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Let me get this clear, SaxonPig
triple223tap
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You say: "Tim Russert was not a member of this forum. He was a public figure and while Alpine's comment was uncouth it didn't violate posting guidelines."
So it's okay to say something *uncouth* about a respected man who just died, so long as that person is not a member of this forum? Is that what you just said?
So, let's say G.W. Bush should die tomorrow, it would be just fine with you if I posted about defecating on his grave?
So it's okay to say something *uncouth* about a respected man who just died, so long as that person is not a member of this forum? Is that what you just said?
So, let's say G.W. Bush should die tomorrow, it would be just fine with you if I posted about defecating on his grave?
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Fine by me.
If only we could use our powers for good instead of evil....[V]
Margaret Thatcher
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
Mark Twain
If only we could use our powers for good instead of evil....
I know! Let's bring democracy to Iraq!!
Up to a point, yes. As a public figure Russert is fair game even in death. Now, having said that, I personally believe we should not "dance on the grave" and savage the recently deceased no matter how much we dislike him. Alpine's comment was, in my opinion, unfortunate but it didn't violate the Forum rules. Your response, on the other hand, was worse and was directed towards a Forum member. There is a difference, and you were on the wrong side of it.
Then, you come back and call me pig, which is also a violation (no referring to members by unflattering variations of their names). Note that I had not made any personal attacks on you (and still haven't). I merely pointed out where you were outside of posting policy. Disagreeing with the policy doesn't give you the right to insult me.
Thank you for using my correct name in the title of this thread, BTW.
So, you can continue to throw a hissyfit over nothing, or you can be an adult and forget about it and move on.
Which do you prefer?
PS: I don't know who just locked this but I am unlocking it so that I don't get accused of locking the thread to have the last word.
Too old to live...too young to die...
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
"So it's okay to say something *uncouth* about a respected man who just died, so long as that person is not a member of this forum? Is that what you just said?"
Up to a point, yes. As a public figure Russert is fair game even in death. Now, having said that, I personally believe we should not "dance on the grave" and savage the recently deceased no matter how much we dislike him. Alpine's comment was, in my opinion, unfortunate but it didn't violate the Forum rules. Your response, on the other hand, was worse and was directed towards a Forum member. There is a difference, and you were on the wrong side of it.
Then, you come back and call me pig, which is also a violation (no referring to members by unflattering variations of their names). Note that I had not made any personal attacks on you (and still haven't). I merely pointed out where you were outside of posting policy. Disagreeing with the policy doesn't give you the right to insult me.
Thank you for using my correct name in the title of this thread, BTW.
So, you can continue to throw a hissyfit over nothing, or you can be an adult and forget about it and move on.
Which do you prefer?
PS: I don't know who just locked this but I am unlocking it so that I don't get accused of locking the thread to have the last word.
I did so it don't get out of hand-
SP- Your in the drivers seat.
Too old to live...too young to die...
BOOIIIINNNG!
I think we found the number of twists in old ".223's" barrel.
BOOIIIINNNG!
Russert was likeable and IMO commanded a certain amount of respect for asking the tough questions to both sides.
But there is no question that he was a biased Liberal Socialist.
I heard a statement today that he "loved his country". IMO being a Liberal and loving the USA are NOT compatable terms.
IMO one less enemy of our country.
Lets stick with "toenail fungus"
"Dawnie is going thur the change"
"I'm bankrupt"
"I have an asshxxx' for a son".
"I'm sick..pray for me"
"Gettin the big D"
Yet a simple man regardless of his party, dies and the
thread has to be locked.
You humps need to get a grip.
I personally vote to ban him [8D]
This is one FUBARED forum.
Lets stick with "toenail fungus"
"Dawnie is going thur the change"
"I'm bankrupt"
"I have an asshxxx' for a son".
"I'm sick..pray for me"
"Gettin the big D"
Yet a simple man regardless of his party, dies and the
thread has to be locked.
You humps need to get a grip.
Yawn..........
quote:Originally posted by callktulu
If only we could use our powers for good instead of evil....
I know! Let's bring democracy to Iraq!!Sorry, already been done; they all have purple fingers now.[:D][:D][:D]
Yawn..........
Back again?
quote:Originally posted by WackyMajik
Yawn..........
Back again?
Yeppir, I pop in now and then. Typically when the air is filled with the aroma of troll snarf!
This is one FUBARED forum.
Yet a simple man regardless of his party, dies and the
thread has to be locked.
You humps need to get a grip.
I can see both sides.
Yes, a man died. A tragic thing.
But Russert was a heavy hitter for the OTHER TEAM. You know, the one that wants to take our guns, give amnesty to illegals, tax us 50+%, turn the Gitmo terrorist lose. Need I go on?
We're in the political fight of our lives in this nation. And Russert was the ENEMY.
It's like an enemy soldier dying on the battlefield. Tragic a man lost his life. But you're not really sorry to see him go.
I will miss him.
This is one FUBARED forum.
Lets stick with "toenail fungus"
"Dawnie is going thur the change"
"I'm bankrupt"
"I have an asshxxx' for a son".
"I'm sick..pray for me"
"Gettin the big D"
Yet a simple man regardless of his party, dies and the
thread has to be locked.
You humps need to get a grip.
LOL ... you forgot, "My balls itch!"
... and some ask, "Where have all the neat guys gone?"
[:D][:D][:D]
Tim Russert gave the best interviews. He was about as "fair" as they come on the Sunday morning shows, and far and away the most professional.
I will miss him.
Unfortunately, most GB posters care little about your points. What matters most it seems is, if he is Christian, hates foreigners and Japanese cars, drives like old Communist screw (slow and in the left lane), watches NASCAR, and tells really stupid jokes.
quote:Originally posted by Captplaid
Tim Russert gave the best interviews. He was about as "fair" as they come on the Sunday morning shows, and far and away the most professional.
I will miss him.
Unfortunately, most GB posters care little about your points. What matters most it seems is, if he is Christian, hates foreigners and Japanese cars, drives like old Communist screw (slow and in the left lane), watches NASCAR, and tells really stupid jokes...
...and has memorized every line from "The Blue Collar Comedy Tour".
quote:Originally posted by Captplaid
Tim Russert gave the best interviews. He was about as "fair" as they come on the Sunday morning shows, and far and away the most professional.
I will miss him.
Unfortunately, most GB posters care little about your points. What matters most it seems is, if he is Christian, hates foreigners and Japanese cars, drives like old Communist screw (slow and in the left lane), watches NASCAR, and tells really stupid jokes.
Fair and most professional of the Sunday morning hosts isn't really saying that much. The bar is pretty damned LOW in that respect.
Don't forget, Russert was a dept. head of perhaps the most liberal TV network news in the nation. Even if was personally more likable than some of the others, ulimately HE was the architect for ALL the Liberal spin at NBC news.
Many dangerous people are likable. Manson's followers thought he was Jesus Christ.
Just because I don't sugar coat my opinions to appeal to some peoples PC sensibilities doesn't make me a NASCAR loving redneck moron.
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
quote:Originally posted by Captplaid
Tim Russert gave the best interviews. He was about as "fair" as they come on the Sunday morning shows, and far and away the most professional.
I will miss him.
Unfortunately, most GB posters care little about your points. What matters most it seems is, if he is Christian, hates foreigners and Japanese cars, drives like old Communist screw (slow and in the left lane), watches NASCAR, and tells really stupid jokes.
Fair and most professional of the Sunday morning hosts isn't really saying that much. The bar is pretty damned LOW in that respect.
Don't forget, Russert was a dept. head of perhaps the most liberal TV network news in the nation. Even if was personally more likable than some of the others, ulimately HE was the architect for ALL the Liberal spin at NBC news.
Many dangerous people are likable. Manson's followers thought he was Jesus Christ.
Just because I don't sugar coat my opinions to appeal to some peoples PC sensibilities doesn't make me a NASCAR loving redneck moron.
Excellent observation and evualation.
I just will keep to previously expressed opinion that I would not pee on his leg if his pants were on fire.
Which started this whole thing anyway.
Margaret Thatcher
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
Mark Twain
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
quote:Originally posted by Captplaid
Tim Russert gave the best interviews. He was about as "fair" as they come on the Sunday morning shows, and far and away the most professional.
I will miss him.
Unfortunately, most GB posters care little about your points. What matters most it seems is, if he is Christian, hates foreigners and Japanese cars, drives like old Communist screw (slow and in the left lane), watches NASCAR, and tells really stupid jokes.
Fair and most professional of the Sunday morning hosts isn't really saying that much. The bar is pretty damned LOW in that respect.
Don't forget, Russert was a dept. head of perhaps the most liberal TV network news in the nation. Even if was personally more likable than some of the others, ulimately HE was the architect for ALL the Liberal spin at NBC news.
Many dangerous people are likable. Manson's followers thought he was Jesus Christ.
Just because I don't sugar coat my opinions to appeal to some peoples PC sensibilities doesn't make me a NASCAR loving redneck moron.
Whats wrong with being a NASCAR loving redneck?
That isn't one of your better cartoons Wallie.[;)]
A red X, man was I disappointed.
So, let's say G.W. Bush should die tomorrow, it would be just fine with you if I posted about defecating on his grave?
Hmmm! Sounds like fun....unless you are last in line...BTW How long does it take 26 million people to poop!!!