The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[SacTown Chronic]

If the data mining operation is just a bit of harmless fun then the Bush administration should have no problem allowing those of us who don't want our phone records turned over (sold?) to the self-appointed morals police to opt out of their little program. Call it the no-spy list.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I see your REAL point of view by your typo, JW. You see Bin Laden as someone to be Lauded, and thus you have called him "Bin Lauden".

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I read that as Bin Lauder. "Osama by Este Bin Lauder - The fragrance for your special cave moments."

I deserved that.

[Prudence]

I don't understand why they wouldn't get a pen register for this info. Did they? I haven't actually been following this story. Pen registers are super easy to get. At least according to what we studied, which is but a narrow part of the whole topic, the reason they're easy to get is that it's considered "public" info - but the gov't is still supposed to get judicial approval.

[BarTopDancer]

When did fvck and the n-word become acceptible to say at work?

As in my co-worker is on the phone with his wife saying something about this guy always pulling the f-in n-word sugardaddy bullshyt.

[scaeagles]

I have found that those who use profanity in the course of the average daily conversation lack the vocabulary to express themselves and must add it for emphasis.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I have found that those who use profanity in the course of the average daily conversation lack the vocabulary to express themselves and must add it for emphasis.

What the f*@# are you talking about!?!

[xharryb]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

When did fvck and the n-word become acceptible to say at work?

As in my co-worker is on the phone with his wife saying something about this guy always pulling the f-in n-word sugardaddy bullshyt.

Around the same time that the rest of our society's manners and sense of appropriateness went flying out the window. I won't deny cussing like a sailor at certain times, but I know when to filter myself. I recently attended a graduation ceremony and was completely appalled by the behaviour exhibited my 80% of those in attendance.

[innerSpaceman]

I cuss up a storm when Deadwood is on the air.





Yes, I know it's on a cable channel and is never "aired," but it sounds better that way.


Um, oh, politics? Well, I don't so much mind when civilians curse. But, since I, too, generally think of it as a lack of vocabulary skillz and a bit rude ... I deplore public figures (*cough*Cheney*cough*) who deploy vulgar speech in public situations.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by JWBear

I want to apologize for my outburst yesterday. It was a combination of a very frustrating day at work and the fact that the immigration issue gets me very emotional (why, I don’t know). I’m better now, but I’m going to avoid that particular debate from now on.

Blame it on Scaeagles- works for me!

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I have found that those who use profanity in the course of the average daily conversation lack the vocabulary to express themselves and must add it for emphasis.

No shyt!