The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 197

Alex · 12-06-2006, 03:47 PM

I bitch about Christians all of the time. I bitch about a lot of things all of the time.

To bitch about them is not to inherently consider them as bad or worse than other things I bitch about.

To complain about both Islamic and Christian fundamentalism is not to say that they are equally bad (overall, right now, Islamic fundamentalism is a worse thing than Christian fundamentalism), that they are bad in the same way (for the practice of civic government in America, Christian fundamentalism is currently a far worse thing than Islalmic fundamentalism), or that they are equally important (perhaps the continued existence of the McRib is of more importance than either).

JWBear · 12-06-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

....(perhaps the continued existence of the McRib is of more importance than either).

Mmmmmm.... McRib.........

Alex · 12-06-2006, 04:45 PM

I can't say as I've ever had a McRib but I find the very concept of the thing repugnant at a very deep level of my corporeal soul.

CoasterMatt · 12-06-2006, 04:46 PM

It takes a certain amount of faith to eat a McRib...

SacTown Chronic · 12-07-2006, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

And people bitch about Christians???

Neph, what do you think of Congressman-elect Keith Ellison's desire to be sworn into office with the Qur'an?

Alex · 12-07-2006, 08:22 AM

You didn't ask me, but I'll share my view:

I think it is ridiculous.

(But I think it is ridiculous to use a Bible as well. If history has shown us anything it is that sacred texts hold no power in preventing people from lying or behaving inappropriately. They might as well use a magic rock imbued with the power of Ramba to smite you with boils should you misbehave).

€uroMeinke · 12-07-2006, 08:41 AM

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They might as well use a magic rock imbued with the power of Ramba to smite you with boils should you misbehave).

Cool! - Where can I get one of these?

Alex · 12-07-2006, 08:47 AM

I have hundreds of them along the walkway out in front of our apartment. Give me your address and I'll send you one.

No...wait. I just did the magical incantation in my head so all of the rocks in front of your house are now properly imbued. Enjoy the magic and don't misbehave.

SacTown Chronic · 12-07-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

(But I think it is ridiculous to use a Bible as well. If history has shown us anything it is that sacred texts hold no power in preventing people from lying or behaving inappropriately. They might as well use a magic rock imbued with the power of Ramba to smite you with boils should you misbehave).

I couldn't agree more.

My personal preference would be to be sworn in using a Mad magazine.

Nephythys · 12-07-2006, 09:52 AM

I actually had read that he would not be- nor do they swear in on the Bible. New House members are sworn in enmasse and pictures are taken after the fact with the Bible or other book as it were.

So if you were expecting some kind of outrage from me- you thought wrong.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I bitch about Christians all of the time. I bitch about a lot of things all of the time. To bitch about them is not to inherently consider them as bad or worse than other things I bitch about. To complain about both Islamic and Christian fundamentalism is not to say that they are equally bad (overall, right now, Islamic fundamentalism is a worse thing than Christian fundamentalism), that they are bad in the same way (for the practice of civic government in America, Christian fundamentalism is currently a far worse thing than Islalmic fundamentalism), or that they are equally important (perhaps the continued existence of the McRib is of more importance than either).
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I can't say as I've ever had a McRib but I find the very concept of the thing repugnant at a very deep level of my corporeal soul.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	It takes a certain amount of faith to eat a McRib... __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	You didn't ask me, but I'll share my view: I think it is ridiculous. (But I think it is ridiculous to use a Bible as well. If history has shown us anything it is that sacred texts hold no power in preventing people from lying or behaving inappropriately. They might as well use a magic rock imbued with the power of Ramba to smite you with boils should you misbehave).
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I have hundreds of them along the walkway out in front of our apartment. Give me your address and I'll send you one. No...wait. I just did the magical incantation in my head so all of the rocks in front of your house are now properly imbued. Enjoy the magic and don't misbehave.
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Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	I actually had read that he would not be- nor do they swear in on the Bible. New House members are sworn in enmasse and pictures are taken after the fact with the Bible or other book as it were. So if you were expecting some kind of outrage from me- you thought wrong.
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