Survivor – Camp David," where world leaders will meet annually, for an all-out cage-fighting championship. The winner will take home $1,000,000 in Disney Dollars, good in Europe or America. Send an autographed photo of me and my horse (no dogs in my White House) to everyone who commits to read my new WorldNetDaily "presidential column" and blast a blog who dares to disagree with me. Complete the plan to bring Tony Blair to the U.S. as my vice president. Expose the real WMDs – my fists and feet. Replace Letterman, Leno or Conan once monthly, since stand-up comedy is what most governmental officials do anyway. Ask Al Gore to provide me with a special governmental study on the connection between spotted owl extinction and global warming. (I'm pretty sure Michael Moore will film the docudrama). Help Rosie transition from "The View" to the pew – it might help her get over that anger problem. If the pew doesn't work, she can spar Trump in the Rose Garden. First and foremost, however, my greatest priorities will be to … Personally smoke out bin Laden by myself and round-house kick him all the way back to America, where my United Fighting Arts Federation |
| AspiringPhilosophe 22.10.2007 14:08 |
Microwave, you want to have a logical debate about something dealing with politics, and then you say that Chuck Norris says that he's voting for Huckabee, so therefore that is who the next President is going to be? Forgive me if I seem a bit confused, but where is the logic in that? If it was meant to be a joke, it was a bad one. And if you are being serious, that is even more sad. First off, I can already tell you who is going to win the Republican nomination for President, and it won't be Huckabee. It's going to be Guliani, and you can take that to the bank. So in this case, Mr. Norris (whom you seem to idolize) is going to be proven sadly mistaken. To answer your charges: 1) Yeah, I heard that four years ago. Remember, the last time we got "sick" of republicans, we voted in some guy that got impeached! You cannot use the argument of what happened four years ago for now, for a couple of different reasons. The first and most important of these is that the numbers are completely different. The approval rating of Congress and President Bush at that point was approximately 52%, coming off the arrest of Saddam Hussein which of course gave him a huge boost in ratings. Since that time, we have had Hurricane Katrina, an essential tabling of any kind of Immigration Reforms, the failure of his Social Security Privatization idea, and a troop surge that has been roundly pronounced a failure, both by people opposed to the war and those actively involved in fighting the war. His current approval rating is at approximately 36%. This is quite a difference from the nearly half of the country's approval he had when he defeated Kerry. (link Another key reason you cannot use 2004 as a valid argument here is that he still had Republican support in 2004. But since it is an election year, and with his image progressively getting worse, even the staunch Republicans are abandoning ship. The Republican party has consistently favored smaller government, less government interference, less taxes and less expenditures by the government at the federal level (These are the views of the Republican party as a whole). Yet under Bush there has been a major increase in the scope of the government (Basically the Patriot Act, but another example of traditionally non-federally supportable programs under the views of Republicans include The No Child Left Behind Act) and the Bush Administration has greatly increased the cost of government; take for example his recent veto of the Child Care Health Reform. He says that we cannot afford the money for it, but he spends millions on defense contractors! Under his guidance, contracting out of government services has increased at alarming rates with equally alarming results (Blackwater) that include greater costs and "Hollow Government" or the complete inability of the government to control the methods by which those they contract with do the job. He has also managed to completely destroy the executive budgeting process; the typical process of the OMB (Office of Budget Management) helping to craft a budget with the legislature to be voted on, approved and then passed on to the President for approval has completely gone out of the window. Bush has funded everything through the War Powers Act, which gives him the ability to ask for more money in times of national crisis to put to whatever he wants. Think about the last time you heard of a budgeting meeting for the federal government and a federal budget being approved...it's been since 2001. Sure, he will still be able to count on the votes of the Christian Conservative segment of the Republican party, but they are only the noisy minority within the Republican party. Fiscal and Political conservatives are equally disgusted at this HUGE increase in government since he has taken office, and he will not be able to count on their votes; and they are the |
| YourValentine 22.10.2007 14:11 |
"[1] not in this thread, no you haven't called him an idiot. Congrats. I guess that is an accomplishment. [2] funny how you got all fired up when I called Merkin (my new name for her) a communist? Which she was. I don't know if she still is. I don't think anybody really cares, though" I think I never called Bush an idiot, it would be underestimating him I did not get fired up about Merkel, I think she is awful. She is not a Communist but a so called "Christian Democrat". When the former German government refused to join the "war on terror" in Iraq Merkel, who was the leader of the opposition at the time, flew to Washington to tell Bush how sorry she was about that. But then, you are not interested in facts, are you? Too bad you think my position is unfounded - you still won't shut me up. Maybe it's a good exercise for you to have to tolerate an unwanted opinion. |
| AspiringPhilosophe 22.10.2007 14:33 |
2) I'm 25% Washoe Indian, so: 1. No, I don't hold myself accountable, I count myself as a casualty, but I don't sit around bitching and complaining about it. 2. I have a problem with most foreigners with idealogical thinking patterns. Acting like they are the model of a "good citizen", belonging to causes and such, taking unfair jabs at certain policies when they already have their own problems, etc. OK...so you have the right grandmother (or grandfather) to give you a QUARTER of Native American blood. Therefore you have the complete right to consider yourself a victim (another word for casualty). Now I realize that my math is atrocious, but the last time I checked, 25% of anything was less than the majority...less than half. This means 75% of you is something else that is Non-Native American, and therefore the majority of you is Non-Native. Therefore you a not a victim. Simple matter of proportions. Sorry, but that's the way math works. You may be able to get money from the state and federal government for having the right grandmother or grandfather, but that does not make you a victim of anything...it makes you the lucky recipient of a centuries long guilt trip. As for the rest of it, complete and utter rubbish. You say that you consider yourself a victim but don't "sit around and bitching and complaining about it" but you are more than welcome to point out your victimhood status when it serves your purposes, aren't you? You dislike people who are acting like the model of a "good citizen, belonging to causes and such" when you three sentences prior had just identified yourself as a member of the Native American cause!! Your hypocrisy is amazing. Absolutely amazing and astounding to me. Did you honestly not see it when you typed it? So you think that Barbra should keep her "broken record to herself"? OK...well if she can't express her opinions, neither can you. Fair is fair, after all. You complain that she never says anything different, but neither do you. You sit at your computer spewing off the same ignorant opinions to anyone willing to listen...the exact same thing you confuse her of doing. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a forum like this a place to discuss differing opinions on things? Stuff is bound to be repeated, and that doesn't make it wrong. But one thing that I have noticed about you since I have been on this forum is that you are the "Ugly American" that causes all the problems. You are fiercely proud of being an American, and there is nothing wrong with that. But you are the ugly kind that take it to the point where "America is the best country in the world and everyone else can F*ck off!" I'm here to tell you right now that we are not the only country on the planet, and we are not even the best country on the planet either. No country is the best country on the planet...we all have our issues. Patriotism is fine, but do you have to be such an arrogant prick about it? It is people like you that make it so difficult for those of us who travel abroad...we have to spend our time trying to explain why there are people like you in our country and proving to them that we are not one of them. You also appear to really have an issue with the fact that Barb is German. Let me tell you what I have learned via my international travels and contacts, specifically about Germany. First off, again, Hitler was Austrian, not German. So if you are going to have an issue with that, take it up with Austria. Second, there is a wonderful student in the history department this year named Marko from the University of Jena (former east Germany) that I am very close to. We have talked about things like this, and I can tell you what I know from personal experience: 1) Marko is just about the best person I have met in a long time. He has a wonderful sense of humor, is incredibly understanding and always willing to help you ou |
| AspiringPhilosophe 22.10.2007 14:43 |
^^ Please take your noxious teenage dribble somewhere else. Like another forum. |
| Mr.Jingles 22.10.2007 15:12 |
HistoryGirl wrote: ^^ Please take your noxious teenage dribble somewhere else. Like another forum.By now I think I'd rather listen to teenage non-sense than another political debate. So Plz tel uss mor aBOut ur bf! |
| Haystacks Calhoun II 22.10.2007 15:34 |
Boy, there are a lot of angry people here about a whole lot of nonsense... It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the Chuck Norris thing is a joke, does it? Maybe I have misunderestimated the intelligence of some folks here.... Wow. You bring up politics, and some people just can't handle it, and turn into retards. Now, I'll probably get crucified for putting down retards. On the contrary, I might be giving too much credit saying retards....not for everyone, but you know who you are, you're still frothing at the mouth. |
| Mr.Jingles 22.10.2007 15:39 |
I'd vote for Chuck Norris as long as he's willing to provide every American a lever that will play funny 'Walker Texas Ranger' clips. |
| AspiringPhilosophe 22.10.2007 15:46 |
Haystacks Calhounski wrote: Boy, there are a lot of angry people here about a whole lot of nonsense... It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the Chuck Norris thing is a joke, does it? Maybe I have misunderestimated the intelligence of some folks here.... Wow. You bring up politics, and some people just can't handle it, and turn into retards. Now, I'll probably get crucified for putting down retards. On the contrary, I might be giving too much credit saying retards....not for everyone, but you know who you are, you're still frothing at the mouth.Angry people? Who is angry here? Me and Microwave are having a healthy debate...there is no anger involved. Believe it or not, me and him do this frequently and we respect each other as debating partners. There is no anger here. I am not angry at him, and he is not angry at anyone else more than likely. |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 15:51 |
Yeah, sorry Haystacks. Satire is truly an under appreciated art. History Girl, you are one of the most intellegent creatures to grace QZone, but you need to stop being part of the "Right on, Barb!" club... speaking of broken records. I merely pointed out what it took to be President and that I thought it was a poor joke... and you bring out the Spanish Inquisition. *pause* *cue Python here* When all is said and done (six days later after completely reading your posts) all we've got are some damn funny German jokes and what I THOUGHT was a great Chuck Norris reference. Any Chuck Norris reference is a plus. But an Ugly American? Ok, if you say so. As for the other 75%? Yeah, it is a mixture of things, so I probably held your ancestor down in some way as well. Sorry about that, no hard feelings, eh? |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 15:55 |
YourValentine wrote: She is not a Communist but a so called "Christian Democrat". ... But then, you are not interested in facts, are you?Merkel was a member of the official, socialist-led youth movement Free German Youth. I'm sorry, I thought that was an underground Communist movement to oppose Hitler. You're right, I must have my facts wrong. You being in Germany could tell us what the FDJ was all about then? |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 15:55 |
katielovesyou wrote: HI ANYONE THERE ??I am here for you Katie. Sweet Katie. |
| Legy 22.10.2007 16:15 |
I think Bush is actually hurting any Republican of winning in 2008. The endless sex scandals don't help either. Not Bush but certain members of the Republican Party. It's really the Democrats race, but they can easily screw it up. But as an Independent voter, I'm not happy with the pool of candidates both parties have to offer. |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 16:24 |
HistoryGirl wrote: Me and Microwave are having a healthy debate...there is no anger involved.Here here. (Sorry, I'm joking!!) Yes, what appears to be hurling of iron balls and fireballs, is not that. I freely admit, I use satire to the fullest extent, when providing arguments or evidence on my behalf. Can I be abrasive and over-the-top? Yes, trade secret, sorry. But please don't interpret that as actual anger! I would love to sit down with HistoryGirl, Barbara, heck even ThomasQuinn for an hour and discuss anything BUT Queen. We're a pretty varied group of people, and what would be more interesting than that? Throw in Greg Brooks, John Stuart, and a few bottles of Crown and we're having a good time! |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 16:40 |
tubular. |
| Micrówave 22.10.2007 16:58 |
Ok, Katie. On this thread you really have to jump in. So what do you see as the controversial issue in the upcoming democratic presidential campaign? Would you say the streamlined channelling of campaign contributions has clearly hurt the democrats or simply given them a fresh approach to the detrimental activities of past candidates and steered them to a new direction? |
| AspiringPhilosophe 22.10.2007 22:33 |
Micrówave wrote: Yeah, sorry Haystacks. Satire is truly an under appreciated art. History Girl, you are one of the most intellegent creatures to grace QZone, but you need to stop being part of the "Right on, Barb!" club... speaking of broken records. I merely pointed out what it took to be President and that I thought it was a poor joke... and you bring out the Spanish Inquisition. *pause* *cue Python here* When all is said and done (six days later after completely reading your posts) all we've got are some damn funny German jokes and what I THOUGHT was a great Chuck Norris reference. Any Chuck Norris reference is a plus. But an Ugly American? Ok, if you say so. As for the other 75%? Yeah, it is a mixture of things, so I probably held your ancestor down in some way as well. Sorry about that, no hard feelings, eh?**laughes** If you don't confess I will bring out... the comfy chair! **end Python cut** A fellow Python fan I see...greetings to another with good taste in comedy :-) I realize that what I typed looked like some kind of huge, angry rant or something, but it was not one. I tend to have a dry, witty sense of humor that doesn't translate well into the written word on the internet. But I love debating with people (as demonstrated frequently on this forum) and that means I really get into it. I am very much a Scholastic in that regard: Take everything apart, point by point, analyze and scrutinize, then wait for reply. Repeat process until debate has ended or blows are exchanged...depending on who the debating partner is (though I never strike first) I bring out all guns with people that I know can handle it...and Microwave is one of those people. Because I want to challenge them and be challenged in return. I don't fully support anyone all of the time...it depends on the case. I'm very slow to make judgments on who to support. As far as the ancestry thing goes...we've all held each other down at some point in history. History is a long time, and as long as there are more than two people on this planet we will continue to have conflict. In the end it doesn't really matter. But the debating is fun. *goes off in search of pillows for the return of the Spanish Inquisition* |
| YourValentine 23.10.2007 06:16 |
"But please don't interpret that as actual anger! I would love to sit down with HistoryGirl, Barbara, heck even ThomasQuinn for an hour and discuss anything BUT Queen. We're a pretty varied group of people, and what would be more interesting than that?" I accept the olive branch ... damn Gringo ;) |
| Erin 24.10.2007 23:17 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: I'd vote for Chuck Norris as long as he's willing to provide every American a lever that will play funny 'Walker Texas Ranger' clips.I would SO love that. ;-) |