There are only two types that post in RWED; which are you?

POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Friday, November 30, 2007 22:12
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CHRISISALL

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:35 PM

Type # 1:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek. Observes reality from a scientific perspective. Tends toward cynicism and makes judgements based on negative view of authority. Disapproving of big government. Embraces harsh facts. Somewhat elitist in that the masses are prone to stupid assumptions based on limited/faulty knowledge and/or perceptions. Unreasoning hatred of the French. Believes perfect society begins with truth and education. Likes Mal Reynolds.

Type # 2:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek. Observes reality from a social perspective. Tends toward cynicism and makes judgements based on positive view of authority. Disapproving of big government. Embraces harsh facts. Somewhat elitist in that the masses are prone to stupid assumptions based on limited/faulty knowledge and/or perceptions. Unreasoning hatred of the French. Believes perfect society begins with rules and co-operation. Likes Mal Reynolds.

Chrisisall

CITIZEN

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:38 PM

Only two types come from the RWED, steers and queers, which one are you boy?

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

FLETCH2

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by citizen:
Only two types come from the RWED, steers and queers, which one are you boy?

If those are the only choices then I'm queer, you should see my extensive Pet Shop Boys collection.

RUE

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:42 PM

I don't believe I'm either a steer or queer.

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Oh dear.

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:44 PM

I believe this to be a sly group, 'cause I don't see no horns....

DIChrisisall

FREDGIBLET

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by citizen:
Only two types come from the RWED, steers and queers, which one are you boy?

I have the physique to belong in the first group but I like Enya and Dido...I'm not sure which one I am.

FLETCH2

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:03 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by fredgiblet:
Quote:
Originally posted by citizen:
Only two types come from the RWED, steers and queers, which one are you boy?

I have the physique to belong in the first group but I like Enya and Dido...I'm not sure which one I am.

You're just in the closet man!

GEEZER

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
There are only two types that post in RWED; which are you?
Type # 1:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek. Observes reality from a scientific perspective. Tends toward cynicism and makes judgements based on negative view of authority. Disapproving of big government. Embraces harsh facts. Somewhat elitist in that the masses are prone to stupid assumptions based on limited/faulty knowledge and/or perceptions. Unreasoning hatred of the French. Believes perfect society begins with truth and education. Likes Mal Reynolds.

Type # 2:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek. Observes reality from a social perspective. Tends toward cynicism and makes judgements based on positive view of authority. Disapproving of big government. Embraces harsh facts. Somewhat elitist in that the masses are prone to stupid assumptions based on limited/faulty knowledge and/or perceptions. Unreasoning hatred of the French. Believes perfect society begins with rules and co-operation. Likes Mal Reynolds.

Wrong answer.

There are only two types on RWED: Those who are absolutely sure that they are right about everything, and the rest of us.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

MISSTRESSAHARA

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:31 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by rue:
I don't believe I'm either a steer or queer.

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I'm a woman.

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CHRISISALL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:33 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Geezer:

There are only two types on RWED: Those who are absolutely sure that they are right about everything, and the rest of us.

I would posit that we all fall into that first category on occasion, Geez.

Being fair Chrisisall

FINN MAC CUMHAL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:37 AM

< Ψ | ξ >

Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum.

Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.

-- Cicero

LEADB

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Type # 1:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek. . .

Type # 2:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek. . .

Heh. I guess I don't post on RWED. Silly me!

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CHRISISALL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:43 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal:
< Ψ | ξ >

I'm not drunk, but looking at this makes me feel like I am...

Must be latinish Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:

Heh. I guess I don't post on RWED.

Why Leadb, are you a full-geek?

Those are only in the wild Chrisisall

SIGNYM

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:45 AM

There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary and....

Eh, I'm the other kind!

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Always look upstream.

FREMDFIRMA

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:03 AM

(insert 35 seconds of stock maniacal laughter here)

LEADB

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:27 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:

Heh. I guess I don't post on RWED.

Why Leadb, are you a full-geek?

I lack "Unreasoning hatred of the French." ;-)

LEADB

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:27 AM

**blasted double posts**

GEEZER

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Quote:
Originally posted by Geezer:

There are only two types on RWED: Those who are absolutely sure that they are right about everything, and the rest of us.

I would posit that we all fall into that first category on occasion, Geez.

Being fair Chrisisall

Chris. The fact that I disagree with what folks post here doesn't mean that I think I'm right...I just think they're wrong.

That's what amuses me here more than anything else. The fact that if you disagree with some folk on any particular thing they say, they automatically pigeon-hole you as believing in everything spooible that's diametrically opposed to their particular worldview.

Hence, if I don't think, for example, that tasers should be banned out of hand, then, in their eyes, I MUST think that tasering anyone at any time is just fine and dandy. Do you sense the disconnect with reality there?

"Keep the Shiny side up"

LEADB

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:36 AM

I missed it. Who has advocated an outright ban of tasers?

KIRKULES

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:42 AM

Definitely a modified #1. Change "Rational, intelligent semi-geek" to semi-rational, semi-intelligent, semi-geek. Also add pre-Sarkozy to the French part.

"Rock Chalk, Jayhawk, KU"

AURAPTOR

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:48 AM

Now that Sarkozy is President of France, I'm comfortable using the term " FRENCH " fries again.

Is that wrong ?

"Hillary tried to get a million dollars for the Woodstock museum. I understand it was a major cultural and pharmaceutical event. I couldn't attend. I was tied up at the time." - John McCain

It is not those who use the term "Islamo-Fascism" who are sullying the name of Islam; it is the Islamo-Fascists. - Dennis Prager

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

KIRKULES

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:03 AM

Ive' never bought a bottle of French wine in my life, but may have to try some now. I hear it's pretty good although not as dependable as Australian or Californian.

"Rock Chalk, Jayhawk, KU"

GEEZER

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:
I missed it. Who has advocated an outright ban of tasers?

The UN considers them torture, which should apparently make any right-thinking (as opposed to right-leaning) person think they should be banned.

See this thread. http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=18&t=31596

"Keep the Shiny side up"

LEADB

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Geezer:
Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:
I missed it. Who has advocated an outright ban of tasers?
The UN considers them torture, which should apparently make any right-thinking (as opposed to right-leaning) person think they should be banned.

See this thread. http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=18&t=31596

Editted; complete...
Ok, yes; you did get pilloried a bit there. I thought you had indicated someone other than the UN had advocated banning of tasers; instead you were a bit muffed that folks seemed to make an assumption where you stood on the topic based on your opposition to the UN's proposed ban.

RUE

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:32 AM

Misstressahara

I feel like I should know that face. Though ever since the remote pooped out a year ago I've mostly been watching TV with young'uns so I've probably missed who that is. But it's bugging me - really. Who IS that ? What commercial, or TV show ???

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Don't mean to derail though ...

FINN MAC CUMHAL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Quote:
Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal:
< Ψ | ξ >

I'm not drunk, but looking at this makes me feel like I am...

Must be latinish Chrisisall

The symbols are Greek, but it’s actually quantum mechanics. If those are the only two choices I have to work with in your model of the RWED, then I contend that it must be that people are actually a superposition of these two states, only collapsing into one or the other if depending on the circumstances. I’m just trying to work with what you give me.

I actually think there are many more then just two states, and if I were forced to choose only two states, Geezer’s description of those states sounds like a lot closer to a real explanation. Look at the taser issue. If I disagree with the degree to which a taser should be allowed to be used, then according to certain rigid-minded people I want people to be tased purely for being rude, which is utter nonsense. There’s no possible way to get the idea that I want people to be tased for being rude from anything I’ve ever said, so if you come to that conclusion about me, it’s probably because you’re ignorant of what I’ve said, or you’re so inflexible in your point of view that you can’t allow for any tolerance of another person’s opinion. Geezer got piled on on the recent thread. I've been piled on many times, purely for not advocating the exact opinion as another person. That kind of attitude is unfortunate, because we should be able to appreciate the spectrum of views that exist here.

Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum.

Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.

-- Cicero

6IXSTRINGJACK

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:05 AM

Queer steer here, so fear for your rear... ya hear?

I need a beer....

"A government is a body of people, usually notably ungoverned." http://www.myspace.com/6ixstringjack

NEWOLDBROWNCOAT

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:21 AM

I think I maybe represent a third type:
Irrational idealist, who should know better, but gets continually upset when things reveal the cynical nature of most institutions and people. Likes Mal Reynolds, but prefers Inara...

CITIZEN

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 9:31 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:
I lack "Unreasoning hatred of the French." ;-)

Queest-ce que la baise est erronée avec vous ?

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

LEADB

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by citizen:
Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:
I lack "Unreasoning hatred of the French." ;-)
Queest-ce que la baise est erronée avec vous ?

Eh?
Ok, well I'm a modern guy; I'll try a Babel Fish translation...
"Queest-ce which the kisses is erroneous with you"
Eh?
(Just because I can't speak the language, doesn't mean I hate them ;-) )

CITIZEN

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:30 PM

Baise doesn't mean kiss, not since the 19th century. It means fuck.

It should read "What the fuck is wrong with you" :p.

Though I can understand why you don't hate the French, the smell of Garlic can't reach you where you are *shudder*. The Channel isn't wide enough, it really isn't...

Bloody French.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

LEADB

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:40 PM

Tell it to the Babel Fish!

Thanks for clarifying.

Really, I don't know. If I figure it out, I'll let you know ;-)

FINN MAC CUMHAL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:
Tell it to the Babel Fish!

Thanks for clarifying.

Really, I don't know. If I figure it out, I'll let you know ;-)

Babel Fish won't translate swear words and Citizen misspelled it.

The correct spelling is this:

Qu'est-ce que la baise est erronée avec vous?

Try putting this into Babel Fish and see if it gives you better results.

Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum.

Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.

-- Cicero

CITIZEN

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:08 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal:
Babel Fish won't translate swear words and Citizen misspelled it.

I refuse to spell French correctly.

They should speak propers inglish like what I does.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal:
That kind of attitude is unfortunate, because we should be able to appreciate the spectrum of views that exist here.

I believe, for the most part, that we do. But inflexability will always play a role where life, death, torture, lies, truths, etc. are being discussed.
And the thing about jumping to extremes bugs me too- you NEVER advocated tasing for trivial reasons, and I see how dogpiles erupt from nowhere based on these jumps, and they come from both left and right. On the other hand, I also see that there are a lot of (for lack of a better term) drama queens here (I don't exclude myself at times) that either enjoy the fray, or lack some of the more reasonable arguing skills.

Still, this place has kept my attention for over two years now...we must be doing something right...

Patting us all on the back Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:
I lack "Unreasoning hatred of the French." ;-)

Please. Spend an hour with them.

isall

FINN MAC CUMHAL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Quote:
Originally posted by leadb:
I lack "Unreasoning hatred of the French." ;-)

Please. Spend an hour with them.

You know, you do occasionally meet some cool French people. It’s just a few tightwads that ruin it for the bunch. Like French waiters. French waiters are all dicks for some reason. I don’t know why - it’s a cultural thing. The French have a kind of formality to their culture that even the English lack, and Americans have never had. They have this impression that the bigger asshole they are - the nicer they are. And the reason why you see this in French waiters is because waiters are always trying to emboss this formality into their mannerisms. But if you go to France and talk to the average joe on the street, the ones that don’t give a shit about the cultural nuances of France’s long history of being kicked around by every nation in Europe like some crusty Croissant, then you really do meet some wonderful people in France.

Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum.

Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.

-- Cicero

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:33 PM

Thanks Finn, for my first real belly laugh of the day!

Je'm appelle Chrisisall

CITIZEN

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal:
You know, you do occasionally meet some cool French people. It’s just a few tightwads that ruin it for the bunch. Like French waiters. French waiters are all dicks for some reason. I don’t know why - it’s a cultural thing. The French have a kind of formality to their culture that even the English lack, and Americans have never had. They have this impression that the bigger asshole they are - the nicer they are. And the reason why you see this in French waiters is because waiters are always trying to emboss this formality into their mannerisms. But if you go to France and talk to the average joe on the street, the ones that don’t give a shit about the cultural nuances of France’s long history of being kicked around by every nation in Europe like some crusty Croissant, then you really do meet some wonderful people in France.

Pro-Frenchist lies!

Va te faire foutre! :p

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

FINN MAC CUMHAL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:58 PM

Pas Question! Monsieur, certainement vous avez une araignée au plafond!!!

Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum.

Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.

-- Cicero

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by citizen:

Va te faire foutre! :p

Salopard.

Lewisisall

CITIZEN

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal:
Pas Question! Monsieur, certainement vous avez une araignée au plafond!!!

Oh crap, he's gone all Welsh on us again.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

FINN MAC CUMHAL

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:12 PM

Welsh?

No Welsh would look like this:

Jfjjwwwww wwllll y yyll ylyly ddfygg ygttdttdgg.

I don't know what it says, but it probably means something in Welsh.

Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum.

Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.

-- Cicero

CITIZEN

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal:
Welsh?

No Welsh would look like this:

Jfjjwwwww wwllll y yyll ylyly ddfygg ygttdttdgg.

I don't know what it says, but it probably means something in Welsh.

It says "Is that Sheep winking at me?"

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

BARNSTORMER

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 5:18 PM

Real and actual bipartisan humor..

Hah, Gotta Love it.

Best thread I've read in a long time. Gimee more please.

Am I a Lion?... No, I think I'ma tellin' the truth.

BarnStormer

FREDGIBLET

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Still, this place has kept my attention for over two years now...we must be doing something right...

Perhaps it's the trainwreck qualities? You don't want to stare but you can't look away?

ALLIETHORN7

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:24 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Type # 1:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek...

But, damnit, I'm ALL geek!

-Danny

and every time I play with passion I start breaking strings,
and my voice cracks when I sing from my heart
guess that's the price I've got to pay to know that I'm alive
this melody is tearing me apart

THRICE RULES!!!!!!!!!
Gott weise ich will kein Engel sein.
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MISSTRESSAHARA

Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:06 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by rue:
Misstressahara

I feel like I should know that face. Though ever since the remote pooped out a year ago I've mostly been watching TV with young'uns so I've probably missed who that is. But it's bugging me - really. Who IS that ? What commercial, or TV show ???

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Rue, that would be my newest obsession and a show I urdge you to catch up on called CHUCK starring Zachery Levi (the cutie in the picture)

Not to go into too much detail, he's an adorkable geek who get's all the secrets of the NSA and CIA implanted into his brain by accident and becomes their greatest asset. I know it sounds quarky and impossible, but somehow they make it work. Oh, and a bonus, Adam Baldwin plays one of his handlers/protectors, Major John Casey. It's like watching a smarter Jayne in a suit. *hee*

I encourage you to watch it. If your American you can watch the episodes off the NBC site. Unfortuantely if your not you can't. Which is a shame because I really want to be able to see them again.

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CHRISISALL

Thursday, November 29, 2007 5:40 PM

My wife loves that guy (& show).

It's before Heroes Chrisisall

KANEMAN

Friday, November 30, 2007 10:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Type # 1:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek. Observes reality from a scientific perspective. Tends toward cynicism and makes judgements based on negative view of authority. Disapproving of big government. Embraces harsh facts. Somewhat elitist in that the masses are prone to stupid assumptions based on limited/faulty knowledge and/or perceptions. Unreasoning hatred of the French. Believes perfect society begins with truth and education. Likes Mal Reynolds.

Type # 2:
Rational, intelligent semi-geek. Observes reality from a social perspective. Tends toward cynicism and makes judgements based on positive view of authority. Disapproving of big government. Embraces harsh facts. Somewhat elitist in that the masses are prone to stupid assumptions based on limited/faulty knowledge and/or perceptions. Unreasoning hatred of the French. Believes perfect society begins with rules and co-operation. Likes Mal Reynolds.

Chrisisall

I'm having a hard time with this(Now I feel like I really don't fit in here).

To make things worse:
I am sure I make "stupid assumptions based on limited/faulty knowledge and/or perceptions...much like the masses, but at the same time I usually disagree with the masses....However, much like the masses, I love the Yankees, beer, pissing in the shower, and girls that enjoy facials.

Making things even WORSER:
I observe reality through a scientific perspective, but don't always believe the "accepted scientific perspective" e.g...Prions..

Making things even a lot WORSER than WORSER:
I also observe reality through a social perspective, but don't always believe the " politically correct social perspective" e.g... Blacks/Women voting....think about it, what are we?...fucking smelly Frenchmen?

But, like the two choices, I like Mal.

havingalotoffunwiththisstupidassedpostwhilerubbingmytitsKANEMANISALL