Ta Ta Jesse Helms - Page 6

Boss Radio · 07-05-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

The is a huge difference between not defending someone and his actions vs. celebrating a death.

Those who are celebrating JH's death are exercising the same rights as the Westboro Baptist Church exercise with their inane protests of homosexuals. I find it to be quite the ironic comparison.

Jesse Helms's actions in life were aberrant. That, IMO, does not make it okay to celebrate a person's death.

To the contrary.

When the Westboro Baptist Church exercise with their inane protests of homosexuals, they are protesting gays rights as citizens, and their right to marriage.

No one here is suggesting that Helms should not be allowed to die. No one here is suggesting that he shouldn't be afforded the same funeral service as other citizens, and not be recognized as legally dead (as opposed to legally wed) in the eyes of the government.

I can't speak for everyone...but I'm glad to see 2008 as his end date.
As far as my good friend Karma is concerned, it should have happened a lot sooner.

Happy birthday, America.

lashbear · 07-05-2008, 04:28 PM

Well, I never heard of the man before today.

I listened to about 3 broadcasts of his "speeches"

This gentleman was no gentleman, and really shouldn't talk that way. As it turns out, now he can't.

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-05-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I can understand the notion that grave dancing is unseemly. If you feel that way, don't do it yourself.

I think that's what I did.

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But learn the lesson of the unfortunate Helms, and leave others to do and be as they please, and not as YOU would have it.

I didn't say anything about anyone else?

Deebs · 07-05-2008, 04:37 PM

Me give Tonto heap big mojo.

innerSpaceman · 07-05-2008, 04:57 PM

MBC, those quotes of mine were directed to Kevy, not you.

There's nothing wrong with your remarkable restraint and acting with what you consider civility and decorum, and as you see fit.

And Boss Radio went on to eloquently and forcefully state the case for those who want to celebrate the occasion or take the opportunity to speak ill of the dead in this case.

So all's good.

If Kevy would just mind his own business.

Boss Radio · 07-05-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I'm glad he's dead. If that makes me a small man, then sign me up for a Baby Gap credit card.

Funniest line EVER.

mousepod · 07-05-2008, 06:12 PM

Last month, I was saddened to learn that the great Harvey Korman had died. Yesterday, when I heard that Helms (it hurts for me to type his first name) kicked it, the sound of Korman as the Great Gazoo rings in my ears:

"Bye bye, dum dum."

wendybeth · 07-05-2008, 08:29 PM

Helms caused enough hate and grief in his life- I think it's only right that his death bring a little joy into the world. (It's all about balance, right?). Hey, I want a BGCC also!

Tref · 07-06-2008, 01:17 AM

Whew! What is it about grave dancing that makes a man have a powerful thirst?

tracilicious · 07-06-2008, 01:50 AM

You need some Gravorade!

07-05-2008, 04:28 PM	#52
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Well, I never heard of the man before today. I listened to about 3 broadcasts of his "speeches" This gentleman was no gentleman, and really shouldn't talk that way. As it turns out, now he can't. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	Me give Tonto heap big mojo.
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07-05-2008, 04:57 PM	#55
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	MBC, those quotes of mine were directed to Kevy, not you. There's nothing wrong with your remarkable restraint and acting with what you consider civility and decorum, and as you see fit. And Boss Radio went on to eloquently and forcefully state the case for those who want to celebrate the occasion or take the opportunity to speak ill of the dead in this case. So all's good. If Kevy would just mind his own business.
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07-05-2008, 06:12 PM	#57
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Last month, I was saddened to learn that the great Harvey Korman had died. Yesterday, when I heard that Helms (it hurts for me to type his first name) kicked it, the sound of Korman as the Great Gazoo rings in my ears: "Bye bye, dum dum." __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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07-05-2008, 08:29 PM	#58
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Helms caused enough hate and grief in his life- I think it's only right that his death bring a little joy into the world. (It's all about balance, right?). Hey, I want a BGCC also! __________________
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Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	Whew! What is it about grave dancing that makes a man have a powerful thirst? __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?!
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07-06-2008, 01:50 AM	#60
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	You need some Gravorade! __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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