Democratic National Convention '08 - Page 13

Morrigoon · 08-29-2008, 12:21 AM

Dear Lord, please don't let him pick Lieberman. Not because I don't think he can do the job, but because I simply can't stand to hear him speak.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-29-2008, 07:20 AM

Because some people believe financial standing is not a measure of whether you deserve to receive health care, an education, and a basic standard of living.

JWBear · 08-29-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Because some people believe financial standing is not a measure of whether you deserve to receive health care, an education, and a basic standard of living.

Alex · 08-29-2008, 07:22 AM

What I meant:

Well, you might want to care more about delivery [than you apparently do] because...

What I didn't mean:

Well, you might want to care more about delivery [than anything else because, really, I've given you plenty of reason to think I'm a rhetorical retard and therefore it is safest to jump to the conclusion assuming me to intend the stupidest possible interpretation you can give my sentences] because...

scaeagles · 08-29-2008, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Well, you might want to care more about delivery [than anything else because, really, I've given you plenty of reason to think I'm a rhetorical retard and therefore it is safest to jump to the conclusion assuming me to intend the stupidest possible interpretation you can give my sentences] because...

What I didn't say -

Geez, Alex, you're an idiot because you care only about delivery and nothing about the substance.

What I did say -

I find it interesting that you seemed MORE interested in delivery than substance.

How is it possible that even that statement of mine can be construed as something confrontational as considering you a "rhetorical retard" and taking the "stupidest possible interpretation"?

Betty · 08-29-2008, 07:31 AM

I thought it was a great! My husband says something to the effect that they all make promises they can't or won't keep and they all suck balls basically... but I like his promises better then what I think McCain will be promising.

I can't help but thing - wouldn't it be great if he really did do all those things?! I'm sure some of you guys will be able to point out reasons that I'm not able to see on why his ideas are somehow bad and will hurt our country perhaps - but I was inspired.

My Mother in law and sis in law don't want to vote for him... guess why... go on.

Spoiler:

Alex · 08-29-2008, 07:36 AM

Yes, he did cover your (and to a certain extent my) point of view in the ownership society part of the speech.

Betty · 08-29-2008, 07:41 AM

And how many of those jobs that used to be available are now outsourced?

Alex · 08-29-2008, 07:59 AM

Because, for me to have meant what you assumed I meant would be me saying something very stupid.

And you've been doing it a lot lately. So I've come to the conclusion that you're doing it on purpose because I also don't think you're stupid. But if I'm wrong, I apologize.

scaeagles · 08-29-2008, 08:04 AM

Wrong about me doing it on purpose or wrong about me being stupid?

You don't have to answer that.

I really don't make any attempt to bait. If no one believes that then I can do nothing to change that.

I meant absolutely no offense in suggesting that you were more interested in the delivery than the substance.

08-29-2008, 12:21 AM	#1
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Dear Lord, please don't let him pick Lieberman. Not because I don't think he can do the job, but because I simply can't stand to hear him speak. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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08-29-2008, 07:20 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Because some people believe financial standing is not a measure of whether you deserve to receive health care, an education, and a basic standard of living. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-29-2008, 07:22 AM	#4
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	What I meant: Well, you might want to care more about delivery [than you apparently do] because... What I didn't mean: Well, you might want to care more about delivery [than anything else because, really, I've given you plenty of reason to think I'm a rhetorical retard and therefore it is safest to jump to the conclusion assuming me to intend the stupidest possible interpretation you can give my sentences] because...
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08-29-2008, 07:31 AM	#6
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	I thought it was a great! My husband says something to the effect that they all make promises they can't or won't keep and they all suck balls basically... but I like his promises better then what I think McCain will be promising. I can't help but thing - wouldn't it be great if he really did do all those things?! I'm sure some of you guys will be able to point out reasons that I'm not able to see on why his ideas are somehow bad and will hurt our country perhaps - but I was inspired. My Mother in law and sis in law don't want to vote for him... guess why... go on. Spoiler: They are pretty sure he'll be assassinated. And I also suspect they might be a little racist somehow... although neither of them would ever openly admit to it in those black and white terms. no pun intended. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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08-29-2008, 07:36 AM	#7
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yes, he did cover your (and to a certain extent my) point of view in the ownership society part of the speech.
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08-29-2008, 07:41 AM	#8
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	And how many of those jobs that used to be available are now outsourced? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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08-29-2008, 07:59 AM	#9
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Because, for me to have meant what you assumed I meant would be me saying something very stupid. And you've been doing it a lot lately. So I've come to the conclusion that you're doing it on purpose because I also don't think you're stupid. But if I'm wrong, I apologize.
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08-29-2008, 08:04 AM	#10
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Wrong about me doing it on purpose or wrong about me being stupid? You don't have to answer that. I really don't make any attempt to bait. If no one believes that then I can do nothing to change that. I meant absolutely no offense in suggesting that you were more interested in the delivery than the substance.
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