I voted Democrat because - Page 3

AngusJS · 05-21-09, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

I voted Democrat because:
I love the fact that I can now marry whatever I want.
I've decided to marry my horse.

Yeah, because animals can give consent.

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I voted Democrat because:
I'm way too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know that my local
police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves.

No, it's because you're too irresponsible to have a gun. The more guns there are, the more people will die. Harmless scuffles turn into murder when one party is stupid/drunk/angry and armed.

"If everyone is packing, massacres will be prevented." Or maybe they'll be even more common, as the likelihood that the next loon to snap will be armed is that much greater.

Somehow, other Western countries do just fine without citizenry armed to the teeth.

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I voted Democrat because:
I believe that people who can't tell us if it will rain on Friday can
tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if
I don't start driving a Prius.

Dumb scientists! What do they know?

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I voted Democrat because:
I'm not concerned about the slaughter of millions of babies so long
as we keep all death row inmates alive.

Ever read The Innocent Man? Sometimes, innocent people are sent to death row. It appears that some of them have been executed. Do you care if innocent people are executed or not?

Again, all other Western countries somehow manage without the death penalty. Only in beacons of enlightenment like Texas is it the sole barrier between civilization and anarchy.

SUBMAN1 · 05-21-09, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AngusJS

Yeah, because animals can give consent.

No, it's because you're too irresponsible to have a gun. The more guns there are, the more people will die. Harmless scuffles turn into murder when one party is stupid/drunk/angry and armed.

"If everyone is packing, massacres will be prevented." Or maybe they'll be even more common, as the likelihood that the next loon to snap will be armed is that much greater.

Somehow, other Western countries do just fine without citizenry armed to the teeth.

Dumb scientists! What do they know?

Ever read The Innocent Man? Sometimes, innocent people are sent to death row. It appears that some of them have been executed. Do you care if innocent people are executed or not?

Again, all other Western countries somehow manage without the death penalty. Only in beacons of enlightenment like Texas is it the sole barrier between civilization and anarchy.

A youngster for sure. I easily hit a nerve.

-S

Kapitan_Phillips · 05-22-09, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

A youngster for sure. I easily hit a nerve.

-S

I'm young, are you suggesting that means I'm less entitled to an opinion?

August · 05-22-09, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

I'm young, are you suggesting that means I'm less entitled to an opinion?

Of course not. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion, how could you prevent that? But age certainly is a factor when others consider the value of a persons opinion.

After all a 4 year old may have an opinion on the importance of learning his ABC's but that doesn't mean his parents or teachers should give it any weight.

Enigma · 05-22-09, 08:08 AM

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After all a 4 year old may have an opinion on the importance of learning his ABC's but that doesn't mean his parents or teachers should give it any weight.

Well...hate to point it out, but that clearly isn't the situation here. We all know Kapitan, and we know he isn't 4 years old. He brings some points to the table that merit discussion, but opposes the rank and file views of our house conservatives. Subman, having no response apparenty, chose to belittle him. Of course, your post doesn't reflect one member being belittled by another, it just piles on, using the anaology of a 4 year old, when Kapitan clearly refers to himself.

Kapitan_Phillips · 05-22-09, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Enigma

Well...hate to point it out, but that clearly isn't the situation here. We all know Kapitan, and we know he isn't 4 years old. He brings some points to the table that merit discussion, but opposes the rank and file views of our house conservatives. Subman, having no response apparenty, chose to belittle him. Of course, your post doesn't reflect one member being belittled by another, it just piles on, using the anaology of a 4 year old, when Kapitan clearly refers to himself.

Actually, I was referring to Angus' post, which Subman replied to, but your points still stand

SUBMAN1 · 05-22-09, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Enigma

... Subman, having no response apparenty...

Don't assume anything. Just bidding my time.

-S

Kapitan_Phillips · 05-22-09, 09:13 AM

AngusJS · 05-22-09, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

A youngster for sure. I easily hit a nerve.

-S

So rather than engage my points, you make assumptions about my age, about which you are completely ignorant?

Yeah, that's mature.

August · 05-22-09, 01:29 PM

That sounds all well and good Enigma but I know far too many youngsters (and to me that means anyone under 30) that get upset when their opinions aren't treated as gospel.

If stating MY opinion is, how did you put it?, is considered "piling on" then that's just too bad. I don't think much of your opinion on most issues either.

Frame57 · 05-23-09, 01:17 AM

I get a kick out of the opportunity when some old sea hag butts into my business or other and says, "That is just my opinion..." My favorite comeback is, "If I wanted your opinion I would not have flushed it down the toilet this morning"

Jimbuna · 05-23-09, 07:04 AM

Well I hope when all is said and done we will all be able to agree on one point at least:

'Opinions are like ar$eholes...everybody has one'

Platapus · 05-23-09, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

'Opinions are like ar$eholes...everybody has one'

If I may modify for accuracy

Opinions are like farts

Every a$$hole has em
They all stink
We would rather you not share em
In polite society they should be surpressed.

Enigma · 05-23-09, 07:53 AM

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If stating MY opinion is, how did you put it?, is considered "piling on" then that's just too bad. I don't think much of your opinion on most issues either.

There you go, August. Take your ball and go home.

Jimbuna · 05-23-09, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

If I may modify for accuracy

Opinions are like farts

Every a$$hole has em
They all stink
We would rather you not share em
In polite society they should be surpressed.

Rgr that

05-22-09, 09:13 AM	#38
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	__________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

05-22-09, 01:29 PM	#40
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,217 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That sounds all well and good Enigma but I know far too many youngsters (and to me that means anyone under 30) that get upset when their opinions aren't treated as gospel. If stating MY opinion is, how did you put it?, is considered "piling on" then that's just too bad. I don't think much of your opinion on most issues either. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

05-23-09, 01:17 AM	#41
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I get a kick out of the opportunity when some old sea hag butts into my business or other and says, "That is just my opinion..." My favorite comeback is, "If I wanted your opinion I would not have flushed it down the toilet this morning" __________________ "My Religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds." Albert Einstein

05-23-09, 07:04 AM	#42
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,755 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well I hope when all is said and done we will all be able to agree on one point at least: 'Opinions are like ar$eholes...everybody has one' __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!