What's wrong with being a tough guy?
POSTED BY: ChrisMoorhead
UPDATED: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 21:49
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As per usual I enter the fray late and uninvited. But like everyone else around here I can't just read and not respond.
On the few occasions when we've crossed paths, CMH, I have been with you, at least up to the point where I want to hear the real point of what you are saying and not just want to slap you down (figuratively, obviously) because your statements may go against my sensibilities. IOW, I not at all convinced you need therapy.
That said, I have just a couple of points to put out there for whatever worth they might have to the group, whatever value they might lend to the discussion here.
Do I believe we are getting "soft" in America? (wont' comment on anywhere else as I am not anywhere else) Yes I do. We have some real pansy issues around here. Should it ever come down to us and them survival I believe we are at a disadvantage. But what we have is one of the finest, most courageous, potentially well-equiped militaries around to make up for that, as well as an heroic, underpaid public servant corps. Ideal? Maybe not. But it works for now and now is ever, always all that we have.
Others have mentioned that maybe it's just the way you come across that's the problem. I think that it contributes. You are obviously well read in the areas that interest you. You have well thought out ideas, whether or not anyone agrees with your conclusions. Your command of the language is at least as good as anyone else's around here and better than more than a few. But the art of communicating is more than being able to put the words together. Lots of highly educated professors of English literature will never be best-selling, critically acclaimed novelists because, simply, they are boring and could never tell an interesting story if their lives depended on it. You are not an English professor. Nor are you a novelist. Nobody expects that. You most certainly, in my experience, have never been boring. Quite the contrary. But any speaker or writer must engage the audience they address at the audience's level, not at their own. I'm not saying don't wear camos just because no one else here does (which is in itself an untruth); just don't wear jungle camos in the desert: it sets you apart immediately and makes you a target.
This is going on way longer than I thought it would, but "Here I am". The next thing that comes to mind is the fact that you are currently in "Combat Ready" mode where folks like Kelkhil and NVGhostrider have moved out of that but still have vivid memories. I think being in that state of mind makes a lot of the people on FireFlyFans identify you as "Alliance" (the Enemy!) which may in fact be unfair to you, but is certainly understandable, don't you agree?
As far as why do the candy asses here love a show so filled with violence? Ironically, only Kaneman correctly identified that, albeit in typical fashion. No one else mentioned it. It's called CATHARSIS. The BDH's act out our desire to do violence so that we are less likely to act out ourselves. (Obviously, I do not subscribe to the theory that video games cause violence. Violent people seek out violent video games to validate their tendencies, in a kind of reverse catharsis.)
Only two more items to go. Please riddle me this, ChrisMoorhead: how do you reconcile these two quotes, taken from this very thread?
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Originally posted by ChrisMoorhead:
My problem with this particular peeps is that they think they're somehow in a position to make judgements on what kind of person I am. The only times I've resorted to name calling is when so many people were doing it to me that I lost my temper. Then they were all quick to point out how I was the one acting immature. Fucking hypocrites
If you or anyone else feels threatened or uncomfortable because of words on your computer screen, then you're the one's who need tharapists, not me. And if you don't feel threatened, then why does it matter enough to respond to? Just get over yourselves and you high and mighty attitudes.
Also
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And yet again JQ that was well put. Man you gotta stop making us look bad.
Sorry, felt this thread could use a little light hearted input!
Kelkhil
The Shirtless Forsaken
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Originally posted by Kelkhil:
And yet again JQ that was well put. Man you gotta stop making us look bad.
Sorry, felt this thread could use a little light hearted input!
Kelkhil
The Shirtless Forsaken
*humorlessly* Was I?
(had all night to think about it...points were there, polish wasn't.)
"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"
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Originally posted by ChrisMoorhead:
for the 22 years I've been on this Earth...
Because that's how it is everywhere I go. I show up, people hate me.
Chris- Sorry to edit out the rest of your posting, but these two sentences really slapped me hard.
You are only 22 and you feel this way? Have you ever thought - and I mean, really thought - about why "I show up, people hate me." ??
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hmm a little lightening up?? How about a nice "tough guy" pic?
I choose to rise instead of fall- U2
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MSG,
"As for Kaneman, I just don't get it. Sometimes you are charming, kind, thoughful, and nice. And other times your an absolute ass. Pick a gender, pick a personality, and stop picking on others."
What are you on my case for MSG? I happen to agree with CM on most of this. Yes, I am a human not a cardboard cutout, I have dynamics. It should be clear to all that I am not a black Tunisian woman. I am a white midget. I enjoy running 5k marathons, smoking pipes, collecting old soup cans, and watching Spanish language soap operas... and I usually do these while going "commando"...I hate bras. There MSG, now you know all about me. Thanks, it feels good to get that off my chest.
Love always kaneman
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2) Second, I don't think you should leave the site. I think a lot of your views are reprehensible but they're obviously heartfelt. Whereas someone like Kaneman hides behind multiple identities and hasn't contributed anything ever, you're just being you.
What? That is so untrue. Simon shut up. I add plenty to this site, not that it's a prerequisite to being here, that you choose to ignore this is your problem. Go die now. You ape........Well, you gotta have hope.
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Originally posted by kaneman:
What are you on my case for MSG? I happen to agree with CM on most of this. Yes, I am a human not a cardboard cutout, I have dynamics. It should be clear to all that I am not a black Tunisian woman. I am a white midget. I enjoy running 5k marathons, smoking pipes, collecting old soup cans, and watching Spanish language soap operas... and I usually do these while going "commando"...I hate bras. There MSG, now you know all about me. Thanks, it feels good to get that off my chest.
Love always kaneman
"I am and always will be a black female animal psychologist from Tunisia."
Not even Kaneman is immune from my wrath when it comes to protecting fair MsG. But to be fair Nicodemus just said, "I don't see anything wrong with the thread having split personalities. Just because the name I changed it to when I edited my post won't stay in place, doesn't make it any less of a thread." I don't see why the same principle shouldn't apply to posters.
That out of the way, Kaneman, even the much maligned CMH was exceptionally polite responding to MsG. As one of the minions who have secret schoolboy crushes on said teacher, you better watch your stuff.
On the other hand picturing you going commando does bring a certain blush to my cheeks...
"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"
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LOL- oh you're so cute Jonny:) HUGS
I also feel this thread is in serious need of butterflies and flowers
I choose to rise instead of fall- U2
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Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
As one of the minions who have secret schoolboy crushes on said teacher, you better watch your stuff.
Luckily I'm SOOO much older than you. Otherwise the schoolboard and the state and the media would be all over you. Much like the minions would like to be...ahem. Did I say that out loud?
"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"
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