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You do well as a writer. I enjoy the humor.
posted by
A-and-B
on November 22, 2007 at 7:07 PM
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Sunnybeach7 - in this case it's the thought that counts
posted by
gomedome
on November 21, 2007 at 10:41 PM
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Hi Gome, I know this is a bit late for Canadians, but have
a great day anyway!
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posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on November 21, 2007 at 10:25 PM
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Ariala - I hear ya
posted by
gomedome
on November 21, 2007 at 8:24 PM
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Gome, I think I better go to bed rather than express myself any further.
I'm afraid if I don't I will break my own rules
posted by
Ariala
on November 21, 2007 at 8:11 PM
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Ariala - I've never quite understood some of the crazy things I have seen
you endure. Like, why you?
Awhile back when you were accused of being -blackcat, that was simply unreal. I get accused of things but nowhere near the volume that you receive and my accusations are mostly about what a miserable little man I am.
posted by
gomedome
on November 21, 2007 at 8:03 PM
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First they stab you and then they try to apply the ointment while they
wish you well...this is the treatment I get...passive/aggressiveness at its worst.
posted by
Ariala
on November 21, 2007 at 7:48 PM
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-blackcat - I think you are just being diplomatic - you know who this is
posted by
gomedome
on November 21, 2007 at 7:45 PM
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Talion - Imagine an army recruitment poster that said - We Want You
But if you don't appreciate poetry, you can't join our army.
Seriously, have you ever seen someone so desperately clutch at straws to prove someone else is wrong and that they are right? I have never seen such a thing until now. Nevermind the fact that I have long ago asked not to be quoted by this person, to pick up on a little obscure bit of dialogue and build it up into some kind of attempt to illustrate character deficiencies is beyond mentally ill. An alternate world has been created in this person's mind, one where only he can see the little blue animals that talk to him.
posted by
gomedome
on November 21, 2007 at 7:42 PM
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gomedome
You're not alone. Though I read a ton of poetry when I was in school, even wrote some myself, I eventually realized I'm not a poetry guy either. I didn't know that reflected negatively upon my character. On the initial few dates with Queen V, while we talked, trying to figure out if there was something between us beyond the physical attraction, the subject of poetry never came up. Whenever I interviewed for jobs, I was never asked my opinions on poetry. Of all the deep, heart-felt conversations I've had with family and friends throughout my life, not once did the subject center on poetry. I recognize the significance of the art form, can immediately distinguish the good from the bad, but frankly, poetry has never meant much to me. Silly me. I was under the impression such a thing is merely an opinion, not proof positive of some character defect.
posted by
Talion
on November 21, 2007 at 7:25 PM
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I missed this one, but well said to whoever it is!
posted by
-blackcat
on November 21, 2007 at 4:17 PM
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kooka_lives - So are all believers fans of the arts then?
Yes apparently so, at least according to this half baked reasoning. The subject of book burnings is a good point. To imply that artistic expression as well as its appreciation is the preserve of the faithful, becomes even more ridiculous when their efforts to impede artistic expression are added to the equation. This type of hypocrisy is right up there with their claims to be guardians of the institution of marriage while continuously having one of the highest divorce rates amongst all indentifiable groups.
posted by
gomedome
on November 21, 2007 at 2:27 PM
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David1Spirit - the saddest part of this, aside from never learning, are the
people that endorse these types of nonsensical conclusions.
Sadder still, with an ego that is swelled by the endorsement of others, this person thinks that simply because a few others stop in to comment with things such as "good post" that his moronic conclusions have merit.
posted by
gomedome
on November 21, 2007 at 2:20 PM
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So are all believers fans of the arts then?
Of course that starts to get really odd if you look at the jokes about guys who like musical theater.
Of course since I am a atheist thespian, does that mean I am only pretending to enjoy the arts?
I also like musical theater, but I am fairly sure I am not gay.
My wife grew up in a very religious household and has seen more plays in the last ten years with me than she ever did in her life before that. As well as having been exposed to more classic literature and movies and other forms of art.
The blogger who wrote has shown himself to have no sense of reality at all and that concept just helps to emphasis that al the more.
Also, I am unaware of any atheist book burnings every taking place. How can anyone claim that a group that has a history of burning books and other forms of art in an attempt to control artistic expression, be more appreciative of art than people who have no such history?
posted by
kooka_lives
on November 21, 2007 at 2:07 PM
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Spot on Gomedome!
And to answer the last question; no, they are not tired of embarrassing themself, as they do it so often.
posted by
David1Spirit
on November 21, 2007 at 1:44 PM
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