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Spoken from the vantage point of your true intellectual superiority and superior unflappable honesty, no doubt.The difference between you and maggot is, he makes no bones about being a dick, you however, try to hide behind intellectual superiority. If you were really the person you try to portray, you wouldn't have even felt my comments needed a response.
But I am laughing....I just wanted to make people laugh.
It's the best medicine.
I just wanted to make people laugh.
It's the best medicine.
Spoken from the vantage point of your true intellectual superiority and superior unflappable honesty, no doubt.
There are other differences between us that you either refuse or fail to recognize.
No not at all, I freely admit you are far better educated than I. You might even be more intelligent than I.
I also freely admit there are plenty of other differences between you and maggot, I just don't give a rats ass about them. I honestly don't give much a damn about you at all, and have mostly ignored your BS, it would be awesome though if you'd just leave folks to their shenanigans when its in the proper forum.
Now go ahead and post your reply about how I'm still stupid and you're still smart so the rest of these folks can get back to laughing at funny shit.
Maggot hasn't been banned in a while, at least not since last time he engaged in the same behavior, and I'm not sure why he's trying again by calling me names, following me around for the purpose of making personal attacks, and Trolling, but I am content to sit back and watch it happen.Thanks, Bolt OR. There are many differences between 'Smoke and Mirrors' and myself. I seriously doubt that he is better educated no more intelligence than either of us. He just likes to make a show of what little he has and doesn't seem to be able to just say, "I was wrong".
As to my being a dick, often that seems true. But I do have a serious side that considers many deep issues. Unfortunately, most of those are not permitted here, and I understand why, and agree that they are best left un discussed (here). So in light of being able to discuss things that I have knowledge in, such as philosophy and rights, I just take the Shanksteresque position and make jokes.
It's funny, when it comes to discussion of philosophy, every one seems to think that their view is equal. But if you discuss, say, nano physics, most of us would defer to someone who has a studied that in depth, and not opine that our view was equal. Or I would defer to Frank if I wanted to discuss LR shooting as he has a lot more experience than I. I studied philosophy at UVA which at the time had one of the top programs in the country. Did quite well and acquired nearly 40 credits in my major. Not to say I am a genius, or beyond error, but I know what Im talking about 'In this arena'. So when Smokey comes around and think his non logical, emotionally charged arguments are on par with the logic I offer, I just laugh and make a joke. No hard feeling intended. Im a man, I have a good strong sense of positive self esteem. I can take being teased and let it roll of like water off a duck, and give it back as well as I take it. Apparently Smokey has a poor self esteem and therefore must defend himself to the last ounce of his being.
Case in point: Regarding the issue of suicide which Smokey and I got into it over in a past thread. Logically, I hold that that is the one indisputable right that every one has. To say other wise is clearly to support slavery.
Consider. An individual is born in a country, doesn't like what he sees going on, and decides he wants to leave. As long as he is freely permitted to leave, no problem. But iif those who wield power say "You must stay and do as we say", to me that is clear and simply, enslavement, and not justifiable at any level. Thinking sideways, and individual is born into a society or life that he doesn't find acceptable and decides they want to end that life cycle, to deny them that right on any 'moral', or religious, or societal taboo bullshit, is nothing less than slavery, clear and simple. Yet Smokey couldn't wrap his mind around the concept of 'inalienable rights' and threw up his emotional diversion to distract from not having a logical response.
Finally, I don't see that you are attacking, certainly no more than Smokey...he is just a little whiner.
No, apparently, Tim doesn't want his forum cluttered up with crap, that's his right. Don't like it? Don't use his forum. It's that simple.
Thanks, man. I value your opinion on the subject because you are indeed an expert. ?Nice to see that Graham is making friends again.
Thanks, man. I value your opinion on the subject because you are indeed an expert.
But in this case it's an old friend up his same old tricks, with predictable results.
My army is a child army. And they make women's clothing in Honduran sweat-shops.
Moreover, I've recently learned I've been occasionally mistaken for forum members with names like "Eric Cartman" or some other variant. I have been, and remain, simply Cartman. Democrats and hippies do, however, piss me off.
That said, I am well prepared for both an alien invasion and the zombie apocalypse.
Truth,
I appreciate the videos, I'm going to put them on my thumb drive. During breaks in the classroom portion of my training classes I like to show funny videos to lighten the mood some, these will fit right in.
I know I risk sounding like I'm speaking out of both sides of my mouth as I recently concluded I agree with Graham on some posting trends. And I have posted my opinion in some detail (http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...s/222750-best-deal-i-have-seen-long-time.html). However, the problem I have is not necessarily with posts and threads that are intentionally funny.
This thread prompted me to review the site's rules. And I think we could all do with a little circumspection before we cite their violation as proof of someone's faults. First, not only do they forbid "personal attacks", they also forbid "baiting". Moreover, this rule may be apropos: "Do not post off-topic. Please keep your comments consistent with the subject and purpose of the conversation thread. Deliberate disruption -- such as consistent off-topic commentary -- will not be tolerated." [Emphasis mine]
In my opinion, angels are few and far between on the Hide.
Now, lest you knuckleheads think I'm just throwing Graham under the bus let me reiterate my position that there are a lot of people on this site these days who need to just shut their pie holes, read, think, and shoot, before they make smart-arse quips and/or post stupid, repetitive, or arf-ish questions and comments. Furthermore, this site constantly confirms my criticism of public education. The grammar of many of you is atrocious. Did you finish school? If so, is that what they taught you? For the sake of my sanity and to assuage my fears for our future pick up a rudimentary grammar and spelling guide and use it!
By definition, 50% of all people are below the median level of intelligence. As they say at the poker table: if you can't spot the dummy in the first five minutes...it's you! Hopefully some of you will get a chuckle out of that. The others can fall over yourselves rushing to contact the mods to alert them to my crushing of your feelings. In the meantime, before I join that other Cartman guy (presumably "Eric Cartman", although I'm not certain) in getting banned, learn English. I know that 50% of people are below the median -- but Lord knows I don't want to know what side of the equation each of you falls on. I spend time here because I like you guys. So please, keep me guessing.
Carry on!
It's not a popularity contest. Perhaps it should be, though, with you and Maggot following me around.Maybe so in Maggot's case but what about the 3-4 other guys that have called you a pretentious dick in the last couple of days for shitting in their threads?
You may have missed it, but I was trying to stand up for you to a great extent. Many personal attacks -- and at least one person saw things that way -- are precipitated by the victim baiting the attacker; sometimes in another thread. And baiting also is against the rules.
I will note, without implying any judgment one way or the other, that web forums are replete with instances where someone was banned yet they felt they did nothing wrong.
And, for the record, I personally love funny posts and threads; including this one. And I too have suffered my share of slings and arrows. The worst are those that appear to be completely unprovoked. I try to ensure there is some deserving on the receiving end of my caustic screeds but, as I said, I'm no angel.
Could be. But to me it sounded more like NYPD cavalry...while those relegated to junior departments do nothing but sit on the sidelines and watch them go by."Clip Clop Clip Clop Clip Clop Clip Clop"
Whats that sound you ask? Oh that's just Graham strolling in on his high horse. As usual.
Nope: Didn't miss it. I was talking to Slap, whose posts have hit a record maturity level.You may have missed it, but I was trying to stand up for you to a great extent.